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Western Fairs Association Newsletter
| June 2013 |
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Blue Ribbon Foundation Scholarships Awarded
Students Preston Munson and Lauren Ades receive $2,500 each.
The Blue Ribbon Foundation, the nonprofit charitable arm of WFA, is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarships.
- Preston Munson, son of Siskiyou Golden Fair CEO Cliff Munson, was awarded $2,500. He has been active in agriculture and leadership roles through 4-H, FFA, student government and the junior fair board. He is active in competitive swimming, football, basketball and baseball and has taken a rigorous course of study.
- Lauren Ades, daughter of Dann Ades of Cold Star, Inc., was also awarded $2,500. She is an outstanding student, maintaining a 4.21 GPA, and is a talented dancer who has also been involved in student government, the National Honor Society, the International Culture Club and her church.
The Blue Ribbon Foundation scholarship program is intended to support the network of fairs and their families by offering scholarships to further motivate high-achievers in pursuit of their careers and life goals. The program is offered in partnership with the Friends of the California State Fair which processes the applications, and manages the selection and awarding of funds. Learn more about the Blue Ribbon Foundation Scholarship Program and these talented students in the summer issue of the Fair Dealer magazine.
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Western Fairs and CalFest to Collaborate
Associations will hold concurrent 2014 Conventions.
Western Fairs Association is pleased to announce it will be collaborating with CalFest, the California/Nevada Festivals and Events Association, for our 91st annual Convention and Trade Show, January 5-8, at the Anaheim Marriott. CalFest will run it's annual Convention concurrently with WFA's, January 7-9, with plans to collaborate programming and networking events on Tuesday, January 7. Attendees of both Conventions will be able to attend WFA's Trade Show and Entertainment Showcase. "We are excited about working with CalFest," says WFA Executive Director Stephen Chambers. "This is a win for members of both associations."
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Feature Fair Tour
WFA President Kent Hojem, Washington State Fair CEO, will accompany WFA members for a whirlwind tour of the OC Fair during the annual WFA Feature Fair Tour, July 23-25. Register now. Enjoy breakfast on the beach, behind-the-scene tours of OC Fair's most popular attractions and programs, an exclusive tour of Ray Cammack Shows' carnival, entertainment, a leisurely Duffy Boat ride around Newport Bay, and plenty of time to network. Great for fair staff, board members and service members! Register by June 25. View a detailed schedule. |
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Join us on June 18 at the San Diego County Fair, 5-7 p.m., in the Turf Club for WFA's first Open House of the season. All members are invited and nonmembers are welcome. Concessionaires are encouraged to bring their best food items to showcase and share with visiting fair managers, staff members and peers.
The Industry Standards Committee will also meet at the fair from 1-3 p.m. in the Seabiscuit Skybox. All are welcome to attend this Open Forum to hear updates on what the Committee is working on in 2013 and help them plan for 2014 goals.
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Upcoming Events
June 14
WFA Mixer
Merced County Fair
Wine Garden, 2 p.m.
June 18
WFA Open House
San Diego County Fair
Turf Club, 5-7 p.m.
July 3
WFA Mixer
Alameda County Fair
Country Plaza, 9 a.m.
July 5
WFA Mixer
Marin County Fair
Green Room, 9 a.m.
July 18
WFA Open House
California State Fair
Turf Club, 5-7 p.m.
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