Marketing
Campaign
A series of media ads promoting Saskatchewan fairs, which run province-wide
throughout the summer months. The ads are intended to raise awareness
of agricultural societies and exhibitions and to encourage attendance
at Saskatchewan fairs.
Getting the
Message Out - 152 Ways to Provide Effective Agricultural Awareness
SAASE has developed and distributed a resource manual to assist
SAASE members in development and delivery of effective agricultural
awareness activities.
Saskatchewan
Fairs Video
SAASE has produced a feature video promoting Saskatchewan Agricultural
Fairs. The video is available for free loan by any agricultural
society. A shorter trade-show version is also available.
Saskatchewan
Agricultural Societies Program (SASP)
SAASE, under an agreement with Saskatchewan Municipal Government,
administers a program of financial contribution in support of agricultural
programming undertaken by SAASE members. Eligible programs must
address one or more of the program objectives of support to rural
living, community development and agricultural awareness. Expenses
may be eligible for 50% funding, with maximums and prorated within
available funds.
Venture Projects
This program supports new and unproven projects which meet the objectives
of SASP but which go beyond the traditional programming generally
undertaken by agricultural societies. Projects may be eligible for
more than 50% funding.
SAASE Newsletter
Each member society receives multiple copies of the SAASE Newsletter
printed quarterly. Members are welcome to contribute stories about
the activities of their society or articles of opinion to the newsletter.
Manuscripts should must be received by the fifteenth day of February,
May, August and November. Circulation of the newsletter includes
MLA's and MP's, fair judges, SK Weekly Newspapers and other interested
parties.
Fair Judge
Program
A multi-faceted program of support to fairs seeking qualified judges
and to judges seeking to develop their skills.
- Judges List
SAASE compiles a list of individuals who have indicated an interest
in judging at fairs and exhibitions. This list is developed from
names provided by SAASE member societies, former judges and from
registration lists at judges training workshops and is available
from SAASE Office.
- Judges Training Workshops - Workshop Planning Guide
Judges training workshop and the development of suitable resource
materials is only the first part of a much larger project to provide
training opportunities for judges, convenors and exhibitors at fairs
and exhibitions. Workshops have been developed in the areas of domestic
arts and grains and grasses.
- Judges Training - Apprenticeship Opportunity
SAASE is working with individuals and organizations to identify
candidates and to develop and deliver apprenticeship opportunities
for judges. The Apprentice Judge - Cattle Project addresses this
need in one sector of the industry.
- Judges Training - Workshop Instructors
SAASE can assist society to obtain the services of qualified workshop
instructors.
- Judges Training - Resource Materials For Participants
Resource materials have been developed in the areas of domestic
exhibits, grains and grasses. They are provided at no cost to training
workshops and for use at grain shows.
A Manual
for Agricultural Societies in Saskatchewan
Multiple copies of this handbook are in the hands of each member
society to be used as a reference for organization and activities
of agricultural societies.
Honorary
Life Membership Program - Provincial and Local
SAASE is presently providing two Honorary Life Membership programs.
The provincial program recognizes worthy candidates for their contribution
to agricultural societies in the province. These awards are made
provincially from nominations submitted by member agricultural societies.
The local program allows individual societies to award one of their
volunteers with an honorary life membership. SAASE provides the
certificate suitable for lettering and the information is added
by the society.
Annual Convention
and Other Meetings
SAASE co-ordinates and facilitates an annual convention as well
as district and other meetings as a forum for the exchange of information
and ideas.
Lobby
Through the diligent efforts of directors and other members, agricultural
societies and exhibitions have achieved a level of credibility and
respect. SAASE provides lobby strength as an organization representing
all active agricultural societies in the province.
Access to
Professional and Industry Expertise
Through the network supported by SAASE and the diversity of interest
and ability represented by societies' activities, it is possible
to access almost any type of experience or expertise within the
framework of SAASE.
Liaise with
University of Saskatchewan and Government Departments
As the members of SAASE, agricultural societies and exhibition associations
have direct contact with representatives of University of Saskatchewan,
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Liaise with
Other Organizations
In so far as time and finances permit, SAASE maintains contact with
as many other non-political, rural based and agriculture related
organizations as possible and seeks to make these organizations
aware of the presence of and the benefits of working with agricultural
societies within Saskatchewan communities.
Organizations, with which SAASE maintains significant contact, include:
- Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
- Agriculture in the Classroom, Saskatchewan
- Foundation for Animal Care, Saskatchewan (Farm Animal Council
)
- International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
- Agricultural Hall of Fame, Saskatchewan
- Alliance Farm Health and Safety, Saskatchewan
-
4-H, Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Tourism Authority
- Saskatchewan Women's Institutes
- University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture Advisory Council
CAFE Membership
As SAASE members, agricultural societies have affiliation with Canadian
Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) under the umbrella of
the provincial association. Membership in CAFE entitles agricultural
societies and exhibitions to the access to the Fair Insurance program
and other programs specific to the fair industry.
SAASE Office
Office is staffed for the benefit and convenience of its members.
The office is conveniently located in the Canada Centre Building at Regina Exhibition Park.