Faircracker SUMMER 2021
describe the 70th Annual Florida Federation of Fairs meeting in Naples, Florida. “Fairs Won’t Back Down” was the theme for this year and was most definitely the sentiment of the discus- sions during the entire convention. From the President’s Party to the Incoming President’s Toast everyone had a wonderful time and were excited to be together for this our annual reun- ion. Once again, the resiliency of our industry was on full display with the fairs, associate members, guest speakers, and Zone 2 at- tendees talking about the next fair season that will be coming soon. It was a time for us to carefully examine our industry and remember that it takes all of us standing together to make fairs a great place for families to go and enjoy what they have to offer. Congratulations to our 2021 Award Recipients: Gayle Hart our 2021
From The Executive Director Dan West Wow! The first word that comes to mind to
Hall of Fame Inductee. Thank you Gayle for all you have done for the Florida Federation of Fairs. Rusty Groscurth, our 2021 Associate of the Year. A big “Thank You” to all of our sponsors for helping make this conven-
tion a great success. It was a tough year for all us and yet you still gave of your time and money to keep this vital event moving forward this year. Thank you to all of our Associate members for coming and taking part in all aspects of the meetings and the Trade Show. Thank you to all of the Showcase Entertainment and the agencies that brought your names forward for consideration. Thank you to all of our industry partners in- cluding: NICA, OABA, UCA, and FDACS for being with us and taking part in numerous discussion and panel presentations. We have many things coming up later in the summer so be looking out
for information for the Fair Trip to Tennessee and Georgia. The Florida Federation of Fairs Fall Workshop will be October 1 & 2 in Naples, Flori- da at the Collier Fair Fairgrounds. Have a great summer and we will see you at a Fair real soon!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Advertisers ............................................................................................. 4 Annual Directory Advertising................................................................ 66 Associate Members (new).................................................................... 65 Attorney’s Corner ................................................................................... 4 Board of Directors ............................................................................... 1,4 Board Meeting........................................................................................ 4 Capitol Update ..................................................................................... 42 Committees................................................................................... 5,6,7,8 Directory Cover Contest Winners......................................................... 39 Executive Director .................................................................................. 3 Fall Workshop ...................................................................................... 40 Faircracker Advertising......................................................................... 62 Fun Shoot & Giles Ellis Memorial Event.............................................. 36 IAFE............................................................................................... 49, 57 Important Dates...................................................................................... 4 In Memory ............................................................................................ 67 New Board Members.............................................................................. 9 NICA..................................................................................................... 51 OABA................................................................................................... 55 President’s Message.............................................................................. 1 Summer Fair Trip ................................................................................. 17 UCA...................................................................................................... 31 YPI ....................................................................................................... 46 Zone 2.................................................................................................. 47
OFFICERS
President Rhonda Ward
The Collier Agricultural Fair and Exposition, Inc. 751-39th Avenue NE Naples, FL 34120
Phone: 239-455-1444
Rhonda@colliercountyfair.com First Vice President
Terry Atchley, Hardee County Fair Second Vice President
Hal Porter, Citrus County Fair Secretary/Treasurer
Fran Crone, SW FL & Lee County Fair
Immediate Past President Jim Ward, Pasco County Fair DIRECTORS
Eddie Cora, Miami-Dade County Fair
Cheryl Flood, Florida State Fair Authority Mark Harvey, North Florida Fair
Rita DeMier Lincoln, South Florida Fair Bill Olson, Greater Jacksonville Ag Fair Jay Spicer, Martin County Fair
Shelly Terrell, Northeast Florida Fair Stacey Wade, Lake County Fair
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Eddie Porcelli, Spaghetti Eddie
Robert Smith, Robert Smith Presents HONORARY DIRECTORS
Scot Eubanks, Florida Farm Bureau Michelle Faulk, FDACS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dan West
P.O. Box 368
Palmetto, FL 34220-0368 813-763-0161
dwest1840@gmail.com Got News?
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