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OAAS 175th Anniversary
A glimpse into the past provides a great deal of insight into the present. The OAAS is 175 years old this year!
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.
This is the official members' website 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.
175th Anniversary Competitions updates
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.
OAAS Giving Back to their Service Members
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.
OAAS CONVENTION 2021 GONE VIRTUAL
Press Release
OAAS CONVENTION 2021 IS GOING VIRTUAL
OCTOBER 23, 2020: With the current provincial government restrictions and concern for public health, the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Board of Directors has decided to move forward to a 2021 virtual experience convention. This decision was not taken lightly, but we feel that it is the right choice to ensure the health and safety of our members and volunteers.
The ‘OAAS Convention 2021: Gone Virtual’ will take place from February 15th to the 20th, 2021.
The celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the organization will still occur but in a different format. We will deliver various educational opportunities to our members through a strong line up of dynamic topics and speakers. Participants will continue to enjoy excellent and talented showcase entertainment, which will be shared through the virtual experience. Participants can browse and interact with our service members through our expanded and well-developed Virtual Tradeshow.
Youth involvement and engagement continues to be a priority for the OAAS. For the first time, in addition to attending 2 specific Ambassador sessions, the Ambassadors will have the opportunity to take part in the entire experience throughout the week.
Participants can enjoy the virtual experience convention from the comfort of their own home, reducing the costs of travel, accommodations, dining or taking time off work. Registered participants will have the opportunity to access 32 different seminars and participate in 2 live events/seminars each evening as well as viewing all the seminars online for the following month. All OAAS Agricultural Society members are invited to participate in the live virtual Annual General Meeting.
Click this link for more details and information.
Kathryn Lambert, Convention Administrator
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Ph: 519-287-3553
Vince Brennan, Manager
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Ph: 613-395-2465
The OAAS is the umbrella organization representing over 200 Agricultural Societies in Ontario. These Agricultural Societies organize and manage fairs in many communities ranging in size from small one day events to large multi-day events. The OAAS provides guidance, education, and programs to assist the Agricultural Societies to host their fairs and promote agriculture and a rural way of life in Ontario.
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Regarding Hotel Room Reservations for OAAS 2021 Convention at the Sheraton Parkway & Best Western, only. Our friends at the Sheraton Parkway & Best Western Hotels will do a master cancelling of all bedrooms (starting next week) in both of their hotels as long nobody paid any deposits on their reservations. If you paid a deposit, please check with the Hotel. If you made reservations elsewhere, it is your responsibility to cancel your rooms.
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