The 2010 Fair will be here before we know it. Please announce the following information at your monthly club/chapter meetings to the exhibitors and their parents. Also, the website is up and going again. Please remind your members to access the website for updated information which is posted as it becomes available.
FEBRUARY 6 – HORTICULTURE VERIFICATION for the Youth Project Show will be held from 10 am to 12 noon in the Youth Building located on the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park. All horticulture entries must be brought to the Youth Building and will be verified and photographed by the YPS committee on this day during this time.
FEBRUARY 7 & 21 - LAMB CLINIC – sponsored by the GCF&R Lamb Committee, 11 am in the Livestock Pavilion on the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park.
FEBRUARY 13 & 27 – GOAT CLINIC – sponsored by the GCF&R Goat Committee, 9 am in the Livestock Pavilion on the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park. Scales will be open from 9am to 12 noon.
FEBRUARY 13 & 27 – STEER & HEIFER CLINIC – sponsored by Colts 4H and the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, 1 pm in the Livestock Pavilion on the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Pantalion at 409-682-5739. LARGE ANIMAL SCALES will be open for weighing steer and heifer projects from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
FEBRUARY 17 – STUDENT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION for Senior Citizens Day, Special Kids Day and Schools Day. Volunteers must be in grades 5 – 12 and must attend one volunteer orientation meeting either Wednesday, February 17 or Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 pm in the Youth Building. Applications must be signed by the student volunteer and by their parent/guardian. The completed application must be turned in to the chairperson before you leave the meeting. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
FEBRUARY 19 – LAS VEGAS NIGHT – the fun begins at 7 pm in the Ed Pickett Memorial Hall. All parents are encouraged to join us for fun, food, games and prizes. Hope to see you there!
FEBRUARY 23 - STUDENT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION for Senior Citizens Day, Special Kids Day and Schools Day. Volunteers that did not attend the first meeting should meet tonight at 6:30 pm in the Youth Building. Applications must be signed by the student volunteer and by their parent/guardian. The completed application must be turned in to the chairperson before you leave the meeting. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
MARCH 1 – MARKET BROILER PICK-UP at the Youth Building on the fairgrounds from 5pm to 7pm.
MARCH 6 – LAMB SHOWDOWN - sponsored by the GCF&R lamb Committee, 9 am in the Livestock Pavilion on the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park. Scales will be open from 9 am to 1 pm.
MARCH 6 – GOAT SHOWDOWN - sponsored by the GCF&R Goat Committee, 11 am in the Livestock Pavilion on the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park. Scales will be open from 9 am to 1 pm.
MARCH 6 - STEER & HEIFER SHOWDOWN - sponsored by Colts 4H and the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, 1 pm in the Livestock Pavilion on the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Pantalion at 409-682-5739. LARGE ANIMAL SCALES will be open for weighing steer and heifer projects from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
MARCH 11 – DEADLINE FOR YOUTH PROJECT SHOW ENTRIES AND CONTEST ENTRIES. ENTRY FEES/FORMS/APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN THE FAIR OFFICE BY 5 pm ON THIS DATE. BRING YOUR ENTRIES IN EARLY SO YOU DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE!!!
MARCH 20 - LARGE ANIMAL SCALES will be open for weighing steer and heifer projects from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
MARCH 24 - SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE IN THE FAIR OFFICE NO LATER THAN 5pm.
MARCH 27 – ADULT KICK-OFF DANCE
MARCH 28 - GCF&R PLAYDAY in the rodeo arena - more information will be posted on the website when it becomes available.
REMINDER: RULES ARE READY for Rodeo Queen Contest, Fair King & Queen Contests, Junior Mr. & Miss 4H Contest, and the Little Mr. & Miss 4H Contest. Come by the fair office or visit our website to get your copy today! Also, get your copy of the 2010 YOUTH PROJECT SHOW Rules. Great prizes will be awarded to the winners! Coming soon - rules for the Lil’/Tiny Mr. Cowboy & Miss Cowgirl Contests, and the Talent Show. Please check the website for updates.
SCHOLARSHIP RULES & APPLICATIONS will soon be ready for the 2010 graduating seniors. Please check the website for updates.
- REMINDER: Fair 2010 – April 9 – 17
- REMINDER: ALL 4H CLUBS/FFA CHAPTERS who use the Youth Building and Livestock Pavilion for meetings and events, please help us keep these areas clean!
- REMINDER: SCRAMBLE RECIPIENTS –
Do not forget to turn in your MONTHLY REPORTS to the Fair Office by the 10TH OF THE MONTH for the previous month's activities along with your stamped envelope addressed to the sponsor so we can mail the report to them.
- SHERWIN-WILLIAMS DISCOUNT CARDS – USE YOUR CARD TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON YOUR PURCHASES AT ANY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS STORE AND A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR PURCHASE WILL BE SENT TO THE GCF&R – PICK-UP YOUR CARD AT THE FAIR OFFICE TODAY!
Well that wraps it up for now!!!
Melondy D. Bender, Fair Coordinator Julie Ramirez, Assistant Coordinator
GCF&R – A 501 (C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
DEDICATED TO SERVING YOUTH, EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE SINCE 1938
