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.

Becoming A WSSA Member

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 always appreciated.

Persons or entities interested in becoming members of the Association shall submit to the Nominating Committee letters of support for such membership from two members of the Association, one of whom must be a Trustee. 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. Those that are accepted become members of the association.

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 Club membership at the special Member rate.

If you wish to submit nominations or wish to be nominated into the Western Stock Show Association, please forward both two letters of support for each applicant are forwarded to:

Western Stock Show Association
Attention: Nominating Committee
4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216.

Maverick Club

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 110 years. Be a part of this western tradition by joining the first-ever Maverick Club. For just $99 you will be part of the largest brand in the West, the National Western Stock Show. This 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 $125.
Opportunity to purchase tickets for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo All-Star Weekend prior to the general public.

Click Here to become a Maverick today or call 303-299-5556 now and be part of the first Maverick Club in National Western Stock Show history!

Trustees

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 Trustee.

Term Ending 2018:

J.J. Ament
Steve Bangert
Mark Beauprez
Hank Brown
Chris Castilian
Kay DeLine
Ben Duke III
George Eidsness
Don Elliman
Brooke Fox
Tony Frank
Joey Freund
Mike Guttersen, Sr.
Skylar Houston
Liz Hund
Buck G. Hutchison
Douglas L. Jones
Jeff Keller
Richard J Maxcy
Guy McEndaffer
Charles K Monfort
Don K. Norgren
Robert C. Norris
Barb B. Page
Tracy Ringolsby
Wes A. Segelke
Mike Shaw
Pat Shaw
Chuck W. Sylvester
Hank True
Barth Whitham
Court Wold
Term Ending in 2019:

David Ames
Mark Anderson
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers
Glen Benjamin
Randall Blach
Art Bosworth
Thomas H.Bradbury
Terrance Carroll
Peter Coors
Pete Crow
Crisanta Duran
Patrick A. Grant
Khadija Haynes
Corinne Hummel
Glen E. Keller, Jr
Tom Kourlis, Sr.
Andy Love
Sharon Magness Blake
Steve McCarthy
Amy Parsons
Ann Alexander Pritzlaff
Colette Ratcliff
Kenny Rogers
W. Richard Scarlett
Alan Sears
William Sinclaire
David Sogge
Alice Stephens
Roberto Torres
Bruce Wagner
Bill Waneka
Dan Williams
Stow L. Witwer, Jr.
Term Ending in 2020:

Jo Adams
Paul Andrews
Mary Ann Bledsoe
Larry Burgess
Brown Cannon, Jr.
Cathy Carpenter Dea
Peter Decker
Jerry Diaz
Dan Green
Virgil Holtgrewe
Charles W. Kirk
Leslie Lange
Kevin McMahon
John Matsushima
Dick Monfort
Dorothy Nepa
Fred Orr
Rick Pederson
Nancy Petry
Totsy Rees
Larry Romrell
Edward W. Serrell, Jr.
W. Thomas Stephens
Bob Tointon
Tim Travis
Al Yates
Jim Cage
Pamela Coe
Mike Long
Chancy Love
Denise O’Leary
George Sparks
Carrie Coors Tynan

Trustees Emeritus

Dale “Pete” Atkins
Forrest Bassford
Fay DeBerard
Sarah Forbes
Del Hock
B.W. Pickett
Nick Mathers
Robert Timothy
Joseph Trahan, Jr.

Committees

Red Meat Club Committee

Bret Fox, Chairman
Margaret Bradbury
Tom Bradbury
Larry Carnahan
Dick Crow
Pete Crow
Irv Fishman
Harold Harper
Nadine Henry
Virgil Holtgrewe
Buck Hutchison
Bill Jackson
Glen Keller
John Matsushima
Kevin McNicholas
Don Norgren
Jack Orr
Marty Segelke
Wes Segelke
Bill & Lindsay Serrell
Family of Dr. Robert Shideler
Evan Slack
Chuck Sylvester
Ron Williams
Nominating Committee

Nancy Tuor Moore, Chair
Ted Willey
Glen Keller
Ben Duke
Doug Jones
Finance & Audit Committee

Terrance Carroll, Chairman
Merial Currier
Dudley Mitchell
Inder Mathers
Membership Services Committee

Mark Gustafson, Chairman
Tom Bradbury, Jr.
Adam Duario
Jack Hoagland
Don Tallman
Donna Garnett
Ron Schmitz
Scott Johnson

Club Membership

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 membership desk. 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: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Lounge/ Bar: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM

When you purchase a club membership you receive a club entrance card and four guest passes for each day. Meals are purchased separately and the club has a cash bar. Registration for club membership begins in October prior to the January show.

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Red Meat Club

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 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, and reservations are $40.00 per person for the meal. To join us, please complete a reservation form and return with your check or credit card information in the envelope provided. Reservations are limited to the first 230 people who respond.

Red Meat Club 2017

Thursday, January 11, 2018 – National Western Club
5:30 p.m. – Social hour
6:30 p.m. – Traditional prime rib dinner & awards presentation

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

Founder's Memorial

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.

Founders Memorial Service
Denver Coliseum
Sunday, January 15, 2018 | 10:00 a.m.

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Contact Us

303-299-5556
303-292-1708
aphippen@nationalwestern.com

National Western Stock Show
Attn: Membership Services
4655 Humboldt St.
Denver, CO 80216

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