CRRA General Meeting
January 23rd 2010
1:30 PM Rolling Hills School
In Attendance:
Kyle Elliott Gail Sapergia Paula CoxDave Elliott
Carolyn TempletonByron Templeton Brent GutfriendDale Pfahl
Clayton MillarSteve MasonBrian HunstadTony Body
Art CoxScott Sapergia
Byron made a motion that the minutes be adopted as read; Scott Sapergia seconded all in favor motion carried.
Agenda:
Treasurer’s Report: $2,564.73
Byron moves that we adopt the treasurer’s report as read; Art Cox seconded. All in favor motion carried.
Byron talked about paying 8 spots at the finals (last spot to pay entry fees). In the rules it states last spot at least cover entry fees. It was discussed that people that owe the CRRA any outstanding debts must be paid when purchasing a membership.
The following outstanding debts require collecting: Art Cox made a motion that outstanding dues from members be posted in the minutes. Seconded by Clayton Millar. All in favor motion carried.
- Ed Hodgins $90.00 (stall rentals at the CRRA Finals in Taber – September/09.
Old Business:
Re Agribition; Dave said they added more rodeo events, therefore no ranch roping.
Brian Hunstad discussed the rodear line; general consensus is that it is great.
Qualifying teams for finals:
10+ teams = qualify 3 teams
8 teams = qualify 2 teams
6 teams = qualify 1 team
If less than 6 teams should hi-point count for the people that showed up. Brian made a motion that if it is a sanctioned roping all points count for the high-point year end. Steve Mason seconded. Majority rules.
3 opposed. Motion Carried
On the website only qualifying teams should be on there.
Moose Jaw Roping:no paperwork submitted yet. Need results so that it can be posted on the website.
New Business:
-2010 Finals: Art Cox would like to re-invite the idea of paid judges or people that are not competing. It is suggested that if a member knows of four individuals that would be interested in judging for our finals bring it to the attention of the directors for further discussion. Tony made a motion that we leave the judging for the finals as is -ropers’ judge themselves. Brent seconded. All in favor motion carried.
The 2010 finals location: Taber, AB on September 25 and 26th, 2010.
Clayton made a motion that we have the General Meeting at the finals in Taber immediately following the awards. Byron seconds, all in favor motion carried. One opposed.
Byron was asked if the Novice could be run all in one day. It was discussed and a decision was made to have the Novice pick on Saturday and draw on Sunday.
Clayton brings to the attention of Gating Partners for the finals; if a person qualifies on a certain amount of teams but only ropes with a few of them. Brent made a motion that ropers that are two people short on their team should be given priority on the draw-in to make up teams for the finals only if you are on four teams or less. Seconded by Gail, all in favor motion carried.
Kelsey Alford suggests that if a novice is bumped into the open in the middle of the year, they should be allowed to rope in the novice for the remainder of the year. Director’s discretion.
Website:
Brought to our attention future development of our website. Gerry Karchuk has proposal to host new website.
Site development $850.00
Sponsorship from Bent Creek Western Vacations: ($425.00)
Development Fees (including GST) $446.25
Gerry will sponsor the web hosting fees for 2010.
Byron made a motion that Gerry Karchuk take over the website development for the CRRA effective January 31, 2010. Tony seconds, all in favor motion carried.
Saddle:
Steve Mason brought up that Glen Christman would like to donate a tree for a saddle; Caledon leather will donate two sides of leather. Steve will donate $1,200.00 and charge the association $2,000.00 for the saddle for a high-point award. Others suggested a raffle to raise money for the association. If used for a raffle; Steve will talk to Glen and Caledon to see if they would mind using the saddle for a raffle. Administration fees for the saddle raffle (includes printing of tickets; licensing fees etc.) approximately $1,000.00.
Dale made a motion that we take Steve’s offer of the saddle making it a raffle providing that Glen Christman and Caledon Leather approve. Clayton seconds all in favor, motion carried.
Art made a motion that a committee be established to take charge of the raffle upon approval. Brian seconds, all in favor motion carried.
Horses All:
Will publish monthly newspaper articles and upcoming events in the newspaper and on their website free of charge. CRRA members are offered a special price of $12.50 (53% off the regular subscription price). Email Paula if you wish a subscription.
Rule change:
Art suggested that the open roper cannot head until the 1 minute warning.
Discussion held that if in the Novice; can the open roper get credit for throwing a front foot shot. As is the open roper gets 4 points.
Art made a motion that if in the Novice a roper wants to do the ground work a 4th man can be off of his horse and be near to assist when safety becomes a concern, the forth man can tail and hold the cow. The 4th man will not be able to work the ropes. Judges discretion +/- points. Seconded by Steve Mason; all in favor motion carried.
Novice can rope 2 - 3 head at the discretion of the host and all points count.
Sanctioned Roping approved:
- Heartland Expo Show on June 5 would like to host a Sanctioned Ranch Roping.
- Ross Smith sanctioned roping in Moose Jaw on March 6. Silent auction and trade fair to raise money for their Moose Jaw Rodeo arena.
- Vermilion Lakeland College April 16 to go with their horse sale.
- Bow River (Hays); July 3 & 4/10
- Willow Valley July 24 & 25/10
- Cadillac August 21 & 22/10
- Roo Camp; September 4 & 5/10
Elections: Need 3 directors and 1 Chairman
Directors finished their term: Kyle Elliot; Don Millar; Dale Bradshaw
Present Directors
Steven Millar (2009)
Nick Schmidt (2009)
Brian Hunstad (2009)
Byron Templeton (2008)
Paula Cox (2008)
Nominations:Scott Sapergia
Clayton Millar
Brent Gutfriend
Gerry Karchuk
Tony Body
Chairperson:Byron Templeton
Secretary:Theresa Millar
Treasurer:Gail Sapergia
Finals for entries:Paula Cox
New Directors: Scott Sapergia; Brent Gutfriend; Gerry Karchuk
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm