High Bidders, Inc. Offers Support at Houston Livestock Show

As a 501(c) 3 charity, High Bidders, Inc. is committed to helping deserving youth by purchasing livestock in the low end of the Junior Swine, Lamb, and Steer Auctions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Also, the group supports the Poultry, School Art, Voc-Agricultural, and Calf Scramble Committees through "pre-buys" and other cash donations.

In an effort to identify the exceptional 4-H youth who will benefit most from their purchases, members of the group known as Barn Walkers canvas the barns at the Livestock Show prior to each auction interviewing 4-H youth, parents, and county agents. Their primary desire is to assist those young people who have experienced and overcame hardship, or have dealt with specials challenges on their road to the Houston Livestock Show. Your assistance is needed in identifying these 4-H youth.

The Barn Walkers will be in the barns on the dates and times listed below and will be identifiable by wearing vests with their logo. Please look for them and if you know of an auction participant who has faced and conquered adversity, let them know.

- Lam and Goat Barn Walk, Wednesday, March 11, 2-4 p.m.
- Steer Barn Walk, Thursday, March 12, 2-4 p.m.
- Swine Barn Walk, Wednesday, March 18, 2-4 p.m.

The one requirement which must be met is that the 4-H member must be selling their livestock project in the Junior Auction. Regrettably, they are unable to assist those who do not make the sale.

Also, if you have a 4-H member who you would like to recommend, please contact the group with his/her name, address, school attending, type of livestock project he or she will be showing, an explanation of his or her circumstances, and your name and address. You can submit this information to Gerald Colca at gerald@geraldcolca.com. The Barn Walkers will do their best to seek them our and the auction representatives will also watch for them at the auction.

This is an excellent opportunity to assist your deserving 4-H members!