Meeting MinMRA Meeting
Conf. Call
April 3rd, 2013 7:30 pm(Scott)
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Jojo at 7:36
Attendance/Roll Call: highlight members in attendance
President Shawn Manee
VP: JoJo Varner
Secretary: Jill Scott
Treasurer: Alicia Mengelkoch
Bull Riding: Casey BerendsTommy Riggs
Calf Roping: MikeyLoiseauToby Boeta
Over 40 CR: Mike FilkouskiEmmett Davis
Barrel Racing: Sharon Munn & Bailey Webb-Olson
Team Roping: Eric Nelson & Bill VanLith
Breakaway Roping: Amber MichalekKatie Pitzen
Steer Wrestling: Matt Uttermark Jeremy Wagner
Judges Director: Greg Caron
Bareback: DruWilking & Jason Lenzen
Saddle Bronc: Wes Jensen & Mark Gunderson
Queen Director: Alicia Mengelkoch
Stock Director: Scott Berends
General Members: Beth Leabo,LaciHuben, Morgan Dwire
Treasurer’s Report: Alicia Mengelkoch,
Current Balance: $69771.63 total in MRA accounts at this time.
Missing 2012 Sanction money:Breakdown was sent via email to directors
MMS to approve Treasurer’s report from March & April: Toby MM to approve/Katie 2nd it
Secretaries Report:
Februarymeeting minutes are online and emailed to the board:
Motion to approve FebruaryMtg min: Toby MM/Alicia 2nd.
March meeting min have been emailed to board and posted online.
Motion to approve March meeting Min: Alicia MM/Toby 2nd.
Jill reports there are 86 members for 2013, approx 20 new members so far this year. Reminder to all directors, they still need to send in form with raffle money for points to count for Henderson.
Committee Reports:
Queen: Alicia Mengelkoch
- 2013 Queen Applicants: Lacey Huban, Beth Leabo
- Still looking for judges and Alicia is looking for sponsors in hopes to get Queen contestant awards for 2013.
For the Horse Expo, one of the queen contestants is unable to come, Lacey will be there 2 days, Alicia and Kayleen will be there all 3 days to work. The plan is to do x-box rodeo interactive video game at the horse expo booth. Anyone is welcome to come and work for a time to give the girls a break.
Stock:Scott Berends, Eric Nelson, Mike Filkouski, DruWilking, Jeremy Wagner, Casey Berends
Jill provided info regarding rough stock riders: Scott confirmed he herd and will take care of rough stock.
Bull Riders: 11 BB Riders: 4 SB Riders:8
Awards: Jill Scott, Alicia Mengelkoch, Bailey Webb Olson, Mark Gunderson, Jason Lenzen
Jackets have been ordered and will be in for finals.
Jill reviewed buckle order: Buckles have been ordered: For all events at finals:Finals reserve and year end reserve Champ
Bulls there is 1 year end champ, 1 finals champ, 1 year end reserve, 1 finals reserve buckle, no plan for a saddle, also 2 Bull Fighter buckles. BB has 1 year end Champ buckle and plans for 1 champ saddle, 1 Finals Champ buckle, and 1 Reserve year end buckle, 1 reserve finals buckle. 1 queen buckle, 1 Announcer buckle has also been ordered.
Fundraising: Shawn Manee, JoJo Varner, Emmett Davis, Alicia Mengelkoch, Jill Scott, Bailey Webb Olson, Wes Jensen, Katie Pitzen
- 2013 Raffle: Raffle tickets are in. Do we want to donate to Western Wishes this year?
- Discussion on the fact there is no chapter leader in our area from western wishes any longer. Discussion on where to give money. Sharron made suggestions about local groups where the drawing is held, or Bemidji due to our finals being there. Jojo suggested we keep it in a western affiliation. Asked everyone to email ideas if they have them on where to donate 10% of the profits. Please have your suggestions in by next week Friday.
- We will sell raffle tickets at expo and at finals
Budget: JoJo Varner, Shawn Manee, Alicia Mengelkoch, Jill Scott, Emmitt Davis
Changes to Finals budget for arena use, $500 added for panels, Rough stock budget subject for change with entry total
Alicia reports she made a change on the budget to the arena fee to add $500, and she will make the changes when she gets cost for the rough stock. Jojo mentioned Toby donated his own money of $225 to help cover the cost of arena fee, a thank you to Toby for his generosity.
Nominations:Sharon Munn, Bill VanLith, Matt Uttermark, MikeyLoiseau, Tommy Riggs
Nominations will be held at General Membership Meeting at Finals. Jojo mentioned we have not had nominations for the Hall of Fame yet this year. The requests can be emailed to Jill.
Rules and Bylaws: Shawn Manee, Greg Caron, Jill Scott, Sharon Munn, Katie Pitzen, Scott Berends
Submitted by Tony O on 3-16-2013 (reviewed by Jill)
New Rule:
Rule Proposal and Changes will be discussed at the end of each season. All rule proposals submitted in writing will begin with discussion during the October Meeting and continue to the January meeting. All rules will be voted on during the January meeting. Any proposals submitted after December 15th will not be considered until the following season. The board reserves the right to evaluate rules and make changes subject to the board’s discression.
Motion: Toby made motion to approve this rule, Scott 2nd. Vote: 6 NO’s, 4 Yes’s, motion denied.
RULE CHANGES- proposed by JoJo Varner –They have been posted for 30 days
Rule #1
Articles of Incorporation READS:
V. The officers of the Minnesota Rodeo Association shall be as follows: President, Vice President, 2 Directors for each event (Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, 40+Calf Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Breakaway Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping). One director: Queen, Contractor, Judges, Standings Secretary, Administration Secretary, Treasurer, Donations Solicitor and Finals director. Directors will have a two year consecutive term.
TO CHANGE TO:
V. The officers of the Minnesota Rodeo Association shall be as follows: President, Vice President, 2 Directors for each event (Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, 40+Calf Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Breakaway Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping Heading, Team Roping Heeling). One director: Queen, Contractor, Judges, Standings Secretary, Administration Secretary, Treasurer, Donations Solicitor and Finals director. Directors will have a two year consecutive term.
Move to vote: Sharon MM/Alicia 2nd
Rule #2
Membership Requirements: READS
10. A current member in good standing of the MN High School Rodeo Association and Little Britches Association will receive full member status for a fee of $10 upon receipt of a stamped notarized MRA release of liability and copy of membership status to the MNHSRA or Little Britches Association.
TO CHANGE TO:
10. A current member in good standing of the MN High School Rodeo Association and Little Britches Association will receive full member status for a fee of $50 upon receipt of a stamped notarized MRA release of liability and copy of membership status to the MNHSRA or Little Britches Association.
Discussion: if this passes will it be in effect for 2013 or 2014, we have youth members who have paid for cards already this year. It was discussed the rule would be enacted the day of its passing, we would not go back on the members who have paid already, but from the day of its official passing and forward.
Move to vote: Alicia MM to approve /Katie 2nd
Rule #3
Breakaway Roping rule READS:
Boys 14 years old and under can compete in the breakaway calf roping event. Boys must be 14 years of age or under on January 1st of the season for which they compete.
TO CHANGE TO:
Boys 14 years old and under can compete in the breakaway calf roping event. Boys must be 14 years of age or under on day of competition. Day of 15th birthday the contestant is no longer eligible to compete at regular season rodeos. All points accumulated up to the date of the 15th birthday will be reserved for finals eligibility.
Move to vote: Katie MM to approve/Alicia 2nd
Motion to Vote on all 3 rules above: Vote unanimous, all rules passed and will be placed into rule book.
Finals: Toby Boeta, Shawn Manee, Jill Scott, Mike Filkouski, Alicia Mengelkoch, Jojo Varner
Rodeo specific order of events:(Toby)
- Order of events
1. Bareback
2. Breakaway
3. Act
4. Over 40 Tie Down
5. Bull Dogging
6. Act
7. Saddle bronc
8. Team roping
9. Calf roping
10. Chicken Scramble
11. Barrel Racing
12. Bull Riding
- Mark G. was going to contact Hay to be there for roughstock. Get a quote for cost as well for the budget? Past budget around $400. Scott reports Mark is taking care of this.
- Other finals business:
“Security” Person for gate 10? Discussion on what this person would do. They would make sure only the people behind the chutes/in the warm up area are the people who are suppose to be back there, and that people are not coming through the back door without a ticket. Alicia will contact her aunt who works as a security guard.
Old Business:
Horse Expo:
See queens report
Emmett requested to talk about the fines list. It was discussed how lengthy the fines list is, and the fact some of the people who are on the list qualified for the finals. These fines need to be paid.
New Business:
Rodeo Approvals
Russell Wagon Stampede Rodeo - MRA/TBRA
Russell, MN
Triple B Rodeo
June 7th &8th , 2013
Performances: June 7th, 7 pm and June 8th, 6:30 pm
Slack: TBA
Entries: Monday, June 3rd 12pm-5 pm 320.367.2445
Emergency #: 320.226.1487
Added Money: $200 all 9 standard events
Entry Fees: $ 68 in all events (SB, BB, BR, CBR, Breakaway, SW, $73 in CR, O40 CR, and TR is $64 per end
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before June 3rd for points to count for this rodeo.
Approved Russell
Estelline Days Rodeo -SDRA/MRA/MRCA
Estelline, SD
Triple B Rodeo
Performances: June 21st & 22nd 6:30 pm nightly
Slack: June 22th Noon
Internet entries are open from June 14, to June 17,12AM MDT on Friday through 8PM MDT on Monday at
Telephone entries are open from 12PM MDT on Monday June 17 through 8PM MDT on Monday June 17 at 605-374-7754
Emergency #: 320.226.1487
Added Money: $600 all events (SB, BB, BR, O40 CR, CR, SW, TR, ladies and SrMens Breakaway, CBR ($600 per end in Team Roping)
Entry Fees: Follows SDRA
Buckles per Event
Men's all around buckle
Women’s all around buckle
Contestant Hay
Contestant Hospitality
Cardholders check or cash
$5.00 Finals Fee for O-40 CR, and CR for MRA
BACK NUMBERS MUST BE WORN, this will get you into the cowboy ball for free both nights
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before June 17th for points to count for this rodeo.
Approved Estelline
Huron Roundup Rodeo Huron, SD SDRA/NRCA/Midstates/MRA
Lance Lesmeister, Alan Weischedel/JD Bubel
July 19th and July 20th
Performances: at 7 pm Nightly
Slack: July 20th 9 am
Internet entries are open from 7-12 to 7-15 12AM MDT on Friday through 8PM MDT on Monday at
Telephone entries are open from 12PM MDT on Monday 7-15 through 8PM MDT on Monday 7-15 at 605-374-7754
Added Money: $400 CR, SW, TR (per team), Breakaway, Barrels, $550 BB, SB, BR - Also offered SDRA sanctioned Sr. Mens Breakaway, Team Penning ($500 per team), goat tying
Entry Fees: SDRA Entry Scale
Emergency Number: 605.350.5976
Membership applications must be postmarked by July 15th to accumulate points for this rodeo.
Huron Approved
Crooks Rodeo Crooks, MN SDRA/MRA/NRCA
Hollenbeck Rodeo’s
June 1st and 2nd
Performances: June 1st 4:30 pm, June 2nd 1:30 pm
Entries: Internet Entries Open: Official web site:
Friday May 24th12:00AM through Monday May 27th 8:00PM
Call-In Entries Open:
Monday May 27thfrom noon to 8:00PM at 605-374-7754
Added Money: BB, SB $500, CBR, BR, CR, Ladies Breakaway, SW, Senior Men’s Breakaway, TR (per Team) Mixed TR (per team) Team Penning (per team) $300
Entry Fee: See SDRA Entries
Emergency Number: 605.360.3076 (Den Klein)
Membership Applications must be postmarked by May 27th to be eligible for point’s tabulation.
Crooks Approved
Buckhorn Rodeo Britton, SD SDRA/NRCA/MRA
Mosbrucker Rodeo
May 24th & 25th
Performances: May 24th 7pm, May 25th 7pm
Slack: May 25th 11 am
Entries: Internet Entries Open: Official web site:
Friday May 17th 12:00AM through Monday May 20th at 8:00PM
Call-In Entries Open:
Monday from Noon to 8:00PM 605-374-7754
Added Money: $400 SB, BB, BR, CR, SW, TR (per team) BCR, CBR,(Mixed TR offered $200 per team added SDRA sanctioned only)
Entry Fees: SDRA Rulebook Scale (TBA)
Emergency Number day of rodeo: 605.321.4895
Membership applications must be postmarked by May 20th to accumulate points for this rodeo.
Britton Approved
Scottie Stampede Rodeo -SDRA/NRCA/MRA
Scotland, SD
Hollenbeck Rodeo Co.
August 10th and 11th
Performances: August 10th and August 11th 6:30 pm nightly
Slack: August 11th 9 am
Entries: Internet entries are open from 12AM MDT on Friday through 8PM MDT on Monday at
Telephone entries are open from 12PM MDT on Monday through 8PM MDT on Monday at 605-374-7754
Emergency #: 605.464.0184
Added Money: $600 Roughstock and $300 Timed Events- including CR, 040 CR, SW, TR (per team) Breakaway, Barrels, Team Penning (per team) and Mixed Team Roping (per team)
Entry Fees: Follows SDRA Entry Scale
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before August 5th for points to count for this rodeo.
Scotland Approved
Fertile MN- MRA/TBRA
Fertile, MN (Fairgrounds)
Triple B Rodeo Comp.
July 11th
Performances: July 11th 7 pm
Slack: TBA
Entries: Monday, July 8th 12- 5pm 320-367-2445
Emergency #: 320-226-1487
Added Money: $300 all nine standard events
Entry Fees: Per MRA Scale
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before July 8th for points to count for this rodeo.
Fertile Approved
Gonvick Lions Club Rodeo- MRA/TBRA
Gonvick, MN
Triple B Rodeo
July 13th and 14th
Performances: July 13th 2 pm and July 14th 2 pm
Slack: TBA
Entries: 7-8-2013 12-5 pm 320-367-2445
Emergency #: 320-367-2445
Added Money: $400 BB, SB, BR, - $300 CR, TR, CBR, SW, BCR, O40 CR
Entry Fees: $78 BB, SB, BR, $73 CR, O40 CR, $64 TR-per end, $68 CBR, Breakaway, SW.
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before July 8th for points to count for this rodeo.
Gonvick Approved
Grant County AG Association - MRA/TBRA
Fairground, Herman, MN
Triple B Rodeo
July 20th, 2013
Performances: July 2oth 6 pm
Slack: TBA
Entries: TUESDAY, July 16th 12-5pm 320.367.2445
Emergency #: 320.226.1487
Added Money: $350 to all events
Entry Fees: Follow MRA Scale
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before July 16th for points to count for this rodeo.
Herman Approved
Fillmore County Fair/Ag society Rodeo - MRA/TBRA
Preston, MN
Triple B Rodeo
July 26th, 2013
Performances: July 26th 7 pm
Slack: TBA
Entries: Monday, July 22nd 12-5 pm 320.367.2445
Emergency #: 320.226.1487
Added Money: $300 all 9 standard events
Entry Fees: Follow MRA Scale Above
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before July 22nd for points to count for this rodeo.
Preston Approved
Beltrami County Fair/Gold Mine Ranch Rodeo- MRA/TBRA
Bemidji, MN
Triple B Rodeo
August 2nd and 3rd , 2013
Performances: August 2nd and 3rd 7 pm nightly
Slack: TBA
Entries: Monday, July 29th 12-5pm- 320.367.2445
Emergency #: 320.226.1487
Added Money: $400 Roughstock $300 Timed Events
Entry Fees: BB, SB, BR $78, CR, O40 CR $ 73, TR $64/per man, SW, CBR, Breakaway $68
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before July 29th for points to count for this rodeo.
Bemidji Approved
Morris, MN- MRA/TBRA
Morris, MN
Triple B Rodeo
August 9th
Performances: August 9th 7:30 pm
Slack: After Perf
Entries: Monday, August 5th 12-5 pm 320-367-2445
Emergency #:320-226-1487
Added Money: $300 all nine standard events
Entry Fees: No Day Money- BB, SB, BR $63, CR, O40 CR $68, SW, CBR, Breakaway $63, TR $ 59 per man.
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before August 5th for points to count for this rodeo.
Morris Approved
Silver Bullet Saddle Club Rodeo - MRA/TBRA
Clearwater, MN
Triple B Rodeo
August 16th, 17th &18th , 2013
Performances: August 16th 7 pm, August 17th 6 pm, August 18th 2 pm
Slack: TBA
Entries: Monday, August 12th 12-5pm 320.367.2445
Emergency #: 320.226.1487
Added Money: $500 all nine standard events
Entry Fees: rough stock $78, CR, O40 CR $83, TR $74 per man, SW, CBR, Breakaway $78.
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before August 12th for points to count for this rodeo.
Clearwater Approved
Maynard Rodeo- MRA/TBRA
Maynard, MN
Triple B Rodeo
August 24th , 2013
Performances: August 24th 6 pm
Slack: August 24th 1 pm
Entries: Monday, August 19th 12-5 pm 320.367.2445
Emergency #: 320.226.1487
Added Money: $300 all nine standard events
Entry Fees: Rough Stock $68, CR, O40 CR $73, TR $64 per man, SW, CBR, Breakaway $68
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before August 19th for points to count for this rodeo.
Maynard Approved
Great Northern Classic Rodeo- URA/MRA
Superior, WI
Triple B Rodeo
August 30st, August 31st, September 1st 2013
Performances: August 30th 7 pm, August 31st 7 pm, and September 1st 2 pm
Slack: TBA
Entries: 8-26-2013, 12-5 pm 320-367-2445
Emergency #: 320-226-1487
Added Money: $1000 Roughstock BB, SB, BR$575 CR, O40 CR, Breakaway, CBR,SW $650, TR $400 per end
Entry Fees: $88 BB, SB, BR, CBR, Breakaway, SW, CR, O40 CR, $74 per man TR
Membership applications must be postmarked on or before 8-26-2013 for points to count for this rodeo.
Superior Approved
Wessington Springs, SD SDRA/MRA/NRCA
Lance Lesmeister Rodeo
May 25th & 26th
Performances: May 25th 6 pm & May 26th 2 pm
Slack: May 25th Noon
Entries: Internet
Friday May 17th 12:00AM through Monday May 20rd at 8:00PM
Call-In Entries Open:
Monday May 20th from Noon to 8:00PM
Official web site:
605-374-7754
Added Money: BB, SB, BR $400, CR, SW, TR, CBR, BCR $400 (No Over 40 CR)
Entry Fees: EF $50, Stock $12 plus other applicable fees according to the SDRA Rulebook.
Emergency #: 605.770.4370
Membership applications must be postmarked by Monday May 20th to be eligible for point’s tabulation.
Wessington Springs Approved
Next Meeting Date: May 18th,2013 at 10:00 am @ Sanford Center
Motion to Adjourn:Emmett MM/Alicia 2ndat 8:40.