Fair Board Honors De Good, Elects New Members, Studies '02 Fair
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Caylyne De Good was honored by the county fair board members Monday for winning the Indiana State Festivals Association Scholarship Pageant. She is this year's Kosciusko County Community Fair Queen.
Thanking the board for its sponsorship, she said, "I look forward to attending fairs and festivals around the state and representing the county. It will be a great experience."
She was presented with a cut glass candleholder in recognition of her state-level title, won Nov. 9 in French Lick.
The Kosciusko County 4-H & Community Fair Inc.'s annual meeting was held in the fairground's Home and Family Arts Building. Three board members were elected by associate members: Roy Bradbury, who retained his seat, Randy Shepherd and Trishell Marshall. They will serve five-year terms. Other candidates on the ballot were Paula Kaiser and Nathan Rhoades. Tom Groninger was nominated from the floor.
Treasurer Brent Hoffman gave the treasurer's report, noting the financial statement had recently been received and may need amendments.
A profit of $29,000 was noted; however, income from admissions was down $7,500, grandstand admission was down $10,000 and $3,000 less was received from carnival rides provided by Mid-America Amusements. With activity tent and grandstand entertainment down more than $20,000, Hoffman put the total loss of fair revenue between $5,000 and $10,000.
Income from the merchants' tent, food and outside vendors was up $4,000.
This year's debt was down $13,000, to $107,528.
Frank Rhoades, who served as chairman of the long-range planning committee, spoke about the goal of making the fairgrounds productive throughout the year.
He said more than 55,000 people attended this year's fair and compared that figure to the 35,000 attending six years ago.
He said organizations of all kinds schedule use of the grounds for bike-a-thons, camping, fund-raisers and educational programs.
He thanked volunteer Ami Pitt for running events in the activity tent during the fair and the toy consignment sale and giveaway in December. He also recognized the work of radio personality Brian Walsh of 102.7 FM for live broadcasts each day of the fair.
Extension educator Joan Younce reported on the open class exhibits. She said this year's early fair dates may have contributed to 154 fewer entries than last year.
Younce said long-range goals would be consistent shelving and better storage. She plans to continue demonstrations and exhibits by the Extension Homemakers clubs.
Kelly Easterday, Extension ag educator, organizes the Ag Day for fourth-graders, and more than 1,000 kids attended this year, visiting 12 education stations. The two-day event concludes with the Taste of Agriculture, open to the public, a free food sampling by county producers. Last year more than 1,800 people were served.
Outgoing president Paul Kuhn recognized fair board employees Sue Goshert, office manager, and groundskeeper Bill Griggs for their work. [[In-content Ad]]
Caylyne De Good was honored by the county fair board members Monday for winning the Indiana State Festivals Association Scholarship Pageant. She is this year's Kosciusko County Community Fair Queen.
Thanking the board for its sponsorship, she said, "I look forward to attending fairs and festivals around the state and representing the county. It will be a great experience."
She was presented with a cut glass candleholder in recognition of her state-level title, won Nov. 9 in French Lick.
The Kosciusko County 4-H & Community Fair Inc.'s annual meeting was held in the fairground's Home and Family Arts Building. Three board members were elected by associate members: Roy Bradbury, who retained his seat, Randy Shepherd and Trishell Marshall. They will serve five-year terms. Other candidates on the ballot were Paula Kaiser and Nathan Rhoades. Tom Groninger was nominated from the floor.
Treasurer Brent Hoffman gave the treasurer's report, noting the financial statement had recently been received and may need amendments.
A profit of $29,000 was noted; however, income from admissions was down $7,500, grandstand admission was down $10,000 and $3,000 less was received from carnival rides provided by Mid-America Amusements. With activity tent and grandstand entertainment down more than $20,000, Hoffman put the total loss of fair revenue between $5,000 and $10,000.
Income from the merchants' tent, food and outside vendors was up $4,000.
This year's debt was down $13,000, to $107,528.
Frank Rhoades, who served as chairman of the long-range planning committee, spoke about the goal of making the fairgrounds productive throughout the year.
He said more than 55,000 people attended this year's fair and compared that figure to the 35,000 attending six years ago.
He said organizations of all kinds schedule use of the grounds for bike-a-thons, camping, fund-raisers and educational programs.
He thanked volunteer Ami Pitt for running events in the activity tent during the fair and the toy consignment sale and giveaway in December. He also recognized the work of radio personality Brian Walsh of 102.7 FM for live broadcasts each day of the fair.
Extension educator Joan Younce reported on the open class exhibits. She said this year's early fair dates may have contributed to 154 fewer entries than last year.
Younce said long-range goals would be consistent shelving and better storage. She plans to continue demonstrations and exhibits by the Extension Homemakers clubs.
Kelly Easterday, Extension ag educator, organizes the Ag Day for fourth-graders, and more than 1,000 kids attended this year, visiting 12 education stations. The two-day event concludes with the Taste of Agriculture, open to the public, a free food sampling by county producers. Last year more than 1,800 people were served.
Outgoing president Paul Kuhn recognized fair board employees Sue Goshert, office manager, and groundskeeper Bill Griggs for their work. [[In-content Ad]]