2010 TLRA Post Rodeo Report

The awards ceremony is over, the sun has set and the 2010 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo has now become a part of history.  The teams and apprentices, their co-workers, families and friends have returned to town to continue the celebration at the end of a very successful day.  By Sunday evening, GBRA’s Nolte Island Park is once again vacant with the birds and wind as the only sounds to be heard as all of the people and the last of the bucket trucks roll across the bridge over the canal next to the power plant.  The island silently waits as we start into motion the plans for the 15^th Annual Rodeo. 

This years’ rodeo turned out to be a success for everyone that attended.  The 28 teams and 82 apprentices made this the largest competition to date and they definitely gave it their all and it showed at the awards ceremony.  We had teams come from as far away as the northern most part of the Texas panhandle, Oklahoma and Ohio to compete in your events.  We had new teams such as Pedernales Electric Cooperative and the return of Centerpoint Energy that showed everyone they are serious contenders.  Congratulations to all of the winners.  To those that did not walk the stage this year, don’t be disappointed; you made an impact at the rodeo with your companies and the other competitors.  It takes pride, commitment and dedication to yourself, your family and your company to practice and prepare for one of the hardest competitions in the country.  You went the extra mile to compete and in our minds you were successful.  You have won the respect of your peers and we say Great Job!

As with every rodeo, food has an integral part of the weekend.  The BBQ and Bean Cookoff contestants once again showed that they are as serious about their competition as the Linemen and Apprentices are about the rodeo.  The 20 teams started cooking for anybody that might appear to be hungry on Friday morning and they were serving snacks and meals until late Saturday evening.   In addition, this year LCRA employees cooked and fed over 925 plates of their famous fried fish on Friday evening, the BBQ teams fed a multitude of foods to over 700 contestants, judges, volunteers and visitors on Saturday and then the Board of Directors and volunteers served well over 600 plates of the delicious BBQ, beans, coleslaw and potato salad prior to the awards ceremony.

The Texas Lineman’s Rodeo depends upon the support of volunteers, sponsors and other supporters to make this rodeo competition possible.  Thanks to all of the volunteers that worked tirelessly throughout the weeks and months prior to the rodeo to get the island and field prepared.  It is a huge undertaking and everyone works together like a well oiled machine in order to make the weekend a positive experience for all.  This event would not occur without you.  The sponsors, vendor and supplier displays were a huge part of the weekends success and they expressed their appreciation for all of the attention and visitors they received on Friday and Saturday at their sites.  We are so very thankful for the support we receive to make this rodeo a reality.  Please remember to thank and support our volunteers and sponsors.

Now let’s talk about next year.  We want to hear from you, the electric utilities, lineman and apprentices.  What did you think of the 2010 rodeo?  What can we do to make the 15^th Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo as successful as this years’ rodeo.  What events would you like to see, how many and what can we do to make it even more family friendly?  Please contact us at our website, www.tlra.org and give us your opinion and suggestions

May God Bless,

TLRA Board of Directors

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