Hallsville Community
Development Association

This association is made up of a board that includes a president, vice president, secretary, and also a treasurer. There is another section in the HCDA that is made up of Fair board members.

HCDA Board:

• President: David Schultz
• Vice President: Steve Koirtyohann
• Secretary: Katie Merrill
• Treasurer: Elaine George

Fair Board Members:

1. Elaine George- Coordinator of many things: answers questions, puts out fires, helps with children games
2. Mike Teel- Helps get all of the items that are needed
3. John Schloot- Cooks the food and is in charge of the BBQ contest that is held every year
4. Paul Scheetz - In charge of the tractor pull and some of the arena activity
5. Steve Koirtyohann- Fish fry, pony pull, auctions and fundraising

Other people that help out a lot:

1. Sherri Briedwell- Coordinates the talent show and helps get entertainment for the Elkin Shelter
2. Hallsville Masons- Takes care of trash pick up during the event.
3. Hallsville Little League- Helps us with parking.
4. Hallsville Optimist Club- Coordinates Beer Garden, helps with set up and clean up.

A few things to note:

• The fair board was designed to make decisions for the whole group (HCDA).
• The fair board members serve for 2 year terms and are elected every other year.
• Our group is very small, so nearly everyone has some sort of "title", officer or fair board member, but in truth we work as a committee.
• Very few decisions are made without talking it out as a group.
• We are a not for profit 501(c)3 group.
• We have no paid employees.
• We have no affiliation with the City of Hallsville.
• We all participate because we care a great deal about our community.
• The objective of building the fairgrounds and park was to build a nice facility for all in the community to use and enjoy.
• We have a variety of nice buildings and assets at the fairgrounds, but we owe no one.
• The HCDA sponsors the annual Hallsville Heritage Days, because we like it!
• We value our community and we like for everyone to get together once a year or so and appreciate each other.
• It is not a fundraising event for the HCDA.
• We have to find sponsors for nearly every event we hold at the Heritage Days.

For more information about Heritage Days 2008, feel free to call or e-mail either of the following:

Elaine George 573-696-3048 ray193@centurytel.net

Katie Merrill 573-696-3225 kmerrill@socket.net