HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-03-01, Page 5ORAS announces change in president
and newly downsized board
The Russell Agricultural Soci-
ety representative and past
board member from District 1,
Judy McFaul, was installed as
the Ontario Association of Agri-
cultural Societies (OAAS) Presi-
dent for a one-year term at the
annual convention in Toronto
Feb. 16 to 18. Over 150 voting
Agricultural Societies con-
firmed McFaul's position and
also accepted a newly revised
constitution.
"We are pleased that our
membership supports the rec-
ommended changes presented
to them," said McFaul. "Board
members and districts have
been working towards a new
structure, and we appreciate
their vision and hard work."
Member societies approved
additional changes to the con-
stitution that follows up on last
year's constitutional changes
that resulted in a move to
15 -member board of directors.
This change took effect Febru-
ary 2017 and is the result of a
working governance committee
supported by staff of the Rural
Berea By -The -Water
Lutheran Church in
Goderich celebrated
its 45th anniversary
service and meal
celebration on Feb. 5.
Among the guests
were three original
founding members.
They are pictured
here from left to
right Shirley Keller,
June Hayter and
Eleanor Crawford.
Everyone contributed
to a meal and Marg
Bregman made a
special cake. The
chimes choir also
performed.
Contributed photos
Pictured here are
the three founding
women along with
Pat and Pastor Wayne
Geick (their previous
pastor), Pastor John
Trembulak (current
pastor) and his wife
Elizabeth.
Ontario Institute.
Brian Slaughter of Forest
Agricultural Society, Doug Yeo
of Bayfield Agricultural Society
and Elaine Rennie of Markham
Fair will join McFaul's executive
as first and second vice-presi-
dent and past -president respec-
tively. they will be joined on the
board of directors by the elected
provincial directors from the 15
districts from across Ontario.
The convention attracted over
1,000 delegates, including more
than 90 fair ambassadors. The
event featured seminars on top-
ics including premises identifi-
cation, promotion and market-
ing, insurance, and an E -coli
workshop.
Keynote speaker was Ag blog-
ger Andrew Campbell on
"Standing on the Front Lines of
Ag Awareness:' His message on
agvocacy (agricultural advocacy)
resonated with the delegates. He
stressed that consumers deserve
to have accurate information
presented and available to them.
Top prizes were awarded in pro-
vincial quilt, photography,
Contributed photo
New OAAS president Judy McFaul.
poster, cookie, and bread
competitions.
The 2017 convention was
sponsored by numerous part-
ners, including platinum spon-
sor Canadian National Exhibi-
tion and gold sponsors
Markham Fair, Dominion Rega-
lia and The Co-operators.
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