Zone 1 newsletter 2010

WE WERE POWERED UP!!!!

The annual IAFE Convention was held November 29^th – December 3^rd in Las Vegas . The “Power Up” event was just that and more. Education, networking, trade show, speakers, receptions-what an event. Being your first time attending or being an old hat at what was going on; everyone had a story to share, something new to learn and a new friendship gain. Registration was up 17% from the previous year and the trade show was sold out. It was a great time.

Congratulations to Ted Powell, Hamburg Fair, Colchester , CT , and Douglas Cater, Schoharie Sunshine Fair, Cobleskill , NY , recipients of the IAFE Heritage Award, sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. Both gentlemen were recognized during the General Session on December 2^nd. Ted has served many CT fairs for the past 25 years in various capacities. Serving the NY Fairs for the past 30 years, Douglas finds the fair industry rewarding. Both Ted and Douglas participate in their state fair associations. Thank you, Ted and Douglas, for your dedication to our wonderful industry.

Three individuals from Zone One received the McKoy Scholarships for 2010. All are enrolled in the Institute of Fair Management . They are: Cindi M Jaques, Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, MA, Kevin Grupe, Sr. and Frank Griffin, both from Saratoga County Fair, Ballston Spa, NY. Each received a $500.00 scholarship used for educational reimbursement in the fair industry.

Jessica Underberg, CFE, Erie County Fair, Co-chaired the Young Professionals Initiative (YPI). This group is for fair professionals under the age of 40. YPI Mission : “To provide a venue for young professionals to guide the future of the fair industry through leadership development, mentoring, incentives, education, and idea sharing with IAFE.” To become involved in this very spirited group, contact Jessica at junderberg@ecfair.org or 716-649-3900, X460.

IAFE Zone One and Two

Combined Meeting

April 29 – May 2, 2010 , Sheraton Springfield at Monarch Place , Springfield , MA

Eastern States Exposition will be the host for this combined meeting. Speakers, workshops, panel discussions – something for everyone. Final details are being put together and registration information will be sent out by the second week of February.

For further information, contact Chairperson Greg Chiecko, Eastern States Exposition at gchiecko@thebige.com

Zone One Director

November, 2010, will end the term for IAFE Zone One Director Denny Lang, CFE. It is now time to seek individuals from our Zone who are interested to serve in this position. This is a three year term. The term will start after the annual meeting in Las Vegas , 2010 and continue through 2013.

The nominating committee would like to hear from potential candidates. If you are interested, please forward a letter of interest to Chairperson:

John Hamilton, Schagticoke Fair

67 Verbeck Avenue

Schagticoke, NY 12154-2713

The nominating committee will be doing 15 minute interviews during the spring Zone One meeting to be held in Springfield , MA April 29^th – May 2^nd, 2010 .

IAFE Cyberseminars

Feb 2 Sponsorship I

March 9 Sponsorship II

May 18 Financial Management I

Oct 19 Human Resources

Nov 16 Human Resources II

Visit www.fairsandexpos.com for registration info