Carson City Elks raises $2,700 for Junior Rodeo Club
On Friday, Jan. 13 the members of the Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 hosted a dinner and auction fundraiser for the Douglas and Carson City Rodeo Team. Forty plus people attended the dinner that was served by the Rodeo Team Members.
Elks Lodge members contributed various auction items as well as making a cash contribution from the lodge.
The event was organized by Elks Lodge members Jim Masterson and Jim Johnson. The team is completely self-funded. This event raised more than $2,700 that will be used for travel, equipment, competition and scholarship opportunities.
Team Leaders advise that there are 12 young women and men that participate in the rodeo events. The competitions are held against other high school teams.
In addition, the kids learn to be good stewards of the community.