Chatham-Kent will be hosting the 2018 International Plowing Match. This will require an all-out effort from so many people, and we are hoping our agri sector here in CK plays a huge role in this.
Here is a list of some of the various committees that need to be formed asap, along with contact information.
Corporate Partners Committee
- Develop and Create a corporate partner sponsorship package
- Identify and solicit corporate sponsorship
- Work with all committee chairs to determine in-kind contributions required for IPM
- Manage sponsorship requests
- Work with signage committee to ensure sponsorship recognition
Website Committee
- Create a webpage on the Ontario Plowmen’s Association website, using standard template
- Provide consistent information to the public and volunteers, in line with the marketing committee
- In 2015/2016/2017, provide basic information regarding our upcoming IPM
- Responsible for Social Media Posts/Updates (Facebook/Twitter/etc.)
Logo Committee
- Develop Logo Contest
- Logo must incorporate Ontario Plowmen’s Association ‘tractor and plow’
- Evaluate and select logo design from submissions
- Work with graphic design artist to develop a digitized logo based on selected design
- Colours & theme should reflect our municipality
Cookbook Committee
- Produce a Chatham-Kent Souvenir Cookbook that includes recipes from a wide range of community residents
- Used to promote the area and our IPM
- Set-up recipe collection methods for recipes and select those to be included
- Determine size and contents of cookbook
- Create cookbook
- Select publisher/printer and create sales displays
Media & Media Relations Committee
- Work with the media to inform the public of goals of the IPM and related events in a positive, consistent manner
- Develop and retain a positive working relationship with media personnel
- Organize and host media days
- Maximize media coverage of the IPM throughout the local region, province and beyond
- Maintain an up-to-date list of media contacts
Looking forward to the next few months…
- 5 Committees to have first meeting in March/April
- Logo Contest
- Cookbook Recipe Submissions
- Ontario Plowmen’s Association Annual Convention
- March 27-29 in Cornwall – Chatham-Kent Plowmen’s Association to attend and provide update
- Continued development of Executive Committee
- More committees to be formed later in 2015
- Accommodations, Entertainment, Volunteers, etc.
- Attendance at the 2015 IPM in Finch, ON – September 22-26, 2015
IPM Information: www.plowingmatch.org
Chatham-Kent Plowmen’s Association contacts: Email: ckplowing@outlook.com
Phone: Carl Sterling: 519-352-8365 Rob Sterling 226-626-3947
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