By Dominique Tassell
Teilah McKelvey has announced her resignation from the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society.
Her last day will be 10 December.
In her time with the society, she’s been involved in three Warwick Rodeo and Campdrafts, two shows and three New Year’s Eve Rodeos.
She has also been involved in firsts such as the BBQ Competitions, Opera in the Arena, Long Lunches and Country Harvest Markets.
“At the core of it all the most important part for me has always been community, so thanks for letting me be a part of that,” she stated online.
Teilah also noted to us her involvement in projects like Buy a Bale with Sleeping Dogs and water distribution during the drought.
“It’s been an interesting ride,” she says.
She noted the society’s hosting of firies during the bushfires, and the bakesale for bushfires the society did with the correctional facilities.
Teilah says her job has allowed her to contribute to the community and for that, she’s extremely grateful.
Teilah says she’s incredibly proud of what she achieved at the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society, given the historic time in which most of her time working there took place.
She says dealing with Covid-19 has also pushed her to be more innovative, launching endeavours such as the Country Harvest Markets which helped small businesses make a profit during a hard time.
“It’s been nice to see other things launch on the grounds,” she says.
Teilah will still be a fixture of the community, and says she’ll “see what other doors open”.
Her consultancy business, Skye Creative Consultancy, is open for business.
Teilah credits the volunteers and society members, saying nothing would be possible without them.
She wants to thank Peel Tribe, who gave her the rundown on the rodeo when she first took the position, and Jeff Grant, who showed her the way with campdrafting.
