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| ■ HCLS General Membership Meeting May 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the TVCC Ranch Management Building |
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| Well, the 52nd Henderson County Livestock Show is quickly approaching and you can trust that the HCLS Board and Committee is diligently working to make this year a great success. It was so good to see some rain this week after such a long dry spell. The lack of rain and conditions being so dry has reeked havoc all across the State of Texas. For many, a “drought” has been in other forms. Lack of work or out of work, a decline in the economy, and the list can go on and on. Yet, I look back at the 51st HCLS and continue to be encouraged, inspired, and amazed. HCLS experienced a record-number of exhibitors last year. Each year, the show continues to grow in exhibitors and individuals volunteering to lend a helping hand. |
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| I am encouraged to know that when the world around our kiddos is chaotic and stressful, so many families continue to make agriculture and projects a priority. I believe in my heart, that FFA and 4-H, working together with the HCLS, helps promote a healthy self-esteem and a sense of worth as the kids see their project as a responsibility and see that responsibility through to completion. I am inspired by the FFA and 4-H leaders for their continued encouragement of our kids and for the direction they share. Not to mention the time they willingly invest in the exhibitors. I am amazed at the volunteers, who, work so diligently to put on the best show possible. All this hard work is done solely with the kids in mind. Lastly, I am amazed at the buyers who show up year after year. Regardless of the “drought”, these buyers show up to invest in the future of tomorrow. So, on behalf of the HCLS Board, I would like to say a big “thank you” for the role you play in making the Henderson County Livestock Show a fun and thriving show. As I said last year, it is our desire to raise the bar each year to attract the best volunteers, judges, participates, projects, buyers and to help bring about achievement in as many kids as possible. I am honored to serve as this year’s President and I want to thank all who dedicate their time and resources to ensure the success of this year‘s, the 52nd Henderson County Livestock Show. Let’s all have a great time and as a past president said “I hope all of you exhibitors know that you are all winners by participating.” Congratulations on your hard work and Good Luck! Sincerely, Paul Carver |
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| The purpose of this Association shall be to educate the residents, particularly the young people of Henderson County, Texas, and surrounding communities on the agricultural industry by conducting public fairs and exhibitions. The purpose shall be realized by working with County Agents, Family Consumer Sciences Agents, Ag Science teachers, 4-H leaders and 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA youth; and by conducting demonstrations on farm life, including agricultural techniques, farm equipment, livestock exhibits and other projects, with explanations of such exhibits provided by trained persons. Contests shall be held and prizes awarded to exhibitors showing the best projects in categories aimed at obtaining the interest of young people in agriculture and educating them in the newest and best techniques of farming, livestock raising and homemaking. | ||
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Henderson County Livestock Show PO Box 1372 :: Athens, TX 75751 Phone: 903-681-3162 :: Email: hclsathens@gmail.com |
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