2020 PRCA Committee Guide

PRCA BASICS

Cowboys’ Turtle Association:

In 1936, a group of cowboys and cowgirls created the first true national cowboys’ organization after boycotting a rodeo in Boston, forcing the promoter to improve judging and increase the prize money.

HISTORY

Cowboys’ Turtle Association

1936

Rodeo Cowboys Association

1945

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

1975-present

STRUCTURE

The PRCA is made up of contestants, rodeo committees, stock contractors and contract personnel. Each group elects executive councils, and each council appoints a representative to the PRCA’s Board of Directors. The executive staff of the PRCA is led by CEO George Taylor. Since 1988, the PRCA staff has been organized into two entities: Rodeo Administration, which is the nonprofit membership organization and PRCA Properties Inc., which includes sponsorships, marketing and media relations. Both divisions are housed at PRCA headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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