Athens Soil and Water Conservation District
79th Annual Meeting
The Athens SWCD Supervisor and Staff invite you to attend the 79th Annual Meeting and Banquet. Please join the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District as we celebrate 79 years of conservation during our annual meeting! Enjoy an evening of fellowship at the Shade Community Center! Reservations are due by October 9th!
When: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Where: Shade Community Center, 2380 Old SR 33, Shade, OH 45776
Cost: $10.00 per person
Agenda: 5:30 pm - Registration & Social Time
5:30 pm-6:15 pm - SWCD SUPERVISOR ELECTION VOTING
6:15 pm - Meal - Chicken Breast or Baked Steak, salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, dessert, and drinks
7:00 pm - Presentation of Awards
7:30 pm - Jill Davidson, Athens County Auditor - Presenting: “Property Tax 101 and What's Next for Ohio”
Door Prizes and Raffle Drawing
When: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Where: Shade Community Center, 2380 Old SR 33, Shade, OH 45776
Cost: $10.00 per person
Agenda: 5:30 pm - Registration & Social Time
5:30 pm-6:15 pm - SWCD SUPERVISOR ELECTION VOTING
6:15 pm - Meal - Chicken Breast or Baked Steak, salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, dessert, and drinks
7:00 pm - Presentation of Awards
7:30 pm - Jill Davidson, Athens County Auditor - Presenting: “Property Tax 101 and What's Next for Ohio”
Door Prizes and Raffle Drawing
Banquet Reservation Form
Supervisor Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Athens SWCD and are 18 years of age or older may vote for supervisor.
There are 3 ways an eligible voters can cast a ballot:
1. At the Athens SWCD office from September 17, 2025 until October 16, 2025 during normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, and 8:00 am - 4:30 pm on Fridays; or on October 16, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - noon, or
2. At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Shade Community Center, 2380 Old SR 33, Shade, Ohio 45776, on October 16, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm; or
3. By voting absentee from September 17, 2025 until October 16, 2025 by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the Athens SWCD office at 69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780, or by calling 740-797-9686 ext. 6280, or by emailing [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by October 16, 2025 at noon.
One Supervisor will be elected to a three-year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2028. Nominees are: Bryan Ford and George Enevoldsen. (bios below)
There are 3 ways an eligible voters can cast a ballot:
1. At the Athens SWCD office from September 17, 2025 until October 16, 2025 during normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, and 8:00 am - 4:30 pm on Fridays; or on October 16, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - noon, or
2. At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Shade Community Center, 2380 Old SR 33, Shade, Ohio 45776, on October 16, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm; or
3. By voting absentee from September 17, 2025 until October 16, 2025 by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the Athens SWCD office at 69 S Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780, or by calling 740-797-9686 ext. 6280, or by emailing [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by October 16, 2025 at noon.
One Supervisor will be elected to a three-year term commencing January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2028. Nominees are: Bryan Ford and George Enevoldsen. (bios below)
Board Candidates....
Bryan Ford - Bryan graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Agricultural Education and from Ohio University with a master's degree in Educational Administration. While in college, he worked for ODNR Division of Soil and Water Conservation in the soil survey department and was a 4 year member of the Ohio State soil judging team. Bryan has been employed as the agricultural education teacher and assistant principal at Alexander High School since 2005. Prior to that, he was employed by the USDA NRCS for 5 years as a student trainee and soil conservationist. Bryan and his wife Kristi, own and operate a small farm in Lodi Township where they have a cow-calf operation using management intensive rotational grazing principles. They also make hay for the cattle operation on several other farms in the area. They have two children, Jackson and Grace. In his free time, he enjoys working on the farm, helping his children with their FFA projects, and attending their sporting events.
George Enevoldsen - Raised on a farm in Rome Twp, a graduate of Rome-Canaan High School, George served in the US Navy, attended Ohio University and Hocking College, where he received an Associate Degree in Fire Science. After retiring from the Athens Fire Department, he served as a fire instructor for Hocking College and trained volunteer firefighters in the area. George returned to work for the City of Athens as Deputy Director of Development, Enforcement, and Facilities. Now retired, he lives on property in Athens Twp with his wife, Laura.