PRCA Minutes Now Online

The PRCA now has their minutes on line. Sounds like some pretty interesting things are shaping up. First you have someone in the commissioners seat who understands business and rodeo. Hopefully he'll remember that change for many of these people is slow! Also remember that sweeping changes that are not thought out in their effect of the lowest common denominator are often most damaging!

Prices will be going up, I hope you all are prepared. I have found that a raise in prices doesn't always get the results you want! The last time I saw an association raise their prices a significant amount, their membership dropped by almost 60%! Be warned Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association!

They have also set up a Bulls subcontractor card for the bullriding only events. The cost is $3,000. Wow, think they'll charge the timed event cattle sub's that much? In my opinion if you want a sub-contractor card, make it just like a contractors card with the exception of the rodeo requirements. Also, allow them to have at least one animal nominated in each of the roughstock events. Maybe not selected, but you'd see those cards go up quick I think.

I think if they really want to be serious about changes they need to look at their own statistics. Rodeos and performances are down! Membership is off! Yes, the prize money has risen but at what cost? If your rodeos had risen, if your membership had risen and your sponsorship money had also risen, where would the organization be today?