Arizona Junior Rodeo Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
September 5, 2009 3:30 p.m.
St. Johns, Arizona
President Bond called the meeting to order.
Present were; President Clay Bond, Vice President Brian Keaveney, Board of Directors Shawn Dent, John Jones, Barry Rice, Travis Bates, Marty Latta, Teri James, Jeff Burris, Clint James, Tassie Jundt and Secretary Beth Bond.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: President Bond stated that he emailed everyone the minutes from the August 15, 2009 meeting. Vice President Brian Keaveney moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Director Mary Latta. Vote was unanimous.
RIBBON ROPING: President Bond provided an overview of the issue which included the letter from the Gowin family pertaining to the problem of not enough ropers for the number of runners. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue. President Bond stated that if there is a change made it requires a 90 day wait period so this would not be able to go into effect until the end of the season. Director Mary Latta made the motion to leave the events the way they are for the remainder of the year. Director Tassie Jundt stated that the decision should be made for what is best for the association. A discussion was held regarding allowing the girls to rope for other girls and if it would be safe. Director John Jones seconded Director Mary Latta’s motion o leave the event as is. Motion passed 8-1 with Director Tassie Jundt voting no.
QUEEN CREEK RODEO ASSOCAITION: President Bond stated that he had spoke with Sterling Udall, the president of the QCRA about the possibility of merging the two organizations and adding a 0-4 age group. A discussion was held regarding the possibility of bringing the two organization together. The board decided to remain as is and encourage the members of Queen Creek to come to AJRA’s.
FINALS BIDS: President Bond asked if the board would like him obtain bids for the finals. The board agreed to have President Bond pursue bids for the finals to be held in June, 2010.
TACK TRAILERS AT RODEOS: President Bond stated that he was approached by Mike Freeland about bringing his tack trailers to the rodeos. President Bond stated that Corky has been bringing his tack trailer to AJRA rodeos for a long time but Mr. Freeland is offering the association a percentage of what he makes at the rodeos or a percentage off to the members or will provide the year end awards at cost. President Bond stated that Mr. Freeland traveled to Williams to speak with the board. President Bond introduced Mike Freeland and he stated he would like to bring his tack trailer to the AJRA rodeos. President Bond asked Mr. Freeland if he had seen the rodeo schedule and would be able to come to all the rodeos. Mr. Freeland stated yes and that he was also joining the association to bring his kids. The board thanked Mr. Freeland for making the trip to talk with them. Mr. Freeland was excused from the meeting. The board asked President Bond and Vice President Keaveney to speak with Corky to see if he would like make a counter offer. President Bond stated that he would speak with Corky and email everyone the outcome.
YEAR END AWARDS:
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the year end awards and the limited money available to purchase awards and to only provide 1st -4th , as well as the limited number of participants in several events that require at least 10 in an event to give a saddle. The board also addressed the A and B finals and the possibility of combining the them and running both the A & B together. Director Dent stated that there are people wondering if there is going to be a B finals, given the limited number of contestants. Vice President Keaveney stated that the members need to be kept informed of the possibility of only awarding through 4th place and of no saddles in the age groups that do not have 10 contestants so that the members are not surprised later.
Director Clint James stated that the association is needing to cut costs and Lani Hall said she is willing to do the rodeo secretary job cheaper. A discussion was held and Vice President Brian Keaveney stated that was something that should be looked at next year. A discussion was held regarding the prize line for the finals and to cut the prize line and combine the A & B finals.
Director Barry Rice made the motion to open up the team roping draw to anyone, seconded by Director Clint James. Motion failed with Directors’ Clint James, Jeff Burris, Shawn Dent and Barry Rice voting yes and Directors’ Mary Latta, Terri James, Brian Keaveney, John Jones, Tassie Jundt and Travis Bates voting no.
Director Mary Latta stated that he had been working on getting a 4x4 Ranger that could be raffled off and if one could be obtained, Fast Lane Rodeo Company was willing to place the vehicle at their booth in Las Vegas during the finals as long as a member was present to sell the tickets.
Director Shawn Dent made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Jeff Burris. Vote was unanimous.