Call to Order & Roll Call Casey Elmose, Mike Lane, Gene Townsend, Adam Miller, Ryan Hamilton, Ryan Pestel, Ann Price, Christina Kamps (Marketing Director) were present. Crystal Turner (Executive Secretary) was excused.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest (if any)
Introduction of Guests
Financials & Approval of Minutes
Presentation of Bills/Approval of TFRA Board Claims - Crystal
Review of financial reports - Adam
Approval of April 6, 2026 meeting minutes
Committee Reports
Finance & Fundraising - Adam & Casey
Discussion on Sponsorships, Vendors, Conflicting Business Types Issues and how to handle in the future - Crystal/Christina/Casey
Discussion and Decision on Donating Rodeo Tickets and Drink Coupons to the Southwest Montana Realtors’ Foundation Raffle held 5/14/2026 - Adam
Rodeo & Events - Ann & Gene
Interviews/Auditions of National Anthem singers at July NRA Rodeo - want to redo, or cold call some potentials? - Ann
Decision on Funny Man Dustin Jenkins for Rodeo - Ryan H
Willie’s Distillery request to have a booth at Rodeo - Christina
Decision on Ascent Technical Services to Provide WiFi and ATM machines at the July NRA Rodeo ($500) - Adam
Review and Decision on Security Quotes for July NRA Rodeo - Adam
Special Projects - Mike & Ryan H.
Master Plan - Gene & Ryan P.
Bleacher wing construction & loan updates - Adam
(Just FYI - surplus sale bleachers will be out of there by Tuesday, 5/5. Town of Whitehall was sole bidder for $500.)
Decision to Authorize the Chairman to sign the Ascent Technical Services lease to have ATMs on TFRA ground, and send on to the City Council for approval - Adam
Internal Operations - Adam & Christina
Changing up sponsorships, new VIP availability, etc. - Christina
Arena Operations - Ryan H. & Mike
Next Meeting
Next meeting: June 1, 2026
Adjourn
