CCE- Yates County Annual Meeting 2025
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County invites you to our 2025 Annual Meeting — an evening of celebration, connection, and community.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Location: Outlet 111 Wine Bar – Waterfront Craft Cocktail & Wine Bar (111 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY)
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Dinner & Program: 6:00–7:30 PM
Cash Bar Available
Join us for a delicious dinner and an uplifting evening featuring:
- A silent auction with locally sourced prizes
- Trivia fun and interactive activities
- Recognition of our 2025 accomplishments
- Awards presentations
- Introduction and election of Board of Directors nominees
- A vote on proposed updates to our Association’s Constitution
Featured Speaker: Austin Fingar, Farm Manager, Red Jacket Orchards
Austin’s presentation, “Yates County Agriculture,” will explore local grape production, market trends, and conservation practices, offering insights that connect local farms to the broader statewide agricultural landscape.
Governance & Voting
CCE-Yates County is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors, which includes 10 elected community volunteers representing towns throughout Yates County. These individuals bring their knowledge of local needs and concerns to help guide the mission and work of our organization.
This year’s Board of Directors nominees are:
- Steve Delahunty (Penn Yan, NY)
- Katie Lafler (Middlesex, NY)
- Klaas Martens (Penn Yan, NY)
In addition to the Board election, Yates County residents will also have the opportunity to vote on proposed updates to the organization’s constitution.
Under County Law 224 of the State of New York, county or regional extension service associations operate “under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the state.” That governing document is the Association’s Constitution. To remain current with local needs and best practices, the Board reviews its constitution every three years and compares it with current statewide guidelines to identify any needed changes.
Admission:
Pre-registration: $15 per person
At the door: $20 per person
Please RSVP by November 12th at https://bit.ly/cceyatesmtg25 or call 315-536-5123.
Dinner Menu
- Entrée: Marinated Chicken
- Sides: Rice, Cornbread, Mixed Green Salad, Roasted Green Beans
- Beverages: Water, Lemonade, and Cider
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
About the Speaker:
A 2016 Penn Yan Academy graduate and 2020 Cornell University alumnus with a degree in Agricultural Science and Business Management, Austin Fingar is a fourth-generation grape farmer on Bluff Point. He manages 400 acres of fruit crops and a team of 40 employees at Red Jacket Orchards in Geneva. In addition to his role as Farm Manager, Austin serves as Director and Secretary on the Yates County Farm Bureau Board and operates his own beef cattle farm.
Fee
Pre-registration: $15 per person At the door: $20 per person
Register
Contact
Sandi Bastedo
Executive Director
sb932@cornell.edu
315-536-5123 ex.4371
Location
Outlet 111 - Waterfront Craft Cocktail & Wine Bar
111 Liberty St.
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Last updated October 24, 2025