About TCYMAS

Registered 501(c)(3) since 2023

Mission Statement

Our goal is to invest in the future of agriculture through our youth; by offering an educational experience in breeding, feeding and marketing a quality livestock product. The TCYMAS supports that goal, which benefits our youth, our community and the future of agriculture.

TCYMAS Committee

The Thurston County Youth Market Animal Sale was founded in 1990 by a group of volunteers who wanted to provide more educational opportunities for youth in agriculture. We have been going strong for over three decades thanks to our amazing volunteers.

Board Members

Celeste Winther, President

Tessa Johnson, Vice President

Josie Gates, Treasurer

Nicole Harold, Secretary

Cassie Tafoya, 4-H Liaison

Dawn Lantz, FFA Liaison

Amanda McAferty, Social Media

Robin Lee, Historian

Committee Members

Bill Ney

Ron Nelson

Judy Magness

Neil Tolstead

Myon Michaelis

Mona Michaelis

Lorraine Wikoff

The TCYMAS Committee meets the last Wednesday of the month from January through September.

If you would like to attend a meeting please reach out to us by email for location and time of our next meeting. We would be happy to have you!

Other Information

Bylaws

A current copy of our bylaws can be found by clicking on the link below.

More Info

501 (c) (3)

The TCYMAS Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity, as well as a registered nonprofit with the Secretary of State's office (UBI 602 703 758.) Copies of our W-9 for tax purposes are available upon request.

Commission

The TCYMAS Committee collects a commission from all money received through the auction and add-ons. Those commissions are used to cover operating expenses and to keep the auction going. A copy of last year's expense report can be found by clickng on the link below