Meeting Minutes 5_28_26

Marquette County Youth Organization Association Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026 Present: Richell Kufahl, Sheena Mike, Joanna Dalton, Bethany Ibeling, Donovan Lundquist , Trevor Baeseman, Victoria Smith, Nikki Mantz, Molly Groskreutz, Brenna, John Bennett, Cassie Craig, Denise Gerbitz The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. John B and Sheena Mike approved the agenda, motion carried. Cassie C and Sheena M approved minutes from the previous meeting, motion carried. Treasurer Report: none Citizens’ Input: none Committee Reports Executive & Finance: none Entertainment: Laffs Entertainment, Sheena M made a motion to approve to have the deluxe package for $7000. Nikki M seconded, motion carried. Discussion of having a car show, Trevor will organize. Brenna volunteers to organize the custom contest, Thursday July 16 at 5 pm. Volunteers: Joanne needs a few volunteers for non animal entries. Joanne will not be available after Thursday. Food coupons for volunteers, Brenna B made a motion to approve purchases up to $50. Trevor seconded, motion carried. Lots of volunteers are still needed to help with events, there’s a signupgenius to sign up. Building & Grounds: Cassie asked about the horse arena, which will be assessed during fair clean up dates. Gates, Farm & Fleet in Baraboo will let us use it at no extra cost. Promotions & Technology: Rack cards were ordered. Montello School will allow us to use their chromebooks again this year. Market Animal Auction: Last meeting was postponed, next meeting June 10 at 630 pm at Harrisville Fire Station Action Items: Approve Committee Recommendations, if any: none Contracts, if any: KIds Show: Laffs Entertainment, will reach out for a contract Special Star Showcase: $80 donated by Russell Flats for the showcase. Poultry Cage Stands: New ones will be needed in the next couple of years. Roof rolls for under turkey cages. Compeer Financial Grant, open in September. Market Rabbit Maximum Weight: Auction committee would like to wave maximum weight on roasters. John B made a motion to eliminate maximum weight for roaster rabbits. Trevor B seconded, motion carried. Updating the premium books will be brought up at the August meeting after the fair (Page 18: class x E: lot 3.5 - 5.5, lot 3, 5.5 - 9 (5.5 & over) Fryer 3 lbs) Informational/Discussion only: Handed out donation letters to give to businesses to donate. Next Meeting: June 25 at 7 pm at the Fairgrounds Cassie C made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 pm, Nikki second, motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Denise Gerbitz