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Contents • JuLY 2015 FEATURES

Activities & Events

08 Thoughts from a CCE

06 NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2016 Food Show Save the Date 07 Hidden Object Contest 25 Join the 2015 Super Raffle Spectacular 28 9th Annual NICA West / Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament 33 Coca-Cola Membership Contest Board 33 June’s Crossword Puzzle Answers 34 2015 Calendar of Events

Tom Hodson, CCE, The Thomas Hodson Co.

09 Member’s Voice

Dan & Rebecca Leimon, Leimon’s Pizzeria Leroy Hildebrand, Classy Caboose David Drake, Drake Concessions Robert Jackson, Jackson Enterprises Patrick Sheridan, CAS Concessions

News & Articles 04 New & Renewing Members 05 President’s Message Joe Potillo, Jr.

05 Director’s Voice Dominic Palmieri

07 Office Update 13 Association Announcements 14 Attending Florida Fed & Zone II 15 Proud of One of Our Own 15 Conversing with a New CEO 18 A Special Announcement from Sysco 19 Concessionaires in California 23 Supplying the San Diego Fair

AdvertiSers 30 Allied Specialty Insurance 24 A to Z Meats 17 Berk Concession Supply 33 Brakebush 02 Coca-Cola 29 Corfu Foods 24 Crystal Automotive 22 Fanestil Meats 20 Fare Foods 20 Fontanini 32 Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

34 Heinkel’s Packing Company 26 Heritage Insurance Agency 08 K&K Insurance 24 Lasco Foods 17 Mr. G’s Quality Cut Meat 25 RJ Schinner 32 Sal’s T-Shirts 29 TasteMaker 32 United Trailers / Air Safe Hitches 31 Valley Meats

Dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, leadership, and solutions The National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. is a Florida Corporation with an Editorial and General Office located at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 • Office: (813) 438-8926 • Fax: (813) 438-8928 • Web: www.nicainc.org The information contained in this Publication is based upon sources believed to be reliable. Readers should not act without professional advice. Cover to Cover © 1993-2015 NICA, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Make sure to stay hydrated and have fun! July 2015 NICA News

Welcoming Our New Members! Jerry Gingrich Grant County Fair, WA

Robert Jones Jones Brand, LLC, WA

Greg Kaupke Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Inc., IN

Steve Marcos Steve’s Concessions, CA

This Month’s Member Renewals Gary Adams Adams Concessions, OH (1998)

Jeff Beaver Old Style Foods, NC (2012)

Clay Chester Chester Foods, OH (2005)

Darrell DeRouin, Sr. Red Barn Food Wagon, MI (2002)

Judy Adams Adams Concessions, OH (1998)

Mark Becker Becker Concessions, LLC, IA (1996)

George D. Ciganovich Croessman Wholesale, Inc., IL (2012)

William DiMondi The Delaware State Fair, Inc., DE (2011)

Richard Allen Sierra Korn Enterprise, CA (2013)

Tracy Becker, CFEE The Autumn Leaf Festival, dba Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry, PA (2003)

Wannell Costello Arizona Exposition & State Fair, AZ (2013)

Scott Dow Hillsdale County Fair, MI (2004)

Ronald Boeger Happy Day Pony Ride, Inc., CA (1998)

Daniel Cross State Fair Foods, NC (2005)

Russell DiPasquale Family-A-’Fair’ Food Service, Inc., NY (1993)

Don Crutchfield Don Crutchfield Concessions, TX (2007)

Charles Duquette Crystal Fantasies, FL (1994)

Mike Cruz Canadian National Exhibition, ON (2010)

Harold Duvall W. W. Enterprises, KY (1999)

Tara Davis Rockin Robin Soda Shoppe, OH (2011)

Carmel Dyer-Pittroff The Original Australian Battered Potatoes, LLC, CA (2007)

David Athey Specialty Foods, IN (2004) Brent Bair Bair’s Concessions, OH (1996) Nikki Bair Bair’s Concessions, OH (1996) Dane Baldwin D & D County Fair Cinnamon Rolls, CA (2009) Constance Barham Hot Dog on a Stick, CA (2007) Gary Barham Hot Dog on a Stick, CA (2007) Michael Barr Celebration Services, Inc., WA (2014) Cliff Barton Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, LA (1995) Mark Baugher Carousel Concessions, MD (1999)

Frank Boeck D & F Enterprises, NY (1999) Todd Brauch Happy D. Klown, LLC, NE (1998) Gary Brown Gary Brown Concessions, OH (2002) James Bryant Bryant Concessions, SC (2013) Leon Carachilo Carachilo, Inc., PA (2009) Robert Carter, CFE Hebron Harvest Fair, CT (2011) Mary Chambers American Food Service, FL (2005)

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Tommy Davis Tommy D’s Enterprises, AZ (2012) William “Bill” Davis Davis Enterprises, ND (2011) Joe DeCapio DeCapio Family Concessions, LLC, NY (2009) Michael Dennis Western Carolina State Fair Foundation, Inc., SC (2008)

David Easterwood Waymatic, Inc., TN (1993) Larry Fain Fain’s Concessions / Taylor’s Doughboys, FL (2010) Bev Fisher, CFE Canfield Fair, OH (2003) John Ford Ford Foods, IN (1993) Robert Fox, CFE Mississippi Valley Fair, Inc., IA (1994)

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President’s Message Joe Potillo, Jr., President

in Roundtables, ADA Training, and the IAFE Institute course “Hands on Minds on Agriculture” It’s the middle of the presented by Becky Brashear, CFE. summer season and for NICA was warmly received and was thanked most of us on the road, for our sponsorship of meeting breaks. NICA that means your route is also received invitations to two State Meetings in fully underway and you Pennsylvania and Maine, where yours truly was are most likely either asked to come in the month of January! preparing to setup at one We finished up the month of May with a visit to event, working the event, or IAFE’s home office in Springfield, Missouri, making packing up for the next stop 2015 another year of successful and productive on your annual adventure meetings with the IAFE Leadership and Staff. across the nation. Even if Randy Reichert, Paulette Keene, Dennis Fraleigh, you don’t travel outside your state, you are still and I represented the NICA Board for this meeting. promoting the good work of NICA and contributing The major topic of the conversation was “What towards the overall importance and legacy of the is happening with NICA?” There was a robust Concessionaire. “Being involved” can mean a wide discussion and many ideas were shared. IAFE variety of things and I appreciate your involvement President Jim Tucker was informed formally of the and what it means to this organization. new office structure at NICA. He was also brought May was very active for the NICA Board. up to speed on Rey O’Day stepping in on an The IAFE Zone 1 Meeting was hosted by the interim basis and working with us to find the best Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York. It was solutions for our management in the future. Jim an extremely positive experience! There were Tucker, Marla Calico, and Kate Turner expressed approximately 140 delegates who participated in that their working relationship with our new office the event. NICA was involved in the “All Things staff and their long history with Rey was so far Concessions” workshop. The panel included very efficient and productive. Stacia Markowitz, John Strates, and myself. It Randy, Dennis, and Paulette all took part in was a question and answer panel that allowed us to present our “Discussion about Options” ►► “Message” continued on page 7 talking points. NICA Representatives took part

Director’s Voice Dominic Palmieri, Director

and forth, etc. I tell all of them the same thing: “Its easy, my wife Kim handles all the hard stuff and July is always one of I handle the easy stuff!” The key to getting it all the most hectic and crazy done is simple: GREAT PLANNING! months of the year for many It seems like 24 hours is not enough time of our NICA members. All in the day to get things done for the average our family and friends (not Concessionaire, balancing the toting of four kids in the business) always back and forth from Fair to home to Fair to school seem to say, “I don’t know to sports to “Daddy-Daughter dance” and back how you do what you do.” again to the Fair. But the reality is, our family is Move all that equipment, growing just as fast as our business. As the kids hire all those employees, drug test and train, coordinate all your suppliers, fly all your kids back ►► “Director’s Voice” continued on page 12 July 2015 NICA News

Past Presidents’ Council

Officers

President: Joe Potillo, Jr. 1st Vice President: Randy Reichert, CCE 2nd Vice President: Paulette Keene Secretary: Justin Sattler Treasurer: Stacia Markowitz

Directors Dennis Fraleigh Jennifer Giordano Dan Lusenhop Dominic Palmieri Kathy Ross

Immediate Past President Greg Miller, CCE

Tom Sattler, CCE Russ Harrison, CCE Richard Busse, CCE Tom Hodson, CCE Jim Hodson, CCE (Deceased) Tim O’Brien, CCE Ron Smith Adam McKinney, CCE Mike Pence, CCE Jack Woods, II, CCE Bob Hallifax, CCE Frank Parnell, CCE Larry Orme (Deceased) Larry Sivori Rich Wright Bill McKinney, CCE Arthur Pokorny, Jr. Gene O’Brien, CCE (Deceased)

NICA OFFICE

NICA WEST OFFICE

Executive Manager : Rey O’Day

National Representatives

WingsofFameProductions@gmail.com Duane Fischer

2130 Walnut St, La Verne, CA 91750 John Harkey David Higginbottom NICA West Council Charles Ivory, CCE Mike Markowitz Kim Barr Mike McGrath Milo Franks Kevin McGrath, II Nate Janousek Dannie Moreland Dan Lusenhop Etta Pence, CCE Ashley Murray David Spann Dale Smith R. Josh Stremmel Jay Wells George Wandrey, Jr. Daryl Whicheloe, CCE Ted Wentz April Wood Ed White

nica Northeast Council Tom Ferguson Kelly Grout Russ Harrison, CCE Vinnie Nelson Jim Staub, Jr.

Office Manager: Yachika Smith • nica@nicainc.org Communications Coordinator : Jesse Willard • communications@nicainc.org Accountant: Aris Rogers • accountant@nicainc.org

Are you Interested in becoming a National Representative, starting a Communications Committee, or learning more about NICA? Please give us a call at (813) 438-8926 or by emailing the NICA Office at nica@nicainc.org

Join us at the sheraton tampa east hotel for a week of fun filled excitement Watch for additional details in future editions of the NICA News, www.nicainc.org and www.farefoods.com

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“Message” continued from page 5 ►►

sharing about what NICA is doing. Each brought specific items to the table and their input was greatly appreciated. Additionally, the IAFE was encouraged to have NICA’s support on the upcoming move of their annual convention. The day closed with scheduling for Las Vegas and a lunch provided by the IAFE, where more conversation and networking continued. I want to personally thank the group who came and represented our entire Board. Paulette came to St. Louis a night early to pick me up the next morning from the airport, and then drove us to Springfield. Thank you! Randy and Dennis both got stuck in the airport and did not make it in until about 3:00 AM, but they were up and ready to go by 6:30 AM for breakfast and discussion, before heading to the office. Thanks guys! Even though

Representatives from NICA & IAFE after the meeting

we all could not be there, the entirety of the Board was represented by the three directors mentioned. It is amazing what teamwork can accomplish! As we head into Summer, let’s continue “being involved,” staying strong, working together, and most importantly, having fun! I thank each of you for your extraordinary commitment. “Together We Can!” ▲

Office Update !!

and ideas and collaborated with us to better structure. This last month, we were pleased to host the All in all, it was a Interim Executive Manager Rey O’Day in the NICA very productive visit Office. This was her first time sitting down with and we look forward the new staff to discuss NICA’s Strategic Planning to having her in the Goals for this year and how the staff factors into Aris Rogers, Yachika Smith, office again soon. them. The staff also met with Rey one-on-one to Jesse Willard & SanDee O’Brien Otherwise, as you discuss what they could improve about their areas can see by the list of renewals starting on page 4, of expertise, what 176 members have renewed, keeping us all busy! they had questions about, and how they We have also supplied some of our Fair members with our membership application. Let us know if could work more efficiently as a team your Fair would like a copy to distribute as well. Thank you for your support and “Together We to deliver the best possible results. She Can!” We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for each one Yachika Smith & Rey O’Day shared many stories of you out there. ▲

HIDDEN OBJECT

Locate the Lost Hamburger in the pages of this magazine & you can compete to win a prize: a Gift Card worth $25!

Find the Lost Hamburger!

BUt What if you Find it?

Contest!

Well, lucky reader, tell us where you think it is by entering online at www.nicainc.org/pages/hiddenobject You may also call the NICA Office at (813) 438-8926, mail your entry with the page number, general location, your name, address, and phone number to Hidden Object, NICA, 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. Member entries must be in the office by July 30, 2015. June’s Lost Suncreen can be found on page 32 in the topright image. The locator of May’s Traffic Sign was Mary Miller, Charlie’s Food Concessions. Congratulations!

Happy searching this July! The next winner could even be you! July 2015 NICA News

Thoughts from a This month’s Management Philosophy is from Thomas Hodson, CCE, Past President, Board Member, and longtime Concessionaire: “When I started working with my father in the family business around 1958, I didn’t think too much about why we were at a particular event or why we had the location we were in; I only looked forward to the next Fair and the end of the summer. As I got older and wiser, I began to understand the three ‘L’s’ of small business that my father had lived by in his business life: ‘Location, location, location.’ After I took over the helm, I began to develop my own philosophy. I refer to them as the three ‘P’s’ of small business: ‘Product, Personnel, and Presentation.’ Have the right ‘Product’ at the right time and place. Whenever possible, have the right ‘Personnel’ to sell that product. Finally, ‘Present’ that product to the public in a way that they will come back another time to your business. Later, I realized there is another ‘P’ that is the sum of these: ‘Product, Personnel, and Presentation equal Profit!’ Those points and a true love for the business have made it possible to stay in this competitive business for 35-plus years.” ▲

Thomas Hodson, CCE The Thomas Hodson Company, GA CCE Earned in 2002

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Member’s Voice We love to hear from our Members! Their Voice is what helps our organization move forward. The NICA Office has been continuing their survey of responses from Renewing Members. Dan and Rebecca Leimon of Leimon’s Pizzeria hail from Harlingen, Texas and have been members for almost 20 years (joined in 1996). When we spoke to Dan, he referred us to his wife, commenting “if a Concessionaire did not have a good wife, they would not make it out here!” Rebecca said that they were really happy with NICA. According to her, the association had always been good to them and the office always helped with any situation that they called about. In the beginning, they attended both NICA events in Florida and Nevada. She said that the events’ “round tables” were very helpful, as it gave everyone there a chance to put a name with a face and to meet the Fair Managers. She mentioned that she recommends NICA to others, especially those just starting out, since NICA provides them with a wealth of things. They mainly use the Pepsi, Coke, and Sherwin Williams benefits and they look forward to reading and enjoying the NICA News each month. Leroy Hildebrand, Classy Caboose, out of Slaton, Texas, works in state and in Oklahoma and New Mexico. He called his operation a “Mom and Pop” and stated that they mainly work small weekend events, with a few county-type fairs in between. He felt that NICA was a good organization for the industry and therefore “good for us.” He elaborated by stating, “Supporting something good was, of course, beneficial to us and the industry.” He makes use of the AutoZone benefit, but mainly uses Fare Foods for his operational needs. He complained that a new ruling by the IRS about the use of his motorhome as a business expense was no longer allowed if you used it for personal uses as well. He did comment that they do a lot of their personal business online such as paying bills and banking, so they appreciate that NICA has an online pay

feature. He also enjoys reading NICA News to see the different types of businesses and how they do what they do. David Drake, Drake Concessions, from Lancaster, Ohio, has five ice cream units and one sandwich unit. He said that he is probably a typical member, but basically one generally gets back from a membership what you are willing to put in it. “Unfortunately one can ask, ask, and ask the membership for something with little or no response, but if you screw up they let you know.” He reads NICA News and feels that it tries to keep him informed of changes to stay ahead of the curve. David further commented that “everyone needs help sometime, but you still have a choice, you can either walk through the door... or slam it shut!” Robert Jackson, Jackson Enterprises, representing Dulzura, California, told NICA that he had worked the Orange County Fair more than 40 years and the Los Angeles County Fair for over 50! He is known as the “Corn Man” but he sells funnel cakes as well. When asked what he thought of his relationship with NICA ►► “Member’s Voice” continued on page 13 July 2015 NICA News

“Renewals” continued from page 4 ►►

Blaine Jones BJ’s Concessions, OH (2001)

Peggy Fraser Walworth County Fair, WI (2000)

Dale Hershberger Audio Innovators, FL (2010)

Lynn Freeman Western Illinois Fair, IL (2011)

Duane Hickman, CCE Quality Concessions, WI (1998)

Richard Frenette, CFE Wisconsin State Fair, WI (2010)

Herbert Higgs, Jr., CFE Panhandle-South Plains Fair, TX (1995)

Agnes George Georges Enterprises Trust, MI (2003)

Highlands County Fair Highlands County Fair Association, FL (2008)

Kenneth Kasinak Golden West Concessions, CA (2007)

Brian Gillette Gillette Catering, Inc., NY (2012)

Leroy Hildebrand Classy Caboose, TX (2010)

Jeanne Keaton St. Lucie County Fair, FL (2007)

Chris Giordano, CFE State Fair of Louisiana, LA (2002)

Tommy Hopkins Hopkins Food Service, Inc., GA (2007)

Renae Korslien North Dakota State Fair, ND (1993)

Jim Gleason Steele County Free Fair, MN (1995)

Carrie Howland Sarah’s Sweet Shoppe, IL (2006)

John Koutoufaris John The Greek C Food, PA (1996)

Russell Goetz Ice Kreme Mill, Ltd., PA (1994)

Randy Howland Sarah’s Sweet Shoppe, IL (2006)

James Kropp Kropp Enterprises, Inc., WI (2000)

Gary Goodman, CFE South Carolina State Fair, SC (1993)

Andrew Imperati Dutchess County Fair, NY (2010)

James La Fratta Perfection Confections, Inc., FL (1993)

Teddy Gross C S Concessions, WV (2003)

Cathy Ivory Famous Gabby’s, Inc., FL (2003)

Siegrid La Fratta Perfection Confections, Inc., FL (1996)

Jerome Hertel Alaska State Fair, Inc., AK (2011)

Charles Ivory, CCE Famous Gabby’s, Inc., FL (1995)

Denny Lang, CFE Erie County Agricultural Society, NY (1999)

John Hammons Show Me Fabrication, Inc., MO (2011)

Donna Jackson Oklahoma Pork Council, OK (2001)

Doug Hansen Hansen’s Amusement Foods, MN (1993)

Jeff Jackson Wicked Wanda’s T-Shirts, MS (2008)

Martha Leverock Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, FL (2011)

Roy Harrington Chautauqua County Fair, NY (2009)

Belinda Jaycox Jaycox Mobile Concessions, OH (1995)

Judy Henbury J & M Concessions, CA (2007)

Art Jencks Karen’s Concessions, LLC, OK (2007)

Scott Henry Old Time Portraits, WI (2002)

Rick Jimmink Antelope Valley Fair, CA (2013)

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Debbie Jones BJ’s Concessions, OH (2003) Daniel Jones C.J.’s Concessions, TX (1996) Paul Kane Katering, Inc., PA (1999)

Martin County Fair Association Martin County Fair Association, FL (2003) Bob Matthews BJ’s Concession, FL (2004) Gary McBrien Crown & Associates, Inc., OK (2007) Shawn McKinney McKinney Food Services, TX (1995) Helen McPeak Wilson County Fair, TN (1999) John Meigs Meigs Concessions, FL (1993) Kathleen Meigs Meigs Concessions, FL (2003) Ralph Mellard Coastal Carolina Fair, SC (1997) Dennis Merigian Merigian’s Caramel Corn, Inc., MI (1993) Clive Metcalf Coast to Coast Catering, LLC, IL (1998) Letrice Midgett North Carolina State Fair, NC (1994) Rhonda Miller/Galen The Pretzel Wagon, MI (2007) Mike Miller, Sr. Miller Foods, IN (1993)

Les Leach Heart of Illinois Fair, IL (1993)

Roy Miller Miller’s Food Concessions, IN (1994)

Allen Lindsey Lindsey Concessions, MI (2006)

Saree Miller Allegan County Fair, MI (2004)

Sherrie Martin Marshall County Blueberry Festival, IN (2009)

Phil Mostaccio Completely Nuts, Inc., IL (2011) Mickey Neck Ormic Concessions, TX (1998)

John Needham Polynesian Shave Ice, TX (2013)

Lynette Rawlings Rawlings Concessions, CA (2000)

Edgar Sivori, II Sivori Catering, Inc., KY (1993)

Ronald Netterfield Netterfields Popcorn & Lemonade, Inc., FL (1994)

Brad Ribar, CCE Loret Foods, MN (1994)

Edgar Sivori, III Kentuckiana Specialty Caterers, KY (1994)

Laurie Novak LoLo’s / Skold Concessions, NE (2010) Ken Nunn Pet I.D. Tags, FL (1993) James O’Brien Topsfield Fair, MA (1995) Mick Orosz Hoover Concession, OH (2009) Liz Rivera Otts Food Truck Crazy, Inc., FL (2012) John Owens Volusia County Fair Association, Inc., FL (1999) Marlene PiersonJolliffe, CFE State Fair of West Virginia, WV (1993) Fred Pittroff Giant Ride, Inc., CA (1995) Audrey Poole Fare Foods, IL (2007) Ron Porter Fare Foods, IL (1994) Amy Powers Sweet and Salty Concessions, LLC, NC (1999) Ralph Pressy The Eatery Huts, FL (1993) Brad Price - ROC Mgm’t Godfather’s Pizza, IA (2005) Barbara Quaid, CEO Ventura County Fair, CA (1993)

Allen Rismiller Allen Rismiller Concessions, OH (2008) Craig Rismiller Rismiller Concessions, LLC, OH (2008) Alice Rowlett D & A Silver Dollar Bakery, LA (1998) Don Rowlett D & A Silver Dollar Bakery, LA (1993) Daniel Rowlett Silver Dollar Concessions, LA (2007) Mike Rutana Rutana Concessions, OH (2003) Kris Ryan K & R Concessions, DE (2002) Steve Sazama Saz’s Hospitality Group / State House, WI (1997) Sandra Schmidt TJ Schmidt Concessions, MI (2001) Rosemary Scirrotto Scirrotto’s Cinnamon City, FL (2008) Josh Seivers Three Rivers Concessions, LLC, PA (2008) Susan Sharp-Farias Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ, CA (2004) Ralph Shoptaw Arkansas State Fair, AR (1994) Warren Siebarth Monroe County Fair Association, MI (2005) Ellen Sietmann, CFE Du Page County Fair Association, IL (1997)

Norma Jean Sivori Sivori Catering, Inc., KY (1998) Larry Smith Gold Concessions, FL (1995) Celia Smith Family A Fair, Inc., CA (2008) Dale Smith Family A Fair, Inc., CA (2008) David Spann Erma’s Sweet Rolls / Fat Boys Concessions, IL (2001) Sherry Spann Erma’s Sweet Rolls / Fat Boys Concessions, IL (2005) Mark St. Jacques, CFE Washington County Fair, Inc., NY (2009) St. Joseph 4-H Fair St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, Inc., IN (1995) Randy Stephenson Alabama National Fair, AL (1994) Greg G. Stewart, CFE Central Washington State Fair, WA (2006) Nick Strates Demetri’s Greek Foods, MD (2009) Scott Suchomski Tennessee Valley Fair, TN (1995) Pat Sutton Funnel Cake Express, Inc., CA (2009) Pete Sutton Clay County Fair Association, Inc., FL (2009)

Martin Svrcek Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, MD (2010) Phil Teague Hummel Group, OH (2013) Derek Tipsword Hoelting Food Service, Inc., IL (2004) Jeff Townsend Saratoga County Fair, NY (2006) John Uhl Century Industries, LLC, IN (1993) Monica Urick Urick Concessions, LLC, IN (2001) Carl Vance Vance Concessions, IN (2000) Eric Wade Wade’s Pan Pizza, LLC, IN (2004) Robert Walsh Bellwinart dba Baskin Robbins, IN (2008) Matt Wardlow Dick Wardlow Insurance Brokers, CA (1998) Daniel West Manatee River Fair Association, FL (1994) Eddie Westmoreland Westmoreland Concessions, TX (2005) Fred Willis Willis Enterprises, OK (2013) Kristi Worm-Hunter Indiana Ribeye, IN (1997) Ron Withers Withers Concessions, IN (2010) David Yonan Space Age Food Concessions, CA (2008) Wow! We had 176 Renewals! July 2015 NICA News

There are so many great benefits for you to save money and better your business. If you saw the article from Fare Foods on page 27 in the June grow older so grows the amount of activities. issue, they “paid over $120,000 in allowances to Balancing the business and keeping priority of Food Show attendees who participated!” Contact “Family First” is pretty easy (again Kudos to my them today at 1-800-651-1601 to join. wife Kim). All with GREAT PLANNING! Otherwise, for those of you using or thinking of This is the point I’ve been trying to make my using the NICA/Sysco Marketplace, be sure to call last few letters to the membership. Just about David Koretsky at (855) 888-6422 (see page 20 of anything can be done with GREAT PLANNING. And this issue for more information). the best part about it is, “It’s pretty easy” - you Contacting your suppliers ensures your just have to do it! Planning can make a difference account is set up all over the country. Be sure in your personal and your business lives too. to reach out to all of your suppliers. Preparation When I use the expression, “Growing the is the key to your successful execution of your Family,” I’m not just referring to our personal supplies being in the RIGHT PLACE at the RIGHT families but our NICA Family as well. The key TIME at the RIGHT PRICE. Why are you hauling to any organization’s success is GROWING its pallets of product, burning up brakes, trannies, membership and then getting them to participate. and tires—not to mention burning up fuel? I get With simple planning you can help participate. calls from members all over. The most frequently From emailing pictures of your Fairs to the NICA asked question is, ”How do you get the amount of Office for the NICA News monthly magazine to goods where you need and at the price you need asking a Concessionaire to join NICA or helping to pay?” My response? GREAT PLANNING! to host a fundraiser. Yes, with a little bit of simple Speaking of great planning, NICA has made planning you can accomplish more than you one of its best planning decisions for the future. think! Become engaged in your NICA. It is one of We have hired Rey O’Day as our new Interim the best professional organizations you can be Executive Manager. She is one of the most involved with to help make your business better. qualified managers we have ever hired. With No matter how busy you think you are, there is almost 40 years experience in the Theme Park, always time to talk, engage, and execute all kinds Theatrical production, and Fair management of NICA Events. Don’t be afraid to ask other NICA arenas, she brings a plethora of great ideas and Members to help, too. Even better, recruit nonexperience. She has done consulting for IAFE, members to help! Once they see the benefits of WFA, NICA and different Fairs Associations. social interaction with other NICA Members, they She is respected amongst her piers in our sister will most likely join. Many times it’s as simple as organizations along with their boards and will just asking them and handing them an application bring a whole new depth to our Board in execution (found on the inside back cover of each issue). of our short and long term goals. If every member would rip out the application, You will most likely see her somewhere in your write your name on it as a referral, and hand travels this year. Be sure to connect with her and it to someone who’s not a member, OUR NICA share your ideas, thoughts and passions for your FAMILY WOULD GROW! If everyone just got one NICA. We welcome her with open arms and high new member each year, we would double the size hopes. of our organization. Now that seems like a farLast I would like to thank and welcome the fetched goal, but the reality is, we’re talking only outstanding candidates that are running for the one new member; how hard is that for you to do? board. These are dynamic and energetic people Back to the planning part: NICA has been wanting to help make a difference in our industry. working tirelessly on behalf of our membership. If they can do it, so can you. Get involved. If you don’t know how or who to call, please call the NICA office and they can connect you with the The key to any organization’s right people. success is GROWING its membership Dare to Dream, Plan, and Execute. Safe Travels and then getting them to participate. and “Together We Can!” ▲ “Director’s Voice” continued from page 5 ►►

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Announcements Do you have any news that you would you like to contribute to our announcements section? Contact the NICA Office at (813) 438-8926 or e-mail nica@nicainc.org to share your information and/or photos.

In Memory of Laura & Danny Lutz Submitted by Audrey Poole, Fare Foods It was a sad day on February 1, 2015 when word was received that Laura Lutz had passed on to a better place. Only a short three and a half months later, Laura’s spouse, Danny (“The Munch”), proceeded her on May 13, 2015. Danny and Laura had been in the concession industry for over 35 years. Mr. & Mrs. Munchie, as they were known in the concession business, worked in South Florida and the Mid-West. The couple worked the Florida State Fair for over 35 years. Their specialty items were Steak on a Stick Kabobs, Fried Egg Rolls, and Mushrooms. Laura was born on June 2, 1946 and Danny was born on October 24, 1942. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, the couple moved to Florida in the early 1990’s. They truly loved the industry and especially their extended concession family.

“Member’s Voice” continued from page 11 ►► he commented, “I give them money and they give me trouble!” Thankfully he was only joking. Robert stated that he mainly makes use of CLC Lodging’s CheckInn Direct Card and Sysco. He would like to see “generic souvenir cups” so they could be used at any Fair at any time - he is in luck, as there are two NICA endorsed cups available via Sysco and Whirley respectively. Additionally, Robert stated that NICA has to keep on top of things with the discounting of prices in the future. Additionally, he always looks to see if he made it in NICA News or for any of his friends who may have. Regarding his business, he has downsized somewhat but still kept his better locations. He did not mention retiring; he only stated that he is definitely getting older! Patrick Sheridan, CAS Concessions, hailing

The Lutz’s operated their stands with passion and always eager to move on to the next location to see their friends. The industry has lost a couple that will always be remembered. ▲

►► “Announcements” continued on page 30 from San Antonio, Texas, explained that he became a NICA Member because of Tony Trafton and Dominic Palmieri. He is proud of his association with NICA. When he has mentioned membership in NICA to various purveyors they seemed more receptive and were aware of the programs. He mostly makes use of the CocaCola, Pepsi, and CLC Lodging’s CheckINN Direct benefits. Patrick looks forward to reading the NICA News to see the new trends that are developing across the nation and to read other Concessionaires’ view points and perspectives from coast to coast. He plans to participate in the next NICA West Golf Tournament as it is a very nice event. The NICA Office plans to continue these calls to our renewing members throughout 2015. If you hear from us, we’d love to know what’s on your mind! ▲ July 2015 NICA News

Attending Florida Fed & Zone II Kathy Ross, Director • Additional photos by Russ Harrison, CCE, Past President & NE Council The Florida Federation of Fairs and IAFE Zone II Meeting took place in St. Augustine, Florida, May 14-16, 2015 and we were happy to take part in valuable discussions. Additionally, the Giles Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament preceded the meeting on May 13, 2015. Over 25 teams participated and enjoyed themselves immensely. Bill Olson of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair put together a great event, and with his team, he won the tournament!

NICA & Jenks Concessions were some of the many sponsors of the Golf Tournament

The Convention opened on Thursday with the first sessions, including one that NICA participated in. The session was titled “Finding the Balance: Profitable Concessions = Successful Fairs.” Moderator Jim Ward, Pasco County Fair, welcomed Russ Harrison, CCE, Past President, Robert Fogle, Maryland State Fair, and Kathy Ross, Director, on the panel. The discussion covered patrons expectations attending our events, commissaries and sponsorship, contract management, food safety and successful marketing stategies and fair promotions. Food brings lots of folks in the front gate and sales at Fairs generate a significant portion of mobile Justine & Tim O’Brien, CCEs Concessionaires’ annual revenue. The workshop Jeff Ross, Ross O’Brien Foods & NICA Past focused on questions like “What can Fairs Concessions, planning his President & Director with and Concessionaires do to find the balance shot their sponsor sign necessary so that Concessionaires are profitable and Fairs are successful? What are Guests’ expectations about the quality, pricing, presentation, and safety of food at your Fair? What marketing strategies can Concessionaires and Fairs develop together to make the next Fair a can’t miss food and merchandise experience?”

Justine O’Brien, O’Brien Foods & Florida Federation of Fairs Associate Director, Bob Johnson, OABA President & Kathy Ross, Ross Concessions & NICA Director

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Portions of the audience from the well attended NICA-led workshop “Finding the Balance: Profitable Concessions = Successful Fairs”

►► “Attending” continued on page 22

Proud of One of Our Own Rey O’Day, Interim Executive Manager

Board of Directors Member Kathy Ross called me about an article she had read regarding a concession owner, Ryann Newman, who was recently hired as the Fair Manager at the Glenn County Fair in California. Kathy was proud to read about Ryann’s success and asked if she had any affiliation with NICA. You bet she does! Her father Ron Boeger, owner of Happy Day Pony Ride, is a longtime NICA Member and for many years was the NICA National Representative in California. Her husband Mike, along with Justin Murray, were the official bartenders in the NICA Suite during last year’s WFA Convention. Our newest and youngest NICA West Council Member, April Wood, plays that Fair and agreed to interview Ryann for us in the segment below. ▲

Conversing with a New CEO April Wood, NICA West Council

Ryann said, “To be able to do both is a dream come true.” “Crossing over”—everyone in the industry Her enthusiasm for the Fair industry is pretty much knows what that means. For Ryann inspiring. “When I feel strongly about something Newman, she has “crossed over,” well, with only I stand up for it ...I care a lot about the fair one foot on the other side of the fence. Ryann industry.” The unique position in which she has is the newly hired CEO of the Glenn County Fair, now achieved in many ways can be seen to located in Orland, California. With small town open a door for conversation and understating roots, growing up in the nearby town of Durham, between a fair and its vendors. When discussing Ryann filled a calling that the Board of Directors the “fence” between the Fair and the Vendors, for the Fair required for a CEO, a local person who Ryann asserted, “There is always this separation is from the industry. After working with her family, between concessionaires and fair managers, she branched out and bought her own pony ride in and (my position now) helps bridge that gap.” 1997. As the Vice President of Ryann’s Happy Day Having faced the challenges that Fair Managers Pony Rides and being a part of the Fair industry and their staff face just prior to the Fair opening for 39 years on the concessions side, she has a Ryann said, “I have developed new empathy for solid foundation for taking on the new position. fair managers” and “When a concessionaire pulls on the fairgrounds, I understand what they are going through, driving 8 hours to get to the Fair, they need power, they need water, they want their passes. I’ve been there too.” The excitement in the air is tangible with the Fair about to open as Ryann explained, “If I can share with fair managers and concessionaires what it’s like on each side and help develop a little more empathy and understanding that is a goal.” Living by the motto, “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” She wants to help build respect and esteem for Concessionaires; “this requires getting together, being on the same page, and Ryann Newman, Glenn County Fair Manager with April Wood, Rawlings Concessions owner and NICA West Council Member

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“Conversing” continued from page 15 ►►

communicating well.” Ryann views one of the key goals of NICA as bringing Concessionaires together to connect the gap between Fair and Concessionaire, a valued and shared ambition of the Glenn County Fair. With that goal in mind, the Glenn County Fair has joined NICA. “I want to be a person to explain what each side of the fair looks like to the other group.” She knows that “Concessionaires do what they do because they absolutely love it.” She wants to give back to the Fair community by assisting with this communication and by bringing a new enthusiasm to the Fair in her county with the skills she has gained in her own concessions business. Ryann recognizes problems the Glenn County Fair faces that many other Fairs face as well. “I believe the biggest challenge to the fair now is lack of moral, I am trying to work on public relations and get people to believe in the fair.” While facing the challenge of getting the community to reclaim their pride in the Fair, she also knows that financially, Fairs face many challenges. Ryann seeks to make the Fair profitable and self-sufficient, she values the concessions because they help to achieve that goal by participating. Ryann’s love of Fairs runs deep from her childhood, riding her favorite ride the Zipper, to her current dual position as a Fair Manager and Concessionaire. On a beautiful day, before the Fair’s opening, we had our meeting together and she told me all of the above and more. Her favorite

Ryann Newman & Rey O’Day in front of Ryann’s Happy Day Pony Rides at Sacramento County Fair

thing about the Fair was immediately announced as the food. She loves the Original Sleek Greek Gyros and she said “if cheese on a stick was fat free I would eat it every day.” Second to the food, Ryann explained she loves Fairs because “when it gets really busy at night and everyone is having the same good time, genuinely enjoying themselves, that energy is addicting to me; they forget about all their problems for a while and for whatever time they are here, they are free to enjoy themselves.” Scott Stoller, CEO, Silver Dollar Fair, said Ryann has made the Glenn Country Fair “happy.” “She is the perfect diplomat for that community.” When Rey O’Day saw Ryann at the Sacramento County Fair she asked Ryann about bringing “happy” to the Fair. She said “I believe in the law of attraction. If you give grumpy, then you get grumpy. If you give bad information, then you get bad information. If you give happy, then you get happy!” What a great idea for all of us to embrace! PS: NICA is proud to welcome Glenn County Fair as a new member. ▲

Fun-tastic Fair Facts! Ryann and Mike Newman greeting customers at their pony ride’s front counter

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The Glenn County Fair is located in Orland, California and ran this year from May 14-17. Since 1917, this old-fashioned county fair has featured many varied exhibits and standard Fair staples like great food, games, and rides. Visit glenncountyfair.org for more information.

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Dear Valued Sysco Customer, The Avian Influenza outbreak in parts of the U.S. and Canada has been front and center in today’s news. This outbreak has resulted in the loss of over 44 Million birds from the U.S. Domestic Poultry population, primarily focused on egg-laying chickens with a minor impact on turkey. We recognize this affects Sysco’s ability to provide you what you need, when you need it. Please know that we share your concerns and that we are doing everything within our ability to ensure we fulfill your orders to satisfy your customers. For now, because of our extensive relationships with numerous turkey suppliers across the country, we expect the effects to be minimal on our ability to provide you turkey products. However, on the egg-laying chicken side, the most directly impacted areas are processed eggs and processed-egg products (such as mayonnaise and baking mixes), which are the result of the dramatically reduced population of egg-laying hens. We have been informed by suppliers that this population will not be replenished to pre-flu levels for at least 18 months. Because a significant number of the egg-laying houses in the country are in geographical areas affected by the outbreak in the U.S. and Canada, it appears that all of us – suppliers, product manufacturers, foodservice distributors, restaurants and food operators – will be negatively affected until the egg-laying hen population is replenished. Numerous egg suppliers have declared that the Avian Influenza outbreak is a force majeure event, which means that until the egg-laying hen population can be adequately replenished, those suppliers cannot be held accountable for satisfying orders. Because of this, we are prioritizing our current egg customers to ensure that basic service is maintained to the extent our limited supplies allow. However, we are not taking any new egg customers. We also expect the limited availability of processed eggs to have an interim effect on processed egg prices and manufactured products that require processed eggs, as well as shell eggs. The manufacturers have pledged to keep us apprised when those increases might take place, and we will share that information with you as soon as we receive it. Please know that we value your business. We realize this is a less-than-optimal situation, and we pledge to work with you to satisfy your needs to the best of our ability. We have attached a series of questions and answers to help you better understand the situation. We also are willing to meet with you to review what alternatives might be available to you to satisfy your needs. As always, please feel free to reach out to your account executive if you have any questions. Thanks,

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Concessionaires in California Rey O’Day, Interim Executive Manager

Here is a collection of photos of NICA Members at three County Fairs in California: Silver Dollar Fair, Sacramento County Fair, and San Bernardino County Fair. Our members have reported the weather has been terrific and revenue has been unbelievably up! Great news!

Silver Dollar Fair • Chico

Ania Delahoyde, Sharky’s, making delicious lobster fries (note that a woman of taste always has nails that match the uniform)

Lisa Thompson Baker, Lisa’s Concessions, glad to be doing “spring cleaning”

John and Donna Burgoon Jr., Mrs. J’s Ice Cream, after signing up to be new NICA members

Sacramento County Fair • Sacramento

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Dennis Forel, Balloonacy, giving NICA News the “thumbs up”

Milo Franks, Milo & Son Enterprise, Inc., Cliff Munson, CEO, Siskiyou Golden Fair, Darin Lusenhop, Jeanne’s Artichokes & Pam Fyock, CEO, Sacramento County Fair

►► “California” continued on page 21

Marco Arrendondo, Noel’s Foods, serving up a NICA / WFA refill cup

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Dave & Marilyn Wellmon, Grinders, happy to be back on the road together Augie & Erin Magdaleno, Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls, with the Food Network Photo Crew

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Ryan Needham, Ryan Needham’s Concessions, signing up to become a NICA member

Mike Newman and his daughter with the Food Network’s Anthony Anderson

San Bernardino County Fair • Victorville

Scott Stoller, CEO, Silver Dollar Fair, visiting Geoff Hinds, CEO, San Bernardino County Fair

Crystal Jackson, Joe Mestmaker/ Diego Enterprises serving up deep fried goodies with refreshing beverages on a very hot day

Jennifer Monter, Concessions Manager, San Bernardino County Fair

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“Attending” continued from page 14 ►►

The convention was well attended, over 350 Florida Fair Representatives were present, 18 attendees were from IAFE Zone II Fairs, and the trade show had over 76 exhibitors. John Sykes, IAFE Chair, was also in attendance and participated in the sessions. The attendees gathered ideas and shared information easily that can only better the fair industry in Florida and Zone II. I encourage all members to attend State Fair Meetings to have opportunities to share your years of experience and commitment to the industry. “Together We Can!” ▲

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Supplying the San Diego County Fair Rey O’Day, Interim Executive Manager • Additional Photos by Dominic Palmieri, Director The San Diego County Fair has just opened and Summer Duggins, Sysco San Diego Sales Manager, describes their successful delivery process: “Our supervisors arrive with the driver to help sort and start separating orders. (See photo) The sales team support makes sure the orders are complete. They review the invoice with the customer to ensure the products are in good standing and go over any possible needs the customer requests. We have a good system and we have a great team. (See photo) It is lot San Diego Sysco crew (Left to Right): of work, but the good kind of work. We really Mason Dalo, Transportation Supervisor, Tom Lee, our appreciate the fair’s business and want our awesome delivery driver, Jim Mutter, Transportation Supervisor / Lead San Diego Fair Transportation customers to see Sysco San Diego as a not only Supervisor, Brian Clow, Sales Support to the Fair & their vendor, but their trusted business partner.” Dan Long, Sales Support to the Fair Dominic Palmieri commented, “Overall I’d score the first week a ‘9’ for product delivery, quality and availability.” He also noted that when he went through several buying guides and price lists on several dozen items, the NICA/Sysco Marketplace prices were either less or right at the same prices as other competitors pricing with the exception that in his opinion, the Sysco products were a better quality. Rey O’Day, Interim Executive Manager, visited Drew Ammerman, at Sysco Riverside to begin planning a field trip in January 2016 for WFA Convention attendees. Rey observed, “The Riverside warehouse is so clean you can eat off Sysco delivering for the floor.” It is the “greenest” warehouse in the Sysco’s State of the Art opening day at San Diego country with a solar panel roof and all hydrogen Kitchens County Fair fuel cell powered equipment. The field trip will include a complete tour of the facility, several workshops, a business review example and some delicious treats to eat. ▲

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In Memory of Anthony “Tony” Carpenter, Jr. Submitted by Audrey Poole, Fare Foods On February 18, 2015, Tony Carpenter lost his battle with cancer. Tony was certainly a fighter and had told us all he was going to beat this disease. We, that knew him, can honestly say he was not willing to give up without a fight because he loved his family and life. Tony always had a way about him of making people laugh. Tony was born on January 19, 1939 in New Albany, IN. He is survived by his wife Carol and daughter Melissa (Tony) Lantrip of Jeffersonville, Indiana as well as his sister Carolyn, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tony served his country in the National Guard and later worked in food service equipment sales. After retiring, Tony worked as a chauffeur for R & R Limo in Louisville, Kentucky where he enjoyed driving many famous celebrities, and for Fare Foods as a Sales Ambassador. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #340 and the International Independent Showmen’s Association in Gibsonton, Florida. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. A Memorial Scholarship has been established at The I.I.S.A. in Tony’s memory. Donations can be sent to: S.R.V. Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 3359, Riverview, FL 33568. Please include Tony’s name on the scholarship donation. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held in Gibsonton, Florida during Florida week at the Showmen’s Club. ▲

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Our Condolences to the Dickerson & Kenna Family Our hearts are deeply saddened to report that NICA Members Dickerson & Kenna Concessions have experienced a terrible loss. Donald and Cecilia Kenna’s father, James L. Dickerson, 95, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away June 16, 2015. He was born September 13, 1919, served in World War II in the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and spent the next 60 years as a Concessionaire before retirement. Family and friends gathered Friday, June 19, 2015 for visitation. You are invited to visit the website www.strawmyerdrury.com where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Little Red Door, 1801 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. ▲

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Daryl Whicheloe, CCE.....................................................................2 Kim Barr..........................................................................................1 Russ Harrison, CCE........................................................................1 Vinnie Nelson.................................................................................1 Dale Smith......................................................................................1 Jay Wells.........................................................................................1

Board of Directors

Kathy Ross.....................................................................................8 Paulette Keene...............................................................................3 Dan Lusenhop................................................................................3 Dominic Palmieri............................................................................2 Dennis Fraleigh..............................................................................1 Randy Reichert, CCE.......................................................................1 Justin Sattler..................................................................................1

Administration

Office.............................................................................................27

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July 2015 NICA News

2015 Events Calendar

Representing NICA & Its Industry Partners July 1: Canada Day 4: Independence Day 16: Board of Directors Meeting 17: NICA BOD election ballots go to voting members 30: NICA West Oregon Gathering

August 17: Directory Update Forms Mailing to Membership*

September 1: Directory Ads due in the office

July 2015 NICA News

7: Labor Day

14: Board of Directors Meeting

8: Board of Directors Meeting

21-23: Kentucky Association of Fairs & Horse Shows Annual Fall Meeting • Louisville, KY

14: 9th Annual NICA West / Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament • Pomona, CA 21-23: IFEA Annual Convention & Expo • Tucson, AZ

22-24: Washington State Fairs Association Meeting • Pasco, WA

November

23-25: T3: Trade, Treats & Traditions - IAFE Seminar • West Springfield, MA

11: Veterans Day

30: Election Ballots due in the office

11-14: Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs • Layton, UT

October 1: CCE Applications due in the office 2: Directory Updates due in the office

11/20-12/2: NICA Board of Directors Meeting, WIN Wine & Cheese, NICA Membership Appreciation and Regional Meeting at the IAFE Convention • Las Vegas, NV 26: Thanksgiving Day

For Office Use Only

National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc.

Date

1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 Office: 813-438-8926 • Fax: (813)438-8928 E-mail: nica@nicainc.org • Website: www.nicainc.org

NICA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION q Mr. q Mrs.

q Ms.

First

Last

Name of business Physical address Mailing address

City

Permanent tel. no. (

City Cell phone no. (

)

E-mail

State

Zip

State

Zip

)

Website

Would you like to connect your business with NICA on social media? q Facebook q Twitter

Referred by

Fill out the information below as accurately and as detailed as possible. Information and Keywords provided below will be used for your entry in the NICA Annual Membership Directory and as keywords to search for your business on the NICA website.

Annual Membership Fees Independent Concessionaire

Associate

q Independent Concessionaire............................................$125 q Additional Member...............................................................$75

Fair / Festival over 75,000 attendance............................$125

Fair / Festival under 75,000 attendance...........................$75

q Employee................................................................................$50 q Retired....................................................................................$50

Manufacturer / Distributor / Industry Supplier..............$125

Carnival / Circus Operator..............................................................$125

Check a category below and provide a detailed description of your company’s services:

Special Services..................................................................$125

Stationary Concession......................................................$125

A person or entity who provides services to the concession industry.

Voting:

Non-Voting:

q Commercial Exhibitors q Attractions / Entertainment q Retail

q Food q Games q Services

Description:

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Provide a detailed description of your organization / company’s services below: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Mail Check or Money Order to NICA’s office at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511

Concessionaire General Routing Information

List all states where you conduct your concession business:

List three Fairs or Festivals worked in the past year :

1. _______________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________

Visit our website for NICA Membership Benefits: www.nicainc.org I understand that my application is subject to final approval by the NICA Board of Directors. I also understand that if my application is not accepted, the amount paid will be refunded to me. If accepted for membership in NICA, I hereby agree to abide by its by-laws and rules.

Applicant’s signature

Date

Visa

Mastercard

American Express

Credit card no. Security Code

Expiration Date

TOTAL

Signature of credit card holder I authorize NICA to charge the agreed amount listed above to my credit card provided herein. I agree I will pay for this purchase in accordance with the issuing bank cardholder agreement. The NICA sponsored $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy is automatically provided to all Independent Concessionaire Members. Beneficiary ________________________________________ Phone ___________________

National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 Time Sensitive Mail â€˘ July 2015 Issue

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