Pin Oak Salutes 2009 Volunteers

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is produced almost completely by a small army of volunteers.  Some of us work on the Show year round, but just before and during show time, the heavy labor starts.  We are blessed with some very bright lights, volunteers who show up faithfully, labor cheerfully, and take on the responsibility of a job until it is done.  We are so happy to salute some of those bright, shining examples of volunteerism.

Jim Wenman made an outstanding contribution every day of the show, handling all of the small details that are so frequently overlooked during the bustle of daily activities.

Monique Doherty, now in her fourth year of volunteering with Pin Oak, was always available with a smile to work on the less desirable and low profile projects.

The Hilltop Pony Club, the Tejas Pony Club and the Gary Scheibe Family did a fantastic job organizing and running the Bistro.

Beth Colle and volunteers from Ernst & Young organized and ran the Kids’ Party during Week 2.  We would have been lost without them!

Julie Knowles returned this year to direct both Gala night check-ins.  What a lady!

Donna Henderson began helping us in February with computer work, organization, and bartending.  She was ready and willing to do anything we asked.

Amanda Wilson devoted her entire spring break to Pin Oak by working on the computer, selling merchandise and greeting guests.

Deitra Robertson, Craig Rabilio and Chris George, all from Deitra Robertson Real Estate, did a fantastic job setting up the Sponsors’ Club area, as did Marise Condon and Cathy King.

Rose Chambers served as the Pink Ribbon Class Committee chairman, and SGF Winning Ways Whinnies Youth Group and their sponsor, May Chaddick, raised money for the Pink Ribbon Class.

Nancy Simonds has served faithfully as ribbon presenter during the first week of the show for several years now.

Roger Gibson was a bright light, organizing the set-up for the Gala parties and providing the rose boquets awards for the Championship classes.

Ryan Walsh did a wonderful job of moving and building the merchandise booth.  Thanks, Ryan!

And thanks to Chris Tudor, who helped with the raffle at all events leading up to the show.