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2023 Fair Committees

qualifications

Committees are appointed annually by the President, Vice-President and Treasurer in accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the By Laws. Committees
are comprised of but are not limited to Directors of the Putnam County Agricultural Society. Occasionally, at the discretion of the Board, an auxiliary
committee member from outside the board may be appointed based on an individual’s expertise and experience as well as the fair’s needs. Committee
chairpersons however must be current or past directors and/or officers even though primary management and operation may be delegated to a qualified
individual from outside the board. The following list contains the Committees for the current Fiscal year and Fair Planning, Organization and Operation.

General Management

Public Relations

Kendra Von Lehmden-Wentz* Secretary
Nathan Meyer
Josh Wolke
Luke Karhoff
Dale Schulte
Rick Knippen

Executive

President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Maurice Miller
Jay Beckman
Nathan Meyer
Josh Wolke

Fairbook

Nathan Meyer*
Brandi Schrader
Holly Warnecke
Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz
Kacie Wehri

Historical Records

Matt Maag*
Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz
Holly Warnecke
Secretary

Sponsorships

Jay Beckman*
Luke Karhoff
Holly Warnecke
Secretary
Nathan Meyer
Kacie Wehri

Promotions & Advertising

Secretary*
Nathan Meyer
Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz
Holly Warnecke
Dale Schulte
Brandi Schrader

Buildings & Grounds

Maurice Miller*
Matt Wiechart
Nathan Meyer
Aaron Roth
Josh Wolke
Luke Karhoff
Craig Unterbrink
Phil Tucker
Rick Knippen
Matt Maag
Brandon Schroeder

Shuttles

Luke Karhoff*
Matt Maag
Maurice Miller
Brent Warneke
Aaron Roth
Rick Knippen

Restrooms

Nathan Meyer*
Matt Maag
Phil Tucker
Maintenance Staff
Craig Unterbrink

Security & Safety

Nathan Meyer*
Doug Meyer
Maurice Miller
Luke Karhoff
Autstin Prowant
Dale Schulte
Rick Knippen

Speed Horse Stables

Luke Karhoff*
Jay Beckman
Maintenance Staff
Craig Unterbrink

Fiscal & Finance

Secretary*
Treasurer
President
Vice-President
Brandi Schrader

2023 Fair

Poultry & Rabbits

Garry Kleman*
Aaron Roth*
Josh Wolke
Matt Wiechart
Matt Maag
Kacie Wehri

Goat

Brandi Schrader*
Josh Wolke
Doug Meyer
Dale Schulte
Austin Prowant
Kacie Wehri

Sheep

Doug Meyer*
Aaron Roth
Josh Wolke
Matt Maag
Brandi Schrader
Austin Prowant
Kacie Wehri

Junior Horse &
Pony

Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz*
Matt Maag
Phil Tucker
Nathan Meyer

Swine

Matt Wiechart*
Austin Prowant
Doug Meyer
Matt Maag
Brandi Schrader
Brandon Schroeder
Kacie Wehri

Beef & Feeder
Calves

Austin Prowant*
Doug Meyer
Matt Maag
Brandi Schrader
Phil Tucker
Dale Schulte

Jr. & Sr. Fair
Livestock Exhibits

Doug Meyer*
Matt Wiechart
Vice President
President
Aaron Roth
Kendra
VonLehmden-Wentz
Austin Prowant
Brandi Schrader
4-H Extension Agent

Junior Fair
Livestock Sale

Doug Meyer*
Matt Maag
Matt Wiechart
Josh Wolke
Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz
Dale Schulte
Brandi Schrader

Parade

Kendra
Von Lehmden-
Wentz*
Kacie Wehri*
Holly Warnecke
Garry Kleman
Luke Karhoff
Aaron Roth
Austin Prowant
Dale Schulte
Phil Tucker
Brandon Schroeder

Demolition Derby

Jay Beckman*
Brandon Schroeder
Austin Prowant
Luke Karhoff
Phil Tucker

Junior Fair
Camping

Dale Schulte*
Maurice Miller
Doug Meyer
Matt Wiechart
Austin Prowant
Rick Knippen
Brandon Schroeder

Speed Races

Luke Karhoff*
Garry Kleman
Matt Maag
Jay Beckman
Maurice Miller

Senior Citizens
Activities

Garry Kleman*
Kacie Wehri
Rick Knippen
Maurice Miller
Brandon Schroeder

Culinary, Floral &
Needlework

Holly Warnecke*
Garry Kleman

Fine Arts & Crafts

Holly Warnecke*
Garry Kleman

Manure Disposal

Matt Wiechart*
Josh Wolke
Jay Beckman
Luke Karhoff
Craig Unterbrink
Rick Knippen
Aaron Roth
Brandon Schroeder

Gates

Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz*
Brandi Schrader
Austin Prowant
Kacie Wehri

Arches Plaza &
Entertainment Tent

Nathan Meyer*
Maurice Miller
Secretary
Matt Maag
Dale Schulte

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Nathan Meyer*
Garry Kleman
Kacie Wehri
Jr Fair Board

Agriculture, Fruits
& Vegetables

Holly Warnecke*
Maurice Miller

Speed Track

Craig Unterbrink*
Phil Tucker
Jay Beckman
Rick Knippen
Matt Wiechart
Brandon Schroeder

Little Miss & Mister
Contest

Holly Warnecke*
Rick Knippen
Kacie Wehri

Parking

Doug Meyer*
Austin Prowant
Rick Knippen
Phil Tucker
Matt Wiechart
Josh Wolke
Rick Knippen
Brandon Schroeder

Grandstand
Attractions

Jay Beckman*
Phil Tucker
Aaron Roth
Luke Karhoff
Brandon Schroeder

Concession
Camping

Nathan Meyer*
Maurice Miller
Luke Karhoff
Craig Unterbrink
Matt Maag
Dale Schulte

Banner Placement

Brandon Schroeder*
Craig Unterbrink
Rick Knippen
Austin Prowant

Livestock Records

Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz*
Jay Beckman
Matt Wiechart
Brandi Schrader
Matt Maag

Baked Goods
Auction

Holly Warnecke*
Garry Kleman
Brandon Schroeder

Band Show

Austin Prowant*
Nathan Meyer
Craig Unterbrink
Phil Tucker
Rick Knippen

Antiques

Holly Warnecke*
Garry Kleman

Fundraising

Nathan Meyer*
Phil Tucker
Secretary

Gate 5 Assistance

Luke Karhoff
Ben Niese
Josh Wolke
Matt Wiechart
Austin Prowant*

Truck / Tractor
Pulls

Aaron Roth*
Austin Prowant
Jay Beckman
Phil Tucker
Brandon Schroeder

Banners/Awards

Brandi Schrader*
Kendra Von
Lehmden-Wentz
Secretary

Merchant Building
Displays

Holly Warnecke*
Aaron Roth
Maurice Miller
Nathan Meyer

Concessions

Nathan Meyer*
Luke Karhoff
Maurice Miller
Matt Maag
Craig Unterbrink
Dale Schulte

*Denotes Chairperson