State of the Fair report presented to Board of Directors
On June 23, the OC Fair Board reviewed a presentation from CEO Michele Richards on the mid-year state of the Fair. The report covered the agency’s budget process, our place in the fair industry, bringing mission and values into focus, engaging the community, new business development, transparency, technology, workforce development, the financial outlook and opportunities […]
OC Fair Board updates mission, vision statements
As part of the Strategic Plan work the OC Fair Board of Directors voted to update OCFEC’s mission, vision, value and purpose statements: Mission: Creating equitable community access to agriculture, entertainment, cultural and educational experiences Vision: Orange County’s town square – the safe place where the community gathers and finds value Values: Safety, People, Integrity, […]
OC Fair Board votes to fly PanAfrican flag in honor of Black History Month in February
OC Fair & Event Center celebrates and welcomes all communities. Today the OC Fair Board voted to approve the Community Affairs Committee’s recommendation to adopt a policy to fly the PanAfrican flag at OC Fair & Event Center each February in recognition of Black History Month. A flag-raising ceremony is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 1, […]
Fair Board pays tribute to International Day of Persons with Disabilities
During December’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, members paid tribute to International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was Dec. 3, 2021. The presentation slide is below (click to view pdf):
OC Fair Board revises committee assignments
At its Nov. 18 meeting, the OC Fair Board of Directors revised its committee structure and added two new committees. Leadership Committee: • Chair La Belle and Vice Chair Pham Purpose: This committee provides executive support to the Board and acts on behalf of the full Board during emergency situations. Focus: • Consult with CEO […]
Fair Board pays tribute to Native American Heritage Month
During November’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, members paid tribute to Native American Heritage Month. The presentation highlighted the contributions Native Americans have made to Orange County’s communities, education and heritage, and to agriculture throughout California. View full presentation
OC Fair Board names Doug La Belle as Chair
COSTA MESA (Nov. 1, 2021) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has named Doug La Belle as Chair and Newton Pham as Vice Chair. La Belle, who previously served as Vice Chair, replaces Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia as Chair. The board voted in new leadership at its Nov. 28 meeting. La Belle is […]
3-Year Strategic Planning Workshop #2
OCFEC Board of Directors will hold a board meeting today (Tuesday, October 12, 2021) at 3 p.m. to discuss strategic direction for OCFEC programming. View agenda report The meeting will be held in the Administration Building at OC Fair, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Guests are invited to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85322883030?pwd=Y3EyQ2FPYmdseDNRcy82SU8vbEpFUT09 Dial in option: […]
Fair Board pays tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month
During September’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, members paid tribute to National Hispanic Heritage Month. The presentation highlighted the contributions Hispanics have made to Orange County’s communities, education and heritage, and to agriculture throughout California. View full presentation
Gov. Newsom appoints Melahat Rafiei to OC Fair Board
SACRAMENTO (Sept. 21, 2021) – Melahat Rafiei, 44, of Anaheim, has been appointed to the 32nd District Agricultural Association (Orange County Fair Board). Rafiei has been Secretary at the California Democratic Party since 2021. She has been Principal at Progressive Solutions Consulting since 2009 and a Co-Founder of WeCann since 2017. Rafiei was Executive Director […]