Saturday, December 6 found Pioneer Hall at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds lit up for the annual Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association membership Christmas dinner. The food was provided by the Rio Rico FFA and a cash bar was available for those seeking additional liquid refreshments.
General Manager Lacy Byer conducted the meeting and presented the Scout Award for volunteer of the year to Ron Hirsch. Nick Robbs was the recipient of the President’s Award as he ends his six years as a board member. Robbs established the First Responders Day for the Rodeo and played a key role in the organization of the Border Patrol, as well as various other law enforcement and public safety agencies for the fairground events.
The election of board members followed. Jessica Brack-Merrill was instated as a new member of the board, Juli Miller will continue her second three years on the board and Paul Brosseit returns as the final electee.
Approximately 130 members attended the dinner and all enjoyed the social atmosphere and delicious food of this community get together.