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SD Junior High Rodeo Association Meeting Minutes

South Dakota Junior High Rodeo Association
Winter Meeting — Sunday January 31, 2010
Lions Building / Central States Fairgrounds

President Shorty Engesser called the meeting to order at 9:07 A.M.

Shorty opened the meeting with informing the quorum about being an associate member. He informed them that there will be decisions that will be made at the spring meeting that they could vote at.

Secretaries’ report was handed out and reviewed by everyone; there were no questions on the report. Ross P. made a motion to approve and Leland A. seconded the motion. All in favor mc.

Treasurer’s report was presented and reviewed; there were no questions on the report. Ross P. made a motion to approve and Tim Eymer seconded the motion. Mc

National Director Report- Digger R gave a report about what is happening in the association and that he went to the High School meeting. He reported on the High School meeting and introduced Patrick Auer and Lon Dreyer to the quorum who are High School Directors and Patrick is the new National Director for the High School. The National Junior High Finals will be in Gallup NM this year June 27th — July 4th 2010.

Old Business

Shorty went over how the money for Nationals was distributed in the past. Blame Carey made a motion to give a lump sum amount to each National qualifier like the High School does. The amount will be determined by the amount of money that is raised from ad sales and fundraisers. Second by Digger R. All in favor. Mc

The silent auction was discussed by Digger. He would like to have everyone bring something for the fundraiser. Nila Woodward asked if the auction items could be taken to all the rodeos to maybe get more bidding interest. Digger said we could if somebody wanted to haul the items. This was tabled. Digger also purchased a couple of items from the Miss Rodeo South Dakota fundraiser in the Junior High Rodeo Associations name. The cost for the 2 items was $120.00 that will be paid back to Digger Shorty made the motion to pay Digger back for the items purchased. These items will be put on the silent auction with a bottom, Mark seconded the motion. MC

Stock was discussed with the quorum by Shorty. He stressed the board will check the cattle at the rodeos and want even pens so the kids all have the same chance.

Chesney N. told the kids about the Frisbee Toss that the members would do that afternoon. Thanks to the organizations that donated the Beef Bucks. Thank you to Chesney for getting the Beef Bucks also.

New Business

Membership Deadlines will be March 1, 2010 — no exceptions

Rodeo proposals were asked for. Huron requested a weekend for Regionals. Spearfish requested the same weekend for Regionals. There were two requests for State. They were Rapid City and Spearfish on Memorial weekend. The board decided the rodeo sites will be as followed:

Spearfish- May 1, 2010 two rodeos that day. One in the morning and one in the evening. Huron — May 8th and 9th 2010 one performance each day

Spearfish- May 30th and 31st, 2010. State rodeo, two rodeos on Sunday and one on Monday. Mc

The awards will be awarded as the by-laws state. The prizes will go to the State winners and not the national team. To change this, this issue will have to be put on the agenda for the May meeting. It was suggested to follow what the SDHSRA has gone to for awarding prizes.

Raffle ticket deadline — you must sell at least $30.00 in tickets before your 1st rodeo. If they are not sold and turned in to Mark, you will not be able to rodeo

Advertising deadline — April 1, 2010 your $60.00 in advertisement must be sold and turned into Digger by April 1, 2010. You cannot rodeo if this is not done either. Also Digger informed everyone to send in the ad the size it is supposed to be. That means if it needs to be bigger than the business card you received and it has to be a quarter page, make it that way before you send it to Digger. Patrick Auer also spoke to everyone about the importance of selling ads and tickets and how it affects the amount of money that could be given to go to Nationals. Also Patrick spoke about the National Rule that the members have to pass 70% of their classes to rodeo. Ross P. made a motion that each student member must sell a minimum of $60.00 in ads. Leland A. seconded the motion. All in favor. Mc

There was discussion on rewarding the person or person’s selling the most dollars in ads and raffle tickets. The person selling the most dollars in raffle tickets and the person that sells the most dollars in ads will each receive a $50.00 gift certificate to RCC Western Wear.

Ross spoke with the members about the Equine Athlete and the Student Athlete of the month. He encouraged the members to take advantage of these programs. Deadline is May 1, 2010.

Cindy Nagel reminded everyone that their report cards are mandatory to have at the 1st rodeo of the year. It also needs to be signed by a Superintendent, Principal or Teacher. The home schooled kids have to get a Certificate of School Exemption that will on file with the school district they are enrolled in.

Shorty adjourned the meeting

Next meeting will be at the State Rodeo.


SDJHRA Board Meeting
August 22, 2009
Ft. Pierre Rodeo Grounds

The SDJHRA board met on Saturday August 22, 2009 at 2:20 PM at the Ft. Pierre Rodeo Grounds.  Members present were Ross Petersen, Leland Anderson, Shorty Engesser, Tim Eymer, Digger Rutten, Blaine Carey, Blane Nagel, and Mark Stevens.  Other present Cindy Nagel and Bill Mutchler.

There was not a Secretaries Report given at the meeting.  Cindy Nagel was there and she informed the board with what had to be done before September 1 2009 for the National Office.  She had the All Star Team selected and the National Applications so Mark could pass them out ASAP.

The Treasurers report was looked over as the old Treasurer was not there to present it to the board.  There was no motion to approve.

Election of officers –
President – Motion by Digger to nominate Shorty E. as President.  Blaine Carey made a motion for unanimous ballot for Shorty E. MC
Vice President – Leland Anderson volunteered to serve.  Ross Petersen made a motion for unanimous ballot for Leland A. MC
National Director – Digger Rutten – seated in May at State Rodeo meeting
Secretary / Treasurer – Mark Stevens - seated in May at State Rodeo meeting

Old Business – The board spoke about Nationals and how staying in the same place helps keep the kids together and makes the trip more fun.  There was discussion on how the National Money was split and how it could be changed in the future.  This will be discussed at the Winter meeting.

New Business- The board made a decision to raise the SD membership to $40.00 for the 2009-2010 season.

There was discussion on rodeo bid requirements for the upcoming year.  They are no longer bids they will be called “Request For Proposals” that way the board does not have to take the low bid.  Other requirements are High Speed Internet, good judges and stock.

The State Finals rodeo was also discussed.  There was discussion on a 2 day or 3 day finals and it looks like this year it will be a 2 day finals because of State Track Meet.  Also discussed was the go around prizes at the State Rodeo.  The only prizes were given to the National Team and there was some parent concern about that.  This will be discussed before the vote on rodeos at winter meeting.

Dianna Melvin has a check for a Tobacco Free organization for $500. for hanging banners at the State Junior High Rodeo.  She has paid $75.00 in the last couple years to keep this going and would like to be reimbursed for this.  Digger will check into this.

The Frisbee toss will be done again at the Stock Show. Cindy will check into this for us.

There will not be a September meeting after having this meeting in August.  Next meeting will be at the Black Hills Stock Show.  We will put it on the SDJHRA website when exact date and time is set.

Motion by Digger to adjourn the meeting and Second by Ross.  MC


May 25, 2009
Ft. Pierre Rodeo Grounds
Lee Ann Gaer took minutes of this meeting

Meeting Called to Order by Blane Nagel 

There was not Secretaries Report or Treasurers Report read at this meeting

Article 3
Motion by Myron M.
Seconded by Ross Peterson
22 to 0 vote to approve.  mc

Article 4
Motion by Shorty E.
Second by Digger R.
29 to 0 vote to approve. mc

Article 5
Motion by Russ Maiers
Second by Knutson
31 to 0 vote to approve. mc

Article 6
Motion by Ross. Peterson
Second Barry Knippling
31 to 0 vote to approve. mc

Board member were voted on 4 were needed (2 East, 2 West)
West - Ross P. nominated Shorty E.(2 yr) and Tim Eymer (1yr)
                     Nila Woodward made a motion that nominations cease with a second by Chris Novack. mc
East - Barry Knippling nominated Leland Anderson (2yr term) and  Blane Nagel 1 yr term Paullyn Carey second.  all in favor. mc
National Director (2yr) Digger Rutten was nominated by Barry Knippling and seconded by Blane Nagel. mc
Secretary/ Treasurer (2yr) Mark Stevens was nominated by Myron Mann and nominations ceased. mc

The chaps and tiara for the Junior High Rodeo Association Queen is on loan to the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Foundation until they are needed.  Motion by Chrissy P. second by Russ Maier to approve.  mc

There will NOT be a meeting in September for the Junior High Association.  Motion and second. mc

President Engesser adjourned the meeting.


SDJHRA Winter Meeting Minutes
Feb. 1, 2009
Rapid City, SD

Call to order – Barry Knippling (Vice President). Blane Nagel was not present.
            - Anyone interested in becoming an Associate member had form to fill out and pay $5 fee.

Treasurer's Report – LeeAnn Gaer
                Account Balance - $5,447.81 with no outstanding bills.
                        Motion to approve by Maier
                        Second by Musick
                        Approved

Secretary Report – Cindy Nagel
                - All Star Team Co-Captains were announced. Congratulations to Chesney Nagel and Seth Andersen for those positions.
                - Deadline for memberships – March 1st for $85 or April 1 - $100
                - AQHA Horse of the Year forms due Feb. 15th.  You can get those off of the sdhsra website.
                - Computer Software was discussed and voted on to be purchased. Same software as the High School Rodeo Association uses.
                          Motion to purchase – Schmidt
                          Second by Engesser
                         Approved to purchase
                - All Star shirts were handed out.
                         Motion to approve minutes –Knippling
                         Second by Rutten
                         Approved

National Director Report – Myron Mann
               - $60.00/member needs to be in to Myron by April 1st.  If not in at that time member will NOT be allowed to rodeo.
                 Check with Myron to make sure he received your ads.
               - Other fund raisers were discussed.
               - Members need to make sure that they raise the money. It goes to expenses in Gallup, NM.
                        Motion to approve – Maier
                        Second – Musick

Old Business
         - Report cards need to be mailed to Cindy Nagel for First Semester grades. Report cards must be presented at first Rodeo attended and at the State Rodeo.
         - Raffle tickets were handed out. Members need to sell $30 raffle tickets and bring those to the first rodeo attended.
         - Frisbee toss at the 20X rodeo.
         - $250 donated in beef bucks – Chesney will send thank you to those who donated.

New Business
         - Rodeo sites and dates were presented by sites putting in bids to host rodeos. Voted on by membership.

Rodeo Sites and Dates are the Following:
May 2nd and 3rd – 7N Arena Regional Rodeo, Springfield, SD
           Entries on line and will be due April 15th.

May 9th and 10th – 7 Down Arena Regional Rodeo, Spearfish, SD
           Entries on line and due April 15th

May 24th (two performances) May 25th – STATE Rodeo, Ft. Pierre, SD
          Entries on line and due May 11th (May bring to other rodeos)

Directors will meet and vote on point system, awards, judges, stock contractor, event directors, etc.
Noted that host sites are responsible for cost of rodeo.
With all business discussed
        Motion made to adjourn – Engesser
        Second by Gregg

        Adjournment


SDJHRA Annual Meeting Minutes
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Ft. Pierre, SD

Call to order by the President – Blane Nagel

Introductions were made – associate memberships were taken at this time for the 2008 - 09 rodeo season. Anyone interested in being a voting associate member may fill out the form and pay $5.00. The form is found on the sdhsra.com website under the wrangler division.

Secretary report – Cindy Nagel

The Wrangler All – Star Team was announced.  Team Members include: Tyan Knutson, Jade Maier, Seth Anderson, Andy Nelson, Carson Musick, Cody Bernstein, Tyler Gaer, Wyatt Mann, Jade Schmidt, Chesney Nagel, Kaitlin Peterson, Vanzi Knippling, Taylor Engessor, Moriah Glaus, Cassy Woodward and Ternee Nelson.

They will be awarded their Wrangler shirts at the Feb. 1 meeting to be worn at the 20X rodeo.

It was noted that the National office is not sending out any paper forms so everything is being sent by email.  Those forms are available on the SDHSRA website under the wrangler division as well.  Memberships are due March 1, 2009.  If you do not have internet access you will need to let Cindy know you need forms.

If members do not fill out forms properly then the member will be accessed a $10.00 fee for mailing the forms back.

Anyone organization wanting to put a bid in for a regional or the state rodeo will need to submit a bid sheet at the Winter meeting in Rapid City.  If you would like a bid sheet – contact Cindy Nagel.

Rodeo computer software was discussed – try to get what the SDHSRA uses and be a part of their package.  Cindy will look in to that.

Treasure report – LeeAnn Gaer
          $3,799.02 in account with no outstanding bills at this time.

Director report – Myron Mann (2year term so not elected position this year)
          Great representation of SD at the National Rodeo.
          Discussion on money and prizes awarded to National team members and state winners.

Election of Officers – needs to be done at State Rodeo – need to have a state meeting during the State Rodeo– National office requires officers to be reported by Sept. 1 of the rodeo season.  That will need to be changed in By Laws.

2008 -09 Officers Elected –
          President – Blane Nagel
          V. President – Barry Knippling
          Sec. – Cindy Nagel
          Treasure – LeeAnn Gaer

2008- 09 Student Officers –
          President – Wyatt Mann
          V. President – Seth Anderson
          Secretary – Chesney Nagel

Board of Directors was established with two people from the each side of the state; one person will be one year term and one person will be two year term – this will be a team of directors that will include the officers. This will have to be an addition to the By – Laws – members felt that more help was needed for organization.
          Blaine Carey - 2 year term
          Dave Gaer – 1 year term
          Ross Peterson – 2 year term
          Shorty Engessor – 1 year term

Old Business – Wrangler Magazine – if wanting membership for that magazine – you will need to buy subscription for $6.00.  It will NOT be free this up coming year.

Raffle ticket sales were discussed.  The drawing will take place at the State rodeo.  Members will need to sell $30.00 in raffle tickets and at least $60.00 in sponsorship ads to compete.  LeeAnn will head up the raffle tickets again this year.  Sponsorship forms are on line.

New Business – members will need to print out rodeo membership applications and forms from the SDHSRA website under the wrangler division.  If not able to get forms then you must call Cindy Nagel and request them.

Frisbee Fund Raiser – will just be held during the 20X rodeo at Rapid City.

It was voted on and approved to hold 4 point rodeos and three performances at the State Rodeo.

Rodeo site bids need to be postmarked by Jan. 1, 2009 and mailed to Cindy Nagel.  If you are interested in hosting a rodeo you will need to fill out the proper paper work.  If you need site bid forms contact Cindy Nagel.

Next meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at the Lyons Building out at the Fair Grounds in Rapid City.  The meeting will start at 9:30.  We are holding this in conjunction with the HS 20X Rodeo that afternoon.  The Jr. High Members will be selling Frisbees for a fund raiser at that rodeo.

With all topics discussed motion to adjourn, second, and meeting adjourned.


Rodeo Minutes
January 27, 2008
Central States Fairgrounds
Rapid City, SD

Meeting called to order                     Blane Nagel – Pres.

Introduction of Officers                     Blane Nagel – Pres.
                                                        Jeff Harper – V. Pres.
                                                        LeeAnn Gaer – Treas.
                                                        Cindy Nagel – Sec.
                                                        Myron Mann – Nat’l Dir.

Sec. Report
Wrangler All Star Team was announced and their wrangler shirts handed out. The new Wrangler All Star Co- captains for the 2008 season boys- Wyatt Mann and girls – Shayna Nagel were introduced. New memberships discussed with problems with the forms addressed. Frisbee Toss fund raiser from Brookings Pro Rodeo made $468.50.  Discussion on Frisbee Toss for 20X Rodeo.
Horse of the Year Nomination form Due Feb. 15
Motion to approve minutes by Stevens second by Rutten- approved

Treasurers Report
$4859.14 in account – no outstanding bills
Motion by Stevens to approve report second by Rutten - approved.

Old Business
raffle tickets – each member must sell $30 of raffle tickets before first rodeo – and each family must sell at least two business card ads.
Queen contest – Not a national contest this year so the state will only hold a contest if it is self supported with no money out of the rodeo account.
Buckle auction – Knutson family updated members on the buckles – they donated three to be auctioned off at three locations by March.
Auction Basket – Christine Sorensen gave report on items she has had donated already – please bring SD items any of the rodeos to help out the SD basket.

New Business
2007- 2008 rodeo schedule was discussed with Dupree, Rapid City Event Center, 7N Arena, and Burke putting out requests for rodeos.  A ballot vote was taken and the schedule was finalized.

April 18 (Fri.) – 19 (Sat.) rodeo to follow the NLBR at the Rapid City Event Center. – Shorty Engesser in charge.

May 3rd (Sat.) rodeo at the 7N Arena in Springfield – Blane Nagel in charge.
May 4th (Sun.) at Burke in conjunction with the Burke HS practice rodeo – Burke Rodeo Club in charge.

May 25th (2 performances) – State Rodeo- Winner
May 26th -State Rodeo

Rodeo entry forms will be available on the website NOT mailed out. Each member is responsible for own entry forms.

Point System - all 4 rodeos prior to State will be point rodeos with a max. Total of 30 points carried into state per event.  Each member may throw out one rodeo and/or worst event points from any of the four rodeos. State Rodeo - each performance will be max 10 point system with the average (BASED ON TIIME) of the three state performances worth max 20 points.  All around points will be based on State rodeo performances with a weighted point system based on entries per event – format will be like the Elks Rodeo in Sheridan, Wyo.  Top four point winners in each event will be qualified for National Rodeo if they have met all requirements (report card, raffle tickets, etc.)

Motion by Sorensen second by Gregg – approved

Awards – each rodeo will be in charge of own awards and/or jackpot money.  State awards will be chaired by Myron Mann and Rick Odenbach.

Rules Committee - A committee for rules will be as follows – Myron Mann, Blane Nagel, Cindy Nagel, and each rodeo chairperson.

Event Directors - Parents or adults are asked to volunteer for an event that their family member is not participating in.  They will be the director throughout the rodeo season at each rodeo.  Please let Myron know if you would volunteer.

Motion made by Rutten second by Gregg to adjourn meeting.

With all business taken care of meeting adjourned.


Minutes from Sept. 30th, 2007
Ft. Pierre, SD

Meeting called to order by Pres. Blane Nagel

Introductions made – Assoc. memberships were filled out.

Officers present were – Blane Nagel – Pres.
    Myron Mann – National Director
    Diana Melvin -  National and State Advisor
    Cindy Nagel – Secretary
    Mel Musick – Treasurer
Student Officers – Shania Johnston – President
    Shayna Nagel – Secretary

National Director’s Report from 2006- 07 Season – Diana Melvin
                        Represented SDJHRA at the SDHSRA meeting
                        Information presented from the 2007 National Rodeo
                        June 29th – July 5th, 2008 Wrangler JH National Rodeo in Gallup, NM
                        Introduced Myron Mann as the New National Director

Secretary’s Report – Cindy Nagel
                        16 members awarded the SD Wrangler All – Star Team 15 of those accepted and will represent SD JH Rodeo.
                        Motion made by Glaus second Johnston to accept sec. minutes - passed
                        Discussion on membership due dates and fees
                                    Jan. 1 deadline for memberships
                                    Any new members after Jan. 1 – Feb. 25 will pay $15 late fee – total dues would $100
                                    Feb. 25th, 2008 – Cut off to accept memberships
                        Motion made by Melvin second by Johnston – passed

Treasurer's Report – Mel Musick and Diana Melvin
                        $2000.99 in account –
                        Need to collect for some advertising yet
                        No outstanding bills to pay.
                        Financial report handed out for all to discuss.
                        Motion made by Sorenson second by Gregg to accept treasurer's report. Passed

Resignation accepted of Mel Musick as treasurer – with thanks for all the work.  New treasurer was elected – LeAnn Gaer with additional signatures Cindy Nagel and Myron Mann.

Old Business – Blane Nagel – Diana Melvin
            $250 was allocated for travel for National Director for National meeting in Denver.
            Motion by Sorenson second by Johnston – passed
            By Laws will be finalized and typed up for members.
            Contract will be drawn up for the SDJHRA Princess for guidelines and duties.
            Officer duties will be included in By – Laws.

New Business – Blane Nagel – Myron Mann
            Fund Raisers - 3 to 4 buckles will be donated to the SDJHRA by the Knutson family to auction off a three sale barns during the rodeo year.
                        Motion by Johnston second by Maier - passed

Raffle tickets will be sold again this year. Members will be required to sell $30.00 worth of tickets to rodeo. LeAnn Gaer is Chairman for the raffle tickets. Tickets will include NFR Tickets, Star of the West Hat, and $100. Modern Woodman will be contacted to see about match program.

Families will also sell two/ $30 business card ads that will be turned in with state entry forms.  Business card and money must be with entry forms to rodeo. This is per family NOT member.
                       
Motion by Melvin second by Gregg – passed

Frisbee Toss – will again be held  for beef bucks at three rodeos – Brookings, 20X Rodeo, Ranch Rodeo

Banners will be sold in addition to other advertising.

Queen workshop – upcoming workshop as fund raiser for Princess contest. More details later.
                        Motion by Maddocks second by Mann – passed

Rodeos – Bids and dates were discussed – Winner will host the Jr. High Rodeo on Sunday, May 25th (two performances) and on Monday, May 26th with one performance.
                        Motion by Nagel second by Mann – passed

Regional Rodeos were left open at this time  - Dates for rodeos may be May 3-4 and May 10-11. Bids will be discussed at the winter meeting in Jan. If any party is interested please contact Blane Nagel or Myron Mann.

Official Newspaper for all SDJHRA members – Wrangler Horse and Rodeo News will be the Official Newspaper for all paid members. Names and addresses will be sent to publisher. Free for the first year.
                        Motion by Mann second by Johnston – passed.

Mid-Winter Meeting – Sunday Jan. 27th, 2008 during the BHSS
            9:00 MT (meeting place to be announced later)
            1:00 MT 20X Rodeo – Frisbee Toss

SD Auction Basket for Nationals will be chaired by Christine Sorenson with the help of the SDJHRA Princess. Thank you to Tela Mann for doing that this past year.

Student Officers Elected – President – Shania Johnston
                                        V. President – Wyatt Mann
                                        Secretary – Shayna Nagel
            Officers will be elected at the State Rodeo in May 2008.
            Job description will be in By-Laws.

Motion made to get a SDJHRA Banner for display at functions – by Sorenson second by Nagel – passed.

Prizes will be selected by officers and student officers for upcoming state rodeo.

With all business discussed motion to adjourn by Maddocks second by Glaus. Meeting adjourned.


Minutes from Jan. 28th, 2007 Meeting
Rapid City Civic Center
11:00 MT

Call to order – the meeting was called to order by Diana Melvin. Introductions were made of the Student Officers, new members, and parents.

Membership – it was discussed and voted on to accept late memberships until March 1st, 2007 with an addition of $15.00 late fee.  Total Membership fee would be $100.00.
- Motion by Mrs. Sorenson
- Second by Mr. Gregg
- Associate memberships can be purchase for $5 for voting privileges at the meetings. Form on sdhsra website under Jr. High Division.

Discussion moving membership deadline date the same as High School Rodeo Dec. 1st. Annual meeting in Sept will address that.

By-Laws – Rick Johnston handed out a copy of the By Laws for all to read with the clarification of a few items the By Laws were approved.
- Meeting will follow the High School format with a fall meeting which will always be the last Sat. in Sept., and then having a winter meeting. Officers will be elected at the Annual Fall meeting.
-Motion made by Mrs. Gregg
-Second by Mr. Gregg

Discussion on rodeo jackets for National Team – officers will pick out style and get prices.

Raffle Tickets – EACH MEMBER MUST SELL 6 PACKETS ($30) OF RAFFLE TICKETS AND TURN IN MONEY AND STUBS BEFORE THEY WILL BE ISSUED A STATE RODEO NUMBER.
-   If you do not have raffle tickets please contact Vicky Johnston at (605)985-5466. It is your responsibility to get the raffle tickets. Please sell as many raffle tickets as you can – this money pays the way for the National Team.

Frisbee Fund Raiser- Jr. High Rodeo members will sell Frisbees for $2 at the 20X Rodeo. People who purchase the Frisbee will toss it at the lariat in the middle of the arena at the designated time. If Frisbee lands on the rope or in the rope, that numbered Frisbee will win $50 in Beef Bucks.
Donated Beef Bucks:
$50 – Chamberlain Cattlewoman
$50 - SD Beef Bucks Council
$200 – Dakota Southern Cattleman’s Aux.
Please send a thank you note to Sutton Rodeos for allowing the fund raiser. Their address is:
Sutton Rodeo
PO Box 402
Onida, SD  57564

Sec./Treasure report was read and approved - $3,862.34 in the bank at this time. Reminder to all members to try to get sponsorship money for the State Rodeo.

AQHA Horse of the Year Nomination Forms due Feb. 15th. Need to be nominated for State before Nationals
-  Motion made by Mr. Johnston
-  Second by Mrs. Johnston

Maddocks Fund Raiser – The family of Rance Maddock is doing a buckle fund raiser the buckle will be auctioned off at the Aberdeen Sale Barn, Phillip Sale Barn and the Winner Sale Barn.  Money raised will go to the SDJHRA.

2007 Rodeo Schedule-  It was voted on and approved to have a Regional Rodeo at Winner, SD  May 12th and 13th.  These rodeos will jackpot entry fees out to event winners.  This rodeo will be a point rodeo, carrying best event points on to State Rodeo.  This means you will be allowed to bring your best ONE DAY Rodeo event/ out of the two day rodeo to the State Rodeo. Watch for entries online.
-motion by Mr. Odenbach
-second by Mr. Johnston

STATE RODEO – May 26th, 27th, and 28th at the Rosebud Casino Grounds. Entries will be on line and mailed out as soon as the membership deadline is past.
Members need to bring a current report card (either 3rd quarter or Final) and their raffle ticket money and stubs. You will not be issued a number without these handed in. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
- Motion by Mr. Engesser                                                      
- Second by Mr. Gregg

Princess Contest – There will be a Princess Contest held at Rosebud starting Friday night May 25th. Anyone needing more information on that should contact Becky Odenbach at 842-0145 or Kristina Maddocks at 994-2561.

Meeting was adjourned.


Saturday Sept. 30th, 2006
Ft. Pierre
, SD 10:00 a.m. 

Call to Order
SDJHRA State President and National Director Diana Melvin called the meeting to order.  Present at the meeting was Diana Melvin, Cindy Nagel (Exec. State Sec.), Rick Johnston, Rick and Becky Odenbach, Ron and Rance Maddocks, Mark Melvin, and Melody Musick.  Student members were Kallie Odenbach, Shayna Nagel, Jace Melvin, and Shania Johnston.  A few potential members were there to listen.

Introductions
Introductions were made by all attending.

State and National Directors Report
Diana Melvin reported on the State Rodeo from last year and the placing of 15th for the State Team at the Nationals.  General discussion took part on the trip to Gallup, New Mexico.  Noted was the new National Rodeo date of July 2-7 for 2007. 

Financial Report
Financial report was given by Diana Melvin and Cindy Nagel. Ledgers were presented for members to view for breakdown on expenses. One outstanding bill was presented and paid for printing costs; two outstanding donations need to be collected yet.  Balance of check book $2778.62.

Discussion took place on paying the State Rodeo judges for their time, an amount of $25 in Beef Bucks.  Motion made by Rick Johnston, second by Rick Odenbach to pay judges with Beef Bucks.  Approved

Discussion on paying back the initial National Dues of $200.00 to Kathy Chauncey, since she personally paid the dues. Motion made by Ron Maddocks, second by Cindy. Approved.

With all financial matters down Motion made Cindy, second by Rick Johnston to approve financial report.  Approved.

Secretary’s Report
Report from Cindy Nagel on the Wrangler All-Star Team from SD.  Six boys and six girls were chosen based on their performance at the State Rodeo.  Members include Jace Melvin, Terrance Maier, Tate Glaus, Matt Peters, Blake Boysen, Dylan Hart, Shania Johnston, Kallie Odenbach, Nicole Fritz, Shayna Nagel, Melania Wientzes, and Lacey Stevens.  A press release from the National office will be out in Oct. Congratulations to those members.

Membership forms have been sent out to previous members and any person who has requested forms.  Dues were set at $85.00 for the 2006-07 year - $30.00 for State Dues, $15.00 for National Dues, $15.00 for NHSRA Times magazine, $25.00 for Rodeo Insurance. Membership forms and Dues are due by Jan. 1st.  If deadline is missed, interested party must petition the National Director Diana Melvin.

Old Business
State flag and sponsor flags are in storage for this coming year.  It was noted with great thanks that the Governor’s office donated a state flag for the National Rodeo in Gallup.

New Business
Discussion on implementing Associate Membership, which would allow paying members voting privileges. Dues would be $5.00/member.  Cindy will make forms for membership and cards will be given to paid members.  Motion made by Ron Maddocks, second by Becky Odenbach. Approved.

Sites for Rodeo
Applications for Jr. High Rodeo sites were discussed. No more than seven qualifying rodeos to be held with May being the starting month.  State Rodeo date was set for May 26th – 28th, due to the time frame of the National Rodeo.  Rosebud was named the site for the State Rodeo due to the outstanding rodeo package they provide financially.  Other sites interested must have information to members by the Jan. 28th meeting in Rapid City.

Prizes and Sponsors
13 events and 2 all-around awards given.  Saddles will be given for the all-around qualifiers with buckles as the goal for the top four finishers.  Members need to contact potential sponsors now.  Note that thank you cards will be awards at the State Rodeo with Mrs. Peters helping to organize that.  Ron Maddocks asked permission to do a fund raiser as a thank you to the state association.  He plans to purchase three one of kind Maynard buckles as commemorative SDJHRA buckles to be placed in a wooden case and auctioned off at three livestock sale barns.  The barns that are going to be asked to participate are Aberdeen, Ft. Pierre, and Phillip.  Motion made by Cindy Nagel, second by Becky Odenbach to let Ron go ahead with his idea. Approved.  Ron was thanked for his generous contribution.

Point System
The point system will remain as last year, with the average based on times from the three performances at the state rodeo, counting as double points.  If additional rodeos take place, members may bring points into the state rodeo.  The top four point totals are the national qualifiers.

Princess Contest
There will be no National Princess Competition in 2007.  However a State Princess Contest may be held.  It was noted that if the State Princess did not qualify for Nationals in any other event she would have to pay her own way to Nationals if she chooses to attend.  Volunteers Teri Jo Weidner, Kristina Maddocks, and Becky Odenbach will help organize the State Princess Contest.  Based on this motion made to hold contest by Cindy Nagel, second by Melody Musick.  Approved.

Election of Student Officers – Officers were selected as:
                        President – Shania Johnston
                        V. President - Jace Melvin
                        Secretary – Shayna Nagel
Motion made by Becky Odenbach, second by Rick Johnston to approve student officers. Approved.

Publicity
Discussion of different fund raiser for the year.  Raffle ticket sales were best idea for all members to take part in.  Each member must sell $30.00 of raffle tickets to participate at Jr. High Rodeos.  The Frisbee Throw for Beef Bucks/through the SD Cattlewomen Aux. was discussed and will be looked into to do at some upcoming rodeos.  Student officers made a flyer draft to be printed for distribution around the state.  News releases will be published along with trying to get radio talk show hosts Jim Thompson, Monty James, and Trent Loos to help promote.  The 4-H Newsletters will also be addressed to advertise as well as putting deadlines on Calendars at various papers.  All members are asked to promote and recruit members. Call was made to SDHSRA to see if we will remain on web site, waiting on response. Update website with more information.

Finals Rodeo
More will be discussed at the Jan. meeting on setting up rodeo.  Judges will be selected by a committee at the Jan. meeting.  Various names were taken for judges, timers, bullfighters, etc.

Discussion on co-sanction of State rodeo with 4-H or Little Britches rodeos at same time.  This will be determined by membership of the SDJHRA at the Jan. meeting.  If membership allows the rodeo may be co-sanctioned.

By Laws and Association Rules
Discussion on using the SDHSRA and the 4-H By Laws and adapt them to our needs.  Shania and Vicky Johnston will work on draft to be ready by the Jan. meeting.  Motion was made by Cindy Nagel to have them work on this, second by Melody Musick. Approved.

Scrapbook
Roberta Bruns volunteered to start the SDJHRA scrapbook.  Members need to get pictures or anything relevant to Cindy Nagel as soon as possible.  The members want the thank Roberta for taking the project on.

Meeting Date
The next meeting date was set for Sunday, Jan. 28th 9:00 a.m. at Rapid City.  This meeting will take place before the high school 20x rodeo during the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo.  An exact meeting site will be announced later.

All business completed – motion made by Rick Odenbach, second by Becky Odenbach to adjourn meeting.  Meeting adjourned.