General Meeting for March 17, 2020 - Cancelled as per
below announcement from David Scherpenzeel,
President.
COVID-19 Official Statement
Good Morning Everyone,
I am sure you have all been monitoring the COVID-19 situation that has been developing over the past few days. Although the risk towards most of us is quite low, I want to ensure the safety of all of our members. A Pandemic of this nature has the potential to overload our Health Care System and is a risk for those members who have pre-existing health conditions.
At 11:08 this morning, I received confirmation from the Health Unit of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Huron/Perth. I am not aware of where the case is located, but nonetheless, it is only a matter of time until it spreads.
Furthermore, most community centres have closed their doors for 3 weeks. Although Howick remains open, I doubt it will be open for much longer.
For the above listed reasons, I am postponing all public meetings of the Howick Agricultural Society until Further Notice. The General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday is cancelled and a decision will be made about the Directors Meeting on April 14th closer to the date.
I will continue to monitor the situation and will make a decision regarding the Rural Life Day Mid-Late April.
If any emergencies arise, the directors will hold a video/phone conference in order to minimize contact. Committee Meetings will be at the discretion of the chair, but I highly encourage the use of Video or Phone for these meetings. If you have had a meeting or will be holding a meeting, please provide a report that can be emailed out to all members in order to help us stay up to date.
If you have travelled outside of the country in the past 14 days, I ask that you do not make contact with any Society Members at this time.
It is important to limit the potential impact of this virus in order to ensure the safety of all of our members and community. I highly encourage you to follow the steps listed below:
Stay Safe my friends and take this time to enjoy your family and catch up on that To Do List around Home.
Sincerely,
David Scherpenzeel
President
Howick Agricultural Society
<3/14/20>
below announcement from David Scherpenzeel,
President.
COVID-19 Official Statement
Good Morning Everyone,
I am sure you have all been monitoring the COVID-19 situation that has been developing over the past few days. Although the risk towards most of us is quite low, I want to ensure the safety of all of our members. A Pandemic of this nature has the potential to overload our Health Care System and is a risk for those members who have pre-existing health conditions.
At 11:08 this morning, I received confirmation from the Health Unit of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Huron/Perth. I am not aware of where the case is located, but nonetheless, it is only a matter of time until it spreads.
Furthermore, most community centres have closed their doors for 3 weeks. Although Howick remains open, I doubt it will be open for much longer.
For the above listed reasons, I am postponing all public meetings of the Howick Agricultural Society until Further Notice. The General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday is cancelled and a decision will be made about the Directors Meeting on April 14th closer to the date.
I will continue to monitor the situation and will make a decision regarding the Rural Life Day Mid-Late April.
If any emergencies arise, the directors will hold a video/phone conference in order to minimize contact. Committee Meetings will be at the discretion of the chair, but I highly encourage the use of Video or Phone for these meetings. If you have had a meeting or will be holding a meeting, please provide a report that can be emailed out to all members in order to help us stay up to date.
If you have travelled outside of the country in the past 14 days, I ask that you do not make contact with any Society Members at this time.
It is important to limit the potential impact of this virus in order to ensure the safety of all of our members and community. I highly encourage you to follow the steps listed below:
- Wash Hands Regularly
- Avoid contact with others leaving a minimum of 2 metres space between yourself and anyone exhibiting symptoms.
- Cough or Sneeze into a Tissue or into your arm
- Ensure you stay properly hydrated and eat well. A strong immunity system is the best defence against the virus.
Stay Safe my friends and take this time to enjoy your family and catch up on that To Do List around Home.
Sincerely,
David Scherpenzeel
President
Howick Agricultural Society
<3/14/20>
THANK YOU to all who entered this years Ambassador competition.
Pictured here are all the contestants.
Seated on left is Charlotte Todd-1st Runner-up, on right is Dezirae Whitehead-2019/2020 Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador. Back row on left is Autumn Greer, middle is Sydonie Penkauskas-Miss Congeniality, on right is Kylie de Boer.
Congratulations to Dezirae on being our new Fall Fair Ambassador.
Looking forward to a wonderful year with you representing our fair. :)
Pictured here are all the contestants.
Seated on left is Charlotte Todd-1st Runner-up, on right is Dezirae Whitehead-2019/2020 Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador. Back row on left is Autumn Greer, middle is Sydonie Penkauskas-Miss Congeniality, on right is Kylie de Boer.
Congratulations to Dezirae on being our new Fall Fair Ambassador.
Looking forward to a wonderful year with you representing our fair. :)
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Welcome to the Howick Agricultural Society website!
Howick Community Centre, 45088 Harriston Road, Gorrie, Ontario, N0G 1X0
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161st Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair
Fair Date: September 25 - 27, 2020 'PIONEER DAYS to MODERN WAYS' |
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2020/2021 Ambassador Competition will be September 12/20
2020 Feature Tractor
Hmmmmm.....
I wonder what it is this year.
Check back soon to see. :)
Hmmmmm.....
I wonder what it is this year.
Check back soon to see. :)
President - David Scherpenzeel
Vice-President - Pat Walther
Home Craft President - Velma Sothern
Home Craft 1st Vice-President - Diane Jarvis
Secretary - Linda Koepke
Treasurer - Lorraine Strong
Vice-President - Pat Walther
Home Craft President - Velma Sothern
Home Craft 1st Vice-President - Diane Jarvis
Secretary - Linda Koepke
Treasurer - Lorraine Strong
Our fair is one of a kind because of all our important volunteers and sponsors. T H A N K Y O U :)
VOLUNTEERS are always NEEDED throughout the fair.
Upcoming Meetings....
ALL WELCOME
General Members Meeting
at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre,
45088 Harriston Road, Gorrie, Ontario, N0G 1X0 (upstairs)
ALL WELCOME
General Members Meeting
at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre,
45088 Harriston Road, Gorrie, Ontario, N0G 1X0 (upstairs)
Thank You Carol
