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RULES AND REGULATIONS - 2007 |
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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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2. |
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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8. |
A charge of $20.00
(twenty dollars) will be made on all NSF cheques. |
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9. |
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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10. |
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. |
