Arizona Junior Rodeo Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
November 29, 2008 4:00 p.m.
Florence , Arizona

President Bond called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

Present were; President Clay Bond, Vice President Brian Keaveney, Board of Directors' Dawn Lewis, Joe Mike Clem, John Jones, Duane Harrington, Josh Hand, Marty Latta, Teri James, Clint James and Secretary Jodi Ivy.

ITEM #1 LETTERS FROM MEMBERS AND ITEM #2 CONTRACT FOR STOCK

President Bond requested that Items 1 and 2 be tabled, seconded by Vice President Keaveney. Vote was unanimous.

ITEM #3 TEAM ROPING DRAW REQUSTS

The following contestants came before the Board of Directors with their request for a team roping draw partner for the remaining 2008-2009 rodeo season: Jennifer Sherlock, Ellen Whitehead, Danielle Morgan, Jett Jaress, Alyssa Yentsch, Kayla Lewis, Dallas & Blythe Beshears and Preston & Tristan Chamberlin. Each contestant presented their reason for needing a draw partner and after consideration and vote, the Board of Directors agreed to allow a draw partner for those contestants for the remainder of the season. Georgia Diez was not present but submitted a letter of request. Because Ms. Diez did not appear in person, the Board decided that the Diez family would need to submit a medical release form prior to the close of entries for the next rodeo.

ITEM #4 RODEO SCHEDULE FOR 2009-2010
President Bond provided the following tentative list of rodeo locations for next year. 2009-2010 Rodeo Schedule - William s, St. Johns , Florence , Sonoita, Payson, Globe, Wilcox and Prescott .

ITEM #5 ROUND TABLE

Jodi Ivy gave her notice that she would not be continuing as Rodeo Secretary after this year due to her wanting to spend more time with Kaylee since it is her senior year.

A discussion was held regarding the stock. The 9-12 steers used for rough stock worked out great.

The Board held a discussion regarding obtaining bids for the year end award saddles.

Director Duane Harrington made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Director Josh Hand. Vote was unanimous.