

Cowboys, cowgirls and directors of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Association will be featured presenters at the noon meeting of the Hayward Rotary Club on May 12 at 1074 B St. in advance of the 104th annual rodeo May 16-18.
Concession sales help Hayward Rotary fund tens of thousands of dollars in community grants and all club members are expected to work a shift or two at the event by signing up here. More than $50,000 in revenue from this event and additional contributions went to 17 Hayward nonprofit organizations from the proceeds of last year's rodeo. The biggest need currently is to assist with set-up on May 16 and packing up May 18.
The rodeo association will be joined by members of the Castro Valley Rotary Club, founded by Hayward Rotary, as part of their annual joint meeting. All members are encouraged to meet the rodeo queen and attend in western garb.
Hayward Rotarians George Pacheco and Paul Martin serve on the rodeo association board of directors.