The Fergus Agricultural Society is looking for outgoing young men and women to participate in its Fall Fair Ambassador program.
The program provides contestants with opportunities to become a leader in their community, learn about and promote agriculture, and represent the Fergus Fall Fair, the community of Centre Wellington and the Fergus Agricultural Society at various events throughout the year.
Outgoing ambassador Allison Witzel says she enjoyed this past year and is looking forward to the Ambassador of the Fairs competition at the Canadian National Exhibition, (CNE) in August.
“Taking on this role has allowed me to recognize and appreciate all of the hard work, planning and dedication that is put into our fair year after year,” she said.
“I had the privilege of attending a variety of events throughout the year including our annual District 7 meeting; the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; the Elora, Arthur, Fergus and Alma Santa Claus Parades, the annual fair meeting and dance.”
Witzel also enjoyed the seminars and networking she experienced at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention held in Toronto.
The new ambassador will also experience some of these events, with the goal of participating in the CNE’s Ambassador of the Fair competition held in August 2014.
Ambassador candidates must be between the ages of 17 and 25 as of Aug. 1 this year. Participants must be single and non-parental.
Each contestant will be required to give a two to three minute speech, answer an impromptu question, prepare a poster display board about themselves and have a short interview with a panel of judges. Each contestant will receive a memorable keepsake.
The Beef Barbecue and Ambassador Competition will be held Sept. 8 at 6pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex. Tickets are $18 for adults; children $8. For more information contact Sheree Bessey at 519-843-5083; Shelley Maitland at 519-843-7255; Janice Wallace at 519-846-9712.
