Clay County Fair Association Seeks Board Candidates and Members
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair Association is currently searching for eligible candidates to join its Board of Directors and encourages interested community members to become part of the Clay County Fair Association. This year, the Fair Association’s annual meeting and election of the Board of Directors has been moved to February 25, 2025, creating a new opportunity for interested individuals to get involved.
Each year, the Association’s Nominating Committee seeks individuals to serve as candidates for election to the Board of Directors. Eligible candidates must have been a member of the Fair Association for a minimum of one (1) year prior to their election. The deadline to submit an application to run for the Board of Directors is December 1, 2024. The Nominating Committee reviews all interested candidates for possible inclusion on the ballot that will be submitted during the Fair Association’s annual meeting in February.
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in the leadership of the Clay County Fair. Elected Board Members serve three-year terms and help shape the Fair’s direction by electing the Executive Committee and approving changes to the Fair Association’s By-Laws.
How to Apply
Individuals interested in running for the Board of Directors can easily access the application at https://claycountyfair.com/about/staff-and-board/ or pick up a paper application at the Fair Administrative Office located inside the Events Center. The deadline for submitting applications is December 1, 2024.
In addition to seeking candidates for the Board of Directors, the Clay County Fair Association is also looking for new members to join the Fair Association. “There’s a misconception that our organization is closed to the public, but the truth is anyone can join – even if they’re not from Clay County,” said Fair Manager Jerome Hertel. “We welcome everyone who wants to be part of this community tradition.”
Membership is open year-round to individuals and businesses for a one-time fee of $100. Individual Members have the right to vote and hold office, while Associate Members (businesses, organizations, etc.) can attend meetings but cannot vote or hold office. The Fair Association currently has 841 lifetime members – 786 individual members and 55 associate members.
The Clay County Fair Association’s Annual Meeting, which includes the election of the Board of Directors and other important business, will take place on February 25, 2025, making this a great time to get involved.
For more information about joining the Association or applying for the Board of Directors, contact the Fair Administrative Offices at (712) 580-3000 or info@claycountyfair.com.
About the Clay County Fair & Events Center – Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, including its signature event, the Clay County Fair, powered by SMU. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 325,000 guests each September for nine days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States. Additional information can be found at claycountyfair.com.
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