Associate Member Update
Associate Director Kathy Vanco Ross
My term as an associate Director for the Florida Federation of Fairs is at the half way point and will end in May when I am replaced with a new fresh face. My time on the board has been ……oh there are soo many words that I can put in this space, educational, hysterical, informa- tive, rewarding or a gift. Yes, I think that my time on the board was a gift. I would like to thank those who chose me to
serve. You thought enough of me to choose me to represent all of the associates that make up our membership. I was able to travel to fairs that I had never been to including Volu-
sia Co. Fair, Greater Jacksonville Fair and the North FL Fair in Talla- hassee. The 2016 Fall Fair tour taught me so many things, things many of you already knew, always wear your seatbelt if Paul is driv- ing, bring a notebook if Lisa is sitting next to you and if you have forgotten something, Pat or Rhonda will have what you need. We were tasked with taking pictures of 2 innovative ideas we saw at each fair. Just 2?? We saw the amazing sink set up at Deland, that allowed all sizes of people to access hand washing and their layout with the roundabout in the center with entertainment and seating. Jackson- ville’s Ag Education area had a great layout and included Tom Umiker! It was great to see so many of our associates there. By the time we reached Tallahassee on our whirlwind tour we couldn’t get far from the rocking chairs, but when we did their children’s educa- tion building was the spot to be. Hands on projects to take home, things to touch and play with all while learning about Florida Agri- culture. It was a great trip, I learned a lot from my van mates and saw a lot of the FL Fed. Of Fairs Associate members. I had many opportunities to gather with members of the Federation,
our next trip was to Tallahassee. As we made our way to the Talla- hassee Legislative Trip with Lisa at the wheel and my notebook in hand, we almost solved world peace. Our goal while in Tallahassee was to share the amazing value of the local fair is to the State of Flor- ida. When we got an opportunity to sit with an elected official we shared that we weren’t here to ask for money or a bill to be signed, we were just here to educate them on the role of a fair in the State. As we did that you could see them relax and actually listen to us. Please plan to join the group this year on Jan. 29 & Jan. 30, you will be glad you did. As chair of the Fair Partner’s Shootout, I get to see a different side
of our members. Everyone seems so relaxed and is just there to have a good time….oh and shoot stuff! Our event continues to grow and we love it when people come that have never shot a gun before. My husband Jeff is a great instructor and is so proud when his students actually hit a clay. The diverse group of shooters allows for great conversation and networking. You can join us even if you don’t want to shoot. Get your teams together today so you have a chance to practice. The Shootout will be Feb. 8th at 2pm. Registration starts at 1pm, guns can be rented at the club, dinner is included in your fee and plan on a good time. I enjoyed helping Lisa with the Fair Industry Appreciation gather-
ing at the State Fair of Florida. Cheryl Flood hosted a great event inviting all Florida Fairs, also in attendance were Marla Calico and Becky Brashear from the IAFE. As I greeted attendees at the door, I asked how long it had been since they had attended the state fair, most said more than 8 years. As this event continues to grow, I hope to see more new faces each year. The Florida Fair Appreciation gath- ering will be Feb. 9th 2018.
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