Delta
Fair Leadership
Board of Directors
The Delta Agricultural Society is led by a dedicated group of volunteers who steward the legacy, operations, and future of the Delta Fair. These individuals represent deep community ties, long-standing service, and a shared commitment to preserving agricultural traditions while supporting the fair’s continued growth. Their leadership ensures the fair remains welcoming, well-organized, and rooted in community values.
A Message From the President
Welcome to the 196th Anniversary of the Delta Fair!
It is my honour once again to serve as the President as we celebrate nearly two centuries of community spirit, tradition, and rural pride. Each year, the Delta Fair brings us together to showcase the very best of our village and surrounding communities, and this year is no exception.
I wish to extend my deepest thanks to all our volunteers—the dedicated individuals whose countless hours of planning, organizing, and hard work make this fair possible. Your commitment is the heart of this event, and we are truly grateful.
To our exhibitors, thank you for sharing your talents, your creativity, and your passion. Whether it’s agricultural produce, crafts, livestock, culinary arts, or any of the many displays we enjoy each year, your contributions continue to enrich the fair and inspire visitors of all ages.
I would also like to recognize the local residents and businesses whose generous donations and sponsorships help ensure the success of the fair. Your support strengthens our community and allows us to continue offering quality programs and experiences for all who attend.
As we begin this year’s celebration, I invite everyone to explore, exhibit, participate, and enjoy the traditions and memories that make the Delta Fair such a cherished event.
I look forward to seeing you at the fair!
-Charles Nichols
Executive Directors
The Executive Directors provide strategic direction and governance for the Society, overseeing operations, finances, and long-term planning.
- President & Chair: Charles Nichols
- First Vice-President: Ken Shirley
- Second Vice-President: Melinda Cowan
- Past President: Brent Rathwell
- Treasurer: Marg Jackson
- Secretary: William Morris
- Assistant Secretary-Treasurer: Connie Rathwell
- Ambassador (2025–2026): Miriam (Mim) Lake
Directors
The Board of Directors supports event planning, programming, facilities, and community engagement. Members contribute their time and expertise to ensure the fair continues to serve visitors and exhibitors each year.
Steve Ball, Marg Brooker, Lora Brownson, Ed Cavanagh, Melinda Cowan, Ernie Curtis, Brenda Dunster, Darrell Halladay, Brian Hart, Makayla Jackson, Marg Jackson, Rhonda Jackson, John Kitson, Faye Morris, Anne Nichols, Emily Nichols, William Nichols, Brenda Perrin, Brent Rathwell, Connie Rathwell, Penny Sawyer, Ken Shirley, Leanna Thomas, Wendy Thorn, Rob Tracey, Terry Tracey, Amy Whalen, Doug Wilson
Associate Directors
Associate Directors assist with operations, events, and year-round support of Society activities.
Chad Bernicky, Peggy Bernicky, Robert Brooker, Melissa Brown, Kelly Brownson, Kerry Costello, Terri Daly, Cohen Desjardins, Allison Gibson, Clayton Gutierrez, Kim Halladay, Cole Jackson, Courtney Jackson, Rick Jackson, Miriam Lake, Tricia Laming, Kathy Leggett, Gaetan Mayer, Michael Morris, Katie Moss, Kathryn Nantel, Betty Anne Nolan, John Noonan, Yvonne Olson-Gray, Chris Patterson, Karen Patterson, Emily Phillips, Pat Phillips, Megan Primeau, Trudy Primeau, George Reynolds, Ryan Salter, Emily Sheridan, Braydon Street, Kristen Sudds, Shawn Sudds, Terry Valliquette, Effie Warren, Shirley Whitmore, Pam Willard
Honourary Directors
Honourary Directors are recognized for their exceptional service and long-standing contributions to the Delta Agricultural Society.
Arthur Cowan, Howard French, Marlaine Hart, William Morris, Charles Nichols, Peggy Shafer, Shirley Teepell, Sherron White, Wayne Woods.
Junior Directors
Junior Directors represent the next generation of community involvement, supporting fair activities and learning the values of volunteer leadership.
Molly Costello, John Kralt, Madelaine Kralt, Gage Morris, Wyatt Morris, Ava Phillips, Montana Rightmyer, Kamryn Rogers
Presidential Honour Roll
Since its founding in 1830, the Delta Agricultural Society has been guided by many dedicated Presidents. The Honour Roll recognizes those who have served since 1920, reflecting decades of leadership and continuity.
The First President elected in 1830 was Hon. Charles Jones.
Within this list, only dates since 1920 have been included.
1920: W. George Morris*
1921: Hilton W. Imerson*
1922-23: E.V. Halladay*
1924-25: Edward F. Bresee*
1926-27: F. Halladay*
1928-29: O.P. Arnold*
1930-31: B. Felix Bresee*
1932-33: Sam Whaley*
1934-35: Claude Gifford*
1936-37: Frank Tackaberry*
1938-39: Levi Raison*
1940-41: Arthur Slack*
1942-43: J. Walter Newsome*
1944-45: Arthur Raison*
1946-47: Edward F. Bresee*
1948-49: Clarence Seed*
1950-51: Dan Slack*
1952: Byron Ostrom*
1953-54: Fuller Stevens*
1955-56: Hugh Riman*
1957-59: Bernard Woods*
1960-61: Allan Gifford*
1962-63: Lawrence Tedford*
1964-67: Arch Ostrom*
1968-70: Fred Lake*
1971-73: William Howard*
1974: Frank Montgomery*
1975-76: Paul Ostrom*
1977-78: Raymond Niblock*
1979-80: James White*
1981-82: Gary Raison*
1983-84: Paul Ostrom*
1985-86: Robert Sawyer
1987-88: Howard French
1989: Truman Cowan
1989-91: Gordon French
1992-93: Chuck Galway
1994-97: Charles Nichols
1998: Malcolm Davison*
1999-2000: Marlaine Hart
2001-02: Arthur Cowan
2003-04: Charles Nichols
2005-06: Sherron White
2007-09: Patricia Morell
2010-11: Rob Rollins*
2012-15: Charles Nichols
2016-19: Arthur Cowan
2020-25: Brent Rathwell
(*) Deceased
