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Organization Committees
We are actively seeking skilled volunteers who share our passion for heritage and community engagement. By joining one of our committees, you have the unique opportunity to contribute your talents, learn new skills, and make a substantial impact in our community. Each committee plays a crucial role in different aspects of our organization's mission, allowing you to engage directly with the areas that interest you the most.
Whether you are looking to lead as a Chair or participate as a committee member, your involvement will help ensure the success of our initiatives. Below, you’ll find detailed descriptions of each committee's focus and responsibilities. If you find a role that resonates with your interests and skills, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We welcome your enthusiasm and are excited to work together to make a lasting difference.
If any of the opportunities below interest you, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Email us: WCTA@WillCountyThresh.org
Membership
Chair Responsibilities: Lead efforts to recruit, retain, and engage members, manage membership records, and organize events to enhance community engagement.
Committee Member Responsibilities: Contribute to developing vibrant membership programs and initiatives that keep our members engaged and connected.
Skills Needed: Communication, networking, organization.
Marketing & Communications
Chair Responsibilities: Develop comprehensive marketing strategies, oversee social media and public relations, and create promotional materials.
Join the Committee: Help in crafting messages that resonate with our audience and spread the word about our work.
Skills Needed: Creativity, communication, digital marketing.
Programming & Events
Chair Responsibilities: Lead the planning and coordination of all organizational events, ensuring each one is memorable and well-executed.
Join the Committee: Assist in event planning, coordination, and management to offer enriching experiences to our community.
Skills Needed: Event planning, organization, leadership.
Sponsorship & Fundraising
Chair Responsibilities: Secure sponsorships, organize fundraising events, and sustain sponsor relationships to support our financial goals.
Join the Committee: Engage with potential sponsors and help organize events that captivate our supporters.
Skills Needed: Networking, persuasion, strategic thinking.
Community Partnerships
Chair Responsibilities: Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and coordinate outreach programs.
Join the Committee: Help foster strong community ties and partnerships that enhance our outreach efforts.
Skills Needed: Networking, communication, collaboration.
Historic Preservation
Chair Responsibilities: Oversee the preservation and exhibition of historical agricultural equipment and manage educational exhibits.
Join the Committee: Participate in preserving our historical assets and educating the public about our heritage.
Skills Needed: Historical knowledge, attention to detail, preservation techniques.
Equipment & Maintenance
Chair Responsibilities: Manage equipment restoration and maintenance, ensuring all equipment is event-ready and safely operational.
Join the Committee: Assist in the technical aspects of equipment care and event preparations.
Skills Needed: Mechanical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving.
Annual Show Committees
Event Layout
Responsibilities: Oversee the entire layout of the event including setting up office areas, food courts, craft and swap areas, children's areas, and other special zones. Ensure all spaces are optimally arranged and meet safety standards.
Skills Needed: Attention to detail, spatial awareness, organization.
Utilities & Amenities
Responsibilities: Manage the provision of essential services such as water and electricity across the event space. Ensure all vendors, tents, and facilities have the necessary utilities to operate smoothly.
Skills Needed: Problem-solving, logistical planning, technical knowledge.
Food & Beverage
Responsibilities: Coordinate all food-related activities including food trucks and gathering tents. Oversee the setup of food courts and ensure a diverse selection of food and drink options for attendees.
Skills Needed: Food service management, organizational skills, customer service.
Entertainment & Activities
Responsibilities: Organize entertainment and activities for all ages, including music acts, kids' activities, pedal pulls, tractor parades, and the human tractor pull. Ensure a varied program that engages and delights attendees throughout the event.
Skills Needed: Event planning, creativity, communication.
Educational Experience
Responsibilities: Coordinate and execute educational displays and demonstrations such as threshing, corn shelling, steam engine operation, and blacksmithing. Ensure each educational area is informative and engaging for attendees.
Skills Needed: Knowledge of agricultural processes, teaching ability, attention to safety.
Security & Safety
Responsibilities: Manage security measures, including the marking off of restricted areas, managing crowd control, and coordinating with local law enforcement. Ensure a safe environment for all attendees and participants.
Skills Needed: Vigilance, crisis management, effective communication.
Logistics & Infrastructure
Responsibilities: Handle logistical tasks such as setting up tents, portable toilets, parking lot management, and overseeing the setup and maintenance of physical infrastructures like fencing and sponsor banners.
Skills Needed: Organizational skills, physical endurance, team leadership.
Tractor Pull
Responsibilities: Organize and oversee all tractor pull events, including the traditional and garden tractor pulls. Manage the dirt track preparation, participant registration, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Skills Needed: Event management, knowledge of tractor operations, safety management.
Merchandise & Sales
Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of merchandise sales, including inventory control, vendor coordination, and setting up sales areas. Ensure products are well-presented and sales are conducted efficiently.
Skills Needed: Retail management, customer service, financial accountability.
Registration & Member Services
Responsibilities: Manage the office trailer where exhibitors register their machines and receive their exhibitor packages. This committee also handles member dues payments and provides assistance and information to members and exhibitors. Ensuring a streamlined check-in process and maintaining accurate records are key functions.
Skills Needed: Administrative expertise, attention to detail, customer service, organizational skills.
Volunteer Coordination
Responsibilities: Recruit and manage volunteers for various tasks throughout the event. Schedule shifts, provide training, and ensure volunteers are well-equipped to perform their roles.
Skills Needed: Leadership, communication, interpersonal skills.
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