For Immediate Release
Monday, January 30, 2012
CONTACT:  Janet Keller, 608-224-0500
OR VIA EMAIL AT:  jkeller@wdexpo.com

DANE COUNTY FAIR BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Dane County Fair Board of Directors announced two new board members at their meeting held January 23 in Madison. Dean Hermsdorf, Cottage Grove, has joined as a Director-at-Large board member.  Dean is a former Dane County 4-H exhibitor, a 4-H parent and is employed at ABS Global.  Sara Griswold, Black Earth, was named the new 4-H Youth Representative on the board.  Sarah is a member of the Cross Plains Wondermakers and a youth exhibitor at the Dane County Fair in multiple projects.  The two new board members officially join the board at the May 14 Annual Meeting, in advance of the 2012 Fair. 

Fair board leadership also includes Darwin Lynde, Director-at-Large; Pam Jahnke-Welch, Director-at-Large; Romaine Ace, Director-at-Large; Mary Elvekrog, Director-at-Large; Nolan Anderson, Dane County Extension Agent; Mark Boyke, Director-at-Large; Vicki Buening, Director-at-Large; Mark Clarke, General Manager; Nick Brattlie, Dane County Ag Teachers; Tom Breunig, Director-at-Large; Brenda James, Director-at-Large; Gerald Jensen, Dane County Board of Supervisors; Diane Rake, 4-H Leaders Association; Dennis Schlimgen, 4-H Leaders Association and Don Warren, 4-H Leaders Association.

 The Dane County Fair is a family tradition that has been in existence for 161 years. Thousands of youth projects are exhibited by hundreds of local 4-H, FFA and club members who gain lifelong skills and knowledge. The Fair brings the fun of a carnival, animals of all shapes and sizes and tasty treats to one five-day, fun-packed event.  Race to the Fair is the theme for the Dane County Fair which is July 18 through July 22, 2012 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Visit www.danecountyfair.com or call 608-224-0500 for the latest information.