Our People
The Paisley Agricultural Society is very pleased to have the dedication and co-operation of many volunteers and sponsors to make this fair possible.
Executive & Directors
Ron Teeple 519-353-5516
President
Gail Fullerton 519-389-7222
John Thornburn 519-353-7188
2nd Vice President
Ellen Stark-Skippen 905-342-9486
Carolyn Hodgins ~ 519-353-4252
Secretary/Treasurer
Bernice MacKinnon 353-5664, Cell 519-901-0738, Email: paisleyfair@yahoo.ca
Committees
Click on the box to see a full committee listing.
Past Secretary-Treasurers
1934 Jim McBride
1935-1939 W.T. Hopper
1940 Stuart Mutart
1941-1945 Hazel Elwes
1946-1955 W.T. Hopper
1955-1960 Etta Grant (MacGregor)
1960-2000 Mrs. Gladys Teeple (40 years!)
2000-2002 Dawn OudeVoshaar
2002-2015 Gail Fullerton
Agricultural Service Award Recipients
1956 W.T. Hooper
1961 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Darroch
Miss Nettie Scott
1963 Mrs. Ella Stewart
1964 Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Grant
1965 Mr. & Mrs. Chester Teeple
1967 Mr. & Mrs. Harold Nelson
1969 Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Howe
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Cumming
1970 Mr. Walter Coates
1971 Mr. & Mrs. George Gregg
1972 Mr. J.B. MacKechnie
1973 Mr. & Mrs. Revis MacKay
1974 Mr. Teddy Ellis
1976 Mr. George Grant
1977 Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Inglis
1978 Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd McTeer
1979 Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer McFadden
1980 Mr. & Mrs. Glen Majury
1981 Mr. & Mrs. Ross Ziegler
1982 Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Gregg
1983 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cumming
1984 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Teeple
1985 Mr. & Mrs. Carman Fullerton
1986 Mr. & Mrs. Keith Weeden
1988 Mr. & Mrs. Norman Beech
1989 Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Brown
1991 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bryce
1992 Mrs. Dorothy Bryce
1993 Mr. Bill MacKay
1994 Mr. Bob Atkinson
1996 Mr. Allen Gregg
Mr. & Mrs. Jack MacGillivray
1997 Mr. & Mrs. Willard Metcalf
1999 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Ribey
2002 Mr. & Mrs. Barry McTeer
2003 Mr. & Mrs. Wayne MacIntosh
2005 Mr. & Mrs. Gary McTeer
2012 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fullerton
2018 Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Dudgeon
2019 Mr. & Mrs. John Thornburn
Paisley Agricultural Society Mission, Mandate and Core Values
Mission:
CELEBRATING AGRICULTURAL TRADITIONS
Mandate:
To organize and manage an agricultural fair that showcases and celebrates the rural life-style and values of Paisley and the surrounding community in a way that sponsors respectful competition and provides entertainment, education and fun for all.
Core Values:
Planning
We believe in:
• The importance of sharing responsibilities and helping each other
• The need to reflect community interests and values through the displays, the activities, competitions and entertainment
• The need to showcase and acknowledge the quality and diversity of our rural / urban heritage
• The importance of thorough planning and fiscal responsibility through careful budgeting, the setting of fees, and the solicitation of sponsorships and in-kind donations
• Planning in accordance with our constitution, appropriate policies and procedures and with health & safety as the first priority
• Environmental friendliness
Friends, Family and Community
We believe in:
• An event that is accessible, engaging and community driven
• Celebrating with family and friends in a way that engenders pride in who we are and how we live
• The importance of attracting a crowd that is inter-generational and yet equally satisfied with the experience as a whole
Competition
We believe in:
• Creating a competitive atmosphere that is friendly, respectful, fun and fair
• The need to arrange for knowledgeable, accredited and reputable judges that demonstrate fairness and integrity in all categories, and in all cases
• Fostering pride and a genuine sense of accomplishment in all competitors
Education
We believe in:
• The effectiveness of learning by doing
• The fun of finding out about our past, and our present
• Learning from the expertise in our community
• The importance of reflecting and teaching community values & traditions
Entertainment
We believe in:
• Providing variety that contributes to lots of fun and laughter
• The importance of quality wholesome family entertainment that is inclusive, spirited and lots of fun
• Arranging for quality amenities that make for an enjoyable experience at the fair
• Entertainment activities that are as engaging as possible and provide lots to do
