IPM 2017 Committees
The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is an annual event that is hosted by communities across the province of Ontario. Historically, we in Huron have hosted the IPM in 1946, 1966, 1978 and 1999. In February 2013, Huron County was awarded the privilege of hosting the IPM again in September of 2017. During that week, we are expecting tens of thousands of visitors to the County. They will have an opportunity to view farm machinery displays, educational exhibits, competitive plowing and local entertainment. It is a venue where we can display the best of all Huron has to offer......food, manufacturing, agribusiness, artisans and small business.
The executive committee has been actively planning for the Match, and we are appreciative of the financial support from the County. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us.
The following list contains the names and contact information of the committee chairs for IPM 2017, as of April 2017. The list will be updated as we receive more information.
If you are interested in volunteering with IPM 2017, please visit our Volunteer! page to find out how to get involved.
IPM 2017 COMMITTEES |
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Position |
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Phone Number |
| IPM 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS | |||
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Jacquie Bishop |
Chair, IPM 2017 |
519-887-9379 |
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Roger Robertson |
Administration Coordinator |
519-528-3025 |
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Brian McGavin |
Administration Coordinator |
519-527-2394 |
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Steve Corbett |
OPA Advisory Councillor |
519-236-4514 |
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Lynne Godkin |
Secretary |
519-235-0777 |
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Marlene Munn |
Related Events Coordinator |
519-280-3006 |
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Jeff McGavin |
Plowing Coordinator |
519-357-0710 |
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Paul Dodds |
Plowing Coordinator |
519-527-0686 |
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Gerry Wheeler |
Tented City Coordinator |
519-357-6117 |
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Mallory Kernighan |
Special Events Coordinator |
519-441-7558 |
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Matt Townsend |
RV Park Coordinator |
519-525-7392 |
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| SUPPORT STAFF | |||
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Emily Morrison |
IPM 2017 Marketing Coordinator |
519-524-8394 x 3267 |
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Corrie Forbes |
Office Administrator |
519-606-2017 |
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Janelle Shapton |
Marketing and Souvenir Sales Assistant |
519-606-2017 |
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| ADMINISTRATION: CORPORATE PARTNERS/FUNDRAISING | |||
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Roger Robertson |
Administration Coordinator: |
519-528-3025 |
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Cindy Fisher |
Chair of Accommodations |
519-524-8730 |
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Graeme Craig |
Chair of Sponsorship |
519-357-6686 |
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Erin Robinson |
Sponsorship Committee |
519-276-7288 |
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ADMINISTRATION: VOLUNTEERS, LAND ACQUISITIONS, GATES/TICKETS |
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Brian McGavin |
Administration Coordinator: Volunteers, |
519-527-2394 |
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Lori Vanstone |
Chair of Volunteers |
519-524-4651 |
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Brian McGavin |
Chair of Land Acquisitions |
519-527-2394 |
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Jack McLachlan |
Chair of Gates and Tickets |
519-522-1870 |
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| RELATED EVENTS | |||
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Marlene Munn |
Related Events Coordinator - Chair |
519-263-5096 |
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Deb Falconer |
Chair of Beautification |
519-233-5393 |
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Melissa Veldman |
Chair of Queen of the Furrow / Celebration of Excellence |
519-440-8187 |
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Al Murray |
Chair of Airport |
519-345-2435 |
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Ann Bosman |
Chair of Lunches |
annbosman@tcc.on.ca |
519-527-0918 |
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Steve Hallahan |
Chair of Parking |
519-440-8474 |
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Donald Hastings |
Chair of Traffic |
519-887-6222 |
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Kevin Deitner |
Chair of Wagon Tours |
519-887-6502 |
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Gary Clark |
Chair of Worship Service |
519-523-4224 |
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| PLOWING | |||
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Jeff McGavin |
Plowing Coordinators - Co-chairs |
519-527-0936 |
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Lyle Haney |
Chair of Horses and Horse Plowing |
519-955-2696 |
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Jeff McGavin |
Chair of Plowing Lands Committee |
519-527-0936 |
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Matt, Steve Haney & Family |
Chair of Tractor Park Committee |
519-615-2130 |
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| TENTED CITY | |||
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Gerry Wheeler |
Tented City Coordinator - Co-chair |
gwheeleripm2017@gmail.com |
519-357-6117 |
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Marty Bedard |
Chair of Emergency Services and Health & Safety |
519-527-0160 |
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Jane Zwep |
Chair of Exhibitors |
519-887-6605 |
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Karen Redmond |
Chair of Landscape Committee |
519 526 7633 |
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Ben Driscoll |
Chair of Sanitation |
519-524-3830 |
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Charlene O'Reilly |
Chair of Accessibility |
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Ralph Watson |
Chair of Exhibitor Gates |
519-617-0360 |
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| SPECIAL FEATURES | |||
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Mallory Kernighan |
Special Features Coordinator - Chair |
519-441-7558 |
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Bill Roper |
Chair of Antiques |
519-529-3988 |
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Brenda Dalton |
Chair of Lifestyles |
519-525-5466 |
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Linda O’Rourke |
Chair of Quilts |
519 527 1035 |
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Brenda Campbell |
Chair of VIP Tent |
519-525-9154 |
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Kevin Varley |
Chair of Lounge Committee |
519-272-3647 |
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Peggy Sloan |
Chair of Education Committee |
226-222-1783 |
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Rick Sickinger |
Chair of Entertainment Committee |
519-482-5457 x 8 |
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Florence Witherspoon |
Chair of Ceremonies: Opening and Closing |
519-525-5374 |
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Gary and Lori Pipe |
Chair of Parades |
519-887-6291 |
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Jessica Wettlaufer |
Chair of Concert/Show |
519-671-5257 |
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Jenna Ujiye |
Chair of Huron County Showcase |
519-524-8394 x 6 |
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| RV PARK | |||
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Matt Townsend |
RV Park Coordinator - Chair |
519-525-7392 |
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Rob Kolkman |
Chair of Water Committee |
519-523-9819 |
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Brad Vanstone |
Chair of Internal Communications |
519-524-4651 |
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Bert Dykstra |
Chair of Registration |
519-482-7811 |
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| MARKETING | |||
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Christie Little |
Media Relations |
519-527-1384 |
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Monique Baan |
Chair of Website |
519-887-6998 |
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Allan Carter |
Chair of Souvenirs |
519-522-0399 |
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Ken Scott |
Chair of Signage |
519-527-0535 |
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Emily Morrison |
Farm Shows |
519-524-8394 x 3267 |
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| NEW EVENTS TO IPM 2017 | |||
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Matt Cardiff |
Chair of Brussels Fall Fair |
519-357-6695 |
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Barb Terpstra |
Chair of Princess Competition |
519-887-9276 |
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Kayla Bishop |
519-252-0127 |
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Emily Gibson |
519-440-9907 |
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