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 17 member board of directors selected by a 99 member board of trustees who in turn are elected by over 1600 members. Committees are involved year-round in all aspects of the organization and are comprised of volunteers.
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. Accepted recipients will be sent a welcome letter and membership fee invoice.
Cost: The initial membership fee is $950.00, 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 can purchase an NW Club membership at the special Member rate.
If you wish to become a member, please complete the membership application below. You must have two nominators to be considered. Nominator number one must be a current Trustee or Director on the Board. Nominator number two must be a current member.
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.
If 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.
Club Terms: I understand the National Western Club Pass grants the pass holder entry into the National Western Club for the full 16 days of Stock Show.
- The NW Club card is for the use of the named member on the card and cannot be distributed to non-members for use.
- Members may escort up to six guests into the NW Club, if a member wishes to bring a large party please call (303)299-5556.
- Members and their guests must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times while in the NW Club.
- Club hours are 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, lunch is served from 11:00-3:00 daily. Due to numerous Stock Show events, club hours are subject to change at any time without notice.
- The NW Club pass can be revoked at any time for any reason.
- The NW Club pass is non-refundable.
- Meal tickets must be purchased separately.
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 119 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, large annual fees, time commitments, or committee requirements—just the opportunity to enjoy an event that embodies our Western past, present, and future.
The Maverick Club includes:
- (1) 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 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 $200.
- Opportunity to purchase tickets for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo All-Star Weekend during the presale, before 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.
2024 Founders Memorial
January 14 | 10 a.m.
Denver Coliseum
Featured speaker: Pat Grant
The Red Meat Club dinner takes place on the first 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 call 303-299-5556. Reservations are limited to the first 230 attendees.
2024 Honoree: Crow Family
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
2022 - Glen Klippenstein
2023 - Eldon Krebs
- 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
Tom Kourlis, Sr.
Stacy Kourlis Guillon
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. - Term Ending in May 2026
Jo Adams
Paul Andrews
Chase Boswell
Tom Bradbury Jr
Larry Burgess
Jim Cage
Brown Cannon, Jr.
Cathy Carpenter Dea
Pamela Coe
Jerry Diaz
Dan Green
Virgil Holtgrewe
Leslie Lange
Jen Livsey
Chancy Love
Kevin McMahon
Audra McNicholas
Dick Monfort
Dorothy Nepa
Denise O’Leary
Fred Orr
Rick Pederson
Ron Pietrefeso
Totsy Rees
Murphy Robinson
Larry Romrell
George Sparks
Bob Tointon
Tim Travis
Carrie Coors Tynan - Term Ending in May 2027
Rob Alexander
JJ Ament
Christian Anschutz
Steve Bangert
Mark Beauprez
Hank Brown
Bob Dineen
Ben Duke
George Eidsness
Joey Freund
Erik Glenn
Cammie Grant
Skylar Houston
Blake Hutchison
Mark Honnen
Jennifer Jones Paton
Jeff Keller
Luke Lind
Charles Monfort
Joe O’Dea
Bronwyn Pepple
Amy Parsons
Hugh Rice
Charles Scoggin
Wes Segelke
Pat Shaw
Janice Sinden
Kent Stevinson
Scott Stuart
Don Thorn
Kelly Tisher
Hank True
Court Wold