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.
The Annual Meeting of Members & Trustees, previously scheduled for May 14, 2020 has been postponed due to limits on large gatherings as a result of COVID-19.
NEW DATE: Thursday, June 11th, 2020 1:30PM MST
-VIRTUAL-
Meeting will be broadcast online on this page at 1:30 PM MST. Members will be sent an email invitation with a link to view the virtual meeting.
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. For inclusion in the next round, please have nominations submitted by April 1st, 2020. Those that are accepted will be sent a welcome letter and membership fee invoice.
Cost:
The initial membership fee is $750.00 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 a 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
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 114 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 the 16 days of Stock Show. Please click here for the list of FREE events included with Grounds Admission.
- 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.
Trustees serve three year terms and are voted on by the general membership of the Association at the Annual Meeting. New members are required to have one letter of nomination from a current Trustee.
- Term Ending in May 2020:
Jo Adams
Paul Andrews
Mary Ann Bledsoe
Chase Boswell
Larry Burgess
Jim Cage
Brown Cannon, Jr.
Cathy Carpenter Dea
Pamela Coe
Peter Decker
Jerry Diaz
Dan Green
Virgil Holtgrewe
Charles W. Kirk
Leslie Lange
Chancy Love
Kevin McMahon
John Matsushima
Dick Monfort
Dorothy Nepa
Denise O’Leary
Fred Orr
Rick Pederson
Nancy Petry
Totsy Rees
Larry Romrell
George Sparks
Edward “Bill” Serrell, Jr.
W. Thomas Stephens
Bob Tointon
Tim Travis
Carrie Coors Tynan
Al Yates - Term Ending in May 2021:
Robert Alexander
J.J. Ament
Steve Bangert
Mark Beauprez
Hank Brown
Chris Castilian
Ben Duke III
George Eidsness
Joey Freund
Erik Glenn
Cammie Grant
Mike Guttersen, Sr.
Skylar Houston
Liz Hund
Blake Hutchison
Mark Honnen
Jeff Keller
Richard J Maxcy
Charles K Monfort
Bronwyn Pepple
Hugh Rice
Charles Scoggins
Wes A. Segelke
Mike Shaw
Pat Shaw
Kent Stevinson
Chuck W. Sylvester
Don Thorn
Kelly Tisher
Hank True
Court Wold - Term Ending in May 2022:
David Ames
Mark Anderson
Rye Austin
Glenn Benjamin
Randall Blach
Art Bosworth
Dana Klapper Cohen
Pete Crow
Christopher Davis
Crisanta Duran
John Freyer, Jr.
Maggie Hanna
Khadija Haynes
Heath Hutchison
Corinne Hummel
Glen E. Keller, Jr.
Tom Kourlis, Sr.
Stacy Kourlis Guillion
Andy Love
Sharon Magness Blake
Steve McCarthy
Amy Parsons
Ann Pritzlaff-Walker
Colette Ratcliff
Kenny Rogers
Richard Scarlett
Alan Sears
William Sinclaire
David Sogge
Alice Stephens
Roberto Torres
Bill Waneka
Stow L. Witwer, Jr.
Trustees Emeritus
Del Hock
Nick Mathers
Joseph Trahan, Jr.
Barb Page
Kay DeLine
- 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 Moore, Chair
Ted Willey
Glen Keller
Ben Duke
Doug Jones - Finance & Audit Committee
Barth Whitham, Chairman
Rob Alexander
Paul Andrews
Jeff Childs
Merial Currier
John Freyer, Jr.
Mike Long
Kevin McMahon
Ron Tilton
Josh Wilson
The Club is a private lunch, lounge, and bar located at the North-West corner of the Hall of Education. Club memberships are available for purchase through the Administrative Office (303) 297-1166. The Club is open for lunch each day during the 16 days of the Stock Show for Club members and their guests to enjoy. Club hours are:
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lounge/ Bar: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
*The Club Lounge is reserved for Private Events after 5:00pm.
When you purchase a 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.
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; reservations are $55.00 per person for the meal. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future Red Meat Club dinners, please email aphippen@nationalwestern.com. Reservations are limited to the first 230 attendees.
**Registration can be secured on the “Place Your Order Here!” button found to the right of this page**
Red Meat Club 2020
Thursday, January 16, 2020 – National Western Club
5:30 p.m. – Social hour
6:30 p.m. – Traditional prime rib dinner & awards presentation
Honoring Dr. Doug Hixon, University of Wyoming
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
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 and 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.
Founders Memorial Service
Denver Coliseum- South side, sections 109-111
Sunday, January 19, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
RESCHEDULED:
The Annual Meeting, previously scheduled for May 14th, has been postponed to June 11th and will be held virtually.
The 2020 WSSA Annual Meeting of Members & Trustees Meeting will be broadcast online:
THURSDAY, JUNE 11th at 1:30PM
Members will receive an invitation with a link to view this virtual meeting online.
Contact Us
- 303-299-5556
- 303-292-1708
- aphippen@nationalwestern.com
National Western Stock Show
Attn: Membership Services
4655 Humboldt St.
Denver, CO 80216