Cammaert picks up Ag Society reins

Times Contributor

 

Ag Society Board member Jim Cammaert stepped down from his board position, pulled on his boots, and jumped into the arena as the Interim General Manager for the Strathmore Ag Society. Cammaert said his biggest job will be to keep the train on its tracks. 

“As they say in theatre circles ‘The show must go on’,” said Cammaert.

Former General Manager Darcy Ledene, stepped down on July 19.

“Darcy put in a lot of the checks and balances. Darcy really did many good things for us. He helped us out a lot,” said Cammaert.

Earlier this year, there was some speculation that the show would move to another weekend, but Cammaert verified that the show would continue to be held on the August long weekend. He said the formula is working and there did not seem to be a need to change it.

He said that he has met with area businesses and sales for sponsorship packages are going well.

“They have been unbelievably supportive,” said Cammaert.

He feels the best way individuals can support the Society is to buy tickets to the rodeo weekend and bring their friends and family. There are seats still available for the show, but they will go quickly. To pre-buy is the best way to beat lineups and get a good viewpoint in the shade.

“Our mandate is to make those tickets valuable and worth buying, to get the show to a level where people want to buy tickets,” said Cammaert.

Good ticket sales and community support for shows and events like this only makes it easier to stage more crowd pleasers in the future.

Cammaert said they are also still looking for volunteers. Anyone who would like to help at the grounds as a volunteer can call the office and ask for Kaitlin. Call 403-934-5811.