Thank you to others who helped the rodeo over the years

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July 23, 2025

The Indian Journal recently ran a list of folks who have made the rodeo in Eufaula successful through the years.

A few names were left off the list, including Connie Boone, Bill Pittman, James Dawson, Dwayne Helms and James Lane.

We apologize for the omissions.

The initial lists includes:

Current Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Serena Kleveter, director Jay Hunn, president Zach McQuay Roxanne Loyd Kathy Turner Jeanette Smith Torie Anderson Peter Lee

1940-50

Doc Thurman Doc Gawf Dub Hammett 1960-70

Glen Pittman Fred Wendel Houston Turner Harold Burdine Nathn Haley Ray Jones T.G. “Red” Foresee Thomas Foresee Bill Pittman Roy Jones 1970-80

Jack Rhea Robert Lane Denver & Carl Wiles Johnny Powell Donald Belcher Max Nelson Willis Thurman Sam Gawf Bobby Gray Larry & Gale ApplegateTh e Mustangers 1980-90

Robert & Debbie Vermillin Mike Burns & Sara Burns Hance

2000

Gale Burdine Sara Burns Hance

1995 – 2018

Gail Burdine Dennis Harjo

2018 – 2024 Cindy Choate

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