The Alex Fraser Park Society is all about:
The promotion of Agricultural based activities; and the promotion of our Western
Culture and Lifestyle. You may not have been born on a ranch or ever raised a calf
BUT if your are interested please contact one of our directors or their affiliated groups
to learn more about how to get involved.
In today's economy, Agri-Tourism has become a fast growing and exciting area, if you
are interested in promotion of events within these sectors please contact our Board of
Directors to learn of the facilities and services available at Alex Fraser Park.
The Alex Fraser Park Society is interested in your event - 12 months of the year - we
are only limited by our imagination as to what can take place at this Park - approach us
with your ideas!
About Us
The Alex Fraser Park Society is comprised of twelve Affiliated Organizations:
1. Quesnel and District Mule & Draft Horse Association
2. Quesnel Barrel Racers Association
3. Quesnel Roping Club
4. Quesnel Rodeo Club
5. Quesnel and District 4 H Associations
6. Quesnel and Area Pony Club
7. Quesnel and District Fall Fair Society
8. Quesnel and District Fur & Feather Association
9. Quesnel & District Riding Association
10.North Cariboo Gymkhana Association
11.Quesnel High School Rodeo Club
12. B.C. Cutting Horse Association
The Board of Directors are appointed/elected at the Annual General Meeting. Three
name submissions are allowed from each Affiliated Organization and Nominations are
made from the appointed members.
The next A.F.P. Board meeting will be held on Tuesday June 21st, 2011 at the
board directors room @ 6:30pm.
Alex Fraser Park Society PO Box 4501, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3J8
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Our Community Partners are:
Check out the Events page for the latest happenings at Alex Fraser Park
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This website has been created by PMG Communication for further information contact:
secretary@alexfraserpark.com or call 250 992-3043.
Northern Development Trust Initiative
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POSITION:
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NAME: Affiliate Group:
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ELECTED:
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PHONE:
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EMAIL:
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President/ Bookings Director
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Anna Johnson Quesnel Barrel Racers
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2011-
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250-747-3747
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rayanna@telus.net
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Vice President
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Pete Thumand North Cariboo Draft Horse & Mule Association
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2011-
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250-747-8455
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sugar_spring@uniserve.com
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Treasurer
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Brenda Galbraith
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2011-
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250-249-5854
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g_5@quesnelbc.com
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Secretary
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Lindsay Brunt N.Cariboo Gymkhana
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2011-
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250-747-2778
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lindsay_brunt@hotmail.com
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Community Director CRD
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Jim Glassford
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2010
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250-992-9151
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Director/Life mem
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Nita Cameron Rodeo / Quesnel Team Ropers
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1992 re 2011-
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250-249-5170
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ajtarget@hotmail.com
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Life Member
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Gus Cameron Rodeo
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1992 re 2009-1yr 2011-
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250-249-5170
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ajtarget@hotmail.com
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Director
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Charlotte Kurta Quesnel Pony Club
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2011-
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250-747-3947
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ckurta@goldcity.net
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Director
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Kelly Austin Quesnel Riding Club
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2011-
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250-992-9885
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austin3@telus.net
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Director At Large
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Alice McDougal
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250-747-1675
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doubleMranch@yahoo.ca
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Caretakers
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Bruce & Sherrie Crick
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2006
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250-992-1013
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bscrick@telus.net
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The park is run by a Volunteer Board of Directors and Managed by the Resident Caretakers. 2010 Board of Directors
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Community Partners Proudly sharing in the growth and development of our community facility
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Quesnel Community Foundation
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City of Quesnel/Cariboo Regional District
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Northern Development Initiative Trust
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U.B.C.M. Community Tourism Program (Cariboo Regional District)
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Director
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Melanie Baker
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2011-
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250-747-3658
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Director
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Lynda Atkinson Quesnel Agriculture and Exhibition Association
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2011
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250-747-3700
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lyndaatkinson@netbistro.com
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Director
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Rob Priestman Quesnel and District 4-H Council
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2011-
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250-747-2504
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priestmanhouse@msn.com
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Director
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Thomas Christen Fur and Feather Association
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2011-
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250-992-8461
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thomaschristen@live.com
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Director
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Robin Hay B.C. Cutting Horse Association
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2011-
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250-249-5278
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rbarj1@gmail.com
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Director
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Brenda Wills Highschool Rodeo
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2010-
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250-747-1286
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jwills@goldcity.net
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shown their support of these endeavour with a $83,300 pledge and a further $13,700 contribution
from UBCM - Tourism for a total financial commitment of $97,000.00. Added to that, the four
Northern Directors of the Cariboo Regional District: Mary Glassford, Ronda Wilkins, Ken Fallon and
Ted Armstrong have each contributed from their own budgets for a total additional amount of
$3,700.Funding Applications were granted from N.D.I.T for $30,000.00, and Quesnel Community
Foundation for $5,000.00.Quesnel Rotary has contributed through their Annual Awards Programs
$3,000.The Alex Fraser Park Society themselves have designated $10,000.00 toward the project.