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Agriculture and Western Events Media:

The Agriculture and Western Events media committee celebrates western heritage by strategically using social and traditional media to share stories that promotes the Calgary Stampede’s programming. The Agriculture and Western Events committee seeks to strengthen urban and rural connections, and inspire people to think critically about the importance of agriculture and western events.

 


Agri-Food:

The Agri-Food committee is committed to creating inspiring experiences that connect the Agri-Food industry to Calgarians and southern Albertans by showcasing the importance and relevance of the agri-food industry. The Agri-Food committee seeks to build understanding between regional food producers and consumers via informative, engaging and educating interactive exhibits, while demonstrating animal care best practices and increasing public trust.

 


Caravan:

The Caravan committee promotes Stampede Hospitality in our community backyard by creating and presenting world famous Calgary Stampede breakfasts and events that encourage the participation of visitors and Calgarians alike.

 


Charity Casino:

TThe Charity Casino Committee will fulfill all AGLC requirements for volunteer recruitment and participation during Stampede-time casinos to maximize the total amount of charitable funds generated to support Calgary Stampede youth, agriculture and other programming for the community.

 


Chuckwagon:

The Chuckwagon committee showcases the Stampede brand to the world by producing the Rangeland Derby for presentation to both live and broadcast audiences, as well as encouraging community support and engagement through participation in the Chuckwagon Canvas Auction.

 


Community Projects & Development:

The Community Projects & Development committee seeks to collaborate with community groups, deliver exceptional experiences, and engage Calgarians in their backyards through fun events and outreach with community partners.

 


Concessions & Exhibits:

The Concessions and Exhibits Committee helps showcase the Stampede and its food programming during the ten days of Stampede by working with vendors to encourage and elevate higher standards of presentation and service for guests. The committee also hosts various food-themed tours throughout the 10 days of  the Stampede.

 


Corporate Relations:

The Corporate Relations committee creates exceptional experiences and fosters strong relationships through the production and execution of events that showcase the Calgary Stampede to the world.

 


Courtesy Car:

The Courtesy Car committee is committed to providing exceptional experiences and energizing the brand by offering an efficient and reliable complimentary transportation service for VIPs, Sponsors and Special Guests during the 10 days of the Stampede.

 


Downtown Attractions:

The Downtown Attractions committee showcases Stampede hospitality to the world by creating and presenting western activities and events that encourage the participation of visitors and Calgarians alike.

 


Event Volunteer Coordination:

The Event Volunteer Coordination committee helps manage and grow the Stampede’s event volunteer program which provides a flexible and diverse ways for community members to volunteer with the organization.

 


First Nations Events:

The First Nations Events committee collaborates with Tipi Holders to create and manage distinctive experiences for participants and visitors to the Elbow River Camp and at yearround events, through programs that showcase the cultures and histories of nations of Treaty 7.

 


Guest Bands:

The Guest Bands Committee creates exceptional experiences for bands and the Stampede guest by providing musical performance opportunities for local ensembles as well as nonlocal ensembles where opportunities arise.  

 


Health, Safety & Environment:

The Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Support Committee is committed to inspiring a culture of safety and environmental consciousness. The HS&E Support Committee promotes safety and environmental awareness among volunteers through training and education, supporting committees in identifying risks and developing recommendations to address these risks in alignment with the Calgary Stampede’s Health & Safety Program and sustainability initiatives and in compliance with statutory requirements.  

 


Historical:

The Historical committee preserves, presents and promotes the history of the Stampede and its affiliates.

 


Horse Show:

The Horse Show committee is committed to producing inspiring western experiences that connect urban and rural audiences. The committee hosts and participates in events with the highest standards that highlight animal care and safety, fair sport and true horse power through the display of horses in action.

 


Information Technology Support:

The Information Technology Support Committee is committed to enabling the Stampede’s volunteer committees to realize their potential through technology and information systems support. The IT Support Committee supports the organization’s Business Services Department by assisting in deploying, establishing, administering, and maintaining multiple information systems as well as the technology that supports the success of the Calgary Stampede in the lead up to and during the annual 10-Day Celebration and other events as appropriate. 

 


Livestock Competition:

The Livestock Competition committee is committed to creating inspiring western experiences that connect urban and rural audiences through the presentation of educational and entertaining competitions and demonstrations of authentic western activities.

 


Lotteries:

TThe Lotteries committee generates revenue for the Calgary Stampede and its not-for-profit partners, thus contributing to the betterment of our community. Over the course of each year the Lotteries committee plans and executes the sale of on park and advance tickets for various prizes. 

 


Parade:

The Parade committee showcases the Stampede to the world and kicks off the Calgary Stampede by creating an entertaining, diverse, world class parade that celebrates western spirit and culture.

 


Promotion:

The Promotion committee creates exceptional experiences by entertaining, educating and engaging Calgarians and visitors to Calgary with our unique way of promoting our Western Heritage and Values. Creating inspired spaces as they travel throughout Calgary and the world, the Promotion committee tirelessly promotes the Calgary Stampede brand.

 


Public Art:

The Stampede Public Art committee creates inspired spaces and exceptional experiences by assisting in the development of Public Art within Stampede Park. The committee is responsible for creating a set of criteria for public art in the development of year round gathering places that will engage Calgarians and tourists alike. The committee is responsible for the stewardship of the Stampede’s art collection.

 


Queens Alumni:

The Calgary Stampede Queens’ Alumni committee is a diverse and dynamic group of past Stampede Royalty who are committed to providing opportunities and western experiences that enrich the lives of special needs children.

 


Reception:

The Reception Committee supports the organization by hosting and supporting events that foster connections, collaboration and engagement for the Stampede’s volunteers, employees, leaders, community partners and sponsors.

 


Rodeo:

The Rodeo committee is committed to creating inspiring experiences for urban and rural audiences by producing and facilitating world class events with the highest standards of safety and animal care used in competition through professional, community and youth events across Southern Alberta which ensure the sustainability, relevance and future leaders of the sport.

 


Royalty:

The Royalty committee selects and trains year-round ambassadors who attend community events locally, nationally and internationally and serve as Stampede representatives, delivering exceptional experiences by preserving and promoting our Western heritage by engaging individuals and our community at various events, and strengthening urban and rural connections.

 


SAM Centre Volunteer Program:

The Sam Centre Volunteer Program Committee delivers exceptional, year-round experiences for visitors to the Sam Centre by recruiting, training and operationalizing a diverse, passionate, and dedicated volunteer base that demonstrates remarkable western hospitality and helps to bring Stampede stories to life.  

 


Stampede Band:

The Stampede Band committee showcases our brand to the world by supporting the educational, musical and performance activities of the Calgary Stampede Showband, Showriders and the Band of Outriders.

 


Stampede Park Breakfast Events:

The Stampede Park Breakfast Events committee promotes western heritage and values by producing a community event that engages Calgary families and children in activities that enable us to celebrate in our back yard.

 


Western Agriculture Heritage:

The Western Agriculture Heritage committee is committed to creating a 10-day inspiring experience that connects and strengthens the relationship between rural and urban audiences through authentic, entertaining, interactive and self-directed educational learning opportunities that highlight animal care and safety through the story of the history and development of horses, blacksmithing and farm equipment.

 


Western Performance Horse:

The Western Performance Horse committee is committed to strengthening rural and urban connections through the presentation of signature western performance horse competitions that embrace high quality production values, top tier competition and strong audience engagement.

 


Western Showcase:

The Western Showcase committee creates inspired spaces and unique and engaging experiences for Calgary Stampede guests through the production of signature programs showcasing western art, entertainment, presentations and exhibits that depict western lifestyle, culture and traditions.

 


Wine Competion:

The Wine Competition Committee supports the planning and execution of the annual wine competition and subsequent wine supply coordination for a new wine and food tasting event at Stampede as well as for Stampede-time showcasing. The addition of the new wine programming components are intended to create inspiring experiences that promote the Agri-food and Wine industries and support the Stampede as a leader in showcasing these industries.  

 

 


Wine & Food Tasting Event:

The Wine & Food Tasting Event Committee supports the planning and execution of an annual tasting event that highlights the Agri-Food & Beverage industry through the presentation of wine and local cuisine.  

 


Youth Initiatives:

The Youth Initiatives Committee supports AGWE programming of youth-related competitions that promote the importance and relevance of our Western Heritage and Culture as well as the Agri-Food industry. 

 

 

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