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Committee Chair: Brian Rogers bhr9@cox.net. IGRA. IGRA UNIVERSITY. Rodeo Resources Convention Report. IGRA UNIVERITY RODEO RESOURCES. COMMITTEE PURPOSE. Advancing IGRA through Education. IGRA UNIVERSITY RODEO RESOURCES. COMMITTEE MEETING.
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Committee Chair: Brian Rogers bhr9@cox.net
IGRA UNIVERSITY Rodeo Resources Convention Report
IGRA UNIVERITY RODEO RESOURCES COMMITTEE PURPOSE Advancing IGRA through Education
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.
2008 University • Chancellor: Brian Rogers • Associate Chancellor: Patrick Terry • University Office & Testing Administrator: Rik Kelly
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
Rodeo Resources Online IGRA WEBSITE PROJECT www.igra.com FRANK HARRELL
IGRA University Statistics CERTIFICATES & DEGREES • 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 <238.12> 2007 Association Sponsorships totaled $1,100: by GSGRA, TGRA, OGRA, DSRA, CGRA and the IGRA Royalty team
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
University 2008 – Las Vegas BOARD & TRUSTEES MEETING TUITION FEES • $60.00 if postmarked by February 1 • $75.00 after February 1 Includes Access to all Regular Classes and Sunday Luncheon
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM Rodeo Arts Degree Program • 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 Testing out is more difficult starting in 2008 Students Can Mix and Match Classes From Any Group or Difficulty Level • Rodeo Production • Community Service • Website Design • Association Development • 100 Series: Introductory • 200 Series: Intermediate • 300 Series: Advanced New for 2008!Association Executive Series
IGRA University 2008 CREDITS TRANSFER FROM PRIOR YEARS 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
IGRA University 2008 Students & Staff Get This Cool Badge
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM 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
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM 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
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM 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
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM 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
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM COMMUNITY SERVICE • DEANS: Mitch Gill & Lonni La Bel • IGRA Royalty Competition Prep SchoolOverview • Developing and Ensuring Gender Diversity • Fundraising and Community Outreach • Competition Workshop - Detailed
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM 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
IGRA University 2008 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE SERIES New for 2008! • 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
CULTURE WESTERN LIFESTYLE IGRA DANCE The University Committee enthusiastically recommends approval of the proposal to move the IGRA dance competition to IGRA-U • Dance workshops and dance events • are being added in 2008
IGRA University 2008 2008 SPONSORSHIPS • $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
See You In LAS VEGAS!