End of Year Awards
RCSP AWARDS
The End of the Year Awards/Party is be combined with the Club Christmas Party
Awards to be Presented:
L.S. Slim Johnston Volunteer Award
Horsemanship Award
Lifetime Membership (every other year, next will be in 2019)
Letters of Appreciation
Enrollment into the Prince of Wales Club
L.S. Slim Johnston Volunteer Award
This award is named for the Randall County Sheriff 1953-1972, the honorary chairman of the board when the RCSP was created in 1960. This award can be presented to an individual or a family who volunteers year round to the RCSP.
Horsemanship Award
This award was originally sponsored by Dora Waldrop, a founding Randall County Sheriff's Posse member and inductee of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. It was dedicated to the memory of her late husband, Ed. This award is a horsemanship award based on achievement and participation.
1. The recipient must have been an active participant in at least three types of club activities during the year for which the award is presented. Those activities include play days, parades, trail rides, and mounted search and rescue.
2. The recipient must through competition in events or contests earn recognition which demonstrates above average skill and achievement.
3. The recipient must demonstrate, in addition to being a good horseman, good sportsmanship, good citizenship, and club loyalty. Horsemanship shall be defined as riding skill plus the humane care, treatment, and training of the horse.
Enrollment into the Prince of Wales Club
To be earned:
Has been duly unseated and deposited on the ground by their mount, in the presence of qualified witnesses who have sworn to the authenticity of the proceedings; and that they have met the requirements of this organization by being thrown in the correct manner, i.e. Forward, over the neck of the mount; Backward, over the rump of the mount or on either side, with said mount in forward motion, running or walking, or in vertical motion accompanied by twisting and turning, more commonly known as bucking. It is also certified that the above named was completely surprised by thus qualifying for membership, and according to reliable witnesses did not fall from the mount deliberately for the express purpose of gaining admission to this exclusive organization.
Membership Requirements
Active Member Requirements
1. Must pay appropriate yearly dues no later than the date set forth by the Bord of Directors.
2. Must participate in 8 club activities within the calendar year to be eligible for year-end rewards.
3. Must own a uniform consisting of black hat, white shirt with RCSP patches, boots, blue jeans, red wild rag/bandana, red saddle blanket and red leg wraps are required for your horse if riding in parades.
Associate Members Requirements and Duties
1. Must actively engage in activities of Organization
2. Must own a uniform consisting of black hat, white shirt, patch, boots, blue jeans, red tie, red saddle blanket and red leg wraps if riding in parades.
3. All Associate Members must be the child or ward of an active member
4. Youths between 18 and 21 years of age may remain Associate Members if they are students.
5. Youths under 18 years whose parents are non-members may qualify for Associate Membership by meeting all requirements for active membership, excluding age. Dues will be 50% of that for Active Members and such Associate Member will automatically be acceptable for Active Membership upon reaching age 18. Until that time, such Associate Member will have no vote in governing the Organization.
Sustaining Members
Persons of good moral character, who do not wish to actively participate in the activities of the Organization but enjoy the social aspects, may become Sustaining Members at 50% of active member dues. Such member will have no vote, but may participate in any or all activities, excluding organizational governance.
Membership Benefits
The Sheriff's Posse is a horseback riding club formed by L.S. "Slim" Johnston, former Randall County Sheriff in the mid 1960's. Since that time, the Sheriff's Posse has stood ready to assist the Sheriff as a volunteer mounted search and rescue group upon request. We are also a horseback riding club, hosting fun group events throughout the year, including playdays, trail competitions, and trail rides. RCSP has amazing facilities to host our summer events at! We work hard to keep our arena in tip top shape for our members and friends!
The "Posse" is about creating friendships and being a part of the equine community in the Texas Panhandle.
We benefit by making new friends, fostering our young riders, and respecting past traditions.
RCSP Mission Statement
The purpose of this organization shall be: To foster interest among its members for keeping alive the true tradition of the Old West, a sacred heritage to all Texans. To promote good fellowship, good sportsmanship, good horsemanship, and a greater interest both socially and civically in our community and the Panhandle of Texas. To promote equine safety for horse and rider and humane care and handling of horses. To assist the High Sheriff, upon his request, with any emergency deemed necessary by his office. To conduct Mounted Search and Rescue missions in and around Randall County and the Panhandle of Texas, and, upon request, to work with other Sheriff’s Posse’s and Mounted Search and Rescue Units in Texas and adjoining States. Although we may on occasion be asked by the Randall County Sheriff’s Office for assistance, we are not law enforcement officers or sheriff’s deputies. In addition, the Randall County Sheriff’s Posse shall provide other community services, including but not limited to: Working with state and local agencies to evacuate horses and other livestock during high-risk fire season. Participation in Parades and Rodeo Grand Entries. Providing event parking control and parking security for public events, including those at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Participation in various local charities and charitable events. We are volunteer men and women and members include both professional and vocational horsemen and women with varying skill levels. This being a civic organization no profit from any activity shall ever accrue to any individual member of the organization in any manner, but shall be used exclusively to further the purposes above mentioned.
Who is an active member?
Active Member Requirements
1. Must pay appropriate yearly dues no later than the date set forth by the Bord of Directors.
2. Must participate in 8 club activities within the calendar year to be eligible for year-end rewards.
3. Must own a uniform consisting of black hat, white shirt with RCSP patches, boots, blue jeans, red wild rag/bandana, red saddle blanket and red leg wraps are required for your horse if riding in parades.
Active Member Duties, Responsibilities
Active Members are subject to all rules and regulations set forth in the various sections of the by-laws and have the exclusive right and responsibility to vote on any proposition requiring the vote of the membership, including the election of officers.