Harvey Miller-President with Colleen Schoeninger the Administrative Assistant and Farmers' Market Manager
At the Drayton Valley & District Agricultural Society we are focused on providing up to date information and access to Agricultural related services, events or education as needed by our community.
Our Current Board of Directors are:
Harvey Miller-President
Mike Kwirant-Vice President
Margo Tucker-Treasurer
Murray Reich- Farmers' Market Director
Scott Smith-Ranch Rodeo Co-Director
Alton Wood-Ranch Rodeo Director & Equipment Manager
Mike Kwirant-Tractor Pull Coordinator
Dale Guze-Director at Large
Leah Wood-Director at Large &
Roberta Miller-Director at Large & Bench Show
Maurice Heisz-Director at Large
Alanna Kathol-Student Director
Graham Kathol-Director at Large
Colleen Schoeninger is a paid employee of the society and her duties include: Secretarial minute keeping, records management, Farmers' Market Manager, Website & Communications.
Directors are chosen at the AGM from members of the Society in good standing. The directors are appointed for terms ranging from 1-3 years. There are 4 positions open each year. The Executive members have signing authority for the society. Regular Meetings are for the Board of Directors, but members or groups wishing to present may attend any meeting with advanced notice and will have 15 minutes at the beginning of the meeting to address the Board on a given topic. Groups wishing sponsorship must attend a meeting to make their request in person at least 3 months before their event. Contact us for a date and time if you wish to make a presentation.
Why us?
What is an Agricultural Society for and what do they do?
Agricultural Education & Scholarships
Programs, Events & Business Support
ADVOCATE!
Right now in Drayton Valley there is no public accessible, indoor, heated, year round dirt arena. Nor a permanent year round facility suitable for the Farmers Market. There are many NFP Agricultural user groups that would like a place to call home. They include: High School Rodeo, Big West Cruisers Horse 4-H, Lin-berry Buck Beef, Two Rivers Beef, Lobstick Club, Light Horse, Breton Gymkana Club, Indoor Rodeo, Pro Rodeo and local bull riders- just to name a few organized groups but that doesn't include the many private lesson instructors, team ropers, barrel racers, horse trainers, dog obedience, egg & poultry producers, trade shows, equipment shows, concerts, workshops and auctions that would also have a place to hold events and activities.
The community needs a STRONG voice to bring this need to the attention of the governments and larger community and so the D.V. & District Agricultural Society is working with interested users to buy or build a home. They have done two needs assessment studies and are working on a business model for Brazeau County.