Vegreville Agricultural Society Recognizes Lifetime Members

Vegreville Agricultural Society Recognizes Lifetime Members

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Diana Spasiuk and Dan Beaudette recently became Honourary Life Members of the Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS).

VAS President Daryl Tuck presented Spasiuk and Beaudette presented the plaques to both recipients who have served for more than 20 years with the organization.

“Dan has served as a director for 22 years from January 1997 to November 2019. He served as a member on the executive for seven years from 2003 to 2010 and President in 2007-2008,” stated members of the nominationsawards committee.

Significant highlights of Beaudette include: - Being instrumental in creating the Corporate Sponsorship Program that has raised much needed funds for the society. - Initiating the Kids Mini Tractor Pulls and volunteering his time during the fun-filled event that is held each day of the annual Agricultural Fair. - Volunteering to work the casinos that we’ve had in Fort McMurray. - Serving on the Attractions and Grandstand Committee. - Serving on the Special Events and New Ideas Committee. “In addition to the innovative ideas Dan brings to the board table, he attends many conferences on behalf of VAS and his networking has gleaned valuable information which brings vibrancy to our events,” added committee members.

Committee members stated that, “Diana Spasiuk has significantly contributed to the operations and activities of the Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS) with distinguished and exemplary service over an extended period of time to the VAS. She served as a member for 27 years from 1991 to 2019.

“Diana is reliable, approachable, and eager to help and is a great ambassador for the VAS. This is evident in all the areas she is involved in. Diana has volunteered on the Horse Show Committee for 10 plus years and operates the horse show office for the three days of the fair with enthusiasm and care. Horse Show exhibitors enjoy her calm and friendly manner.”

She has a great love of nature, plants and horticulture in general. Diana shares her gift of knowledge in this area to bring the same enjoyment to others, and how she was invaluable in all she did to keep the VAS Home Grounds Awards program flourishing. Several things, to which Diana deserves great credit for, blossomed from this program.

“For the past 20 years, she has taken a leading role in the Junior Gardener Competition. She volunteers to organize the event for the Fair and also has judged the competition for many years. In addition to this, she spearheaded Garden Tours for several years. These tours allow people to view the many creative gardens in Vegreville and surrounding area.