ray & Lynn randall
Ray and Lynn Randall moved to Union in March of 1974, along with their young daughter, Laura. Daughter Katie joined the family several years later. The Eastern Oregon Livestock Show was just a few months away when the Randall family came to Union. There was a need for volunteers to help ready the grounds and Ray began his involvement with EOLS that spring.
In those earlier times, finances for improvements were very limited. The Stock Show relied heavily on donations of materials and large numbers of volunteers to complete the lengthy list of projects. Fortunately, the support by the community was strong because the EOLS already had a long history and people wanted to see it continue to thrive.
Ray became a member of the Board of Directors in 1975 and served as the President in 1979. He served again when the EOLS board invited all past presidents to assist with preparations for the 2007 Centennial event in a presidential role.
As it often goes, when some members of a family get involved in volunteer efforts, other members of the family frequently find a way to contribute. As Ray got more involved, Lynn found ways to participate as well. She was part of the committee that organized the Kick-Off Dinner, assisted in preparing the Queen’s Breakfast for visiting courts, and was a regular helper in the hamburger stand for many years.
Ray finds it impressive to have witnessed the improvements and tremendous amount of changes to the facilities and grounds over the years. Volunteerism remains as necessary today as ever to keep this successful event continuing year after year. As long as the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show has a large showing of community support, it will continue indefinitely.
In 2013 Ray agreed to serve as a director of the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Foundation Board. The Foundation supports the economic viability of the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Association. He resigned his position as a foundation director at the end of 2023.
In those earlier times, finances for improvements were very limited. The Stock Show relied heavily on donations of materials and large numbers of volunteers to complete the lengthy list of projects. Fortunately, the support by the community was strong because the EOLS already had a long history and people wanted to see it continue to thrive.
Ray became a member of the Board of Directors in 1975 and served as the President in 1979. He served again when the EOLS board invited all past presidents to assist with preparations for the 2007 Centennial event in a presidential role.
As it often goes, when some members of a family get involved in volunteer efforts, other members of the family frequently find a way to contribute. As Ray got more involved, Lynn found ways to participate as well. She was part of the committee that organized the Kick-Off Dinner, assisted in preparing the Queen’s Breakfast for visiting courts, and was a regular helper in the hamburger stand for many years.
Ray finds it impressive to have witnessed the improvements and tremendous amount of changes to the facilities and grounds over the years. Volunteerism remains as necessary today as ever to keep this successful event continuing year after year. As long as the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show has a large showing of community support, it will continue indefinitely.
In 2013 Ray agreed to serve as a director of the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Foundation Board. The Foundation supports the economic viability of the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Association. He resigned his position as a foundation director at the end of 2023.
