The Camrose Regional Exhibition has played an integral role in the City of Camrose and the surrounding rural area since 1908. Formed under the Agricultural Societies Ordinance, the original objective of the Exhibition was to encourage improvements in agriculture, horticulture and homemaking and thereby improve the quality of life in the agricultural community. To meet this objective the Society established

From these simple beginnings the Camrose Regional Exhibition (CRE) has evolved into a dynamic organization that provides a variety of programs & services. The CRE is the largest

Mission Statement

To provide facilities and services to the Agriculture, Recreation, and Education industries and to support the continued growth and development of rural and urban Alberta.

Organizational Structure

The Camrose Regional Exhibition is governed by a 18 member board of directors, 15 who are elected from the membership and 3 who are appointed. The three who are appointed represent the following organizations: The City of Camrose (Alderman), The County of Camrose (Counsellor), and The Camrose Chamber of Commerce (Director). The President and the Executive are elected from within the board of directors by the board of directors. All managerial duties are carried out by the General Manager, Wynn McLean, who reports directly to the President.

Staff and Management

The Camrose Regional Exhibition is the proud employer of 16 full-time staff. The CRE is led by the General Manager (Wynn McLean) and his management group. Management group members include Tammy Wollman - Finance. The management group is supported by a training & special projects coordinator, a catering coordinator, an event coordinators and an administrative assistant. The operations crew consists of nine dedicated men and women.

Major Programs and Events

The CRE operates virtually 365 days a year with more than 350 days spent hosting events and programs. On many of the 350 days there are multiple activities taking place. During the course of a year, between 250,000 and 300,00 people visit the CRE site to take advantage of the programs and events that are offered. The Exhibition produces and facilitates approximately 1200 events, training and program days annually.

Volunteers

The CRE is a volunteer-based organization that is wholly dependent on the availability of large numbers of dedicated, skilled volunteers. The CRE annually accesses the services of approximately 2000 volunteers. These volunteers are involved at all levels within the organization.

Our Board of Directors, as well as our major event committees are made up of members of the community who contribute their time and expertise. Other volunteers dedicate their services in areas such as hospitality provision, operational assistance, event production and gaming.

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