Chris
Maurizio – Secretary & Volunteer Coodinator
Chris was raised in a small town in
New Jersey named Florence. It had a small cow farm in the
middle of town and a horse farm on the outskirts. He grew
up listening to Country music and dressing in a Country/Western
style. He actually lived the song "I was country when
country wasn't cool". The farms in Florence have been
converted into housing developments and the town has grown
beyond its means but he is still that same small town country
boy. He started two stepping at Woodys around 1994 and went
every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday nights. Not only did he
find the people friendly but also learned how to do the
dances. He then learned about the DC Gay Rodeo (ASGRA) and
attended his first one. He had such a great time that he’s
been going ever since. Recently, he became involved with
Philadelphia's own Liberty Gay Rodeo Association (LGRA)
and is now proud to that he is the Secretary and Volunteer
Coordinator. He is excited and proud to be part of this
organization and this historical event. He looks forward
to being part of Philadelphia’s Gay Country Community
and the LGRA for many years to come.
Cindy
Brendle – Rodeo and Events Training
Cindy has been involved with the gay
rodeo circuit for over ten years where she has won buckles
in Chute Dogging, Steer Riding and Steer Deco just name
a few. Cindy has served as the chairperson of Rodeo
and Events Training for the Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association
(ASGRA) from 1998 to 2001. In 1998 she won the title of
Ms. ASGRA and followed that up with a second place finish
as Ms. IGRA in 1999. She has rounded out her country lifestyle
by teaching line dance lessons and DJing at the old Stagecoach
in Baltimore, MD. Cindy is a Licensed Physical Therapist
Assistant, living with her dog Shelby and horse Gideon in
York Country Pennsylvania.
John
J. Stypa – Webmaster
John Stypa is an I/T professional with
over 17 years of experience. He currently works for the
State Of New Jersey developing web-based applications for
the Motor Vehicle Commission. John also works as a
DJ and currently performs at The Woods Campground in Lehighton,
PA. He has performed at the Liberty Stampede Rodeo in 2008,
the Atlantic Stampede in Washington DC from 2003 - 2006,
and occasionally at Woody's in Philadelphia.
John is partnered to Al and resides
at the Jersey Shore.
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