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Convention Prelim Schedule
| The preliminary schedule for the 90th annual Convention and Trade Show is now online. Start making your plans. Also, members look for the print edition in your fall Fair Dealer in the mail now.
http://www.wfaconvention.com
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Date List and Membership Directory
| Make sure you're in this vital publication. Service members: return your 2013 Update Form with your membership dues by October 31. Fairs: fill out your 2013 Update Form and return it to the WFA office with requested materials by October 31.
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New Members
| All Star Motorsport Productions
California Trucks-N-Stuff
Northwest Challenge X-treme Air Dogs
Shoe MGK
Stilt Circus
Get booking information by searching our online |
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Important Dates
| October 11
Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing
Big Fresno Fair, 8:30 a.m.
November 5-7
Fall Managers Conference
Sacramento, California
January 20-23 WFA Convention & Trade Show Grand Sierra Resort Reno, Nevada
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One Shot, Hot Shot Photo Contest
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. Photos must have been taken within the last 18 months. Enter your photo by December 1.
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WFA Board Elections
Nominations are now being accepted for open seats on the WFA Board of Directors and Service Member Board. As a member, you can have a say in who represents you, who will help set the strategic direction of the association and guide WFA towards its envisioned future. Members in good standing with the association are eligible to nominate an individual or run for an open seat. Incumbents seeking re-election do not require a nomination.
- Sacramento Area Chair on WFA Board: Regina Goody, Yuba-Sutter Fair CEO, is running for re-election. View nomination form.
- Southern Area Chair on WFA Board: Barbara Quaid, Ventura County Fair CEO, is running for re-election. View nomination form.
- Service Member Board Position on WFA Board: Ken McMeans, Ken McMeans Presents, is running for re-election. View nomination form.
- Carnival Division Chair on Service Member Board: Chris Lopez, Ray Cammack Shows, is running for re-election. View nomination form.
- Entertainment Division Chair on Service Member Board: Karla Majewski, Pacific Animal Productions, is running for re-election. View nomination form.
Nomination forms are due back to the WFA office no later than October 18. For questions regarding WFA elections, contact Meetings Manager Liz Waxstein at (916) 927-3100.
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Fall Managers' Conference
The California fair industry, like many other states, is facing historical funding changes, economic challenges and uncertain answers. Our best defense is a good offense. Learn how to Take Charge of Your Destiny at this year's Fall Managers' Conference, November 5-7 in Sacramento, sponsored by the California Fair Services Authority. Register now.
The program starts on Monday afternoon with discussions and strategies for the future of fair funding. Make sure you attend this session and provide input. On Tuesday author and advocate Roger Rickard will deliver his keynote Empowering People to Make a Difference in Their Communities. We will then move quickly into core issues of governance, fundraising and surviving the Great Recession.
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Industry Awards Nominations
At the annual WFA Convention, WFA celebrates the achievements of leaders and innovators in our membership during the Industry Awards Celebration. And, members is good standing can have a say in who is honored. All nominations/recommendations are due by November 16. See applications for specific instructions. To view past winners or learn more about the awards, click here. |
Achievement Awards Program
The annual Achievement Awards Program is now available to all WFA members. While more than 50 member fairs participate each year, there are still quite a few who feel like they don't have the time or resources to participate. Check out the top 10 reasons you should give the Achievement Awards a shot this year. Its now easier than ever to participate! |
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