The Greenhorn Mountain Veterans Association was conceived in September 1948 by Bob Robinson and Hal Duvall. Their first official meeting was held in Hal Duvall's home in Glennville with fifteen men in attendance. They selected Bob Robinson as their first commander, and history was made. The GMVA is a non-profit organization seeking to "promote social activity and community welfare". This aim has taken many different meanings over the last 60 years. From community dances, bar-be-ques, Christmas parties and Easter Egg Hunts, one thing has remained constant, the GMVA Round-Up Rodeo!
Our PRCA Round Up Rodeo has brought the community togther to provide top-quality rodeo entertainment to Kern County. Many rodeo legends has competed on our little arena and the GMVA greatly appreciates all the PRCA has done to help promote the All American sport of Rodeo!

It was the goal of the founding members of the GMVA to purchase and build their facilities without the use of tax money.  To accomplish this goal, the GMVA held monthly dances, used the proceeds from the Rodeo and ropings, reverse drawings and other fundraising activities to purchase the land and build the structures.  So much labor has been donated over the years, it would be impossible to estimate the dollar amounts. We have also been blessed by the generous donations from our community and businesses.
The GMVA has a solid history of community achievements. In 1949, the young organization was instrumental in bringing a resident deputy sheriff to the Glennville area. Later, the County Highway Department was encouraged to improve the road between Woody and the Greenhorn Summit; this is now the beautiful State Highway 155. The GMVA has also provided funs to the Glennville Fire Station for equipment and repairs to the historic fire house. Food and money have time and again been given to thos in our community who need a helping hand.
Recently, our community lost a young man so full of promise, Thomas Midnight Pewitt. His family has been a vital part of the GMVA and the Glennville Community. The GMVA is pleased to donate the use of our facilities for the Thomas Midnight Pewitt Memorial Ranch Rodeo in May, to raise funds for the Midnight Pewitt Scholaship Foundation.
The GMVA also provides the use of the arena for the Small Miracles Roping, to be held in August 2008.  The Small Miracles Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the memory of Lauren Small and determined to use the funds raised to fight childhood cancers.
Our facilities are also used for our local schools' activities and graduations, church and community functions, 4-H activities, ropings and in August we will also host a  Jr. Rodeo event. We continue to seek ways to support and honor the veterans of the past as well as help and encourage our servicement in the military today.
We welcome you to visit our beautiful facility and consider the GMVA for your next event. The beauty of the Greenhorn Mountains and the legacy of the Wild West lives on at the Greenhorn Mountain Veterans Association.