"Bowlegged H" magazine Archive
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Every volunteer who wears the gold badge contributes to the overall success of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Of the more than 12,000 volunteers, a distinguished group of 91 individuals holds the position of committee chairman. This continuing series features those leaders who are serving their third and final year as chairmen of their respective committees. |
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| Ernie Collins - Black Go Texan | J.W. "Joe" Matthews - Calf Scramble Donors | |
 A founding member of the
Black Go Texan Committee and life member of the Show, Ernie Collins was
a vice chairman of the group before serving as its chairman. He joined the
Show in 1993, serves on the board of directors and is a member of the Show's
RITE Program Advisory Board. Ernie is a sponsorships and events specialist
with Exxon Company U.S.A. |
 As a volunteer with the
Calf Scramble Donors Committee for 26 years, Joe Matthews has supported
one of the Show's most heartwarming programs benefiting Texas youth. He
has been a life member since 1971, previously served on the Livestock Committee
and is a member of the Lamb Auction Committee. Joe is the owner of Laird
Plumbing Company. |
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| A.J. Dorr - Livestock | James Mushinski - Corral Club/Division Chairman | |
 Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable A.J.
Dorr has enjoyed more than 14 years of involvement with the Show, serving
as a vice chairman on the Livestock Committee for five years before becoming
the committee's chairman. He joined the Show as a life member in 1984. A.J.'s
son, Michael, also serves with his father and other family members on the
Livestock Committee. |
 nvolvement with the Show
is serious family business for James Mushinski, a life member who has been
actively involved on Corral Club committees for six years. He also is a
member of the High Bidders auction buying group. His wife, Jeanette, volunteers
on the Transportation Committee; their daughter, Jennifer, is a Catalena
Cowgirl; and son Jason is a grand entry wrangler. James is a manager for
Metro Valuation Services. |
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| Dale Martin - Appaloosa Horse | Cheryl Thompson-Draper - Ladies' Season Box | |
 An active volunteer with
the Show for almost three decades, Dale Martin has served on the Steer Auction
and Parade committees in addition to his involvement with the horse show.
He has been a member of the Appaloosa Committee for four years and was recently
elected to the board of directors of the Appaloosa Horse Club, a national
organization for the breed. Dale is a self-employed investment consultant. |
 A life member since 1986,
Cheryl Thompson-Draper is a director of the Show and serves on the International
and Speakers committees in addition to her involvement with the Ladies'
Season Box Committee. Cheryl is chairman of the board of Warren Electric
Group, a company that supports all junior market auctions, the calf scramble
and numerous other Show events and activities. Her husband, John, serves
on the International and Steer Auction committees. |
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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
