JINGLE JANGLE
The Importance of Fairs
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ations that will happen in life. There is exposure to other cultures while exhibiting 4-H and FFA projects.. We can all learn from each other. The social relationships that develop with students with the same likes and goals often last a life time. FFA and 4-H prepare students for life in so many ways and make them better citizens. God Bless the parents, the volunteers and the buyers.
ith the summer season ending we can see the accomplishments of our 4-H and FFA youth. One activity that takes a lot of time is raising and exhibiting livestock for the local and state fairs. There are so many positive outcomes for everyone. Food is one of our basic needs; therefore those involved in all aspects of agriculture – Sandra Lacy are very important. The average rancher is NM CowBelle President around 60. We need the youth interested cowbellringing@yahoo.com in ranching and farming. The idea of these groups is to expose the youth to the livestock industry, but also to develop The 2021 NM State CowBelle Officers important life skills. When a student has to Pres-Elect: Jacinda Price care for land, animals and other responsiVice-president: Vonda Frost bilities, they will be more accountable and Treasure: Stephanie Avent engaged. That leads to a better underSecretary: Michelle Greeman. standing of life than a young person who Chaplin: Corrina Casler has not had such experiences. The purpose of organizations like 4-H and FFA is to develop leadership skills, record keeping, hamiza CowBelles met on Septemknowledge and care of the animals. This ber 2, 2021 called to order at 12:08 p.m. knowledge is especially important for the in Johnny B’s Restaurant by President, future in ranching. Jeni Neely, with six members present. Jeni There is confidence that is instilled with read the Prayer and Creed, and all recited finishing a project, whether it is with a the Pledge. Minutes from the previous rabbit, meeting read and goat s, a approved. The dairy heifer treasurer’s report Food is one of our basic needs; or hoping also approved as to win presented. Nancy therefore those involved in state with repor ted that a steer. The ticket sales are all aspects of agriculture are very youth gain going well. She c o n f i will begin calling important. The average rancher dence in members on Monday to showing is around 60. We need the youth how hard remind them to work can turn in their interested in ranching and farming.” p a y o f f. tickets. Hopeful Their projects satisfy the desire for compe- that there will be enough unsold tickets tition. Character is built in winning and remaining to sell at the county fair next losing. Learning sportsmanship at a early month without having to print more. Nancy age helps prepare students for similar situ- also reminded that nominations for Cow-
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OCTOBER 2021
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Belle of the Year are due to the state Cowbelles by October 15. The booth at the Petersen’s Dutch Oven Cookoff did well with nine T-shirts, one license plate and approximately 60 beef tickets sold. Supply of size medium T-shirts is very low, waiting to hear from the state Cowbelles as to a definite price and whether or not there will be a minimum amount to order. Group decided to send flowers to member Robbie Montgomery, who recently underwent surgery. Jodell will make sure the flowers deliver after Robbie returns home. Cathy will set up the CowBelle booth at the fair on Tuesday, October 5th. Workers needed for the booth on Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. If available during any of those days and times, please contact Jeni 575/491-3858, or Nancy 575/740-0957. Jeni won the door prize of free lunch. Meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m. Submitted by Cathy Pierce Mesilla Valley CowBelles met on August 24, 2021 with seven members present at The Game 1 Restaurant. SNMSF: The fair (currently) will be September 29-October 3, 2021. Group will conduct booth clean up the week of September 20-24, 2021, in the evenings. Closer to the week, more information provided. The booth hours during the fair will be 9-5 daily (or sundown). Workers needed to help with Ag Ventures & Ag Career Day, contact Mary Esther or Liz. NM Ag Day - Ag day is Saturday, September 25, 2021, at NMSU Stadium Parking. CowBelles plan to have a booth at this event. Please let Gretchen or Janet know if able to help man the booth. Dues are Due: Dues are $30.00, please send to Janet Witte. The CowBelles signed a card for Evelyn Yates. More information provided regarding the fair and Ag Day as events approach. Submitted by Gretchen Lindsay New Mexico CowBelles: Thank you to all who have submitted their news to Jingle Jangle. Please send minutes and/or newsletters to: Jingle Jangle, Janet Witte, 1860 Foxboro Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88007 or email: janetwitte@msn.com by the 14th of every month.
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