Stock show fundraising slows down
The Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show is less than one month away and according to organizers, donations are still needed in order to offset show expenses and provide prizes and premiums to the exhibitors.
“We are only at $12,950 this week after today’s mail,” said SCYLA treasurer Molly Cauble on Monday, Jan. 7.
A minimum of $18,000 is typically required to fund the show, and the directors had hoped to have that amount raised by Jan. 5 so they could concentrate their efforts on final preparations.
Another $5,050 is needed to reach the targeted amount.
“All donations go toward the expenses of the stock show, such as ribbons, belt buckles, supplies, and premium money,” said Cauble. “Any excess funds contributed will be distributed to all participants through our Bidders Pool.”
Tax deductible donations can be mailed to Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association, Attn: Molly Cauble, P.O. Box 2439, Albany TX 76430.
Sales of tickets from two raffles will also be used to raise funds for the annual livestock show.
Shot Gun Raffle
Schooler & Associates has donated a Weatherby SA-08 Delux semi-automatic 20 gauge shotgun.
The gun retails for $849, and raffle tickets are priced at $5 per ticket, or five tickets for $20.
Processed Hog Raffle
Deep Creek Trading Post has donated a processed hog.
Tickets for the hog raffle are $1 each, or $5 for six.
Barn Clean-Up Day
The stock show barn clean up day is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
“All 4-H members are encouraged to attend, as it will take the place of our regular monthly meeting,” said Shackelford County extension agent and 4-H sponsor Michaela Bradford.
Albany and Moran FFA students and their parents are also expected to help.
Student Eligibility
Students must pass their classes in order to be eligible to exhibit their animals, according to ag advisor Chris Beard.
“I know many of you have a considerable amount of money tied up with show animals,” said Albany High School principal Edward Morales. “Please make sure that your student is performing well academically to prevent him/her from becoming ineligible.”
Those with questions can contact Morales or Beard at Albany High.
