2026 Annual and Reorganizational Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the Hardin County Agricultural Society annual and reorganizational meetings on November 4, 2026, covering 2027 season ticket prices, a new alcohol policy by-law article, and the election results.

Annual Meeting Minutes

November 4, 2026

There were 36 members present for the Annual Meeting (Jack McBride, Grant Mizek, Tyler Overly, Rob Wilson, Steve Harpster, Randy Clark, PJ Noascono, Dan Beale, Abe Decker, Charlie McCullough, Craig Decker, Meghan Yoakum, Nathan Weaver, Andrew Scharf, Jake McFadden, Judi Cronley, Lori Paul, Lori Wilson, Sherri Beale, Jim Bidwell, Joe Sherman, Elzie Mabrey, Craig Stump, Vet Stump, Janie Seiler, Dick Seiler, Ernie Davis, Ray Davis, Jennifer Ramge, Nancy Rickenbacher, Justin Beale, Catherine Scharf, Amanda Noascono, Austin Eibling and Jamie Dellifield).

The meeting was brought to order by President Jake McFadden.

The minutes of last year’s annual meeting were reviewed.

Judi Cronley and Andrew Scharf moved to keep the season ticket price the same as last year and the membership price the same at $2.00. The price of the season ticket will be $30 until Thursday, September 2nd and after that date, they will be $35. The motion passed unanimously.

It was noted membership tickets can be purchased in the fair office, at the fairgrounds, starting Monday, August 2nd, 2027 and runs until Friday, October 15th, 2027. A season ticket needs to be purchased first and then the $2 membership ticket can be purchased. The membership ticket gives the member rights to vote in the annual fair board director election and gives the person rights to run for a fair board director position.

Andrew Scharf and Jack McBride moved to have the Director’s pay set at $1. The motion passed unanimously.

The annual conflict of interest document for 2026/27 was given to every director to sign.

Charlie McCullough and Abe Decker moved to adopt a new article to the Hardin County Agricultural Society’s By-Laws regarding an alcohol policy. The motion was taken by paper ballot. The motion passed with 27 in favor and 9 opposed. The motion passed.

Jack McBride and Tyler Overly moved to rescind the resolution regarding the alcohol policy for the Hardin County Fairgrounds from January 5, 1957 and then a revised resolution dated May 3, 1997. The motion passed unanimously. This resolution will now be presented to the Hardin County Commissioners to allow them an opportunity to change their lease agreement with the fairgrounds.

Next year’s annual meeting will be Wednesday, November 3rd, 2027 at 6:30pm in the Community Building and the annual director election will be from 2-6pm in the Board Office on the same day.

Charlie McCullough moved to adjourn, and Abe Decker seconded the motion.

Jake McFadden, Board President
Judi Cronley, Secretary-Treasurer

Reorganizational Meeting Minutes

November 4, 2026

Acting President Jake McFadden, brought the Hardin County Agricultural Society Reorganizational Meeting to order, with 34 members present.

A letter of director resignation was read from Abby McElfesh.

Jake McFadden read the election results for directors. There were 30 members who cast votes for 6 positions. Charlie McCullough and Grant Mizek will hold Director at Large positions until 2029. Dan Beale, Jack McBride, Rob Wilson and Craig Decker all retained their director positions. There are 2 Townships with vacancies, those being Lynn and Taylor Creek townships. Any society member interested in one of those vacant positions can submit a letter of interest as soon as possible to the Secretary. The Ag Society Board will fill those positions at the November 4th Board Meeting. Newly elected Directors were sworn into office by Judi Cronley, Notarizer.

Rob Wilson and Steve Harpster moved to keep Jake McFadden as President of the society and Jack McBride Vice President of the Society. Andrew Scharf and Steve Harpster moved to close the nominations. Both motions passed unanimously. Judi Cronley remains Secretary/Treasurer of the Society.

Charlie McCullough and Abe Decker moved to keep the regular board meeting dates as the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm, with one board meeting date adjusted. The December 2026 Board meeting will meet one week later, to allow the Secretary/Treasurer more time to get the Annual Report done, to be approved at the December Board Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Next year’s reorganizational meeting will follow the Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2027.

Justin Beale moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jake McFadden, President
Judi Cronley, Secretary-Treasurer