IAFE News


NEWS FROM ZONE TWO and YOUR ZONE TWO DIRECTOR NANCY SMITH, CFE


Greetings Zone 2 Friends, I trust everyone is well. I know it has been a trying time for many in


this season of hurricanes…and more. That is just one reason why we can be so thankful for our industry, as we seek to bring a few days of fun, education, excitement, happiness and more to all. First, we need to congratulate our Zone 2 YPI Scholarship Recipients,


Anna Michelle Estrada with the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair in Dudley, NC and Nicole Jones with the Saint Lucie County Fair in Fort Pierce, FL. Each of these recipients will represent Zone 2 at the IAFE Convention in Las Vegas this year. We will have the honor of hearing from each of them during our Zone 2 meeting. Congratulations folks. Keep up the good fair work! We have all been following our fellow fair-man and dear friend, Andy


Cashman with the Maryland State Fair, through his journey with serious health issues. Andy our dear friend, please know you are loved and prayed for much. Thank you for the updates and you can know your “fair family” is cheering you on – BIG TIME!!! “Striking It Rich” is around the corner. If you’ve not made plans to


don’t forget “Raisin for a Reason – Gold Rush”, November 26th at Bal- ly’s. Funds raised from this event support the IAFE Education Founda- tion. There will be wine and a “chow-line” involved. For more infor- mation, contact Lori Hart at lhart@fairsandexos.com Come have some fun and support the IAFE Education Foundation! Many of us are in the midst of our “fair seasons.” At the South Caroli-


attend this years’ IAFE Convention – the LAST one in Las Vegas – you need to go to fairsandexpos.com and get registered! Make sure you re- port your scholarship monies to the IAFE to help us show what a differ- ence fairs are making. Your Zone 2 meeting will be held Monday, No- vember 27th at 8AM. Check the convention schedule for location. While you’re checking out everything offered at “Striking It Rich”,


na State Fair, we just enjoyed our annual employee breakfast, (the kick- off to the 2017 SC State Fair) which reminded me – once again – of how very fortunate I am to be involved in such an incredible industry. My recent reminder was both a rewarding and reflective one. During our employee breakfast, we recognized newcomers and even


one that had been with us for 50 years! What an incredible journey. We were reminded, once again, that although we see each other only a few days out of each year, we build bonds that last a lifetime. That fact was never more evident than this year at the South Carolina State Fair. After 33 years as Secretary, General Manager of the SC State Fair,


Gary Goodman, will retire. In our industry, that fact is now “old news”. What will never be “old news” is the impact that Gary Goodman has made on the South Carolina State Fair and our industry, not only in Zone 2 but throughout the IAFE and more. Gary has dedicated a lifetime to “Making the Best Better.” At our recent breakfast, Gary shared one of his favorite memories and


it struck me just how important his favorite memory should be to all of us. Upon filling up at one of his regular gas station stops, a gentleman approached Gary and said….” I know you”. He paused for a few mo- ments and then – the light dawned – now I know….” You are the HEAD BUBBA at the South Carolina State Fair! In Gary’s words…” It does not get any better than that.” As Gary would agree, knowing you have made a positive difference gives a sense of satisfaction like no other.


FAIRCRACKER-FALL 2017


Thank you, Gary Goodman, for making a difference in Zone 2 and more! We wish you all the best! My musings this month may seem more “SC State Fair” oriented than


Zone 2 oriented; however, I believe the difference one person makes in our industry is as powerful as many. That fact should cause us to stop and think the next time we are weary, or down-trodden or just flat out defeated by all the obstacles that come our way. When those times come – pick yourself up – remember who we are and what we represent and be determined – more than ever to – “MAKE THE BEST BETTER.” It’s a gift we’ve been given and we need to make sure we can – as Gary Goodman has done in Zone 2 and more – pass that “GIFT” on to others!


With a thankful heart, Your “Fair Friend” and Zone 2 Director Nancy Smith


Special IAFE News Convention Registration The IAFE Annual Convention, for the final time in Las Vegas, will


be held Nov. 26-29. register now at www.iafeconvention.com! Get a Professional Headshot You want to always look your best in front of clients and fairgoers.


If you want to put a great headshot of yourself on your fair’s website or printed material, then schedule a headshot session with the IAFE’s professional photographer while at the IAFE Annual Convention. Sponsored by Ron and Beverly Burback’s Funtastic Traveling Shows, you can schedule a professional headshot for only $25. Only a limited number of sessions are available, so schedule your session today at www.iafeconvention.com/add-on-specials. Recruit Members, Win Big The IAFE Membership Contest sponsored by The Coca-Cola


Company is going strong in 2017. In addition to a cash prize for the top individual recruiter, State and Provincial Association Directors have a chance to win as well. The State/Provincial Director that re- cruits the most new IAFE members through Nov. 1, 2017, will re- ceive $500. Also, each new member recruited is one entry into the grand prize of $3,000 Gift of Travel. Make the IAFE stronger with new members and win! For more information, go to http://bit.ly/ IAFEMembership. Topgolf at the IAFE Convention Work on your slice at the IAFE/YPI social event at Topgolf Las


Vegas on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The networking opportunity is open to all and only $35. This was a popular outing in 2016 and will be even better in 2017! Go to www.iafeconvention.com/add-on-specials for more details and to register.


Kyle Wiskow, FL Account Executive


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