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EDUCATION/FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, October 3, 2011
9:00 a.m.
UWEX Conference Room
Lancaster, WI
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Adrian. Present, in addition to Chairman
Adrian were Bob Keeney, Vince Loeffelholz, Lester Jantzen, Pat Schroeder, Grant Loy, John
Patcle, Ted Bay, Dolores Schwantes, Carla McAndrew, Rick Place, Bart Straka, Jeff Kindrai, Pat
Gorski, Rick Sanson, Rob Spangler and Bob Middendorf.
The meeting notice was posted at the Administration Building, Extension Office and media by
Lori Vesperman.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Pat Schroeder, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Bob Keeney, to approve the minutes of the meetings held
September 19, 2011. Motion carried.
Rick Place and Bart Straka were present to discuss building use for Lancaster Youth Baseball.
Maintenance report was given by Carla McAndrew.
Ted Bay presented Grant County Extension and Youth & Ag Center business.
Ted shared information on the WACEC District 2 Meeting.
Dolores Schwantes presented Fair and Fairgrounds business.
The job description for the Fair Manager position was reviewed.
Jeff Kindrai was present to discuss Livestock Claims regarding observation of dogs for rabies.
Motion by Vince Loeffelholz, seconded by Bob Keeney to approve payment to the Grant County
Health Department in the amount of $225.66, to be paid at the end of the year if funds are
remaining, for Veterinary Services paid for observation, vaccination and boarding fees of
canines. Motion carried.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Lester Jantzen to continue Thursday night entertainment
for the 2012 Grant County Fair the same as 2011 with Catch-A-Pig and Mutton Bustin’. Motion
carried.
Fair sponsorship opportunities were discussed.
Pat Gorski, Rob Spangler and Rick Sanson were present to discuss the Country Showdown.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Vince Loeffelholz to enter into agreement with Liquid
Encouragement and WGLR to hold the Country Showdown at the 2012 Grant County Fair. The
Grand Prize will be increased to $500 with a total cost of $1750. Motion carried.
Motion by Pat Schroeder, seconded by Lester Jantzen, to adjourn until October 17, 2011 at 9:00
a.m. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vince Loeffelholz
Secretary
Lori Vesperman
Recording Secretary