IGRA Secretary’s Reportpresented to the

23rd IGRA Annual Convention

November 10, 2007

Kansas City, Missouriby

Larry Lindstrom

Meetings “Football is a mistake. It combines the two

worst elements of American life. Violence and committee meetings.” – George Will

“When the outcome of a meeting is to have another meeting, it has been a lousy meeting.” – Herbert Hoover

“I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I’m in a cabinet meeting.” – Ronald Reagan

Minutes 138 sets over 3 years Board & Trustee Minutes Pre– & Post–Rodeo Minutes

Rodeo Checklist Stock Contractor Insurance Contestant Roll Call Protest & Injury Forms

Thanks to those who helped out

Membership Renewals 60 Days Out Completed Application Good Standing with State or Province Current Bylaws Membership List Delegate List Annual Dues Check

IGRA Handbook Second Year on IGRA Handbook Publish again on CD

Rodeo Rules First Remaining Handbook

Late December 2007 But in time for Phoenix Rodeo

Annual Convention Official Notice 60 Days Prior Assisted with Schedules & Agendas Coordinated for 77 Awards Presented at Sunday’s Luncheon

IGRACONV – for Convention Planning Past 4 Conventions Represented

Kansas City, Nashville, Calgary, and Denver Shane and Miss Patty President and Secretary

Active Exchange of Information Convention Bid Process Document

The End

God Bless America, but God help Canada to put up with them! – Anonymous