The Macon County Cattlemen hosted its 13th Annual Youth Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. The prime rib dinner was held at the Macon County Expo Center in Macon.
Northeast Missouri businesses, individuals, and organizations attended this year’s banquet to help raise funds to benefit local youth involved in the beef industry through scholarships and other financial assistance.
Member Aaron Baker explains, “With the money we have been able to raise with the help of local supporters, we have awarded 170 scholarships, totaling more than $96,650 for high school seniors and current college students. The organization has also helped sponsor a barbecue at the county fair and assisted with several other youth events through the year.”
In 2013, the Cattlemen raised more than $18,000 at their annual banquet to help fund their local scholarship program.
Baker also added the continued success of the banquet is due to the enthusiasm of local cattlemen, businesses, and individuals who participate in the auctions, raffle, and other fundraising at the event. “It doesn’t matter if the people attending are directly involved with agriculture, they are always willing to raise money for the kids and have a good time while doing so.”
More than one-hundred items were raffled or auctioned for both youth and adults. The prime rib dinner attracted more than 350 local residents.
A Texas Hold’em Tournament followed the steak dinner and short program.
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