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| Steam Engines |
| Chairman: Gary Shiverdecker | | |
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| Other Members: Bob Holp, Kim Besecker |
Responsible for the invitation of anyone the committee feels is a solid contribution to the show; ensures safety is a priority; responsible for the coordination of steam engine transportation |
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| Tractors |
| Chairman: Chris Thornhill | | |
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| Other Members: Dave Laughead, Rob Sando, Josh Routt |
Zeroes in on collector clubs for “feature tractor” each year and invites these clubs to participate in our annual show; responsible for coordinating the tractor games and awards to be given out; provides ample display of tractors in the woods; old antique Oil Pulls, Hart Paar, Twin City, etc. are considered |
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| Gas Engines |
| Chairman: Carl Schneider | | |
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| Other Members: Kyle Blankenship, Chris Thornhill, Rob Sando |
Provides ample representation of Gas Engines including past exhibitors; asks for additional names of gas engine owners for future invites; invites and secures “Oil Field” owners as well; considers input from Galen Henderson and Doug Thornhill |
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| Advertising |
| Chairman: Gary Shiverdecker | | |
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| Other Members: Sharon Price, Deb Besecker |
Investigates all possibilities to promote our show to the general public; includes newspaper, radio, television, posters, place mats in restaurants, public service announcements on radio, etc.; brings any and all ideas/pricing to the board for approval |
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| Program Book |
| Chairman: Deb Besecker | 937-417-0220 | Dlb082050@aol.com |
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| Other Members: Dave Laughead(website ads) |
Puts together the program book including contacting sponsors/advertisers and compiling supporter lists |
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| Show Grounds |
| Chairman: Kim Besecker | 937-417-0342 | Dlb082050@aol.com |
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All areas inside the fence and south of Reed Road are kept clean, neat and presentable; requests and schedules volunteers for mowing; ensures poison ivy and other detrimental areas are cleared prior to show events; monitors tree safety and removal, per York Woods contract; schedules and supervises work days through out the year |
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| Model Steam Engines |
| Chairman: Andrew Kramer | | |
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Contacts/Invites model steam engine owners and organizes the model steam engine display area as well as activities. |
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| Flea Market & Concessions |
| Chairman: Shannon Smith | 419-549-0750 | sksmith9906@yahoo.com |
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| Other Members: Katie Smith, Doug Obert |
Invites, secures and confirms vendors for shows; attends other shows and swap meets, when possible, to invite and distribute fliers for future DCSTA events; works with vendors and their concerns; establishes a good rapport in order to maintain a good reputation and return; ensures vendors desire to maintain a friendly and accommodating attitude toward all visitors and members |
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| Gates |
| Chairman: Kenny Ullery | | |
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Arranges volunteers to man the gates during the show |
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| Tractor Pull |
| Chairman: Kyle Blankenship | | |
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| Other Members: Chris Thornhill, Josh Routt, Daniel Soward, Deb Besecker |
Ensures adequate hooks to compensate for payment of sled and services purchased; lines up and schedules track lane operators; ensures all personnel and guests are aware of safety requirements and pulling rules; arranges for office staffing and recording of data; publishes award compensation; provides mike stand with information and schedule |
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| Sawmill |
| Chairman: Doug Obert | | |
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| Other Members: Carl Schneider |
Coordinates steam engine owners for a daily schedule; lines up help to off bear; ensures Tom Stephens is able to provide logs; provides mike stand with information and schedule |
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| Threshing |
| Chairman: Andrew Kramer | | |
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| Other Members: Katie Smith |
Coordinates steam engine and tractor owners for a daily schedule; lines up and schedules bundle pitchers; responsible to insure wheat is cut, loaded and transported before and/or during the show; provides mike stand with information and schedule |
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| Plowing |
| Chairman: Chris Thornhill | | |
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| Other Members: Josh Routt, Bob Holp |
Obtains plows and other earth-moving equipment for active display in the field demonstration area as well as ensures safety while demonstrations are on going |
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| Sanitation |
| Chairman: Carl Schneider | | |
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| Other Members: Andrew Kramer, Bob Holp |
Coordinates sanitary cleaning of restrooms before and during the show; ensures ample supplies are available prior to and during show; schedules adequate cleaning intervals to include replacing supplies; provides maintenance as quickly as possible
Secures dumpster for annual show debris disposal; schedules daily trash pick up from campsites, vendors and ground areas; maintains barrels liners are secure and available for replacement; prompts members to participate with maintaining trash free grounds; provides food vendors with adequate containers for disposal of waste, i.e. cooking oil and gray water
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| Firewood & Coal |
| Chairman: Carl Schneider | | |
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| Other Members: Shannon Smith |
Locates and arranges transportation of fire wood and coal to the show grounds |
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| Souvenirs & Raffle |
| Chairman: Sharon Price | | |
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| Other Members: Kay Shiverdecker, Andrew Kramer |
Provides the visitors with an assortment of souvenirs that properly promote the show. Secures the items to sell through vendors that provide us with the best quality merchandise for the best possible price. Ensure the souvenir stand is open for business during normal hours for the required events.
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| Haunted Woods |
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| Other Members: Sharon Price(food donations) |
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| Childrens Games |
| Chairman: Shannon Smith | 419-549-0750 | sksmith9906@yahoo.com |
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| Other Members: Katie Smith, Lori Gray |
Arranges activities for our younger generations to enjoy |
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| US Rt. 127 Yard Sale |
| Chairman: Dave Laughead | 937-423-3115 | dave@laugheadland.com |
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| Other Members: Dave Gibson |
Supervises volunteers that are needed to coordinate the annual yard sale, as needed. Work with the local Darke County Visitors Bureau to make sure they have all the information needed to promote the activity. |
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| Safety |
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Ensures that safety is a priority at all times when working at the show grounds and especially during any events being held. Sees that all boilers meet with required safety standards set by the State of Ohio, and work with the inspection group provided by the State. Oversees the overall safety of the show. |
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| Building (ShowGrounds sub committee |
| Chairman: Dave Laughead | 937-423-3115 | dave@laugheadland.com |
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| Other Members: Shannon Smith, Dave Gibson, Chris Thornhill |
Handles the construction of various storage and display buildings. |
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| Office |
| Chairman: Jeff Hess | | |
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| Other Members: Lori Gray, Deb Beseceker, Dave Gibson, Dave Laughead(Database) |
Handles all tasks related to the office, including arranging volunteers, selling tickets and maintaining club records |
