Fair Advisory Board

2022 Fair Advisory Board Members

About The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board

The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board aids in managing and preserving the largest publicly owned fair in the Pacific Northwest, including advising on:

• Maintaining the county’s ties to its agricultural roots
• Expanding programs for youth and teens
• Supporting local food systems 
• Broadening public safety efforts
• Enhancing child-safety programs 
• Evaluating budgets 
• Reviewing and recommending entertainment
• Initiating innovative programs and projects 

The Fair Advisory Board is composed of eleven members, five representing the Council district in which they live, and six at-large members who may live anywhere in the county. Members serve four-year terms and are limited to three consecutive full terms. Board members meet monthly and more frequently during the Fair.

MEETINGS

Regular Meetings: 7:00 p.m. second Tuesday of each month in the Fair Park Administration Office Conference Room.  If you would like to join via ZOOM, the link will be on the agenda.  Staff Contact: Debbie.Donk@snoco.org  


2023 Meetings and Agendas

Meeting DateAgenda Minutes
January 10, 2023, 7:00 p.m.  In Person & Zoom (Link in Agenda)01/10/2023 Agenda
February 14, 2023, 7:00 p.m.  In Person & Zoom (Link in Agenda)
02/14/2023 Agenda
No meeting in March-
April 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. In Person & Zoom (Link on agenda)

May 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. In Person & Zoom (Link on agenda) 


June 13, 2023, 7:00 p.m. In Person & Zoom (Link on agenda) 


July 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. In Person & Zoom (Link on agenda) 


August 8, 2023, 7:00 p.m. In Person & Zoom (Link on agenda) 


No Meeting in September

October 10, 2023, 7:00 p.m. In Person & Zoom (Link on agenda) 


November 14, 2023, 7:00 p.m. In Person & Zoom (Link on agenda) 


No meeting in December


2022 Meeting Date
Agenda
Minutes
January 11, 2022, 7:00PM  ZOOM meeting
 February 8, 2022, 7:00PM   ZOOM meeting02/08/2022 Minutes
NO Meeting in March
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 April 12, 2022, 7:00PM   ZOOM meeting04/12/2022 Minutes
May 10, 2022, 7:00PM  In Person & ZOOM05/10/2022 Agenda
June 14, 2022, 7:00PM In Person & ZOOM06/14/2022 Agenda06/14/2022 Minutes
July 12, 2022, 7:00PM In Person & ZOOM07/12/2022 Minutes
August 9, 2022, 7:00PM In Person & ZOOM08/09/2022 Minutes
No Meeting in September
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October 11, 2022, 7:00PM In Person & ZOOM10/11/2022 Agenda
November 8, 2022, 7:00PM11/08/2022 Agenda11/08/2022 Minutes
No Meeting in December
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2021 Minutes and Agendas      

2023 Fair Advisory Board


Marshia Armstrong- District 1- Fair Advisory Board Member

District 1 - Marshia Armstrong - 2023 Chair
Marshia is a real estate broker/manager and internet sales guru. She participated in 4-H Clothing as a teen and later as the Lucky Leaves 4-H Club leader for 10+ years. Marshia was also a member of the Washington State 4-H Leaders Council for 4 years. While raising and showing Simmental cattle, she wrote the exotic open beef show catalog for the fair. Marshia said she is pleased to serve her community on the Fair Advisory Board, helping to preserve the agricultural and community connections of the fair.

Vacant

District 2- Nomination in approval process


Vacant

District 3 - Nomination in approval process


Fair Advisory Board Member Judi Smith

District 4 - Judi Smith
Judi Smith is a long time resident of Washington State and volunteers within her community.  She participated in 4H growing up and later in life would work to put on Tour de Terrace in Mountlake Terrace for 26 years.  Judi and her husband Jerry, raced their Figure 8 racecar at Evergreen Speedway for many years.  She loves to volunteer and support her community.

Fair Advisory Board Member Kathleen Wright

District 5 - Kathleen Wright 
Kathleen has been the Open Class Baking Department Superintendent since 1994 and has been a strong role model for community involvement and helping others benefit by showing them how to take an active role ever since. Always mindful that a fair’s function is to “educate, encourage and evaluate”, Kathleen conducts training for baked goods judges each year and leads free seminars all year long promoting how to enter at the fair and win. Many new contestants have had a more positive fair experience because they attended a workshop or seminar.


At-Large Members:


Fair Advisory Board Member Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson - 2023 Vice Chair
Bill has been active serving at the Evergreen State fair for the past 12 years. Bill has been active in the Snohomish community serving on various non-profit boards and as an executive for a National Hospital in their gift planning division. Bill said he is honored to help the Fair serving in this role to promote all the great work moving forward in our great county! 


Fair Advisory Board Member J. Elaine Johannsen

J. Elaine Johannsen - 2023 Secretary
Elaine has over 30 years' experience as a business analyst with extensive computer skills and has been a project manager for several large projects. Elaine is a past 4-H Leader and has been a FFA chaperone for events. Her reasons for serving would assist with keeping an agricultural and country focus for the fair while maintaining a safe, fun, and educational place for families.




Drew Andrew 

 (photo and bio forthcoming)



Fair Advisory Board Member Tod Johnson

Tod Johnson
Tod has been in business for many years in the Monroe area and has provided vehicles for the fair parade. Tod has been active in the community and involved with several service organizations. Tod said he is honored help guide the success of the fair for future generations to enjoy.


Fair Advisory Board Member Eldon BarelheimerEldon Bartelheimer 

Eldon owns Hillstreet Cleaners in Monroe and Snohomish.  He has been active in the community, serving on chamber boards and planning commissions.  The Bartelheimer Family was the honored Centennial Farm Family in 2018.  His family has been involved with the fair for generations.   Eldon's business experience and community involvement is an asset to the Fair. 


Fair Advisory Board Member Candace BurkeCandace Burke
Candi has been in health care for 17+ yrs as a Cardiac Tech and CMA. She has been involved in 4-H as a youth and 25+ yrs as a leader both on the club level and county level and is currently the Snohomish County 4-H cat program leader. She joined the board to see a different perspective of the Fair and to keep it a fun and educational community Fair for all.