Convention News
Florida Federation of Fairs - Convention & IAFE Zone 2 Program—TENTATIVE WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2019
11:00 6:30-9:30
GILES ELLIS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT—St. John’s Golf & Country Club 205 Saint Johns Golf Drive, St. Augustine, FL.
Registration-11:00, Lunch-11:30, Shotgun Start-1:00, Tournament Dinner-5:30 Mix and Mingle Event Haunted Pub Tour—bus leaves hotel at 6:30 -
9:00-11:00 GREEN Room Open—G=Gather, R=Reunite, E=Entertain, E=Excite, N=Nightly THURSDAY MAY 16, 2019
8:30-1:30 Trade Show Set-up (Vendors Only) 9:00-4:00 Registration Open 10:00 1:30
2:30
Federation Board of Director’s Meeting Associate Meeting in the Trade Show
1:00-2:30 SECURITY/EMERGENCY PREPARDEDNESS WORKSHOP– The Federation feels that this workshop is so important that it is recommended EVERYONE attend! First Time Attendee Networking Session
2:30-5:30 Trade Show Open—* dedicated time 2:30-5:30 4:40
Silent Auction Open Showcase in the Trade Show 5:20 Door Prize Drawing in the Trade Show
5:30-6:00 Welcome Zone 2 Reception Dinner on your own
8:00—9:00 Registration Open 9:00 President’s Party and Auction Join Us as we honor this year’s Federation President Paul Davis Featuring “Hollywood Nights” - dress in your “best” Hollywood attire!
11:00-12 GREEN Room Open—G=Gather, R=Reunite, E=Entertain, E=Excite, N=Nightly FRIDAY MAY 17, 2019
8:30-5:00 Registration Opens 8:30-9:30 Educational Workshops 1. IAFE Institute Class – Agriculture – Part 1 2. Becoming A Better Boss 3. Working With Your Midway For A Successful Event 4. Getting The Message Out Through The Media—Part 1
8:30- 9:00
Discussion Session 1 All discussion topics are 30 minutes long 1. Chapter 616—Overview and Requirements 2. Social Media For Beginners 3. Evaluating Vendors During Your Event 4. Pre-Fair Promotions & How To Get More People In Your Fair
9:00-9:30
Discussion Session 2 All discussion topics are 30 minutes long 1. Concessions—Flat Fee versus Percentage 2. Creating Community Give-Back Programs On Any Budget 3. Volunteers—Recruitment to Best Practices 4. Setting Controls and Getting A Handle On Complimentary Tickets
9:30-9:45 Coffee Break in the Workshop Area
9:45-10:45 Educational Workshops 1. IAFE Institute Class – Agriculture – Part 2 2. Board Governance 3. How To Breathe Life Into Your Fair 4. Getting The Message Out Through The Media—Part 2
9:45-10:15
Discussion Session 3 All discussion topics are 30 minutes long 1. Nor Your Ordinary Sponsorship 2. Augmented Reality At Your Fair—New IAFE Program FREE to Fairs 3. Have Your Seen Your Fair? 4. Pageants And Fairs
10:15-10:45
Discussion Session 4 All discussion topics are 30 minutes long 1. Season Passes—What’s Included & Costs Involved 2. Tips & Tools for Engagement In Your Community 3. Service Animals, Companion Animals, and ADA Laws 4. Keys To Showcase Your Grounds Entertainment For Bigger Impact
11:00-12:15 Opening Session Opening Keynote Speakers—Aaron Aljejandro—Executive Director, Texas FFA Foundation
12:15-5:30 Trade Show Open (*dedicated time 12:15—3:15) FAIRCRACKER-SPRING 2019 7
organization to develop young people who can become good stewards and leaders of their home, community, state and nation.
Aaron Alejandro serves as the executive direc- tor of the Texas FFA Foundationwhere he has successfully se- cured the financial backing to enable the
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