NEWS RELEASE
Tues., June 26, 2012
Contact (s):April Mitchell, Event Sales & Marketing Manager, 925-426-7565 cell 925-567-6055
Sandra Varner, Varner PR Agency, 510-910-5652, em:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Picture 1: From Left to Right
Rick Pickering, CEO, Alameda County Fair
Dean Schenone, Fair Board Member
Congressman Pete Stark
Assemblymember Joan Buchanan
Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Pleasanton City Council
Cindy McGovern, Pleasanton City Council
Jerry Thorne, Pleasanton City Council
Stephen Chambers, Western Fairs Association
Brian Hooker, John Garamendi’s Office
Janet Lockhart, Vice President, Fair Board
Picture 2: Current and Past Fair Board of Directors
(L to R)
Bob Silva
Anthony Pegram
Tim Koopman
Jim McGrail
Billie Sherwood
Ario Ysit
Gordon Galvan
Tony Macchiano
Picture 3: Past Fair Board Presidents
(L to R)
Billie Sherwood
Tony Macchiano
Tim Koopman
Anthony Pegram
Past Presidents, Dignitaries, Board Members and Community Leaders
Salute History
Pleasanton, CA –The sun shone brightly amid the carnival atmosphere and parade of local leaders when the board of directors of the Alameda County Fair Association along with staff and supporters received significant recognition during the Centennial Celebration & Monument Dedication Ceremony saluting 100 years of accomplishment. The event took place on the fairgrounds adjacent to the monument of honorees and past presidents.
Testimonials were given citing the countless memories made during fair time and the promise to continue in the tradition of the century-old legacy of family fun. “This celebration represents decades of past leadership and dedication to the success of the Alameda County Fair,” states Rick Pickering, CEO. The monument is a lasting tribute to those who have helped to guide the course of this fair that holds memories of treasured family gatherings and childhood adventure. When we see the merriment on the faces of hundreds of thousands of patrons each year, their joy reinforces our mission to serve this community proudly as we are keepers of history, past and present.”
Additionally, resolutions and commendations in honor of the Fair’s 100th anniversary were presented. A list of the of the presentations follow:
Steve Chambers, Executive Director, Western Fairs Association
Senator Ellen Corbett – 10thSenatorial District
Assembly Member Bob Wieckowski – 20th Assembly District
Congressman Pete Stark – California’s 15th District
Congressman Jerry McNerney – California’s 9th District
Congressman John Garamendi –California’s 10th District
City of Pleasanton
Jennifer Hosterman, Mayor
Matt Sullivan Vice Mayor
Cheryl Cook-Kallio, City Council
Cindy McGovern, City Council
Jerry Thorne, City Council
About the Fair Association
The non-profit Fair Association continues to provide a significant public benefit without receiving any tax support. The Fair Association’s nonprofit Board of Directors seeks to operate the Fairgrounds in a professional business manner & maintain prudent cash reserves. In addition to maintaining & enhancing the existing facilities, the Fair Association originally purchased the 268-acre fairgrounds in the 1930’s and deeded the property to the County of Alameda in the 1940’s.
With the “Oldest One-Mile Race Track in America,” the Fair Association hopes to continually enhance its horse training and racing program in Pleasanton.
For more information, please visit or call (925) 426-7600.
Contact:April Mitchell, Mgr, Event Sales & Marketing 925-426-7565,cell 925-567- 6055
Sandra Varner, Consultant, Varner PR 510-569-8855,
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