1. Committee Chair: Brian Rogers bhr9@cox.net

2. IGRA

3. IGRA UNIVERSITY Rodeo Resources Convention Report

4. IGRA UNIVERITY RODEO RESOURCES COMMITTEE PURPOSE Advancing IGRA through Education

5. IGRA UNIVERSITY RODEO RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING The IGRA University/ Rodeo Resources committee met on Friday, November 9, 2007 from 1:15PM to 3:30 PM. Eighteen people attended representing 15 associations, 13 of which were voting members.

6. 2008 University Chancellor: Brian Rogers Associate Chancellor: Patrick Terry University Office & Testing Administrator: Rik Kelly

7. 2008 RODEO RESOURCES GUIDEBOOK For Rodeo Directors & Planning Committees The Guidebook has completed its migration to the IGRA website Frank Harrell will update based on changes at the convention Changes will be noted by an “update flag” on the IGRA website as they are published

8. IGRA WEBSITE PROJECT Rodeo Resources Online www.igra.com FRANK HARRELL

9. 2007: 48 students 10 returning students Awarded 31 Associate, Bachelors and Masters Degrees 19 Certificates of Achievement earned 2006: 88 Students Awarded 11 Associate, bachelors and Masters Degrees 55 Certificates of Achievement earned University had negative cash flow in 2007 of CERTIFICATES & DEGREES IGRA University Statistics 2007 Association Sponsorships totaled $1,100: by GSGRA, TGRA, OGRA, DSRA, CGRA and the IGRA Royalty team

10. University 2008 – Las Vegas FEBRUARY 22-24, 2008 Tuscany All-Suites Hotel & Casino $85 Sun-Thu / $119 Sat and Sun www.tuscanylasvegas.com 877-887-2261

11. University 2008 – Las Vegas BOARD & TRUSTEES MEETING $60.00 if postmarked by February 1 $75.00 after February 1 TUITION FEES Includes Access to all Regular Classes and Sunday Luncheon

12. Certificate of Achievement for 6 credits earned Associate Degree in Rodeo Arts for 12 credits earned Bachelors Degree in Rodeo Arts for 36 credits earned Masters Degree in Rodeo Arts for 48 credits earned CURRICULUM Rodeo Arts Degree Program IGRA University 2008 Rodeo Production Community Service Website Design Association Development Students Can Mix and Match Classes From Any Group or Difficulty Level 100 Series: Introductory 200 Series: Intermediate 300 Series: Advanced New for 2008! Association Executive Series Testing out is more difficult starting in 2008

13. CREDITS TRANSFER FROM PRIOR YEARS IGRA University 2008 UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION Online registration accessed through the IGRA website Class schedules and course descriptions will be available online by December 1 Snail-mail registration Materials and University class details will also be Distributed to the Associations via Email in December The committee encourages Associations to invest in their futures by subsidizing members’ participation in University

14. Students & Staff Get This Cool Badge IGRA University 2008

15. CURRICULUM IGRA University 2008 RODEO PRODUCTION 100 level - DEANS: Lorry King & Jim Mitchell Basic Marketing for Your Rodeo Organizing an Effective Rodeo Planning Committee Managing Contestant Registration Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

16. CURRICULUM IGRA University 2008 RODEO PRODUCTION 200 level - DEANS: Ed Fender & Clark Monk 20 Things a Rodeo Director Should Know Rodeo & Association Sponsorships – Doug Sherman Running a Safe Rodeo...tips from Health and Safety Vendor and Activity Area Development

17. CURRICULUM IGRA University 2008 RODEO PRODUCTION 300 level - DEANS: Kim Dawson & Jorge Ramirez NEW Rodeo Checklist Review for Trustees and Rodeo Staffs Rodeo Equipment & Event Running Orders Grand Entry: Agony or Ecstasy IGRA Rodeo Stock – Requirements, Tips and Contracts

18. CURRICULUM IGRA University 2008 WEB DESIGN DEAN: Frank Harrell My First Website Behind the Scenes The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly JavaScript, Server Side Includes, and Forms for your Website Rodeo Resources Online, an Overview

19. CURRICULUM IGRA University 2008 COMMUNITY SERVICE DEANS: Mitch Gill & Lonni La Bel IGRA Royalty Competition Prep School Overview Developing and Ensuring Gender Diversity Fundraising and Community Outreach Competition Workshop - Detailed

20. CURRICULUM IGRA University 2008 ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT DEANS: Benjamin Avant & Shaun Sewell Running Effective Meetings and the Role of Robert’s Rule The Trustee’s Role in IGRA Boards that Make a Difference Your Association as a Business

21. CURRICULUM IGRA University 2008 ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE SERIES DEAN: Brian Rogers Successful Contracts: Venue and Hotel Media & Your Rodeo Rodeo Finance – The new IGRA Standard Budget format and Cash Handling procedures Planning and Managing Venue Logistics New for 2008!

22. The University Committee enthusiastically recommends approval of the proposal to move the IGRA dance competition to IGRA-U IGRA DANCE CULTURE WESTERN LIFESTYLE Dance workshops and dance events are being added in 2008

23. 2008 SPONSORSHIPS IGRA University 2008 $1,000: Cowboy Frank $1,000: Jorge Ramirez $677.84: UGRA The IGRA-U committee is currently recruiting sponsorships from the associations (see flyer) IGRA-U needs 6 projectors

24. See You In LAS VEGAS!

26. Brian Rogers - NGRA