ORDER NO. 28872
KERR COUNTY'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY APRIL 2006
Came to be heard this the 12th day of October 2004 with a motion made
by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Letz, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0 to set the dates of
23rd thru 27th day of Apri12006 for Kerr County's 150th
anniversary. And talk to the arts and crafts association.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST
AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: William H. Williams OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. 2
MEETING DATE: October 12, 2004 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (Please be specific). Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to
develop plans for Kerr County's 150th anniversary, Apri12006.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED:
NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner Williams, Commissioner
Letz, Gen. Walter Schellhase.
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 10 Minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER-NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
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information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court
meetings. Your cooperation is appreciated and contributes toward your request being addressed
at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rule adopted by Commissioners Court.
THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
OF
THE FOUNDING
OF
KERB COUNTY, TE~:AS
April 23-27, 2006
KERB COUNTY
SESQUICENTENTIAL CELEBRATION
April 23-27, 2006
Some General Philosophy
This is KERB COUNTY'S anniversary and the county as a whole must be
behind such a celebration 100% or it will never take place. All elected officials
should be evolved.
2. A realist budget to support this celebration must be established early on and
supported by all.
3. This going to be a big job if it is to be done right. Therefore, a paid executive
director will be needed. This could be approached in several ways:
a. There is a possibility that some working arrangement could be made with
the executive director of the Texas Arts and Craft (Bob Miller}. He is
knowledge of what it would take to pull this off in a professional manner.
He has many of the entertainment and food folks already under contract for
the '06 Fair.
b. Hire an individual for this event only. Several people come to mind that
could pull this off in a very professional manner: Dian Dixon
Louise Kirby
Nancy Baker
A~~en~-~ttifa Butler
and there are many others.
c. Negotiate a contract with an entertainment group to put the celebration
together fora % of the revenue such ai ~ Kennedy.
4. It will be important to get the total community involved with the support of all the
organizations in town. Each organization will have to be willing to take on a
particular project that is within their rim of expertise.
5. Law Enforcement (City, County, and State) must be on board in ways that have
not been acceptable in the past few years.
6. TEST must be willing to work with parade groups with road closing that they
have not been willing to do in the past.
7. The celebration needs to advertised and dates published now. Dates need to be set
and the local and state calendars need to be notified.
8. 'The County should be participating in other celebrations around the state with
advertising, appearances, float (was used for the 100').
9. A lot of coordination needs to be done now with all organizations, schools, the
museums, camps, CVB, Chamber, other city governments, etc.
10. Places to be used for events need to be committed.
11.
12.
Ori,~ina1 Committee Members Still Living
1956 Kerr County Centennial Celebration
1. Mrs. Felix Real, Jr.
2. Aime Frank Real
3. Clarabelle Snodgrass
4. J.J. Delaney
5. Dodo Schreiner Parker
6. Ruth Morriss
Spouses of Committee Members Still I~_~
1. Lynn McGraw (Husband of Matilda Real McGraw)
2. Felix Real (husband of Lillian)
3. Joe Vardeman's wife (first name?)
4. Jessie Garrett's (Wife of Eari)
5. Ainmie Rose Salter (wife of Forrest Salter)
6. Aime Frank Real's Spouse (Betty Jones 18` spouse
Elizabeth 2°~ spouse
7. Clyde Parker (husband of Dodo)
8. Ross Snodgrass (husband of Clarabelle}
9. Mrs. Gene Locke (first name?)
10. Rose Armstrong (spouse of John Armstrong)
11. Mrs. Rankin Linn (Clarabelle said she is dead)
KERB COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Chairman
1 S` Vice Chairman (one time events)
2°d Vice Chairman (on going events)
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Director (to be hired by Commissioner's Court)
Honorary Committee Members
Executive Committee
treasurer
Committee Members (one each from:)
100 Committee Members & Spouses
Chairman, vice chairmen, secretary,
Downtown Business Association
CVB
Main Street
Ken County Historical Commission
Rotary Clubs
Lions Clubs
Tivy High School
Kerrville Art Club
Camera Club
Veterans Groups -VFW
American Legion
VVA
POW/MIA
River Side Nature Center
Hill Country Youth Association
Dietert Senior Center
Chamber of Commerce -Kerrville
West Kerr
Boy Scouts of America
Arts & Crafts
KACC
KEDF
Equestrian Association
County Fair Association
Garden Clubs -Center Point
Kerrville
Center Point Historical Preservation Ass
Schreiner University
Antique Auto Club
Camp Associations
SUB-COMMITTEES
Finance: (Chaired by Treasurer)
Fund Raising
Sales -books, tickets, souvenirs, etc.
Program -booklet form
Advertising (Promotional & PR)
a. Parade Float early on (2004)
Opening Ceremony
Special Guest:
a. Governor
b. Kerr Family
Food & Drinks:
Old Timers Reunion
Saturday Night Dance & Barbecue
Events: (ongoing for the week)
Carnival
Wildlife Exhibit
a. Deer
b. Bear
c. Small animals
d. Etc.
Pioneer Work Shop
a. Shingle Making
b. Roping
c. Napping
d. Wire Fence Making
e.
Musical Events
a. Saints Alive
b. Sweet Adeline's
c.
Art Show
Window Displays
Contest
a. Beard Growing
b.
c.
d.
Ken County Commissioners' Court
Kerr County Commissioners' Court
Ken County Commissioner's Court
Kerr County Commissioner's Court
Parks and Wildlife
Ken County Historical Commission
KACC/Kerrville Art Club
Main Street Program
Antique Farm Machinery Exhibit
Dance Events
a. Square Dancers
b. Kick & Click Cloggers
c. Swing Dancers
d. Children's Dance Group
e.
Events: (one time events during week)
Parade
Rodeo
Historical Tours
Dog Show
Golf Tournament
Pilgrimage to Tivy Mountain
Ex-Tivy Students Meeting
Square Dance Festival
42 Tournament
Contest
a. Horse Shces
e. Fiddlers
f. Washers
g. Sheep Shearing
Antique Auto Display
Animal Show @ Ag Barn
Julius Neunhoffer
Downtown Business Association
Kerr Rodeo Association
Kerr County Historical Commission
Ken Dog Association
City of Kerrville Parks Department
Tivy High School
Tivy High School
Dietert Senior Center
Julius Neunhoffer
Antique Auto Club
Kerr County Youth Org
KERR COUNTY
SESQUICENTENTIAL CELEBRATION
Apri123-27, 2006
DRAFT -SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Wednesday Apr 23 Tickets on Sale for all events
Historic Window displays -Kerrville,
Ingram, Hunt, & Center Point
Antique Farm Machinery Exhibit opens
Fiddlers Contest
Sheep Shearing contest
Antique Caz Parade
Carnival opens @ noon
Thursday Apr 24~` Memorial Service on Courthouse grounds
Golf Tournament kick off
Art Show opens
Old Timers Registration
Buffalo Burgers on Courthouse Grounds
All honored guest arrive in town
Live stock show
Pioneer Workshop
Cutting horse contest eliminations
Band plays at courthouse grounds
Crowning of King & Queen of Old Timers
Patriotic Services @ Courthouse -Gov Speaks
Antique Farm Machinery Parade
Kerrville Art Club exhibit & tea
Hound Dog Show @
Wildlife exhibit by Pazks & Wildlife
Beazd Contest
Barbecue and Rodeo @ Ag Barn
Horse Shoes & Washer Contest
Sesquicentennial Concert @
Carnival open at noon
Friday Apr 25'~ Live stock judging
Schreiner University open to public
Tivy High School open to public
House & Garden Tour
Old Timers Registration continues
Arts & Craft exhibits continues
Buffalo Burgers available @ downtown stands
Carnival opens at noon
Contest Finals: Horse Shoes
Fiddlers
Washers
Sheep Shearing
Pioneer Workshop open all day
Grass judging contest
Flower Show
Pilgrimage to Tivy Mountain
Tivy Ex-Student meeting
Evening Barbecue @ High School
Band Festival @ Antler Stadium
Dance Festival -Square Dancers,
Kick & Click Cloggers,
Swing Dancers, Children
Dancers, etc.
42 Tournament @ Dietert Senior Center
Dance for Tivy Ex @ Gym
Window displays continues
Carnival continues
Saturday Apr 26~ Historical Windows continue
Carnival continues
Pioneer Workshop continues
House & Garden Tour
Wool Shearing contest
Old Timers registration continues
Arts & Craft exhibits continues
Horseless Carriage Parade
Flower Show continues
Drawing for the Pioneer Art
Wool Testing Program
Buffalo Burgers downtown stands
Awards Program on Courthouse grounds
Band Concert @ Courthouse grounds
Sesquicentennial Parade
Flower Show still open
Mexican Fiesta
Century and a half of Progress Pageant
@ Antler Stadium
Car give away drawing
Dance on the Star
Sunday Apr 27`" Special Church Services
Boat & Water Show @ Louise Hays Park
Carnival continues
BUDGET
INCOME
County Budget Item - $15,000 (2004-2005) & $15,000 (2005-200b) $ 30,000.00
Food & Drink 8,000.00
Sales: tickets, books, etc. 2,000.00
Donations: Corporate Sponsors 10,000.00
Individuals 8,000.00
Grants: 30,000.00
TOTAL $ 88,000.00
EXPENSES
Executive Director - (Starting in Apri12005) $ 55,000.00
Administrative Operation 5,000.00
Part Time Help $ 10,000.00
Special Events Cost 8,000.00
Miscellaneous 10,000.00
TOTAL
$ 88,000.00