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Supporting
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The South Texas Agricultural Roundup, Inc. was founded in
2003, hosting its first annual STAR youth event on February 25-28, 2004 at
Edinburg Municipal Park in Edinburg,
Texas. As part of its first event, a livestock show, premium auction, and
scholarship program resulted in more than $400,000 committed to helping Hidalgo
County 4-H and FFA youth prepare for their futures. The founding board
included Michael Grahmann - President, Joe Carter - President Elect, Luis H.
Saldana - Secretary, Aaron Vela - Treasurer, Fernando Ramirez, Bobby Aguilar,
Nelda Garza, and Sue Duleba. The show continues to grow every year thanks
to the help and dedication of the youth, parents and families, volunteers,
agricultural science teachers, county Extension agents, businesses, city and
county officials, and the many donors that make this event a great success.
2008 Highlights include:
- 748 4-H and FFA youth involved with 928 livestock
entries
- 376 youth participated in the auction
- 40 youth won showmanship awards
- STAR Add-ons estimated to have surpassed $100,000
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- $33,950 awarded in college scholarships
- $350,000 estimated to have been raised in auction
for kids
- 100% of exhibitors expected to receive a premium
check
- 5-year total expected to exceed $3 million
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2007 Highlights include:
- 756 4-H and FFA youth involved with 944 livestock
entries
- 380 youth participated in the auction
- 40 youth won showmanship awards
- STAR Add-on program brought in over $142,188
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- $ 30,600 awarded in college scholarships
- $594,188 raised for Hidalgo County youth
- 100% of STAR exhibitors receive a check
- 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 contributions exceed $2.4 million
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2006 Highlights include:
- 657 4-H and FFA youth involved with 843 livestock
entries
- 321 youth participated in the auction
- 77 youth won showmanship awards
- STAR Add-on program brought in over $145,000
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- $30,000 awarded in college scholarships
- $608,663 raised for Hidalgo County youth
- 100% of STAR exhibitors receive a check
- 2004, 2005, & 2006 contributions exceed $1.8 million
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2005 Highlights include:
- 660 4-H and FFA youth involved
- 347 youth participated in the auction
- 65 youth won showmanship awards
- STAR Add-on program brought in over $145,000
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- $30,000 awarded in college scholarships
- $668,850 raised for Hidalgo County youth
- 100% of STAR exhibitors receive a check
- 2004 & 2005 contributions exceed $1.2 million
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STAR's 2004 Inaugural Year Highlights included:
- 557 different Hidalgo County 4-H & FFA youth
- 293 youth participated in the auction
- Every youth received at least $50 in premium
- 65 youth won showmanship awards
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- Champion market steers and breeding cattle brought
$3000
- STAR Add-on program produced $115,000
- $32,000 awarded in college scholarships
- Over $530,000 raised for 4-H & FFA youth
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The 2007-08 STAR Board of Directors
Joe Carter - President
Janice Dudley - Treasurer
Angela Shupe - Secretary
Chuck Bitner
Jaime Flores
Mike
Helle
Paul McDaniel
Rob Richards
Luis Saldana
Aaron Vela |
This update provided to you by the South
Texas Agricultural Roundup, P.O. Box 1939, Edinburg, Texas 78540. All
rights reserved. Copyright 2005.
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