At the annual general meeting in Browning Hall on Jan. 10, the Bracebridge Agricultural Society elected the executive and board directors for 2008.

The executive team is president Steve Harper, secretary Irene Thomson, treasurer Ken Milroy, past president Jim McConnach, first vice-president Martha Smart, second vice-president Myrna Keizer, Jerry Fox and Donna Wallace. Other members on the board of directors are Don Crossland, Heather Hurren, Bob Kobe, Thelma Marrin, Andrew Martin, Bill McBride, Maurice McGill, Carolyn Seehaver, Paul Sisson, Walter Taylor, John Tennant and Burt Worth. Junior director is Dustin Suffern.

Incoming president Steve Harper is no stranger to the position as he was president in 1973 and 1982. Outgoing president Jim McConnach thanked the executive, directors, committee heads and all volunteers during his three-year term for their dedicated support, teamwork and many contributions to the continued success of the Fall Fair & Horse Show. Bracebridge Mayor Don Coates brought greetings from the town, congratulated the society on its very successful 140th year and wished it continued success in 2008.

The meeting discussed preliminary plans for the 2008 Fair (Sept. 12, 13, 14) and was pleased to have new members bring their ideas and enthusiasm to the discussion. New members and volunteers are always welcome; please contact secretary Irene Thomson at 645-4223.