In recognition of the time and effort that
Malcolm Fraser has given to the Exposition agricole de Cookshire - the
Cookshire Fair - as well as other organizations, the Canadian Association of
Fairs and Expositions (CAFE) has awarded him the 2013 Volunteer Acknowledgment
Award.
The award also acknowledges his promotion of livestock farming, which he
defended with vigour, and all his work in other organizations, including
community, museum and church groups.
CAFE distributes two of these prestigious awards to recognise the
contributions of volunteers in agricultural fairs. They range in size from
the smallest regional events to the largest, such as the Calgary Stampede and
the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.
Fraser's first venture into the world of agricultural fairs was in 1950,
as a member of the 4-H Club, when he presented livestock raised on the family
farm, Pine Hill Farm in Cookshire. In 1960, he began working as a volunteer on
the board of directors, where he made his mark both by his enthusiasm and the
finesse of his intelligence. He presided over the destiny of the Cookshire Fair
during 5 terms, and was treasurer from 2001 to 2012.
His volunteerism was evident in other areas of activity, too. Among
others, he was involved in the management of St. Peter's Church in Cookshire,
St. Paul's Home in Bury, and the Eaton Corner Museum.
Fraser offered his thanks to the persons who submitted his candidature
to CAFE.
