Memberships
WSSA Membership Services
The Western Stock Show Association was formed in 1906 as a non-profit corporation whose mission is education in agriculture, and it qualifies as an IRS 501(c) (3) charitable educational institution. Through its professional staff and committees, the association produces and organizes the internationally renowned National Western Stock Show, and operates the nation’s premier center for America’s western heritage. That is overseen and governed by a 16 member board of directors selected by a 99 member board of trustees who in turn are elected by over 1400 members. Committees are involved year-round in all aspects of the organization and are comprised of volunteers.
Contact Us
Paul Andrews
- 303-299-5556
- pandrews@nationalwestern.com
- 303-292-1708
Ordering for 2023 Stock Show credentials will be advertised to all members and available here in Fall of 2022.
About Membership:
Membership in the Western Stock Show Association is open to any individual or entity interested in the educational purposes of the Association in the fields of livestock and agriculture. Association members are encouraged to participate at the Annual Meeting of the Members held each April or May and special membership meetings held throughout the year. Member support of and at the National Western Stock Show each January is encouraged and appreciated.
How to Become a Member:
Persons or entities interested in becoming members of the Association must submit to the Nominating Committee letters of support from two members of the Association, one of whom must be a current Trustee or member of the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee will bring forth those nominations to the Board of Directors at each Board meeting and the Board shall review all membership applications for acceptance. Applications are accepted year-round and approvals are held every two months. Those that are accepted will be sent a welcome letter and membership fee invoice.
Cost: The initial membership fee is $950.00 and due within 90 days after being accepted and invoiced. Annual dues are not currently in place for Members; however, the Board may elect to install annual dues in any given year. Members annually receive 4 guest badges and 1 member badge for the January show and are able to purchase an NW Club membership at the special Member rate.
If you wish to submit nominations for the Western Stock Show Association, please forward two letters of support for such nomination to:
Western Stock Show Association
Attention: Nominating Committee
4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216
Questions: Please call 303-299-5556
The NW Club is a private lunch, lounge, and bar located at the northwest corner of the Hall of Education.
Western Stock Show Association members may purchase Club access as part of their benefits. The Club is open for lunch each day during the 16 days of the Stock Show for Club pass holders and their guests to enjoy.
Ff you are not a member and are interested in access to the NW Club, we encourage you to check out the Maverick benefits below
Club Hours:
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lounge/ Bar: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
*The Club Lounge is reserved for Private Events after 5:00 pm.
When you purchase an NW Club Pass, you receive a Club entrance card and four guest passes for each day of the January show. Meals are purchased separately. The Club Lounge has a cash bar. Registration for Club membership begins in October prior to the January show.
Join one of the most historic brands in the country! Built on education, agriculture, and entertainment the National Western Stock Show has been a Colorado Tradition for 117 years. Be a part of this western tradition by joining the Maverick Club. For just a $99 membership fee, you will be part of the largest brand in the West, the National Western Stock Show. The Maverick club has no nomination process, no large annual fees, no time commitments, or committee requirements. Just the opportunity to enjoy an event that embodies our western past, present, and future.
The Maverick Club includes:
- Commemorative guest badge giving you FREE Grounds Admission for all 16 days of the show.
- Access to a special behind-the-scenes tour of the prestigious event, An Evening of Dancing Horses, or access to the exclusive Rodeo 101 session.
- A limited-edition NW Maverick Club car window sticker
- Ability to purchase access to the exclusive and popular National Western Club at a reduced rate of $150.
- Opportunity to purchase tickets for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo All-Star Weekend prior to the general public.
We began the Founders Memorial Service in January 2000 to memorialize the life and outstanding accomplishments of Nick Petry, longtime Chairman and President of The Western Stock Show Association. The service is held in conjunction with the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and gives an opportunity for the National Western to read the names of those past members, outstanding supporters of the Association, and past volunteers who have passed on since our last show. All members are invited to attend.
2023 Founders Memorial | TBD
The Red Meat Club dinner takes place the second Thursday of the stock show and honors the Friend of the National Western with an industry speaker, social hour, and a great meal. The Red Meat Club has no officers and no dues, just good fellowship and an informative program. Anyone interested in the red meat industry is invited to attend. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future Red Meat Club dinners, please email pandrews@nationalwestern.com. Reservations are limited to the first 230 attendees.
Past Friends of the National Western
1993 – Buck Hutchison
1994 – Cecil Hellbusch
1995 – Irwin “Irv” Fishman
1996 – Jack Orr
1997 – Jim & Nadine Henry
1998 – Von Forell Family
1999 – John Matsushima
2000 – Bill Jackson
2001 – Dick Crow
2002 – Don & Donna Norgren
2003 – Tom & Margaret Bradbury
2004 – Evan Slack
2005 – Francis Rogers
2006 – Chuck Sylvester
2007 – Marty & Wes Segelke
2008 – Harold Harper Family
2009 – Virgil Holtgrewe
2010 – Ben & Nita Houston
2011 – Kevin McNicholas
2012 – Bill & Lindsay Serrell
2013 – Dr. Bob Schidler
2014 – Glen Keller
2015 – Carnahan Ranches, Inc.
2016 – Ron Williams
2017 – 4V Ranch Douthit Herefords & Douthit Herefords
2018- Bill Waneka
2019- The Monfort Family
2020- Dr. Doug Hixon
- Term Ending in May 2023
Jo Adams
Paul Andrews
Chase Boswell
Tom Bradbury Jr
Larry Burgess
Jim Cage
Brown Cannon, Jr.
Cathy Carpenter Dea
Pamela Coe
Cristal DeHerrera
Jerry Diaz
Dan Green
Virgil Holtgrewe
Leslie Lange
Chancy Love
Kevin McMahon
John Matsushima
Dick Monfort
Dorothy Nepa
Denise O’Leary
Fred Orr
Rick Pederson
Totsy Rees
Larry Romrell
George Sparks
Bob Tointon
Tim Travis
Carrie Coors Tynan - Term Ending in May 2024
Robert Alexander
J.J. Ament
Steve Bangert
Mark Beauprez
Hank Brown
Chris Castilian
Bob Dineen
Ben Duke III
George Eidsness
Joey Freund
Erik Glenn
Cammie Grant
Skylar Houston
Blake Hutchison
Mark Honnen
Jeff Keller
Luke Lind
Richard J. Maxcy
Charles K. Monfort
Bronwyn Pepple
Hugh Rice
Charles Scoggin
Wes A. Segelke
Mike Shaw
Pat Shaw
Kent Stevinson
Chuck W. Sylvester
Don Thorn
Kelly Tisher
Hank True
Court Wold - Term Ending in May 2025
David Ames
Mark Anderson
Rye Austin
Glenn Benjamin
Randall Blach
Art Bosworth
Dana Klapper Cohen
Pete Crow
Christopher Davis
Stanton Dodge
John Freyer, Jr.
Bill Hammerich
Maggie Hanna
Khadija Haynes
Heath Hutchison
Corinne Hummel
Glen E. Keller, Jr.
Tom Kourlis, Sr.
Stacy Kourlis Guillion
Eldon Krebs
Andy Love
Sharon Magness Blake
Steve McCarthy
Colette Ratcliff
Kenny Rogers
Richard Scarlett
Alan Sears
Sara Shields
David Sogge
Alice Stephens
Roberto Torres
Ann A. Walker
Bill Waneka
Stow L. Witwer, Jr.
- Finance & Audit Committee
Bruce Wagner, Chairman
Rob Alexander
Paul Andrews
Jeff Childs
John Freyer, Jr.
Mike Long
Ron Tilton
Josh Wilson
Barth Whitham - Red Meat Club Committee
Bret Fox, Chairman
Troy Applehans
Pete Crow
Steve Dittmer
Terry Fankhauser
Mark Gustafson
Bob Hough
Buck Hutchison
Cheyenne McEndaffer
Leann Saunders
Chuck Sylvester - Nominating Committee
Nancy Tuor, Chair
Ted Willey
Glen Keller
Ben Duke
Doug Jones
Western Stock Show Association Annual Meeting of Members and Trustees:
Thursday, May 12th, 2022
Thank you for attending the 2022 Annual Meeting.
Questions: Please call 303-299-5556 or email pandrews@nationalwestern.com