. Agricultural societies newsletter. Agriculture. After lunch, the group broke into two sections. FACILITIES & OPERATIONS One section discussed facility operations and costs. June Gair and Matt Collins from Alberta Community Development, presented some information on activities and facilities operated throughout the region. The issues common to many of the facility operations were: 1) Cooperation with user groups, town and counties. 2) Communication in the local area about volunteer contributions, costs and grant allocations. The groups felt that because of the pressures to provide more an
. Agricultural societies newsletter. Agriculture. After lunch, the group broke into two sections. FACILITIES & OPERATIONS One section discussed facility operations and costs. June Gair and Matt Collins from Alberta Community Development, presented some information on activities and facilities operated throughout the region. The issues common to many of the facility operations were: 1) Cooperation with user groups, town and counties. 2) Communication in the local area about volunteer contributions, costs and grant allocations. The groups felt that because of the pressures to provide more and more with less; there will be a need for improved community cooperation. The optimistic closure of this session indicated that not only will agricultural societies continue in the future but that cormnunities will be "PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE VOLUNTEERS" The other section discussed, "Programs that Encouraged Volunteers". Kathy Lowther, DHE, Airdrie introduced a panel of very capable volunteers who have had success in their fair operations. Kathleen Windsor, Mountain View County Fair, Olds, described how their fair operates and how they recognize and work with all their volunteers. Her words of wisdom are good for all agricultural societies to consider. "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Your enthusiasm is contagious; when you are excited, your excitement will infect someone ; Kay Smith, President, Bearspaw Fair, outlined how their success has developed over the years. Some of their key points in supporting the volunteers include: • Many hands make light work • Enjoy the work and relax with suppers and lunches • Encourage constructive criticism as a way to learn and develop. The volunteers do an excellent Job because, "they love it!". Kathy Lowther then shared some of the resource materials about leadership and volunteers that are available through Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Th
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