From the Executive Director Lisa Hinton


It’s hard to believe it’s already


March and the Spring Fair Season is almost half over – where does the time go?! The Federation has been excep-


tionally busy with events so far this year. We held our 4th Annual Fair’ Partner’s Shoot out in early


February. It is such a great networking opportunity and we were pleased to have so many IAFE, NICA, OABA, and Fed- eration members – both Fairs and Associates - participate. Thank you for your support! The upcoming Federation and Zone 2 meeting is going to


be AWESOME! The Convention Program committee has continued to “tweak” the convention format and they have some exciting new things for this year’s convention! One of the main changes will be more dedicated time in the Trade Show. We think this will be a great benefit to our associate members and also our Fair members won’t have to choose between one or the other. There are also some exciting changes to the Hospitality Suite – it will now be called the GREEN Room – G=Gather, R=Reunite, E=Entertain, E=Excite, N=Nightly. The focus will be on get- ting everyone involved in the networking – from an open mic for Associates to fun, games, and prizes. You won’t want to miss it! As always, our Fairs continue to make a positive impact


on their communities and the young people that partici- pate. What a great industry to be involved in! There are always people “behind the scenes” making all


of our Federation events possible and a special thanks goes out to Doris Graska and Elaine Miller for taking on the gar- gantuan task of producing this newsletter! Fantastic job you two! Thank you also to Bill McNeal of the Greater Jack- sonville Ag Fair for his assistance with graphics and tech- nical issues. And thank you also to Andrea Simone from the South Florida Fair for stepping in at the last minute and completing the last issue when the chairman took an un- planned trip to the hospital. We thank all of our Associate Members for your continued


support of the Federation and our Fairs. You are such a vital part of our “Fair Family!” Hope we see you at the Convention – it’s going to be a


great one! Lisa Hinton


We are currently collecting photos for the Year In Re- view Presentation for this year’s Convention. Please send 3 to 8 photos from your Fair!!!!! We want to see all our Florida Fair’s in the limelight!!!! We need all photos by May 1st. You can drag and drop your pho- tos inside the window or click on “computer” to choose the files you want to send: https:// www.hightail.com/u/SouthFloridaFair


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46 Agri-Puppets 43 Audio Innovators 12 Belle City Amusements 14 Belmont Magic 62 Belmont Magic 41 GL Berg 65 Bot The Robot 43 Capitol International 57 Coronas of Hollywood 40 Creative Community Promotions


55 Data Print 67 Dorado Graphix LLC 11 EMC Tickets 51 ETIX 02 EventMasters 30 Fair Publishing House 48 Florida Dairy Farmers 59 Haas-Wilkerson Insurance 36/37 Harmony Artists 19 Russ Harrison American Realty


42 Indiana Ticket Co. 38 Laz Event Group 44 Mojoe Productions 47 National Ticket 71 North American Midway Ent. 58 Pittman Magic 21 Reithoffer Shows 28 RMA Presents 35 Robert Smith Presents 61 Spectrum Ins. 63 Staats 60 Stunt Dog Productions 65 The Fun Connection 65 The One Man Band, Marc Dobson


17 Triangle Talent 49 Uncle Tod Motor Sports 39 UMS Banking 15 Wade Shows


INSIDE:


Advertisers...........................................................................................................4 Associate Director’s Message .........................................................................59 Associate Member IAFE Trade Show...............................................33,34,35,39 Associate Members (new) ...........................................................................68,69 Attorney’s Corner ................................................................................................5 Board of Directors..............................................................................................3, Board Meeting Notice..........................................................................................3 Convention News .......................................................................................5,6,7,8 Executive Director...............................................................................................4 Fair Dates ...........................................................................................................27 Faircracker Advertising ....................................................................................54 Fair Partners’ Shootout ..........................................................................50,52,53 Florida Fair News........................................... 10,13,,18,19,20,22,23,25,26,27,28 Golf........................................................................................................................9 Hurricane............................................................................................................10 IAFE...........................................................................................................41,42,50 Awards............................................................................................................47


Important Dates ...................................................................................................3 Legislative .........................................................................................................54 Martha Leverock Retires...................................................................................24 New Fair Managers............................................................................18,20,25,26, NICA....................................................................................................................55 OABA..................................................................................................................56 President’s Message...........................................................................................3 Pub Tour.............................................................................................................45 Winter Board Meeting .......................................................................................42 YPI.......................................................................................................................44 Zone 2 ........................................................................................................... 32,43


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