DORMAN SCHMIDT
GCFFA Honorary
I was elected to the board in 1989 after participating in the Hillbilly Wedding for Gillespie County’s 100th Fair Celebration and served until 2013. Shortly after joining the board,
the Fair Association began the process of supporting live pari-mutuel racing. I had the privilege of working alongside members of the organization to build the foundation for live racing in Gillespie County, something I am truly proud to have been a part of. During my tenure, I served as Stall Superintendent, General Manager of Racing, and worked the starting gate during racing events. I also held other offices such as Secretary, Vice President, and President (’94-’95). Other areas of service include sitting on the Executive Board, Long Range Planning Committee, Country Peddler Committee, Easter Fires Chairman for the 125th Celebration, and the V+50 Committee in honor of WWII.
My most cherished service, however, was being a part of the LABC, and serving out my time on the board with this group of men. Being a member of the Fair Association afforded me the opportunity to meet some truly incredible and influential people over the years. However, none more important than the relationships that were built with fellow association members. Friends that have truly become family. I want to thank the community for their support of the Fair Association, without which the organization would not exist. Most of all, my heart goes out to my family; Vicki, Megan, Eugene, Chenoa and Alexis, who put in 25+ years alongside me, supporting me and the organization. They each did so then and they, along with their families, continue to do so today. Thank you for this honor and God Bless!
RUBEN SAGEBIEL, JR. The 134th Gillespie County Fair is dedicated in part to Ruben Sagebiel, Jr., and Honorary Lifetime Director who has served on the fair board for 28 years. Ruben joined the board in 1986 and was named Honorary Lifetime Director in 2013. He served as president in 2007. Ruben was on the Executive Board for 2½ years. During his time, he has served as Chair and/or Co-chair of the
Agriculture, Home Skills, Grounds, Sheep and Concessions committees. Ruben participated in several improvement projects to the grounds, such as an addition to the
show barn, permanent food court, pavilion barn, and improvements to the exhibition hall. “The people I have served with have become lifelong friends and I have enjoyed meeting new people. I enjoyed my time and don’t know how I had the time!” His two children, Kristi and Travis, helped run race pictures and picked up tickets. Away from the fair duties he stays busy overseeing cattle and doing carpentry. He makes the best BBQ for family reunions. The Directors of the 134th Gillespie County Fair are honored to recognize Ruben Sagebiel, Jr. for his hard work, dedication, and support to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.
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