Susan K. Simpson of Richmond, Va., has been named the Executive Director for the Virginia Association of Fairs.Susan brings a wealth of experience to the position including 36 years with the Virginia Department of Agriculture, including 8 years in the 1990's when she served as the Executive Secretary for the fair association.Her new duties will be to assist the Board of Directors as they plan and implement their programs and services for the 55 county, regional and state fairs and associate members of the association.Susan has a strong background in marketing having served most of her years with the VDACS as a team member of the division of marketing.She also has many personal connections with association members across the state and a fondness for the industry that will serve her well as she embarks on this new mission.Susan can be reached by contacting the Virginia Association of Fairs at VAFairs@aol.com.
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What a great problem to have!! Too many cakes!! The Virginia Egg Council announces this years contest winners!! The Virginia Egg Council Chiffon Cake contest was held at the Warren County Fairgrounds, Wonder Building on Saturday, August 9, 2008 12:00 Noon. A great time was had by all. The response was so great that we have been getting phone calls reankings. There were so many cakes that it is impossible to list them all. Here are the top three Chiffon Cakes:
1st: Lynette Shenk, Luray , Va.
2nd: Deanna Persinger, Raphine , Va.
3rd: Sherry Lanciano Hodges, Moon, Va.
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2008 Hall of Fame and Haas & Wilkerson Heritage Awards Information Released
Dave Leonard, Past President, announces the creation of the “VAF Past Presidents Hall of Honour”.
Joseph
Auburn
Albert
Blaine
William
Dennis
David
Kelly
William
Alan
Johnson
Estes
Roseberry,Jr.
Lenhart
Schwartz
Cupp
Leonard
Liddington
Milleson
Nogiec
1973-74
1983-84
1991-92
1993-94
1996-97
1998-99
2000
2001
2004-05
2006
2002-03
Those not pictured:
Charles W. Wampler, Jr. 1964-65
M. M. Clingenpell 1987-88
James Paitsel deceased 2008
Thomas R. Inman 1995
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What a great problem to have!! Too many cakes!!
