Contents Editorial


Editorial


President’s Message – by Greg Chiecko ........... 1 Outgoing Chair’s Message – by Larry Yaffe ........ 4 2019 Officers and Directors ..................... 6 2019 Trustees................................. 7 Meet the OABA 2020 Chair – by Debbie Powers.... 9 A Year in the Life of H-2B Reform on Capitol Hill by John Ariale ............................. 13 Social Media – Telling the OABA Story by Holly Swartz ............................ 17 OABA Social Media More Active in 2019 by Jessica Gottsche.......................... 19 ELD Requirements: A Refresher by Eric Arnold.............................. 21 In Memoriam................................ 23


OABA Services & Programs ABA Services & Programs


Programs/Sponsorships Thank You to Our Program Sponsors ............ 27 OABA-Duke Smith Memorial Education Fund .... 29 OABA Hall of Fame Legacy .................... 31 Industry Pioneer Legacy ...................... 32 Industry Pioneer and


Hall of Fame Inductees 2019.................. 33 Jammin’ Jamborees .......................... 35 OABA Contribution Fund...................... 37 Thank You to Our Circus Contributors ........... 39 Circle of Excellence........................... 41


Membership Services Virtual On-line Training (VOLT)................. 44 Renew Memberships Online ................... 47 The Year In Review........................... 48 OABA Membership Application ................ 51


Calendar Amusement Industry Calendar of Events 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 1305 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, MA 01089 Our Miss ion: To promote the preservation


and growth of the outdoor amusement industry through leadership, advocacy and education.


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Images used on the front cover, page 52, and throughout this 2020 Midway Marquee directory are @2019 Gregg “Scooter” Korek. We wish to thank Scooter for permitting us to use his beautiful and dynamic images in our publications.


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Directorectory Carnivals


Carnivals and Independent Ride Owners ......... 83


Carnival Executives Listing ..................................... 89


Concession Owners Listing ..................................... 95


Manufacturers and Suppliers Listing .................................... 103


Fairs and Associations Fairs and Festivals ........................... 107 State Fair Associations ....................... 110 Showmen’s Associations...................... 111


CIRCUS


Circus Producers ............................ 115 Circus Associates and Carnival Supporters ....... 115


ASSOCIATES Associates ................................. 121 Carnival Employees.......................... 127


helpful r r efeences


Cross Reference Index ....................... 147 Index of Advertisers ......................... 158


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