committee chair: brian rogers [email protected]. igra
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IGRA UNIVERSITYIGRA UNIVERSITYRodeo ResourcesRodeo ResourcesConvention ReportConvention Report
IGRA UNIVERITYRODEO RESOURCES
COMMITTEE PURPOSE
Advancing IGRA through Education
IGRA UNIVERSITYRODEO 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
2008RODEO 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
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>
CERTIFICATES & DEGREES
IGRA University Statistics
2007 Association Sponsorships totaled $1,100: by GSGRA, TGRA, OGRA, DSRA, CGRA and the IGRA Royalty team
University 2008 – Las VegasFEBRUARY 22-24, 2008
Tuscany All-Suites Hotel & Casino
$85 Sun-Thu / $119 Sat and Sun
www.tuscanylasvegas.com
877-887-2261
University 2008 – Las VegasBOARD & TRUSTEES MEETING
$60.00 if postmarked by February 1$75.00 after February 1
TUITION FEES
Includes Access to all Regular Classes and Sunday Luncheon
• 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
CURRICULUM
Rodeo Arts Degree Program
IGRA University 2008
• Rodeo Production
• Community Service
• Website Design
• Association Development
Students Can Mix and Match Classes From Any Group or Difficulty Level
• 100 Series: Introductory
• 200 Series: Intermediate
• 300 Series: Advanced
New for 2008! Association Executive Series
Testing out is more difficult starting in 2008
CREDITS TRANSFER FROM PRIOR YEARS
IGRA University 2008
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
Students & Staff Get This Cool Badge
IGRA University 2008
CURRICULUM
IGRA University 2008
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
CURRICULUM
IGRA University 2008
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
CURRICULUM
IGRA University 2008
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
CURRICULUM
IGRA University 2008
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
CURRICULUM
IGRA University 2008
COMMUNITY SERVICE
DEANS: Mitch Gill & Lonni La Bel
•IGRA Royalty Competition Prep School Overview•Developing and Ensuring Gender Diversity•Fundraising and Community Outreach•Competition Workshop - Detailed
CURRICULUM
IGRA University 2008
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
CURRICULUM
IGRA University 2008
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE SERIES
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
New for 2008!
The University Committee enthusiastically recommends approval of the proposal to
move the IGRA dance competition to IGRA-U
IGRA DANCE
CULTURE
WESTERN LIFESTYLE
Dance workshops and dance eventsare being added in 2008
2008 SPONSORSHIPS
IGRA University 2008
•$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 InLAS VEGAS!
Brian Rogers - NGRA