Board Elections

Director’s Election at 2025 WSFA Convention

Washington State Fair Association Board of Directors will have two (2) positions up for election this year.

The Bylaws state: “a director must be nominated for a specified position and elected by the voting delegates at the annual meeting.”

Position #2 – Currently is held by Sherry Stovner from Evergreen State Fair. She is eligible to run for this position again having been elected to the position in 2021. Position #2 is a Westside Position.

Position #3 – Currently is held by Shelly Bennett from Pierce County Fair, WA. She is eligible to run for this position again having been elected to the position in 2021. Position #3 is a Westside position.

WSFA Directors Job Descriptions

As a whole the WSFA Board of Directors Shall:

Work on issues of concern to all agricultural fairs

Plan and conduct the Annual Convention

Encourage and assist in the planning of Super School and Area Meetings

Maintain the Washington State Fairs Association Website and Fair Dates and Brochure

Work with Department of Agriculture Fairs Commission

As an individual a Director shall:

Represent the Washington State Fairs Association on Board and Committees as appointed by the WSFA President.

Assist all members’ fairs throughout the state whenever possible.

Continue to build and maintain good public relations with government and private business and tourist groups.

Be a liaison for district fairs with the legislative representative of the fair’s association keeping appraised of matters of interest or concern.

Attend WSFA monthly zoom business meeting and other meetings that may be called by the President.

WSFA Directors Term of Office – The term of the elected director shall be for a period of four (4) years. A person may be eligible to serve for two full elected terms (of four years each).

If you are interested or know of someone that would be an effective board member, please let us know. Also, we are asking for a written letter of intent to run, and a short paragraph of your qualifications. Please email these to wastatefairs@outlook.com.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the WSFA Office. wastatefairs@outlook.com or call 360-269-9971.