We host community events to bring people together

ABOUT THE EZAS

As an agricultural society we aim to promote an awareness of agriculture and the environment through community events and opportunities. We celebrate rural lifestyle and support activities aimed to enrich rural life.

We are a volunteer run non-for-profit. Our members are local community members that are committed to celebrating the beautiful area we live in and its rural roots.

WAYS TO GET INVOVLED

  • Come join us as a Director

    You can join the EZAS baord as a director at any point in the year. We are a fun and passionate group - and we would love to have you join us!

  • Homecraft Director

    Homecraft- the art of homemaking. If you have a particular interest ( i.e. food, vegetables, knitting, art etc), we would love to have you join the homecraft committee.

  • Event Volunteer

    If you like having fun, socializing, and supporting your local community - you will LOVE volunteering at an EZAS event

Tell me more about joining the EZAS

Meet the 2024 EZAS Officers

  • Chantel Van Ryswyck

    PAST PRESIDENT

  • Mark Zammit

    PRESIDENT

  • Kim Jakeman

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Nicole Barnett

    SECRETARY

  • Emily Bertens

    TREASURER

  • Rebecca Macleod

    SOCIAL MEDIA & ADVERTISING

EZAS Directors

  • Eric Nicholls

  • Jaclyn Turpin             

  • Mary MacCormack

  • Jessica Nicholson

  • Laura Fraser

  • Marian Sterk

  • Lynne Heersink

  • Veronica Sterk

  • Denise Lupton  

Homecraft Directors

  • Kaitlan Van Wely

  • Brittany Mackay

  • Anne Matheson

  • Eleanor McIntosh

What is Homecraft Committee?

The Homecraft Committee is responsible for many of the exhibition entries and judging at the fair ( as listed in the Prizebook). You will find many of these items located inside the main entrance of the Embro Zorra Community Centre, on the north half of the arena floor.

Prior to the fair, Homecraft members:

  • Set the sections in each class and ensure the prizebook entries are correct. Classes reflect the fair theme, and are changed slightly each year.

  • Contact a judge from the OAAS accredited judging list to judge their class

  • Arrange a judges luncheon and meal for set-up crew

  • Contact the EZAS Secretary regarding ribbons, rosettes, etc. 

  • Help to set up the exhibit tables, paper, skirting, signage, decor, and netting

  • Are present when entries arrive and ensure the entry tags are labeled correctly

  • Are available when judging occurs to assist the judge as needed

  • Display the items after they have been judged and attach prize stickers

  • Ensure EZAS Treasurer has record of the prize winners in order to distribute prize money to each exhibitor

After the fair, Homecraft is responsible for returning items entered to the appropriate tables, where entrants will pick up their items by 4pm on the Sunday of the Fair, as well as take-down of the exhibit displays and clean-up. 

INTERESTED IN JOINING EZAS ?

We would love to have you join us as a Director or a Volunteer! We have multiple positions that vary in time commitment from Board Director to Homecraft Committee to Event Volunteers.