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2022 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 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 2020 Fiscal year and 2020 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
Matt Wiechart
Josh Wolke

Fairbook

Nathan Meyer*
Brandi Schrader
Holly Warnecke
Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz
Amy Higley

Historical Records

Matt Maag*
Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz
Holly Warnecke
Secretary

Sponsorships

Jay Beckman
Luke Karhoff
Holly Warnecke*
Secretary
Amy Higley

Promotions & Advertising

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

Buildings & Grounds

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

Shuttles

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

Restrooms

Matt Maag
Phil Tucker
Maintenance Staff
Craig Unterbrink
Nathan Meyer*

Security & Safety

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

Speed Horse Stables

Jay Beckman
Maintenance Staff
Luke Karhoff*
Craig Unterbrink

Fiscal & Finance

Treasurer
Secretary*
President
Vice-President
Doug Meyer

2022 Fair

Poultry & Rabbits

Garry Kleman*
Aaron Roth*
Josh Wolke
Matt Wiechart

Goat

Josh Wolke
Doug Meyer
Brandi Schrader*
Dale Schulte
Austin Prowant

Sheep

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

Junior Horse &
Pony

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

Swine

Austin Prowant
Doug Meyer
Matt Wiechart
Matt Maag
Brandi Schrader*

Beef & Feeder
Calves

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

Jr. & Sr. Fair
Livestock Exhibits

4-H Extension Agent
Doug Meyer*
Matt Wiechart
Vice President
Aaron Roth
Kendra
VonLehmden-Wentz
President
Josh Wolke
Jay Beckman
Brandi Schrader

Junior Fair
Livestock Sale

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

Parade

Holly Warnecke
Garry Kleman
Kendra
Von LehmdenWentz*
Luke Karhoff
Amy Higley*
Aaron Roth
Austin Prowant
Dale Schulte
Phil Tucker

Demolition Derby

Jay Beckman*
Ben Niese
Austin Prowant
Luke Karhoff
Phil Tucker

Junior Fair
Camping

Maurice Miller
Doug Meyer
Matt Wiechart
Matt Maag
Ben Niese
Dale Schulte*
Austin Prowant

Speed Races

Garry Kleman
Ben Niese
Jay Beckman
Luke Karhoff*

Senior Citizens
Activities

Matt Maag
Rick Knippen
Garry Kleman*
Ben Niese

Culinary, Floral &
Needlework

Amy Higley
Holly Warnecke*

Fine Arts & Crafts

Holly Warnecke*
Garry Kleman
Amy Higley

Manure Disposal

Aaron Roth
Matt Wiechart
Josh Wolke
Jay Beckman
Luke Karhoff
Craig Unterbrink
Matt Maag*

Gates

Kendra
Von Lehmden-Wentz*
Brandi Schrader
Austin Prowant

Arches Plaza &
Entertainment Tent

Maurice Miller
Nathan Meyer*
Ben Niese
Matt Maag
Dale Schulte

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Garry Kleman*
Ben Niese
Nathan Meyer
Amy Higley
Jr Fair Board

Agriculture, Fruits
& Vegetables

Maurice Miller
Holly Warnecke*
Amy Higley

Speed Track

Phil Tucker
Jay Beckman
Craig Uterbrink*
Rick Knippen
Matt Wiechart

Little Miss & Mister
Contest

Amy Higley*
Holly Warnecke

Parking

Doug Meyer*
Austin Prowant
Ben Niese
Rick Knippen
Phil Tucker
Matt Wiechart
Josh Wolke

Grandstand
Attractions

Phil Tucker
Aaron Roth
Nathan Meyer
Jay Beckman*
Luke Karhoff

Concession
Camping

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

Banner Placement

Ben Niese*
Craig Unterbrink
Rick Knippen
Austin Prowant

Livestock Records

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

Baked Goods
Auction

Garry Kleman
Dale Schulte
Holly Warnecke*
Amy Higley

Band Show

Nathan Meyer
Austin Prowant*
Craig Uterbrink
Phil Tucker
Rick Knippen

Antiques

Garry Kleman
Holly Warnecke*
Amy Higley

Fundraising

Phil Tucker
Nathan Meyer*
Secretary

Gate 5 Assistance

Luke Karhoff
Ben Niese
Josh Wolke
Matt Wiechart
Austin Prowant*

Truck / Tractor
Pulls

Ben Niese
Aaron Roth*
Austin Prowant
Jay Beckman
Phil Tucker

Banners/Awards

Kendra Von
Lehmden-Wentz
Brandi Schrader*
Secretary

Merchant Building
Displays

Aaron Roth
Maurice Miller
Nathan Meyer
Holly Warnecke*
Amy Higley

Concessions

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

*Denotes Chairperson