Interested in Fair Membership at the Tuscarawas County Fair? – The Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society has a mission to shape the future of Tuscarawas County by preserving their agricultural heritage and discovering new partners that will help expand the boundaries of agriculture for the citizens of Tuscarawas County. If this mission resonates with you, it’s time to check out the deets of membership to cast your vote! Find out right here at Newsymom!
The Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society (TCAS) does a lot more than put on a wonderful fair event each year: they help preserve a culture and way of life, discover new partners to work with, and educate the citizens of Tuscarawas County! If making an impact in your community is calling out to you, consider becoming a member to the TCAS! Here’s how:
Step 1:
Become a voting member by visiting the office before fair week’s end and purchasing membership for $5. (You can’t buy for someone else, only yourself.) This cost doesn’t include admission, and the deadline for purchase is September 25, 2022 at 8pm (to be able to vote in November)!
Step 2:
Go to the home page of the Tuscarawas County Fair, under Agricultural Society for meeting and annual election details: https://www.tusccountyfairgrounds.com/
Step 3:
Check out the requirements to qualify for board petition below or in pages 2-3 of this year’s fair book: 2022 Fair Book
Requirements to qualify for board petition:
- No more than two Directors can be from the same Township or City.
- Complete a successful background check at the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s office. If elected to the board the expense will be reimbursed by the Agricultural Society. Results must be submitted to the TCAS when a petition is picked up at the Senior Fair Board Office.
- Attend two meetings of the TCAS prior to the Tuscarawas County Fair.
- Sign an acknowledgment sheet, that you understand the role and responsibilities of a board member, prior to taking out a petition.
- Petition must have ten legible signatures of individuals over 18 years of age, which hold a Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society membership in order to have your name placed on the ballot. Signed petitions must be turned into the Secretary’s office at the fairgrounds, located at 259 S. Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, Ohio 44612, 30 days before the annual election is held, which is November 5, 2022 from 9am-2pm.
- Elected and appointed directors shall be sworn in during the first regular board meeting following their election or appointment.
Meet this Year’s Directors!
Take a moment to learn about the wonderful people currently involved with TCAS! You can read more about their unique backgrounds in this year’s fair book (pages 2-3).
You could be making Tuscarawas County a much better environment for your community just by getting involved! Follow the above steps to join the Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society to make that impact within the community.
We’ll see you during Fair Week for all the fun festivities! Stay posted on updates on the Tuscarawas County Fair – Agricultural Society page on Facebook (@tcofair) or online at the Tuscarawas County Fair website.
Melissa Klatt
Reporting