Western Fairs Association Newsletter
August 2013
WFA Open House at the Oregon State Fair
You're invited to join WFA at a fair-in-progress.

 

Join us for a WFA Open House at the Oregon State Fair on Wednesday, August 28 at 12 p.m. in the Floral Garden Area (next to the Criterion Schoolhouse). Mingle with fair executives from fairs throughout the West, WFA staff members and other industry professionals. Catch up with old friends and meet new members in a relaxed environment with light hors d'oeuvres provided.
Refer a Friend and Win
Sign-up a new member now through September 1 and receive $50.

 

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.

Strategic Leadership Workshop
A workshop specifically designed for fair board directors.

 

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.

Convention Website 

The Convention website is now live and loaded with information to get you ready for WFA's premier event January 5-8 in Anaheim. Review the preliminary schedule, find out who the keynote speaker is and what signature events are returning. Need a trade show booth? Book now, there are only a few spots remaining. Want to Showcase? Apply now for the opportunity. And, don't forget to donate an item to the Blue Ribbon Foundation Live or Silent Auction. Online registration will be available by the end of the month.
New Members

Bull Dog Event Group
Cale Moon
Digital Printing Systems
Feathers and Beyond
Fun Biz Concessions, Inc.
Glass Harp Music
Jeannie's Artichokes
JKJ Workforce Agency
Lloyd & Willy & More
Rosie's Sno Biz
Smart Solar and More
Sweet Cheeks, LLC

For more information on these new members, visit the Business Directory on the WFA website. Search by company name, contact name, division or keyword.


Upcoming Events 
 
August 22
WFA Meeting & Mixer
Antelope Valley FAir
Directors' Room, 2 p.m.

September 19
WFA Meeting & Mixer
LA County Fair
TBD

September 26
WFA Meeting & Mixer
Kern County Fair
Park Area, 1 p.m.

October 8
WFA Meeting & Mixer
Big Fresno Fair
Board Room, 9:30 a.m.

November 4-6
Fall Managers' Conference
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