NWSS Member Events
Please join us for these member events hosted during the National Western Stock Show.
Founders Memorial
Founders 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 allows the National Western to read the names of former members, outstanding supporters of the Association, and former volunteers who have passed on since our last show. All members are invited to attend. This event takes place each year during the second Sunday of the show.
Event Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027
Red Meat Club
Red Meat Club Dinner
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.
2027 Recipient: TBA
Event Date: Thursday, January 14
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
2024 – Crow Family
2025 – Ann (Anni) Bengtson and John Hiemer
2026 – Paul Andrews