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Impact Report
| For plan | Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development (Bernalillo County) |
| Date | October 14, 2008, 3:32 pm |
| For Objective | Medium-term Show medium-term objectives |
| Impact Report | 2008 Bernalillo County 4-H Fair & Rodeo: The major part of this Agent’s time was spent working with the Bernalillo County 4-H Rodeo Committee and financial sponsors throughout the year. That year was a leap of faith for the committee, because the rodeo was non-sanctioned. The anticipation was that we would have a larger rodeo and serve more youth if the contestants did not have to be 4-H members. The result was that Bernalillo County’s Open Youth Rodeo had 50% more contestants than the sanctioned rodeos. There was “added money” for the rough stock events and in Chute Doggin’. The economy and price of fuel was attributed to a loss of participation from last year, but the rodeo was successful and received many compliments. The “committee” is committed to continue the non-sanctioned rodeos for a three year period. There were monthly progress meetings and a new rule book written. All the information was posted on the website bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu. August was the most intense time and several last minute large activities had to be orchestrated in order for the program to go well and make a profit for the local 4-H Council. Sixty-six percent of the profits help support the Bernalillo County 4-H Center. Important coordination was the Rodeo Draw, getting new banners and signs made for sponsors, meeting with EXPO NM event coordinator, and having a Rodeo Judges meeting before we actually move to the fairgrounds. During the week, the committee had to haul all equipment to Tingley Coliseum, insure the earth work is done right in the arena, hang the banners from the ceiling, help with the Rodeo Dance, bury markers, conduct three performances and work with the photographer for sponsor tickets. This agent worked 97 hours between August 4 – 10, 2008 to accomplish these tasks. The Rodeo was well attended with about 2,000 people and 78 contestants State wide. The final impact was 31.5% fewer contestants than in 2007, but 56% more participation than the sanctioned rodeos. The result was favorable with the economic situation and the committee will continue the non-sanctioned rodeos for the next two years. |