It's election time again and there are several Service Member Board positions up for re-election. Executive Chair Pat Kress' (PK Consulting) term will expire at the 2012 WFA Convention in Anaheim. Pat is eligible to serve two three-year terms and is seeking re-election. The Service Member Executive Board is a graduated three-year term and if re-elected Pat would be seated in the 2nd vice chair position. Ronn Brookens, Jackson Enterprise's, will move into the chair position and Rick Graves, Medical & Safety Management, will move into the 1st vice chair position leaving the 2nd vice chair position vacant. Service member directors act as the liaison between division chairs and the WFA board. Nominations for the executive chair require five signatures from members in any division who are in good standing with the association.

There are also three division chair positions open for election.  The Commercial Division, currently held by Ashley Murray, M&M Marketing; Food & Beverage Division, currently held by Judy Henbury, J&M Concessions; and Services and Suppliers Division, currently held by Suzanne Haas, UMS Banking. All three are seeking re-election. Division chairs serve a two-year term acting as the liaison between their division and the Service Member Executive Board. All members within the division in good standing with the association are eligible to serve. Division chairs are eligible to serve as many terms as elected. Nominations require three signatures from WFA members in the same division  to be placed on the ballot. Individual nominations will be accumulated to qualify nominee if necessary.    

Nomination forms for both elections are due back to the WFA office no later than October 31. Ballots, If necessary,  will be mailed to members within that division and will be due no later than November 15. For questions regarding WFA elections please call Meetings Manger Liz Waxstein at (916) 927-3100 or lizw@fairsnet.org.  

Make sure your business or fair is listed in the 2012 Date List and Membership Directory. In order to ensure the book's availability at Convention, we have earlier printing deadlines and there is little room to add late renewals. 

Service Members: Return your 2012 Membership Renewal Invoice and membership dues by October 31.

Fairs: Return your Fair Update Form by October 31 with a signature guaranteeing payment. Your fair will be billed in February.

Maximize your exposure in the directory. Buy a full page, full color divider page for only $800. Only three spots left! To reserve your spot, contact Communications Manager Lori Hanley at (916) 927-3100 or lorih@fairsnet.org. 

Get your photo on the cover of the spring issue of the Fair Dealer magazine, distributed to more than 1,500 fair professionals. Plus, win $100! 

• No entry fee
• Open to all WFA members who work at or play a fair
• Entries judged by a professional photographer
• Photos must have been taken within the last 18 months

Enter your photo by December 1. 

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is pleased to underwrite a unique and exciting opportunity for enthusiastic college students to serve as interns at the Western Fairs Association's annual Convention and Trade Show, January 8-11 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. Students will participate in a variety of Convention functions, including registration, meetings, receptions, charitable auctions and outreach activities. Network with fair professionals and learn more about the issues facing fairs from industry leaders. To be considered for this opportunity, submit your  application by December 1. 

Submit your entries for the 49th annual Western Fairs Association Achievement Awards Program. The goal of the program is to recognize excellence and share new successful ideas and programs, as many of the best ideas are inspired from others. Winners will be featured in a free online resource library and members can leisurely peruse entries in a dedicated room at the annual WFA Convention and Trade Show January 8-11.

Sing the praises of someone who has made a significant contribution to the fair industry with the WFA Hall of Fame Award. Honoring distinguished achievement for outstanding contribution to the fair industry, the award is presented at the annual Convention and Trade Show among the recipient's colleagues, friends and family members.  

Nominations and required support materials are due by Nov. 15. Nominate someone you know today!