National Volunteer Week is upon us! The Strathmore & District Agricultural Society would like to take this time to highlight some of our outstanding volunteers that help us out!
Today, we would like to introduce you to Karri Geiger! Karri has been volunteering with us since 2003 when her and her family moved here from Medicine Hat. She is very heavily involved with the Strathmore Ag Society, attending multiple of our events as a volunteer to help out in any way she can! Those events include the Cowboy Town Concert, Strathmore Stampede, Celebration of Lights & the Rodeo School. We asked Karri a few questions about her experience volunteering & why she thinks it’s important.
1. What attracted you to volunteering?
“Being a new family to the community, with interested in all the awesome events that were hosted at the grounds which offered a great variety & being an animal lover with the amazing rodeo events”
2. What are your activities and what do they involve?
“I am the Volunteer Coordinator for the Celebration of Lights & Strathmore Stampede Volunteer Corral lead. My activities included organization, contacting & scheduling volunteers for events, [as well as] setting up for events and working with all volunteers throughout the event”
3. What motivates you to stay involved?
“The joy it gives me to help and provide amazing events & entertainment for visitors from all over the country that enjoy your dedication & commitment to our community. It is a great feeling of responsibility and trust for team building”
4. What contributions or achievements are you most proud of?
“I am very proud of the dedication I have been able to give over the years & look forward to many more. Another great accomplishment is having the complete honor to take of Santa’s Cottage & Celebration of Lights Volunteer with 2022 being my first season with an amazing team of volunteers, directors and staff.”
5. What do you hope the organization will achieve in the near future and/or long term?
“I have hope a midway for our Strathmore Stampede could be secured, or some kid of area that would satisfy visitors that really crave that entertainment”
6. Does anyone in your lift play a role in supporting your involvement?
“My husband that is semi-retired has been very understanding and like that I enjoy helping. He is considering trying some volunteering, which I think is an awesome way to meeting new people, help our community & always have some fun!”
7. Why do you volunteer?
“I love helping people, and enjoy every minute watching kids, seniors and adults with the biggest smiles”
