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Yoakum County Connection Directors

Linda Powell

Kristie Canada

Mary Dale Forbus

Cam Given

Jeanette Head

Johnette Mansur

Elsa Moya

L.J. Sanders

Samantha Williams

Barbara Wright

Bob Banks

Corky Black

Dolores Davis

Mary Parra

Jolene Taylor

Tanya Warren

Susan Quintanilla

 

Honorary Directors:

Sue Holder

John "JP" Landry

Sheila Trout

 

 

 

OUR MISSION:

Our mission is to connect people of all ages, ethnic groups, organizations, social and economic interests through exposure to and education of the arts by utilizing existing or new facilities, talents and other resources to strengthen county unity and improve quality of life.

About Us

Although most folks in the county are aware of the Watermelon Roundup, it seems they don’t know much about the Yoakum County Connection.  That makes sense, because we are a behind-the-scenes organization, working to raise money for events that bring people together for the enjoyment of art and cultural happenings.  The Yoakum County Connection is a committee of local leaders comprised of citizens from Denver City, Plains, Tokio, Higginbotham and Bronco.  These fine local folks, volunteer their time to promote greater area participation in an effort to connect people of all ages, ethnic groups and social and economic interests through financial contributions that cover every aspect of the event.  We purchase publicity, pay entertainers, publish the tabloid, buy prizes and trophies, and also pick up the tab for whatever it takes to make the event run smoothly and draw people to Yoakum County, once a year on Labor Day weekend.

    We encourage you to get involved in our goal, and to take part in the Connection, either by your financial support, or by your service to this 501c3 non-profit organization. We are always looking for new faces with fresh ideas, so please make a point and attend a board meeting and get acquainted with our enthusiastic directors, who can help you find a way to take part.  Yoakum County Connection activities keep our youngsters (and Oldsters) participating in the arts.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Elsa Moya

Elsa Moya, President

Yoakum County Connection

Board of Directors