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RULES AND REGULATIONS - 2011 |
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This body of persons shall
be called the “Russell Agricultural Society”. The purpose of this
Society shall be to stimulate the good agricultural practice within the
Township and in every opportunity, to project the image of agriculture
and rural living to the general public. |
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The Executive and Board of
Directors shall conduct the business of the Society. The immediate Past
President, President, first Vice-President, second Vice-President,
Homecraft Representative, Secretary, and the Treasurer shall constitute
the Executive committee.. |
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The fee for membership in this Society shall
be $7.00 (seven dollars), GST included, per member, per annum and
entitles each member to the following:
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(a) The right to exhibit
or compete, after payment of entry fee, in any or all classes at the
annual fair or any other exhibition or competition sponsored by this
Society during the year of membership;
(b) The right to receive a copy of the annual report and financial
statement;
(c) The right to examine all books and records of this Society upon
request to the Board of Directors.
(d) Memberships are good for one gate admission only.
(e) No person shall be entitled to vote or to be elected to office
whose membership is in arrears.
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Exhibitors are considered Junior under 18
years of age. Junior exhibitors do not require Society membership if
competing in the junior categories, but must obtain an exhibitor's
number from the Fair Secretary. Exhibitors under the age of 18, who wish
to compete in other than junior competitions, require a valid and
current Society membership. |
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The Society accepts no responsibility
whatever, explicit or implied, for accident, damage, injury or loss to
any persons, animal, vehicle or goods on any ground or in any buildings
owned by or under its jurisdiction. |
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Any protest must be submitted in writing
stating specifically the reason for protest. A protest, together with
the sum of $50.00 (fifty dollars) must be submitted to the Fair
Secretary by 10:00 p.m. the day of the alleged occurrence causing
protest, after which time no submission shall be allowed. At a
subsequent meeting of the Board of Directors submissions of protest will
be investigated. If the protest is allowed, the plaintiff will be so
advised and the deposit refunded. If the protest is found to be
unfounded, the plaintiff will be so advised and the deposit forfeited. |
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Any person fraudulently obtaining prizes in
any way from the Society shall forfeit all prizes awarded to him/her. |
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A charge of $20.00 (twenty dollars) will be
made on all NSF cheques. |
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Exhibitors and competitors must leave all
exhibits in place until specified time in each section, under penalty of
forfeiture of all prize monies won. |
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No person shall receive a premium for any
animals or articles that, in the opinion of the judge, is not worthy of
award. Discretionary premiums may be awarded on the recommendation of
the judge. |
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All exhibitors or competitors receiving
prize money will have a membership fee of $7.00 (seven dollars) for the
following year deducted from such prize money. In lieu of entry fees in
the agricultural products, culinary arts, handcrafts, flowers and
antiques sections, exhibitors will have an extra 10% deducted for
winnings over $10.00 (ten dollars). |
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Prize winners are requested to cash their
cheques promptly. Cancelled cheques not received by Scotiabank, Russell
Branch, 60 days after issue will be void. All such cheques will be
considered a donation to the Society. |
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Entry forms must be completed with correct
address, telephone number and signature of the person designated on the
entry form or the Society will not be responsible for payment of prize
money. |
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Any applicable fees must accompany the entry
form. |
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In the event of the cancellation of any
classes of the show, entry fees will be and no prize money issued. In
the event of insufficient funds to pay prize money in full, the
Directors reserve the right to deduct the necessary percentage. |
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Exhibitor passes:
- (a) Horses: 1 or 2 animals = 1 pass,
Each additional 2 animals = 1 pass up to a maximum of 4 passes per
farm/owner.
(b) Cattle: 1 to 5 animals = 1 pass, 6 to 10 animals = 2 passes.
(c) Sheep: 1 to 8 animals = 1 pass, 9 or more animals = 2 passes.
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No person may interfere with the Judges,
Directors or Officers of the Society, or use any abusive or contemptuous
language in their presence. Such conduct may incur the forfeiture of
his/her right to any premium to which he or she may otherwise have been
entitled. Disqualifications under this rule may be published with the
list of awards. |
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Exhibitors of cattle, sheep, horses and such
groups as named by the Executive MUST provide proof of liability
insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 or entries will be refused. |
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19. |
The Board reserves the right to make
amendments without prior public notice. |
