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Mark Brackenridge, centre, receives a Lifetime Membership Award from Millbrook Agricultural Society from Executive Director Greg Wilson and President Debra Post for his contributions in support of the Millbrook Fair.
At this week’s Annual General Meeting, Mark Brackenridge was awarded the society’s Lifetime Member award for his contributions to the organization and the Fair over the years. As he tells it, his brother Steve “volunteered” him for the position of Treasurer in 1997. At the time, the organization’s books were done with pen and paper and it was facing a $4000 loan with no obvious source of repayment. By the following year, Mark had computerized the society’s financial records for the current and previous five year period, making financial decision-making much easier. Mark registered the organization as a not-for-profit which eliminated some of their administrative hassles. During his five year tenure as Treasurer, Mark’s efforts made a significant contribution to the organization’s financial health, helping its members make informed financial decisions that improved the organization’s resilience and allowing it to continue into its 173rd year. Congratulations and thank you, Mark! KG
