OAAS 175th Anniversary

A glimpse into the past provides a great deal of insight into the present. The OAAS will be turning 175 years old in Feb 2021!
Glancing at our history emphasizes the reality of the transformative change that has taken place for the Provincial body of the Agricultural Societies in Ontario and what is yet to come. Ensure your Society is represented by sending something memorable of its past. When you think of fairs, you can’t help but think of competitions; and the 175th celebrations are no different as we have two – one for the societies and one for the districts. The deadline is Dec 1st, 2020 for more information click here

 

 This is the official members' web site for the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies.  The OAAS is the provincial association representing over 200 Agricultural Societies from across the province.  Its mission is a resource for its Members, by providing leadership through communication and education and encouraging the promotion of a rural way of life in Ontario.

THE LEN & IDA PATTERSON MEMORIAL AWARD

Sponsored by Encore Promotional Products Inc.
The 12th Annual Len & Ida Patterson Memorial Award will be presented at the
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention in February 2021.

Note: Details of the award presentation to be determined

Leonard Patterson worked for Nother for several years and made many contacts and friends at Ontario fairs. He volunteered and worked diligently on the Board of Mount Forest Fair, as well as for District #10, where he served as their Director on the OAAS Board of Directors and was elected OAAS President in 1986.

This award is presented annually to a Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary-Treasurer,
dedicated Fair volunteer, or an individual who has worked at the District level.

The candidate must have served for at least ten years, showing extraordinary dedication and innovative leadership.

Deadline: December 31, 2020

Please send your nomination to:
OAAS Past Presidents’ Association,
c/o Bev Fry, 270 Sideroad 30, R.R. #1
Ripley, Ontario N0G 2R0 Phone #519-395-5732
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There is no special nomination form. Please submit in writing,
explaining in detail why you feel your candidate is deserving of this honour.

If previously nominated, please re-apply with an updated profile. 

 

 

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 OAAS 175th District Competition

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Create a 60-second promotional tape that could be used to endorse your District throughout a wide area.
2. It must not vary in length beyond 5 seconds of the 60-second duration.
3. It must contain the name of the District and within the tape represent each fair within the District in some fashion.
4. Must be created in MP4 or MPEG-4 video files or from a YouTube link.
5. Be mindful of licenses for any music used (tape should include recognition of any licensed music used)

Entry Due Date:

1. All entries must be received by December 1, 2020. No late entries will be part of the competition.
2. Entries to be sent on a USB thumb drive to Vince Brennan, 1911 Foxboro –Stirling Rd., Stirling, ON K0K 3E0 
    or send via WeTransfer at www.wetransfer.com (it’s free)
3. Prizes will be rosettes up to 3rd place.

REVISED: OAAS 175th Agricultural Society Competition

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Competition is open to all Agricultural Societies in good standing.
2. Only one photo image entry is permitted for each Agricultural Society.
3. Electronic photo image entry can be in black and white or colour.
4. Submitted photo image must be in a JPEG or PDF format
5. The photo image is to “best illustrate your Agricultural Society.”
6. When submitting the photo image, clearly indicate the Agricultural Society it illustrates.

Entry Due Date:
1. All entries must be received by December 1, 2020. No late entries will be part of the competition.
2. Entries to be sent to Kathryn Lambert, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3. People’s Choice award will be a rosette.

Judges:
Judging will be handled electronically. Each person will get one vote during February 15-20 on the people’s choice for the picture that best illustrates an Agricultural Society.

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As 2020 looked quite different for many, and we move closer to 2021 with much still unknown, the OAAS would like to provide support back to their Service Members.


For 2021 only, with a paid membership, every Service Member will receive a FREE tradeshow booth, via the virtual platform and if appliciable the opportunity to submit up to two (2) videos that can be used for a virtual ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE, at no additional cost.  

More details regarding service membership and these benefits please visit the OAAS website.