HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-02-02, Page 18First recipient
Jessica Spink of Brussels Public School was the first winner of the David and Joan Perrie
Award presented by the couple at the Brussels Agricultural Society annual meeting Jan. 25.
The award is presented to the entrant who earned top points in the Junior section.
Ag. Soc. discusses Bill 66
Total achiever
PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2000.
The annual meeting of the
Brussels Agricultural Society was
held Jan. 25 with approximately 26
people in attendance.
In her opening remarks President
Dorothy Cummings gave a brief
report on the 1999 fair, and touched
on some items that were to be
addressed under new business.
Sheana Campbell introduced the
guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Richard
Horst, minister of St. Mary’s
Presbyterian Church. Rev. Horst
spoke upon the importance of volun
teers, how volunteer groups help our
community, and how to get the best
out of volunteering.
The president’s report announced
some changes to the committee
structure of the board of directors for
the fair. It has been requested that
individuals volunteer to take on spe
cific functions in the following
areas: the Ambassador of the Fair
competition, field crop competition,
fundraising parade and children’s
games, school work, gate admis
sions, meeting reps and food booths.
In order to facilitate the smooth
operation of the year 2000 fair it was
aJso announced that bi-monthly
meetings will be held, involving the
executive and heads of the various
fair sections.
The Ambassador of the Fair, Katie
Harrison, spoke briefly about her
activities since the fair. She has pre
sented the fair prizes to the students
at Grey and Brussels Public Schools,
attended the District 8 annual meet
ing and is looking forward to the
OAAS annual meeting in Toronto
next month. She will be participating
in the District 8 ambassador compe
tition, and the Canadian National
Exhibition competition in August.
The OAAS convention and annual
meeting will be held at the Royal
York Hotel in Toronto, Feb. 14 to 17.
This is the 100th anniversary of the
Society. Notice was given that a
chaperone is needed for the ambas
sador.
The Brussels Agricultural
Society’s fall fair will be Sept. 19
and 20, 2000. Discussion of the
theme for the fair resulted in the
adoption of “Garlic” as a theme.
Ralph and Pat Watson were appoint
ed auditors for the year.
Bill 66, An Act Respecting
Agricultural and Horticultural
Organizations was discussed. The
bill is currently being amended by
the provincial government. They are
Tops at school
Recognizing contribution
Jeff Cardiff was the surprise recipient of the Brussels
Agricultural Society Service Award at the annual meeting
last week. Society President Dorothy Cummings presented
Cardiff with his plaque.
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proposing that grants to Agricultural
Societies be revoked, and the tax
exempt status currently in place for
these societies, be repealed.
The OAAS has asked each agricul
tural society to complete a survey
regarding these changes.
Brussels Public School student Jessica Spink earned the
Murray Cardiff Award from the Brussels Agricultural Society
for achieving the most points in the Junior section through
a combination of school work and crafts. Jeff Cardiff made
the presentation.
Samantha Beirnes, a former Grey Central Public School
student received the Jeanne Ireland Award for the highest
points for school work in the Junior section at last fall’s
Brussels Fair. The plaque was presented Jan. 25 at the
agricultural society’s annual meeting. Homecraft President
Bev Palmer presented the trophy.
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