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Future Farmers of America ' . The area schools could use the facility to promote the area's youth functions such as the sale of livestock following the livestock shows. TREAT • TREAT is a program which utilizes horseback riding as a form of physical, emotional and recreational therapy. The ability to control a horse as well as one's body inspires self-confidence, responsibility and teamwork. TREAT is offered as a free seroice to special need children and adults through donations. Without these proposed project improvements, events such as this, which require long range planning and funding, can not be scheduled due to impending results of adverse weather conditions. Community Organizations • Area organizations such as Kiwanis, Optimist and Lions Club and other non- profit clubs could use the grandstands and arena area for fund-raisers such as concerts and banquets. • Area churches could utilize the grandstands for revivals and crusades to , accommodate large crowds. • The Red River Valley Fair Association could utilize the complex during the annual county fair for specialty shows, displays, anlimal exhibits and a variety of other uses. Other Area Organizations Other organizations who have used the arena in the past with limited success are: ✓ Rainbow of Colors Coalition Rodeo ✓ All-Police Rodeo benefiting the Lamar County Crimestoppers program ✓ Local hospitals for concerts for fundraising events ✓ Private fundraising events and benefits such as team roping, horse shows, barrel racing, team penning and bull riding events. . All donations received as a part of these events have gone back into the community. The scheduling of these events in the past has been very difficult due their sensitivity to weather. Overview of Utilization This facility could be used by a wide range of community groups and individuals and be a vital resource for charitable organizations as a means to raise needed funds. Funds raised through these events are returned to the community through various organizations. Other cities who have completed similar projects such as this have reported increased interest from national organizations. This includes organizations such as the Oil-Belt Cutting Horse Association, United Team Ropers Assoc., Professional Bull Riders Tour, John Lyons Training Seminars, junior rodeos and many others. These events bring many people from