GETTING TO KNOW OUR PAST PRESIDENTS………......…………………………… Jack Griffith
Federation President 1997
Jack Griffith is a prime example
that age is only in the mind. Cele- brating his 81st birthday in Las Ve- gas, Griffith’s 43-year-love affair with the Fair only grew stronger at the IAFE Convention. Griffith first fell in love with the
Fair in 1967 when the grounds of his youth recreation center were used for the youth fair. He became
friends with Walter B. Arnold, Jr. who asked Griffith to be- come a member of the Fair Association. Since then he has held numerous positions, including the most recent past presidency in the Florida Federation of Fairs. The passion Griffith feels for the Fair is evident by the
amount of committees he has been a member of, organiza- tions with which he has been involved, and awards he has won. He was also awarded with the honor of being placed in the FFF Hall of Fame in 2007. Jack is also a recipient of the IAFE Heritage Award for volunteer service. Now in his 34th year of membership with the board, Griffith’s dedica- tion is still just as strong. When he isn’t busy with his myriad of adventures with the
Fair, Griffith leads and plays in a 16-piece swing band. Married to his childhood sweetheart, he has a large family that he takes much pride in. This includes two sons, four grandchildren and even a great grandson. Griffith’s infatuation with the Fair will never die. “I attribute
my youthful mentality to our Fair and this wonderful indus- try – I just love Fairs!” said Griffith. The Fairs have gained a member for life.
By: Emmie Michalakis Greater Jacksonville Fair – Intern Spring 2011 IAFE CONVENTION...……………………………………………………………………….
Florida Fairs were well represented
at this year’s IAFE Convention In Las Vegas
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