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SUMMARY:CCE- Yates County Annual Meeting 2025
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DESCRIPTION:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County invites you to our 2025 Annual Meeting — an evening of celebration, connection, and community.Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025Location: Outlet 111 Wine Bar – Waterfront Craft Cocktail & Wine Bar (111 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY)Doors Open: 5:30 PMDinner & Program: 6:00–7:30 PMCash Bar AvailableJoin us for a delicious dinner and an uplifting evening featuring:
 A silent auction with locally sourced prizesTrivia fun and interactive activitiesRecognition of our 2025 accomplishmentsAwards presentationsIntroduction and election of Board of Directors nomineesA vote on proposed updates to our Association’s ConstitutionFeatured Speaker: Austin Fingar, Farm Manager, Red Jacket OrchardsAustin’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 & VotingCCE-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 personAt the door: $20 per personPlease RSVP by November 12th at https://bit.ly/cceyatesmtg25 or call 315-536-5123.Dinner Menu
 Entrée: Marinated ChickenSides: Rice, Cornbread, Mixed Green Salad, Roasted Green BeansBeverages: Water, Lemonade, and CiderPlease 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.
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