As committee volunteers and members of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, we take interest and share common concerns about Show policies, procedures and regulations. The Editorial Board of the H Magazine Committee recently had the opportunity to present a number of those common concerns that affect each of us to Show President Jim Bloodworth and General Manager Dan Gattis.
Allen H. “Buddy” Carruth contributed his time and resources to numerous Houston organizations and served as the leader of many as well, but on Sept. 12, 1996, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo lost more than a leader and a supporter — it lost a longtime, very special friend.
As I was saying, even though you see me in many places, don’t get the wrong idea. I am not free for the taking. I am registered with the U.S. Department of Commerce/Patent and Trademark Office, as are my other Show logo pals. Anyone who wants to feature me or one of my partners must sign a Trademark License Agreement with the
Show, a formal legal document that is strictly enforced. By this agreement, the Show controls the use of its logos and trademarks, the quality of the licensed products and the royalty revenue which supports the Show’s operation and scholarship programs.
The cowboy hat: a fashion statement, a working man’s tool or an icon of the Old West and the multi-reel cliffhangers of the early 20th century? Although only invented in 1865 — some 130 years ago — it indeed has become a world-recognized symbol of America and its Western heritage.
Saying that it’s difficult to get a choice ticket for a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo performance is like discovering an elephant in a gerbil cage — it’s kind of obvious. Bar none, there is no better entertainment value in all of Houston than the Show.
Effective training has always been a key component in a successful organization. One committee that has clearly set the training standard at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the Corral Club Committee.
There was never any doubt in Bill Carraway’s mind that — no matter where he went — he was always a Texan! He recalled that part of that conviction was instilled from his relationship with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Letters and comments should be sent to:
Marketing and Public Relations Division,
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
P.O. Box 20070
Houston, Texas 77225-0070
