As a WFA member in good standing, you are eligible to earn $50 for every new member you sign-up between now and September 1. Refer enough members and your 2014 membership could be FREE! Make sure your name appears on the Referred By line of the print or online membership application. Now is an excellent time to join WFA. Since we are midway through the year, new members will receive 18 months of membership for the price of 12.

Western Fairs Association's Leadership Development Committee has produced a powerful new tool for fair board directors: Boards that Lead & Succeed--A Guide to Effective Fair Board Leadership, authored by renowned governance expert Bill Charney. The Big Fresno Fair will host WFA's first workshop for California fair board directors on October 5 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants will learn the 10 principles outlined in the book and will receive a copy of the book to take home. Beacon Results will facilitate the session, building the knowledge, skills and abilities of board members to strengthen leadership for success in the current climate and years to come. California CEOs, look for more information in the mail this week. Register now.