Gord Bamford performing at last year’s community concert for the Valleyview 4-H District.
Drumheller 4-H District brought home a community prize in a recent contest admission: a Gord Bamford concert.
The fifth annual Why 4-H is Great Contest had returned, and the Drumheller District brought its game face. Out of the 51 eligible districts, Drumheller made top ranking, and took first place.
Carmen Stone is with the 4-H Foundation of Alberta as Manager of Corporate Partnerships. Stone is grateful for the opportunity that the partnership with ATB Financial has brought for their company.
“It’s opportunities such as the Why 4-H is Great contest and Gord Bamford fundraising concert that allow 4-H members to keep learning by doing. Members and leaders will be responsible for planning and promoting the concert as well as pushing ticket sales. This is a continuous learning experience that will provide confidence and life-applicable skills to our members. Not to mention, this opportunity is a great way to showcase the 4-H organization and raise funds to ensure 4-H remains a strong and vibrant program. We are very excited to be having this fundraising concert in Drumheller and can’t wait to celebrate all the 4-H District’s hard work!”
The community will host Gord Bamford, a Canadian country music star and 2010 CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year. Throughout the past four years, the concert had raised over 68,000 dollars collectively for 4-H districts across Alberta.
Michelle Hoover, a 4-H Alberta member who competes in 4-H’s Beef Program, is looking forward to her district’s prize.
“We’re really excited to be bringing Gord Bamford to Drumheller. We have a great 4-H district and wonderful communities. This should be an awesome concert!” Hoover says.
To win, groups must present an audio visual to a panel of judges made up of ATB Financial, Gord Bamford, and 4-H Alberta. Each submission was then judged on their attempts at creativity, uniqueness, and devotion to their Albertan community.
“It is activities and experiences like these that truly embrace the 4-H spirit and celebrate head, heart, health and hands,” Stone adds.
The concert will be on Friday, November 21, 2014. Tickets are expected to go on sale mid-August.
