How Granbury Brigade Started

While director of Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pam Summers developed a committee of Members… John & Barbara Boozer, Julia Pannell, Buddy Harper and Patrick & Linda Stoll. The purpose of this committee was to develop a volunteer team that could/would assist HGMA, the City, the Chamber of Commerce and other non-profit organizations in providing needed volunteer jobs for festivals and events in Granbury, Texas. The purpose was to be volunteer core-based, not an event producing organization. The 3^rd year, the Brigade was issued a non-profit status by the state requested in order to accept sponsorships for monthly meetings, etc. At this time, the Brigade Board voted to expand the purpose of the creation of the Brigade in order to have booths at festivals and a Brigade Memorial Day Event to create funds for the budget (insurance, food, etc.) for the Brigade as no dues have ever been collected.

Julia Pannell
December, 2008