Staying positive is one of the things Rebecca Joseph does naturally.
This year’s Bull-A-Rama Supreme committee chair, is confident everything will come together for the event that will be held at the Lamont Ag. Society’s new grounds in less than two weeks time.
Said to be one of the oldest bullring events in Alberta, the Lamont Ag. Society has previously hosted 22 consecutive Bull-A-Rama’s in the past. Well over 150 volunteers will be needed the day of the event, April 23, and she says committee members have been working steady since last fall to make plans and get everything lined up for another successful event.
“I’ve been talking to stock contractors and cowboys,” said Joseph, as there is expected to be a full slate of cowboys, 30 in total, riding that evening under the lights.“ The event is sanctioned through the Bull Riders of Canada, and Joseph said they will be welcoming back well known and well respected stock contractor Trach Rodeo.
But like any other community event, the ag. society is counting on the support of local residents to make it successful once again. Joseph says the Lamont Bull-A-Rama is like a homecoming for a lot of people, including many of her friends, who make returning to the community and supporting the event a priority.
“It, (Bull-A-Rama) brings so many people together.” The event also allows the Lamont Ag. Society to give back to the community through donations and scholarships to local non-profit organizations like themselves, as well as local students through scholarships.
For Joseph, the future of the agricultural society relies on community support, and through that support, they are able to make events, projects and activities happen for community members.
“We want to keep the community vibrant.” Joseph, along with other ag. society members have plenty of good ideas, and through Bull-A-Rama, the Summer Sizzler Rodeo, and other possible opportunities, the future looks very bright indeed.
Michelle Pinon
Editor