High Country Cattle Services: National Volunteer Week

This week is National Volunteer Week. Now you may be wondering what this has to do with Agriculture, but there are so many activities that take Volunteers to run. Just think of all the work that is done in your area by Volunteers. When our girls were showing we were often on the working committee or would just lend a hand on the day of the actual event. Recently Rob has served as the President of the Alberta Simmental Association and I am helping with our local Agriculture Society's Livestock Show. Volunteering has always been in our family. Crystal and Stacy were both on the Executive of the Jr. Simmental Board and Stacy served as the National President. They took part in 4-H through all levels. There is always a need for a Volunteer, whether it is for an hour at an event or playing a larger role, all Volunteers are appreciated. Maybe one of these organizations in your area could benfit from a few hours of your time

Agriculture Society's
4-H Clubs
Livestock Shows
Ag Service Boards
Rodeo Clubs
Beef Producers - Agriculture Advocates
Breed Associations

If you know a Volunteer in your area, make sure that you thank them this week. By the efforts they put into their organization they are helping to keep the Agriculture world active. Here is a poem to salute them.

Ode To A Volunteer

Many will be shocked to find

When the day of judgement nears

That there's a special place in

Heaven set aside for volunteers.

Furnished with big recliners,

Satin couches and footstools

Where there's no committee chair

No group leaders or carpools.

Telephone lists will be outlawed

But a finger snap will bring

Cool drinks and gourmet dinners,