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What is a Capitalarian? Capital Lakefair is a non-profit, volunteer, organization run by Capitalarians. Capitalarians are citizens of the greater Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater area who volunteer their time year-round participating in the many aspects of the organization. They have an office at 809 Legion Way, Olympia, Washington (in the Business Center Building at the corner of Legion Way and Plumb Street) that is staffed by a paid Administrative Coordinator. The Capitalarians meet on the second Thursday of January, February, March, April, May, June, September and October, 6:30 pm at the County Court House Office Complex, Bldg. 1. They also meet on the last Thursday in June and July. The September meeting is the Election Meeting at which they elect a President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer who serve for one year. Usually the 1st Vice President becomes President the following year and the 2nd Vice President moves up. Every year three members are elected to serve a three-year term as Directors on the Board. Capitalarians accompany the Lakefair float to approximately 20 communities throughout the Northwest and participate in their festivals. A Capitalarian couple or approved volunteers acts as chaperons to the Lakefair Queen and her Princesses at these out-of-town parades and during the Lakefair events. A Capitalarian is just one of about 65 people who help promote Lacey-Olympia-Tumwater’s famous Capital Lakefair throughout the northwest. The reward a Capitalarian will earn for recognition of their efforts, are a few compliments received when seen wearing the blue jacket which signifies the organization and his or her own satisfaction for being an active, contributing, member of the community. The Lakefair festival attracts thousands of spectators to the Lakefair weekend to watch the annual 120 unit “Grand Parade” which includes over 1,200 marchers and participants on some 35 floats and other units. An array of events from boat racing to volleyball, from Arts & Crafts Show to Band Concerts and Kid’s Day are all part of this yearly celebration. It is topped off by a spectacular fireworks display over the lake on Sunday night. Capitalarians make all of this happen. All individuals have skills and talents that can be used in producing Capital Lakefair. Those who wish to become Capitalarians are asked to work on various committees for one year before they become members. In this year’s time a person can determine if this is what they really want to do. Some of the committees can take a lot of time, some do not, but it is fun and a way to meet some very congenial people.
We are delighted that you are considering helping us to put on this event in any way you can. You are invited to join the Capitalarians in their efforts to make our community a better place in which to live, work and play. If you have any questions, feel free to call the office or talk to any Capitalarian. TO BECOME A CAPITALARIAN
A one-time initiation fee established by the Board of Directors annually (currently $175) will be assessed each newly accepted Candidate Capitalarian. The new Capitalarian will then receive from Lakefair the dress blazer and nametag. OBLIGATIONS OF CAPITALARIAN MEMBERSHIP
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO BECOME A CAPITALARIAN? Click Here for A Membership Application OR If you would just like to volunteer, please click here.
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