Rodeo Committee

Below is a list of the positions on the Rodeo Committee that was developed by the Rodeo Feasibility Committee. All 12 of these positions will need to be filled. The rodeo director would like to ask members to look over the positions and consider a first, second, and even third choice that they would be interested in filling. This will give a better chance of getting all positions filled in case your first choice has already been taken. Please email your choices to Barry Roberts.

Current thinking is to have all the Rodeo Planning Committee positions filled in the summer of 2008 and for the committee to begin monthly meetings shortly there after. The Rodeo Planning Committee chairs and a brief description of their jobs is listed below.

This person shall chair the Rodeo Planning Committee, develop and maintain a schedule and budget for the rodeo, be responsible for the venue and stock provider contracts, and oversee all planning and operations at the arena facility directly related to the rodeo show. He or she will serve as the interface with the IGRA and shall be responsible for ensuring all paperwork and fees for the Rodeo. The Rodeo Director will serve on the SMRA Executive Board.

This person shall serve as chair of the Rodeo Planning Committee in the absences of the Rodeo Director and oversees all planning and operations not directly part of the rodeo show. This includes responsible for the host hotel contract, the awards dinner, and all evening entertainment outside of the rodeo show. The co-rodeo director will serve on the SMRA Executive Board.

This person shall be responsible for all major rodeo sponsors and buckle/ribbon sponsorships. This includes coordinating meetings with sponsors, making sure all sponsor financial obligations are made and SMRA is in full compliance with sponsor related contracts. The sponsorship coordinator shall also be responsible for purchasing all buckles & ribbons. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the both the Rodeo Director and the Co-Rodeo Director.

This person shall be responsible for putting together the rodeo poster, print advertisements, the rodeo program and is responsible for printing of the tickets. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Rodeo Director.

This person shall be responsible for conducting and tracking ticket sells before, during the rodeo, and putting together a summary of ticket sales after the rodeo. He or she shall report to the Rodeo Director and Co-Rodeo Director.

This person shall be responsible for the rodeo announcers, DJ and audio/visual equipment required for the rodeo show. They shall be responsible for helping the rodeo director plan Grand Entry and implementing the Grand Entry during the rodeo show. They shall also be responsibility for coordinating relations with outside media. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Rodeo Director.

This person shall be responsible for all evening events, including the awards dinner, activities with local bars, SMRA sponsored events and any provided transportation to and from these events from the host hotel. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Co-Rodeo Director.

This person shall be responsible for coordinating contestant and volunteer registration. This person shall also be responsible for coordinating accommodations and transportation for all rodeo officials. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Rodeo Director.

The rodeo equipment manager shall be in charge of all supplies needed in the arena area for the rodeo. This includes supplies needed by the arena coordinator, chute coordinator, judges and contestants, such as ropes, flags, rakes, flour, buckets, barrels, poles, etc. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Rodeo Director.

The grounds coordinator is responsible for arena set-up prior to the rodeo, and tear-down after the rodeo. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Rodeo Director.

This person shall coordinate SMRA merchandise production and sales, and shall coordinate all vendor activities during the rodeo weekend. The merchandise & vendor coordinator shall also be responsible for the information and ticket booths at the rodeo. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Rodeo Director.

This person shall be responsible for coordinating all security and medical personnel at the arena venue during the rodeo show. This person shall coordinate his/her activities with the Rodeo Director.

If you have an interest in any of the above positions or have questions, please contact Barry Roberts.