In This Issue - West Texas Cycling Association

May 2016
Volume 29 No. 5
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Next Monthly Meeting
“Misery, misery, misery”. Can you say that out loud and not think of the Green Goblin in
the Spiderman movie? That’s what I was thinking last week when the skies were brown on
both Tuesday and Thursday. I had my heart set on squeezing in a few miles before the
end of the month and it just wasn’t meant to be. It’s a letdown when you come out of the
office at lunch time and everything is pretty outside and by 4:00 the sky is brown and the
trees are laying down. Oh well, I guess that’s West Texas in April. March sort of blew in
like the lions although April seemed to bear that resemblance more. And while it is still
early, May has already threatened to derail the first Tuesday night ride with rain. But we
lucked out, the storms moved on and wheels rolled as scheduled.
Date: May 9, 2016
Meeting @ 7:00pm
Where: Re/Max Office
4703 S Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79424
If our prayers (cyclist type prayers) are heard the weather will be perfect until November.
It will only rain before noon on Tuesday and Thursday and after noon on Saturday and
Sunday. Not too much and not too little. Too much rain means bugs in the bar ditches and
too little means blowing dirt. The temps will hang between 74 and 80. I’d like to say the
weather was always perfect for riding but it just doesn’t seem to work out that way. Anyway, summer is just around the corner so I’d better hurry up and drop 15 lbs and work on
building up some heat tolerance. After all there are lots of local and not-so-local events
coming up. Keep an eye on the calendars. See you on the road!
In This Issue
by: Mike Ivins

From the President

Up coming Ride of Silence Proclamation

Upcoming Cycling Events
Pg. 2-5

April Meeting Minutes Pg. 6

Club Rides Pg. 7 & 8

Item for Sale Pg. 8

Officers & Sponsors Pg. 9

Mileage Goals Pg. 10 & 11

Club Waiver Pg. 12

Membership Application Pg. 13
RIDE OF SILENCE PROCLAMATION
WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 12TH
AT 5:15PM SHARP!!!
WHERE: CITY HALL
1625 13TH STREET
LUBBOCK, TX 79401
PLEASE WEAR YOUR WTCA JERSEY
HOPEFULLY WE WILL BE ABLE TO RIDE AFTERWARDS.
NATIONAL RIDE OF SILENCE
Why Do We Ride?
To HONOR those who have been injured
or killed while cycling
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
“Alone we are but a whisper, together we shall speak loudly through a Silence that will resonate around the world.”
The ride is FREE and open to everyone. Helmets must be worn
Route is 11 miles long and pace will be 10-12 mph
Date: May 18, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - Please arrive by 6:30 PM
Place: Texas Tech Parkway & 19th St @ parking lot east of TTU Credit Union
Tonight we number many but ride as one In honor of those not with us…
The dark sunglasses cover our tears Remembering those we held so dear Tonight's ride is to make others aware The road is
there for all to share To those not with us or by our side, May God be your partner on your final ride
Tour of Fort Davis
May 27-30, 2016
JD & Jill Booker—Organizers 806-317-4644 or jdandjillbooker@att.net
The cost of the weekend will be $45 or less (based on the number of people that sign
up).
This includes
Tent camping sites with up to 8 people/site for 3 days
Sag support and lunch on the Sat. 72 mile loop
Sunday activities are “on your own” but we usually coordinate groups with some limited support.
Bring your own breakfast items. We will have hot water and a single burner stove.
Plan to eat in town or provide your own evening meals. We usually go as a group to different restaurants at night
If you have any special dietary needs, please inform us prior to leaving
Please let us know by May 11 if you plan to go.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS!!
The Local Bike Shops in Lubbock offer discounts to WTCA members.
Members can receive 10 to 20% off purchases,
if you mention that you are a member of WTCA at checkout.
Description:
Are you in training for the IRONMAN 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake, MS 150, Hotter N' Hell Hundred or looking for a beautiful place to enjoy a Saturday morning ride? Summertime will be blooming and butterflies are abundant along the beautiful scenery of Crosby County. As you travel
approximately 1 hour from Lubbock, it is hard to miss the flat farmland that surrounds you. The last few miles before arriving at White River will
have you amazed as the spectacular canyons come into view.
The course will take you through some rolling hills - Join us at this beautiful and challenging venue for a cycling event in West Texas - White
River Lake. Distances of 25, 50, 75 and 100 (Approximate) miles will be available. JUNE 11, 2016.
Discount code for WTCA members is:
RideWestTexas
Register at www.westtexasendurance.com
Bike Out Hunger – Texas
MAY 16-21, 2016
The 7th annual Bike Out Hunger – Texas is scheduled for May 16-21, 2016. We’ll continue to raise awareness, money and involvement in ending
the cycle of hunger as we ride six days and up to 486 miles across Texas From Fredericksburg to Dallas. May 16 is a travel day to Fredericksburg
with a 40-mile afternoon warm-up ride.
As always, we take good care of you with hotels, SAG, breakfasts, snacks, suppers and transportation from Dallas to Fredericksburg and to nightly
suppers which are all included in the fee. Full-week and single-day riders are all welcome as we ride well and do good. Full-week riders also get a
2016 Bike Out Hunger jersey included in the fee…so, probably want to ride the whole week.
Ride well. Ride a lot. Do great good.
Bike Out Hunger – Texas 2016 is a fully supported ride with SAG, during ride snacks and stretch points, suppers and for those signing on for the full
week you also get hotel nights and breakfasts.
We cyclists come together to enjoy our passion of riding and our desire to improve the lives of those in our communities. We ride to raise money
and awareness of the hunger needs in our communities. On average, one out of four Texas children are food insecure. That’s actually unacceptable. Your efforts on this ride will help lower those rates on a very real and local level.
There are three ride groups for you to choose your daily pace. For the 100+ mile days, there is a shorter option. And, with SAG always nearby, if
you need to stop, you can call it a day…we won’t judge. Well, we won’t judge for long…
Riding with a fun and encouraging group is easier than you think. Come join and find out.
Live in Austin or Waco or San Antonio? We usually have riders from these areas that may be able to help get you back home after the ride on Saturday. If there’s a large group, we can add this to the motor coach expense.
Overview Schedule of event
Monday 5.16; Day 1
8:00 am departure from Dallas area noon arrive in Fredericksburg
2:00 pm – 6:00 local ride in Fredericksburg; 52 miles
52 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12319404
Tuesday 5.17; Day 2
8:00 am ride out for Fredericksburg area ride; 85 miles
85 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12484647
Wednesday 5.18; Day 3
8:00 am ride out for Copperas Cove; 115 or 65 miles
115 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12325502
65 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12330041
Thursday 5.19; Day 4
8:00 am ride out for Hillsboro; 104 or 75 miles
104 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12328151
76 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12328179
Friday 5.20; Day 5
8:00 am ride out for Cedar Hill; 67 miles
67 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12328623
Saturday 5.21; Day 6
8:00 am join Head for the Hills ride in Cedar Hill; numerous distance options
Bike Out Hunger participants will be recognized and celebrated for their effort riding and fighting hunger.
Fee Structure
Six-day ride double occupancy hotel (all aspects above included) $450
Six-day ride single occupancy hotel (all aspects above included) $700
Single Day ride fee: $40 (get a t-shirt and supper too)
Single Day hotel: $110 single occupancy or $55 double occupancy
Bike MS: Cactus & Crude Ride 2016
Date: July 16 - 17, 2016
Ride Location: Midland - Lubbock
Location Map: http://tinyurl.com/Bike-MS-Cactus-and-Crude
Time: Ride starts at 7:00 am Saturday and 7:00 am Sunday
Registration Fee: $25 - Jan. 13 - April 1 ; $35 April 2 - May 31; $45 June 1 - Event
Fundraising Minimum: $250
Age Minimum: 12
We are excited to have you join us for this extraordinary ride! The Bike MS: Cactus and Crude presented by Apache is a
two-day fundraising and cycling event. The route is well supported with fully-stocked rest stops every 8-15 miles, a great
lunch stop each day, and safety provided by medical personnel, HAM radio operators, law enforcement, and motorcycle
escorts. Day one begins in the crude capital of Texas, Midland, and heads north into the city the locals call "The middle
of everywhere," our overnight location of Lamesa. Day two continues north toward Lubbock on those red dirt-lined highways of West Texas. A festive finish line awaits and your 150-mile journey is celebrated with a true Texas wine experience at Caprock Winery.
5th Annual
FINISH THE RIDE
Tulia High School Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
3 Different rides to choose from
27, 45, 65
Mile RIDES
Route Maps and information tuliafca.tuliaisd.org
Aaron Ross Scholarship
Recreational Bike Ride
July 9th 2016
Tulia, Texas
BLAZIN’ SADDLE 75
I am one of the race directors for the Blazin’ Saddle 75. This is an annual cycling event that takes place in Granbury, Texas. I want to invite your club to join us on Saturday August 6th at 7:30am. We offer rides of 75, 100K, 44, and 20 miles in
the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The Blazin Saddle 75 benefits Texas EMS our local first responders. If your riders enjoy
changes in elevation then the Blazin’ Saddle is the ride. Our 75 mile course is considered one of the most challenging in
North Texas with over 4000 feet of elevation gain. Please check out our website at www.blazinsaddle75.com for more information. We are avid cyclists and try to produce an event that we would like to participate in. Please be aware that
groups of 10 or more get 5.00 off per rider. Your club must use a paper registration form to get the discount. Just write the
name of your group on the registration form. We are very excited to see your club here in Granbury on event day. Please
don’t hesitate to call (817) 899-3681 for any questions.
Thanks,
Cadence Race Productions LLC
WTCA Meeting
April 11, 2016
REMAX
7:00 pm
President Mike Ivins called the meeting to order.
Jill made a motion to approve the March minutes. Ana seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Reports
Donna gave the WTCA report. The Club has approximately 200 members.
Pat G. gave the Chaparral report.
Lori gave the LBC report.
Tour Reports by R andy M ulsow:
-March 26 – Rails to Trails – hosted by the Stewarts. Over 20 riders attended. Two people went down in the bat tunnel.
-April 9th – Post to Gale, hosted by Steve Crowell. The ride was moved to a start at White River because of road conditions and
then was cancelled due to rain possibilities. The county judge in Post is welcoming us to ride in that area. The ride will be rescheduled when the road construction is completed. Alternate routes were discussed.
-May 7 – Caprock Escarpment, hosted by Pat G., The ride starts at Silver Falls at 9am.
-May 18 – Ride of Silence. Participants should be there at 6:30pm and wheels roll at 7 pm. On May 12 at the 5:15 meeting, City
Hall will give a proclamation at approximately 6:30. Posters are available. A car with a bike rack is needed for the ghost bike.
-May 27-30 – Fort Davis Tour – hosted by the Booker’s. Jill is looking for interest. If there is a minimum of interest, the ride will
have no hosts and some of the campsites will be cancelled, leaving one for WTCA campers.
-June 11 – White River Road Rally
-July 16, 17 – MS150
-June 4-5 – Palo Duro - 24 hrs. in the Canyon. Susan Alger reported that the bridge construction is completed so a loop around
the park is now possible. The ride is a fund-raiser and is lots of fun.
Race Reports by Bobby Stewart:
-March 17 – Third Thursday Time Trial. The first one went well.
-Vuelta del Llano will not happen this year. It may not come back, largely because AMBUCS pulled their sponsorship.
-Susan Algers reported on Brian’s ride this weekend at Bessie Creek, where he placed first.
-April 2– Castile, TX gravel grinder. Ricky reported: Lori got 4th place on the podium, Vince broke his scapula and placed 8th. A
couple of club riders got lost. It was a beautiful ride. Vince’s accident has opened a slot at the Dirty Kansa, and it will need to be
claimed soon.
-Velocity has worked on trails at the Purina ride location.
Old Business
-LBC Jerseys are available for purchase at $50.
-Some discussion about insurance took place.
New Business
None
Ride Times: The Sunday ride is still at 10. Next month, it will move to 8:30am.
The Lashomb’s will host a gravel ride from their house on Wednesdays at 6pm.
The location of the next meeting is to be announced.
Pat made a motion to adjourn. Ana seconded. Motion passed.
Club Rides
Ratings
The West Texas Cycling Association offers numerous riding opportunities for cyclists of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or have been riding since the two wheeler was invented, the
- Moderate Pace @ 17-22mph WTCA has a ride for you. To assist you in choosing a ride that matches your current skill level, we
have rated the rides by length and average speed. Everyone is welcome so come on out and en- Fast Pace @ 22+ mph
joy a ride with us. All times are subject to change without notice. It is best to contact the organiz- Easy Pace @ 12-17mph
Club Ride
Pat's Sunday Stroll
Location
4010 26th St
to
Organizers
Pat Crawford
Description
Lubbock -- Indiana north to Loop then east to Canyon Lakes
Bike Trail; 8:30am in Spring-Summer; noon in Fall-Winter
weather permitting (50F or higher)
SCHEDULE
Tuesday Club Ride
to
LP&L
January - March:
12:00pm
April:
10:00am
May - September:
8:30am
October:
10:00am
November - December:
12:00pm
Jill Booker
North Lubbock - Tuesday night ride starting near the LP&L
location on municipal drive at 6pm. Park in the lot located to
the southwest of Municipal Dr. and MacKenzie Park Rd.
Route varies and usually last 1 1/2 - 2 hours in length.
SCHEDULE
April - September:
Tuesday Club Ride
to
Chisum Travel Randy
Center
6:00pm
Southeast Lubbock -- Chisum to Loop Service Rd east to SE
Spur southwest to somewhere north to who knows where;
hibernates in Fall-Winter.
SCHEDULE
March - October:
Wednesday Club Ride
to
507 Lubbock
Doug Regester
Businesss Park
(I27 exit #7)
6:00pm
This will be an entry level no drop ride, but “A” and “B” riders
welcome as well. Starting the ride just south of the airport allows us to adjust the ride route and length according to the
riders and weather conditions. This is a ride to teach the rules
of the road and riding in groups improving strength and conditioning.
SCHEDULE
April - October:
Wednesday Night Gravel Ride 5212 County
Road 7910
to
Rick & Lori
LaShomb (806778-8118)
6:00pm
Rick and Lori are going to host the Wednesday night gravel
ride again this year starting this Wednesday (April 6th) at 6pm
sharp from our home. We’ll ride on gravel roads in southern
Lubbock and northern Lynn Counties. You’ll need a gravel/
cross bike or mountain bike.
SCHEDULE
April - October:
6:00pm
Thursday Club Ride
LP&L
Jill Booker
to
North Lubbock - Tuesday night ride starting near the LP&L location on municipal drive at 6pm. Park in the lot located to the southwest of Municipal Dr. and MacKenzie Park Rd. Route varies and
usually last 1 1/2 - 2 hours in length.
SCHEDULE
April - September:
Thursday Club Ride
Chisum Travel Center Randy
to
6:00pm
Southeast Lubbock -- Chisum to Loop Service Rd east to SE
Spur southwest to somewhere north to who knows where; hibernates in Fall-Winter.
SCHEDULE
March - October:
Saturday Club Ride
to
Live Oak Community
Church
6:00pm
South Lubbock -- South to FM-41, then east to big canyon. Generally 60+ miles. Refer to WTCA Facebook page for last minute
changes to start time in the fall and winter months and other updates for special training rides.
SCHEDULE
January - February:
9:00am
March:
8:00am
April:
8:00am
May:
8:00am
June:
7:00am
July:
7:00am
August:
7:00am
September:
8:00am
October:
8:00am
November:
9:00am
December:
9:00am
Officers
West Texas Cycling Association
President
Michael Ivins
Send an E-Mail
Secretary
Liza Muse
Send an E-Mail
Treasurer
Donna Stewart
Send an E-Mail
News Director
Ana Regester
Send an E-Mail
Advocacy Director
Jill Booker
Send an E-Mail
Race Director
Robby Thrasher
Send an E-Mail
Tour Director
Randy Mulsow
Send an E-Mail
Webmaster
Brian Alger
Send an E-Mail
Lubbock Bicycle Club
Vice-President LBC
Carol Swinconos
Send an E-Mail
Assistant Treasurer LBC
Lori LaShomb
Send an E-Mail
Chaparral Cycling Club
Vice-President Chaparral
Robby Thrasher
Send an E-Mail
Assistant Treasurer Chaparral
Patrick Gerdemann Send an E-Mail
First Name
Brian
Susan
Brandon
William
Bryan
Kevin
Les
Jill
Timothy
Troy
Turner
Ram
Terry
Carol
Phyllis
Steve
Sean
Celeste
Jackie
Jim
Judy
Lindell
Rachel
Pat
Keith
Steve
Jürgen
Justin
Warren
Jana
Mike
Mike
Les
Sharla
Jevan
Lori
Rickey
Mark
Mike
Rene
Penny
Rick
Bowie
Andrew
Randy
Sandra
Ainsley
David
Rene
Derek
Joshua
Last Name Goal
YTD
%
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar Apr
May
Alger
7,000 3,918 55.97%
778
780
520
834 1,006
Alger
6,000 2,650 44.17%
363
604
394
692
597
Annen
6,000 2,935 48.92%
524
604
572
785
450
Asquith
1,500
361 24.07%
91
105
70
40
55
Bednarz
1,800
297 16.50%
109
25
0
79
84
Belt
2,520
587 23.29%
85
118
74
145
165
Biffle
2,016
762 37.80%
75
197
254
90
146
Booker
3,250
825 25.38%
188
165
246
226
Burke
250
73 29.20%
0
13
0
50
10
Burke
3,016
553 18.34%
28
101
60
170
194
Burke
250
79 31.60%
0
0
0
59
20
Campos
1,200
225 18.75%
31
60
45
84
5
Caughron
5,000 1,165 23.30%
126
160
226
265
388
Clowes
1,500
638 42.53%
0
0
256
382
Crowell
800
475 59.38%
67
86
103
118
101
Crowell
4,000 2,111 52.78%
323
367
477
409
535
Cudnoski
3,000
775 25.83%
0
250
250
275
DeVilliers
500
146 29.20%
21
25
0
77
23
DeVilliers
1,000
280 28.00%
21
52
0
97
110
DeVilliers
1,000
421 42.10%
47
82
0
159
133
Fleming
7,000 3,132 44.74%
570
773
509
430
850
Forbes
2,500
601 24.04%
0
185
80
138
198
Forbes
1,000
48
4.80%
0
18
30
0
0
Gerdemann
4,000 1,079 26.98%
148
211
246
176
298
Gilmore
2,500
701 28.04%
120
60
116
295
110
Gross
1,200
567 47.25%
0
169
163
106
129
Heise
4,500 1,292 28.71%
128
114
332
313
405
Houser
3,500
668 19.09%
88
167
227
0
186
Hunker
2,000
516 25.80%
91
93
47
195
90
Hunter
1,250
759 60.72%
0
60
103
283
313
Ivins
3,500
530 15.14%
96
141
202
0
91
Kelley
4,000 2,268 56.70%
378
345
340
515
690
Kinman
2,000
955 47.75%
98
252
190
206
209
Kinman
1,000
248 24.80%
95
79
37
37
Lim
2,500 1,238 49.52%
153
172
270
294
349
LaShomb
5,000 2,255 45.10%
383
416
388
441
627
LaShomb
4,000 2,242 56.05%
367
417
391
410
657
Loveland
4,000 1,762 44.05%
222
377
543
271
349
Marsh
3,000
805 26.83%
147
88
104
252
214
Martinez
2,400
813 33.88%
191
117
127
201
177
Mason
2,000
752 37.60%
131
133
119
158
211
Mason
3,700 1,722 46.54%
301
306
350
315
450
McGinnis
2,000
123
6.15%
0
0
20
47
56
Monfort
5,500 2,782 50.58%
178
335
436
510 1,323
Mulsow
2,500 1,430 57.20%
143
163
285
235
604
Mulsow
2,500 1,091 43.64%
98
213
278
263
239
Nelson
16
47 293.75%
0
0
17
15
15
Nelson
2,016
127
6.30%
12
12
45
23
35
Nevarez
2,016
599 29.71%
48
68
121
202
160
Oler
8,000 3,757 46.96%
783
363
822
809
980
Ortiz
2,000
718 35.90%
196
101
126
135
160
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
First Name
Chad
Ana
Doug
Glen
Tracye
Marylee
Robert
Smitty
Tom
Bobby
Donna
Bill
Carol
Robby
Amy
Vince
Jenni
Sabine
Connie
Bill
LEGEND
Last Name
Price
Regester
Regester
Seaman
Seaman
Scholz
Seymore
Smith
Speed
Stewart
Stewart
Swinconos
Swinconos
Thrasher
Tyson
Tyson
Vanos
Voss
Wilde
Younts
Goal
YTD
%
1,500
459
2,500
815
4,000 2,059
1,300
245
500
79
2,500
480
6,000 1,373
8,000 3,913
1,500
797
4,500 1,979
2,500 1,304
850
238
3,000 1,763
6,500
886
2,500 1,058
5,000 2,446
3,200 1,209
1,250
250
2,000
217
3,500
362
Dec
30.60%
32.60%
51.48%
18.85%
15.80%
19.20%
22.88%
48.91%
53.13%
43.98%
52.16%
28.00%
58.77%
13.63%
42.32%
48.92%
37.78%
20.00%
10.85%
10.34%
Jan
73
72
160
14
6
0
297
663
113
349
167
13
251
200
328
573
222
127
30
50
Feb
83
140
297
48
12
109
195
790
120
347
193
7
268
30
239
581
262
25
85
0
98
249
450
70
30
371
116
705
223
501
357
16
302
45
265
579
228
22
42
98
Mar
Apr
May
96
124
584
45
12
109
230
568
68
19
241
788
208
284
222
96
586
221
226
713
235
76
60
165
524
967
133
498
365
106
356
390
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
262
49
Mileage report has been submitted for this month (zero or more miles)
No mileage report has been submitted for this month
Mileage goal reached
CACTUS & CRUDE—MS 150
We still have about 5 openings in the 20 free registrations for the MS 150 this
year. NMSS will let us use the code below to fill out our 20 free registrations
through our next meeting – May 9th.
New registrants need to register by May 9th and use the code below in the
online registration process.
Free Registration Code - 2016LBC100
West Texas cycling Association
Chaparral Cycling Club / Lubbock Bicycle Club
Membership Application
Name:___________________________
Address: ______________________________
City: ____________________________
State: ___________
Zip Code: ___________
Home Phone: _____________
Cell Phone: _____________
Work Phone: _____________
Email: ________________________________________
Your Birthday: __________
List additional family members:
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Age: ____
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Birthday: ___________
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Name: _________________
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Age: ____
Name: _________________
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Age: ____
Membership Type: (Please Check One)
_____ Individual $25.00
_____ Family - Primary $30.00
_____ Newsletter Only $15.00
_____ Student $10.00
I am interested in:
___ Weekly Rides
___ Touring
___ Racing
___ Triathlon
___ MTB
In consideration of being admitted to membership in the WTCA, I do hereby release and forever discharge (for myself, my heirs, administrators and executors) the WTCA, its officers, members, sponsors, and every other person who because of his or her position as an officer or
participant in a WTCA event, of any type of liability to me for any injury or damage whatsoever that I may sustain or incur arising out of or as a
result of any WTCA race, ride, or event of any type. I understand that under certain conditions, bicycle riding and racing may be hazardous to
my person and health. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above-mentioned from and against all claims and actions by others for any
act or omission on my part in connection with any WTCA event. I agree to ride safely at all times, to obey the traffic laws, and to
wear a helmet.
Signature: _______________________________________
Date: __________________
(Parent or Guardian must sign for minor children)
All memberships are active for a period of one year beginning on March 1. Memberships that begin after August 31 will only owe 50% of the
normal yearly membership fee. Please indicate whether this is a Renewal or New Membership.
Please send your check (payable to WTCA) and this completed application to:
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Renewal
WTCA
C/O Treasurer
P.O. Box 94537
Lubbock, TX 79493
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New Membership