GENERAL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR & SATURDAY SCHEDULE UPDATES:

• There are 3 opportunities for livestock exhibitors to participate in a barn clean-up per the show rules:
  • Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM – next ELSA meeting will immediately follow this clean-up
  • Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• The updated Livestock Show Schedule is now available Here (Google Drive) and Here (PDF Copy).  There are a few big changes:
  • The show has bumped the overall show schedule back and the show will take place over the full day
  • Stalls are going to be assigned ahead of time – families will have their animals stalled together as much as possible, and they are going to try to intersperse exhibitors from Bastrop, Elgin, McDade, and Smithville with each other to help build community and camaraderie
  • If you would like to show your animals off the trailer, that is also acceptable – please let the show board know immediately.
  • There will be a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, but there will not be a meal served
  • The Auction has been bumped to begin at 5:00 PM in the evening with appetizers being served

RECRUITING/INVITING BUYERS TO BCJLS:

• The Show Board has designed a PDF Flyer that can be printed and shared with local businesses and when inviting potential buyers to the show!
• You will need to reach out to buyers ahead of time to develop a relationship with them and invite them to the show and sale:
  • This is not just a one-time thing, you will need to keep them updated on your project and your goals
  • Start out with an initial letter at the beginning of the school year updating them on what projects you have, your goals, and invite them to the show
  • Send them some updates on your projects throughout the year and send them some reminders and invites as we get closer to the show
  • Be sure to take pictures of you and your animals throughout your project timeline to add it to your letters/updates
• Some Examples of information to include: 
  • Tell them about yourself. Example – My name is ________ and I am a senior at _______________. I have been an active member in my chapter by showing_____________, and I have been an 4-H/FFA officer for three years.
  • Tell them about this year’s project, and share pictures.
  • Tell them your goals for this year’s project. Example – I plan on showing Ricky Bobby at the Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock show, and then taking him to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. If you didn’t get to show last year, included how your last year project was impacted because of COVID.
  • INVITE THEM TO COME TO THE SHOW. Include date and time… make the invite personal
  • Make sure to thank them, and personally sign it!
  • THE MORE PERSONAL AND INVITING THE BETTER. If people get to know you they will become INVESTED in you and your project.
• Rockne Livestock Booster Club Buyer’s Letter Resources:
  • Video Overview on writing Buyer Letters
  • RLB Buyer Letter Template (Word)
  • Sample Buyer’s Letter Template (Word)