May 2015 NICA News

Contents • May 2015 Activities

07 Hidden Object Contest 29 Coca-Cola Membership Referral Contest

AdvertiSers

FEATURES 08 Thoughts from a CCE

Mark Hill, CCE, Goldmark Concessions

11 The Member’s Voice 18 The Benefits of Traveling with NICA

News & Articles

04 Welcoming Our New Members & More!

05 President’s Message

20 Allied Specialty Insurance 29 A to Z 08 Berk Concession Supply 09 Brakebush 02 Coca-Cola 26 Crystal Automotive 28 Cusumano & Sons 17 Fanestil Meats 20 Fare Foods 25 Fontanini Meats

28 Haas & Wilkerson 26 Heinkel’s 23 Heritage Insurance 06 K & K Insurance 26 Lasco 23 Mr. G’s 27 Rio Syrup 09 Sal’s T-Shirt Company 30 Swanel Beverage 09 United Trailers / Air Safe Hitches 27 WNA Specialty

Joe Potillo, Jr.

05 Director’s Voice Paulette Keene

10 Association Announcements 12 Travel Safety Tips 14 Down by the Riverside 16 A Visit to Clay County Fair 21 NICA West 9th Annual Golf Tournament 22 Sysco Enrollment Instructions & Benefts 30 2015 Calendar of Events

Photo: Lake County Fair, Bonnie Whicher Photography

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. Stay safe on the road this Fair Season!

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Welcoming Our New Members!

Marco Arredondo

Noel’s Foods, Inc, CA

Bob Bassett

Source1 Purchasing, FL

Carol Brander

Brander Enterprise, CA

Andrew Broomfield Creamy Rich, FL

Lara Christenson

Advanced Food Products, LLC, PA

Dan Fry

Stratas Foods, LLC, TN

Jim Guenthner

Source1 Purchasing, FL

Joe Guerra

Sandra Lewis

Nathan’s Famous, FL

David McArthur

Rudy’s Chips, TX

Bono-Burns Distributing, MO

Nickolas Hancock

Bill Morrissey

Leon’s Texas Cuisine, TX

Anthony Jackson

Jackson Five Star Catering, MI

Sherry Jagger

Fabri-Kal, MO

Wayne Moyer

Crofton & Sons, Inc., FL

Bill Nelson

Jagger Cones, OH

DB’s Concessions, MI

Jaqueline Leavitt

Carl Ratermann

Golden Wheel Amusements / The Legacy Group Inc, AK

Gregory Ruda

Ruda Concessions Inc., ME

Bryan Teysen

Litehouse Foods, MO

Aaron Vincent

Metro Beverage LLC, MI

Tonio Viscusi

Angela’s International, NY

Larry Wynn

East Coast Concessions, SC

Red Gold, MO

This Month’s Member Renewals Andrew Andrescavage

Lakeland Marketing (2010)

Barb Applegate

Con Agra Foods (2012)

Leonard Baginski Durham Fair (2002)

Jon Baker

Pima County Fair (2013)

Robert Berk

Berk Concession Supply (1995)

Brian Berry

Sugardale Food Service (2006)

Carl Brakebush

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. (1994)

Eliot Carmi

Carmi Flavor & Fragrance Co. (2012)

Dan Carroll WNA (2008)

Suzy Cason

Tony Costanza

Firestone Financial Corp. (2012)

Kristin Cullaz

Gehls Foods, Inc. (2007)

Rex Cusumano

Cusumano & Sons, Inc. (2006)

Mamadou Diop

Mamadu’s Village (2007)

Marc Dobson

Becky Harmon

Harmons Concessions (2007)

M. Louis Harvell

Harvell Concessions (1995)

Wes Heinkel

Heinkel’s Packing Co., Inc. (2004)

Trey Higdon

Perfect Stix, LLC (2006)

Adam Jobe

The One Man Band, Marc Dobson (2014)

Valley Meats, LLC (2009)

Lisa Dominique

James Tea Company (2010)

Sippers by Design (2008)

Mike Dwyer

R.J. Schinner (2011)

Marian Eley

Potato Tornados & More (2014)

Ron Flanigan

F.B. Purnell Sausage Co. (1998)

James Kekelis Greg Labens

General Mills (2012)

Jeff Lindsey

Alpha Baking (2007)

Dan Lusenhop

Jeanne’s Artichokes (2007)

Darin Lusenhop

Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. (2014)

Lasco Foods (2009)

Jorge Flores

Jeanne’s Artichokes (2013)

Jonathan Chestnut

Joanne Fontanini

R3 - Reliable Redistribution Resource (2006)

Chestnut Identity Apparel, Inc. (2005)

Joe Ciprioni

Teti Bakery (2014)

Jerry Constantine

Corfu Foods, Inc. (2004)

Pam Cooper

Lamb Weston (2008)

Fontanini / Capitol Wholesale Meats (1997)

Rob Forner

Joy Cone Company (2007)

Pam Fyock

Tulare County Fair (2014)

Griffin Gillette

Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream Parlor (2009)

Rick McMillian

Letrice Midgett

North Carolina State Fair (1994)

Ron Musial

Swanel Beverages (2010)

John O’Han

J & S Concessions (2014)

Michael Ousey

Mad Hatter Concessions (2009)

Mike Petzel

Dawn Food Products (2006)

Amy Powers

Sweet and Salty Concessions, LLC (1999)

Justin Reed

TasteMaker Foods (1998)

Craig Sawyer

J.J. & Sons (2013)

Mike Scranton

Franklin County Fair (2014)

Michael Short

Pence’s Concessions (2014)

Dan Smoots

Fanestil’s Quality Meats (2007)

Terry Strahm

A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. (2007)

Tracy Thomas

Sweet and Salty Concessions, LLC (2000)

Phillip Tomber

RIO Syrup Company, Inc. (1997)

Jeff Watson

KWF Foods LLC (2014)

Dave Williams

Mr. G’s Quality Cut Meats (2004)

Bo Wilson

Gold Medal Products Co. (2001)

Marlo Wolfe

Osage Brokerage (2006)

Thank you to all of our New and Renewing Members for your continued support of NICA. Is your NICA membership renewal due soon? To find out, you can call the Office at (813) 438-8926, e-mail us at nica@nicainc.org, or check your account balance online at www.nicainc.org.

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President’s Message Joe Potillo, Jr., President

As I write this month’s article, it is a pleasure because there are so many exciting things happening with NICA. I will attempt to give the “Readers Digest” version in this article.

The NICA Board of Directors (BOD) completed a very successful and productive Spring Workshop April 6-9, which consisted of four days of meetings and strategic planning. With an emphasis on completing the agendas of former administrations, addressing the current state of the organization, and setting a visionary path for the future, the BOD took on a very aggressive workload. To assist in making this happen, facilitators Rey O’Day of Pomona, California and John Leamer of Buffalo, NY worked with the BOD prior to and during the workshop. The following were some of the things accomplished: 1. Review of Partnerships and Future Planning with representatives from Sysco/Source 1 and Fare Foods.

2. Clearly Defining the role of the BOD. 3. Administrative / Office assessment and implementation of a new office structure.

4. Labor Issues Committee appointed.

5. Execution of contract with a new Office Manager.

6. Selection of Rey O’Day as interim Executive Representative / Facilitator for Search Committee.

7. The appointment of Dennis Fraleigh as the chairman of the Executive Representative search committee.

8. Budget Realignment and Review 9. Progress Report of long and short term goals 10. Review of By-Laws and Policies and Procedures There are a few other things that, for the sake of time, I won’t list here but I encourage each of you to stay on the lookout.

In closing, as we prepare for the season, the major concern of many of our members is labor.

The H2B Visa Program has yet again encountered major road blocks leaving some without the workforce they rely on. While we may think of this as a show-owner’s-only issue, I will say boldly it is NOT. It is an issue that could greatly affect our industry as a whole. Go to the NICA web page at www.nicainc.org for more information on this issue and how you can help make a difference.

As Willie Nelson sang, “On the road again...” He sings a line that says the life he loves is “making music with his friends”; change that word “music” to “memories” and it applies to all of us. We make memories! How awesome is that?

“GET INVOLVED” and safe travels! ▲

The Director’s Voice Paulette Keene, 2nd Vice President

whatever the case may be, I wish everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous year!

Hello everyone, I am The NICA Board is also moving in a new glad to announce that I direction with the Office Administration. We are have moved into the 2nd hiring an Office Manager and taking steps to hire Vice President Chair by an Executive Representative for being the face appointment of the Board of NICA to grow our membership and Voice. Rey of Directors. I know a lot of O’Day is still our NICA West Executive Manager you are into full swing with and continues to guide us in Strategic Planning, your routes, moving to a visiting fairs, and continuing the great work of new location, and others are presenting our NICA voice. just now preparing to or are currently hitting the road; ►► “Director’s Voice” continued on page 7 May 2015 NICA News

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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

Office Manager: Yachika Smith nica@nicainc.org

NICA WEST OFFICE

Executive Manager : Rey O’Day

National Representatives

WingsofFameProductions@gmail.com Duane Fischer

2130 Walnut St. La Verne, CA 91750

NICA West Council Kim Barr Milo Franks Nate Janousek Dan Lusenhop Ashley Murray Dale Smith Daryl Whicheloe, CCE April Wood

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

Graphic Designer: Jesse Willard graphics@nicainc.org

Bookkeeper: Charisse Smith

John Harkey David Higginbottom Charles Ivory, CCE Mike Markowitz Mike McGrath Kevin McGrath, II Dannie Moreland Etta Pence, CCE David Spann R. Josh Stremmel George Wandrey, Jr. Ted Wentz Ed White 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

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“Director’s Voice” continued from page 5 ►►

I would like to really thank our President, Joe Potillo, Jr., who has went far and beyond to help manage the office staff while we were in transition of hiring an Office Manager. I don’t know of too many people who would step in and run an office while their business is in full swing.

That’s what I love about NICA; members always helping someone!

Joe and Stacia Markowitz, Director, weeded thru many applications for the Office Manager position. Then they picked out some for faceto-face interviews, and with the help of the Executive Board, we are glad to announce we have hired an Office Manager - Yachika Smith!

The Board officially met her at the Spring Workshop as we developed relationships and gave guidance for the growth of NICA. Since the 2nd Vice President is always over the Food Show and Business Expo, I am already working to create a fun, informational, and profitable Show for all. Please let me know if you have something new you would like to see at the Business Expo. The Show will be a little different this year, because Florida Week falls during the Florida State Fair. SAVE THE DATE and make plans to attend: February 9-11, 2015. ▲

Introducing NICA’s new Office Manager Yachika Smith, originally from Decatur, Illinois, joined the NICA family this month as the new Office Manager, working directly with the Board of Directors and the Membership. Before joining, she studied Business Administration and Management in college, and has worked in the legal, business, and administrative fields. “I am looking forward to working with you by bringing my knowledge, skills, and assets to the organization. Together we can help NICA succeed and grow!”

HIDDEN OBJECT

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

Find the Traffic Sign

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 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 May 31, 2015. April’s Lost Little Chick can be found on the back cover (sharing a jetski).

The locator of March’s Lost Gold Coin was Bill Johnson, Fantasy Amusements - Congratulations!

Happy searching this May! The next winner could even be you!

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Thoughts from a

Mark Hill, CCE

Goldmark Concessions & Olde Tyme Ice Cream CCE Earned in 2007

“My philosophy of communications and management of my business, as it relates to Fair business, is based on the one thing we all must have in our industry: the ability to communicate with people.

It is important that we stay in communication with management, employees, and each other. If we build or remodel a stand, we must talk to Fair Management, we have to keep them apprised of what we are doing. Can they accomodate our new unit? Do they have enough space, power, water, etc.? We can not expect them to know when we are changing if we do not communicate with them. Are they changing an area, are they moving a gate, are they putting in a stand with similar products? We must communicate with them if we expect them to communicate with us. The same goes for our staff. Again, communication is vital going both ways. It must be restated; we must communicate with the Fairs, our staff, and the public.

Our management style is, and always has been, to be the best we can be, to give the best service and the best value, and to always stand behind our product 110%. If the customer asks, the answer is yes!“ ▲ CCE Applications are due October 1, 2015 • Visit www.nicainc.org to apply today!

Your #1 Source for Concession Supplies!

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Are You Signed up for Source1 Purchasing?

Participating in the NICA Sysco Marketplace is free to NICA Members and has no long term obligations. As a NICA Member, you are part of this nationwide buying group that translates to over 6,000 items at lower prices at any Sysco Operating House in the country. This program also pays quarterly rebates for purchases directly to your company!

To participate in the agreement savings, enroll by visiting nica.source1purchasing.com (clicking on “Let’s enroll”) or by calling (855) 888-6422.

Because many Concessionaires use a variety of products and specialty products, please contact your Sysco Sales Representative 1 – 2 months before you need the product delivered.

If you have any questions or need help through the process, please contact David Koretsky at (901) 881-1107 or toll free at (877) 717-5566, ext. 818. Also, you may e-mail him at david.koretsky@source1purchasing.com.

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Association

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.

NICA West Announces Golf Tournament Dates The 9th Annual NICA West Golf Tournament takes place on June 22, 2015, during the San Diego County Fair, at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach, CA. See page 21 for your chance to sign up. In addition, the 9th Annual NICA West/Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament takes place on September 14, 2015, during the LA County Fair, at Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Pomona, CA. More details on this event will be announced soon. For more information, contact Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager, at (951) 315-6623.

Director Nominations Due June 1, 2015 2015 Board of Directors Nominations must be received in the NICA Office no later than June 1, 2015 to qualify. Download the required forms at www.nicainc.org/pages/DirectorNominations.

After completing the forms, you must mail them with a short biography and a photograph suitable for publication to the NICA office at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. After Nominees are selected, ballots will go out to voting members by July 15, 2015.

For more information, please call the NICA office at (813) 438-8926.

Scholarship Created to Honor Memory Diane L. Burmeister, age 69, longtime resident of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away March 13, 2015. She was the beloved secretary and historian for the Showmen’s League of America, NICA Associate Member, and she will be missed greatly by the lives she has touched. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.

In honor of Diane, SLA President Paul Kasin has established a Memorial Scholarship fund in her name. If you would like to contribute, please mail checks, with a note “for the Diane Burmeister Scholarship,” to the Showmen’s League of America, 1023 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607. To use a credit card, you may call their office at (312) 733-9533.

Dates Announced for 2016 Florida Week It’s Official! Groundwork has been set in place for the planning of next year’s Florida Week, revolving around the NICA Business Expo and 2016 Fare Foods Food Show, scheduled for February 8-10, 2016, and the International Independent Showmen’s Association’s 2016 “Gibtown Extravaganza,” scheduled for February 9-13, 2016. These events coincide with the Florida State Fair’s run, scheduled for February 4-15, 2016, so there’ll be plenty to do! Look forward for more announcements in the coming months!

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Member’s Voice Continuing where they left off on the last issue, the NICA Office has been recording the responses from their survey of renewing members.

Jeff Thornberry, Pristine Systems, Inc. DBA Gadgets and Neat Stuff, stated that his relationship with NICA is good and is getting better as NICA has done much to expand westward. Since he is a Commercial Exhibitor, as opposed to a Food Concessionaire, he only makes use of some of the tangible benefits.

However, he really likes the intangible ones such as networking, promoting, professionalism, and extending the communication between Fairs and Festivals. NICA is a volunteer organization and, as such, is doing “an okay job as is.” He looks forward to seeing the NICA News every time it comes out. He thinks it is very well done and prefers the paper copy, as he works on computers a lot and prefers not to read it there. He hopes to get time to apply for the CCE Program soon.

Bob Fiste, Fiste Enterprises, LLC, dba Bowman’s Concessions, working in Ohio, said that he has a good relationship with NICA. He makes use of most of the benefits especially those with Pepsi and the “hardware ones.” He makes sure he reads the NICA News every month. The Concessionaire of the Month is of special interest to him because he finds it interesting to learn about how others got started in the business. The information given in the NICA News enables him to stay updated with the happenings affecting our businesses and lets him know about new programs offered by NICA. “It does a great job!”

Bob feels that “NICA has our backs and supports us as Concessionaires.”

Becky Harmon, Harmons Concessions, out of Kentucky, took time from her house building to say that her relationship with NICA has been very good. She likes the “kick back on the soda especially. Becky enjoys reading the NICA News, her favorite articles being about the concessionaires themselves. She said that she

highly recommends NICA to her friends and other Concessionaires.

Don Morgan, Morgan Family Enterprise, LLC, said that he is not like a lot of the Concessionaires since he plays mainly in Indiana, not traveling all over like most. He felt that his relationship with NICA is fine. The benefit that has helped him the most has been the credit cards with First Data. It has been very positive for his business. The most surprising thing to him is the fact that the younger people use credit cards the most, as they do not seem to carry cash any more. He admitted that he only glances at the NICA News, but his wife reads it from cover-to-cover so that he does not miss anything important. They both like to read about other Concessionaires, how they started, and what they do, as this sometimes gives them an idea of something to try. The complaint that he has heard more than any other goes back to the beginning of NICA: the “plastic bottles versus bag-in-box” argument.

Robert Monroe, L. T. Concessions, says that he has a pretty good relationship with NICA. He feels that the NICA News is the greatest benefit he gets from NICA. It is very informative and he especially enjoys the articles about other members and how they got started, what they do differently as it can help give him new ideas. NICA seems to be headed in the right direction thanks to the volunteers leading it willing to give their time and dedication. He stated that before he purchased property in Florida that he used the CheckInn Direct benefit the most. Having been in the business for more than 35 years, he commented that “it is a fun job for my family and you can’t ask for more than that!”

The NICA Office plans to continue these calls to our renewing members in the new year. We hope that hearing their personal stories will help you make better use of the available NICA Benefits or think of ways you could contribute. If you hear from us, let us know what’s on your mind! ▲ May 2015 NICA News

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Travel Safety Tips U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Campaign Cracks Down on Distracted Driving National Transportation & Highway Safety Administration U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx kicked off Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April by announcing the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign. From April 10-15, state and local law enforcement aggressively ticketed drivers who are texting or using their mobile devices when behind the wheel. The Secretary made the announcement in Washington, D.C., where young drivers demonstrated the dangers of distracted driving on a temporary test track.

Secretary Foxx was joined by Mark Rosekind, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

“Distracted driving kills, there is no excuse for it, and it must stop,” said Secretary Foxx. “Across the country, we’re putting distracted drivers on notice: U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Texting and driving will at least cost you the price of a ticket but it could very well cost you your life or someone else’s.”

Based on fatal accident reports, NHTSA data shows that at least 3,154 people were killed in crashes involving all distracted drivers in 2013, including those who were texting and driving.

NHTSA estimates that 424,000 Americans were injured in all distraction-affected crashes in 2013.

Key statistical findings in NHTSA’s new Distracted Driving Traffic Safety Facts and Teen Distracted Driver fact sheet include: Ten percent of fatal crashes, 18 percent of injury crashes, and 16 percent of all motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2013 were reported as distraction-affected crashes, which are defined as any crash in which a driver was identified as distracted at the time of the crash.

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Ten percent of all drivers 15 to 19 years old involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crashes. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the crash.

244 Americans aged 15 to 19 were killed in distraction-affected crashes.

In 2013, there were 480 non-occupants killed in distraction-affected crashes.

“Young people need to understand the dangers of texting and driving before it kills them or someone they love,” said Administrator Rosekind. “It’s up to us as parents to set the right example by never texting and driving ourselves, and by laying down the law for our young drivers: no texting behind the wheel or no keys to the car. These are driving safety lessons that young drivers will carry with them throughout their lives.”

Chief David W. Ennis of the United States Naval Academy Police Department also shared his experience of ticketing drivers for distracted driving, and discussed the consequences of distracted driving crashes. Chief Ennis spoke on behalf of thousands of law enforcement personnel nationwide who are using traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text and drive.

The awareness effort is supported by a $5 million national television, radio and digital advertising campaign, which ran from April 6-15, and reminded the public of the deadly consequences of distracted driving, and the financial penalties for violating state distracted

driving laws.

Forty-five states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands ban text messaging for drivers of all ages; 14 states and territories prohibit drivers of all ages from using hand-held cell phones while driving; and 38 states plus the District of Columbia ban cell phone use by novice drivers. Two states, Oklahoma and Texas, restrict school bus drivers from texting.

reach before starting to drive.

• Be good role models for young drivers and set a good example. Talk with your teens about responsible driving.

• Speak up when you are a passenger and your driver uses an electronic device while driving.

• Offer to make the call for the driver, so his or her full attention stays on the driving task.

To prevent distracted driving, motorists are urged to: • Always wear your seat belt. Seat belts are the best defense against other unsafe • Turn off electronic devices and put them out of drivers.

Getting Ready for the 2015 Roadcheck by Examining 2014’s Results Between June 3 and June 5, 2014, the annual CVSA International Roadcheck was conducted.

This is an annual event where big rigs and other vehicles are randomly inspected across Canada, the United States, and Mexico over the 72-hour period. Last year, 73,475 truck and bus inspections were conducted with 49,656 being North American Level I Inspections. That’s the most thorough roadside inspection possible.

Level I inspections include a 37-step procedure that involves an examination of both the driver’s record of duty status and the safety of the vehicle.

“The inspections conducted during the threeday International Roadcheck event are the same types of inspections conducted every day by hard-working CVSA-certified inspectors,” said CVSA President Sgt. Thomas Fuller with the New York State Police. “International Roadcheck provides the opportunity to promote safety improvement efforts and accomplishments that enforcement and industry achieve every day.”

Vehicle Inspections This year’s results were pretty similar to last year’s. Out of all the inspections that included vehicles (any level), 18.7% were placed out of service this year compared to 20.6% last year, so there was a decent-sized improvement on that front. Including only Level I inspections, 23% of vehicles were placed out of service, compared to 24.1% last year.

The major emphasis of last year’s Roadcheck event was HazMat inspections with HazMat

certified inspectors at many of the 2,500 locations set up across North America. Even with the increased emphasis last year, 16% of vehicles were placed out of service due to HazMat violations (compared to 16.5% last year).

Passenger carrying vehicles were the exception to the other rules as there were more placed out of service during Roadcheck 2014 than during Roadcheck 2013. Last year, 9.3% of passenger carrying vehicles were placed out of service compared to 7.1% the previous year.

Among out-of-service violations for vehicles, brakes were the biggest culprit with 29.5% of vehicles placed out of service for brake system violations and 16.7% placed out of service due to poor brake adjustment. Tires/wheels, lights and safe loading issues make up the rest of the top five reasons for out of service violations for vehicles.

Driver Inspections Among all driver inspections, 4.8% were placed out of service compared to 4.3% in 2013. ►► “Travel Safety Tips” continued on page 24 May 2015 NICA News

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Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager From April 6 – 9, the NICA Board of Directors (BOD) gathered down by the riverside in Jacksonville, FL for its annual Spring Planning Meeting. As many do, our Board went to the river to think, plan, visit and celebrate.

Early on Tuesday, Facilitators John Leamer, Erie County Fair Director, and Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager led a discussion using the booklet “Boards that Lead & Succeed” by Bill Charney. The workshop session focused on defining effective governance and 10 principles for effective board leadership. Each Board member was asked to define their strengths, level of participation, resources, and problem solving styles. That was followed with a look at other BOD models: size, executive committees, working committees, policies and by-laws, revenue streams, and foundations. Realizing there was much work to be done, the BOD voted

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to add Jennifer Giordano, two term NICA West Council Member, as an Ex-Officio Member of the Board. Armed with data and the confidence that comes with new insights Jennifer Giordano, and skills, the NICA Board Ex-Officio Board committed to becoming Member a more effective BOD by “achieving appropriate results” for the NICA Membership.

The next day was devoted to Staffing: what is the work that needs to be done and who will do it? At the conclusion of this session, the BOD approved the hiring of Yachika Smith as Office Manager and the promoting of Jesse Willard to Communications Coordinator. The BOD also asked Rey O’Day to serve as the Interim Executive while a search for a new Executive Director is conducted. O’Day responded that she is “honored to coordinate the work of NICA with our BOD, Staff, Membership, and Industry Partners during this important transition.”

The afternoon was spent evaluating the 2014-2015 long term and short term Strategic Goals and committing to the 2015-2016 Strategic Goals.

The new working goals revolve around four areas: 1. Growing and serving membership 2. Being an active voice in the fairs and events industry 3. Creating benefits for our members that make a difference

4. Continuing to be a financially responsible and stable organization.

Watch for an article on those in the upcoming NICA News!

Throughout the meetings, several people came by to speak with the BOD. Important benefit partners Audrey Poole, Fare Foods and Bob Bassett, Source1 Purchasing shared their 2014 accomplishments and 2015 plans. They also shared tips about how to more effectively work together. These two organizations are committed to making our members’ businesses more profitable, and therefore, more successful.

SanDee O’Brien shared her wisdom and knowledge about NICA and Yachika Smith began her journey learning about NICA. Mike Markowitz, Jeff Ross, and Norm Keene shared in the evening fellowship.

The BOD closed the last day with a formal board meeting where reports were given, motions were made and plans for the next chapter of effective, functional governance were put into place. Once again, “Together We Can!” was actively at work. Oh yes, and the next time you need to plan, think, visit or celebrate, head down to the riverside near you. Satisfaction guaranteed! ▲

NICA President Joe Potillo, Jr.

Kathy Ross, Recording Secretary, and her husband Jeff, enjoying the evening

Audrey presenting the 2015 plans of Fare Foods

Dan, Dennis, and Paulette planning for the workshop

Randy Reichert, CCE, 1st Vice President, & Dennis Fraleigh, Director

We are grateful for the presence and wisdom through the eyes of Stacia Markowitz, Treasurer, and SanDee O’Brien, Jack-of-all-trades

Board Member Dan Lusenhop, Source1 Purchasing Senior Vice President Bob Bassett, and NICA President Joe Potillo, Jr. enjoying the satisfaction of a good day’s work and Italian food May 2015 NICA News

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A Visit to Clay County Fair Photos submitted by Russ Harrison, NICA Past-President & Northeast Council Member Before and during the Board of Director’s annual Spring Workshop, many of the Directors play the Clay County Fair in Green Cove Springs, FL, running April 2-11, 2015. This year the Fair celebrated it’s 29th anniversary and Concessionaires were working hard! ▲

Joe Potillo, Jr., NICA President with Pete Sutton, Clay County Fair Manager, and Dennis Lee, the Dennis Lee Show

Brian and Kay Fairlie, KB Foods

Three generations of the Jencks Family (they are currently in their fourth generation)

Libby Class, San-Jon Concessions (rocking a Campbells Concessions t-shirt)

Joe Potillo, Jr., NICA President & Potillo’s Sanitation, and James La Fratta, Perfection Confections, posing with a Clay County Fair 1st Prize and a perfect over-the-shoulder photo bomb

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PJ Hammond, Contis Italian Grill

Zach Swift, Swift Concessions

Tabatha, employee, & Dede Harrison, wife of Russ Harrison, CCE, the Slush Factory

Heather Sattler, CCE and Past NICA President Tom Sattler, CCE, Sattler’s Leather & Hats

Greg Foster and Tim O’Brien, O’Brien’s Food Service

Jeff & Zena Yee, Wok and Roll Concessions

Kim “Big Daddy” Brooks, Potillo Sanitation

Jen Swift, Swift Concessions

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The Benefits of Traveling with NICA Don’t forget to take advantage of NICA’s many auto, travel and related benefits from our premier partners. For more information, be sure to visit our Member Benefits page at www.nicainc.org/pages/benefits, call the NICA office at (813) 438-8926, or see pages 28-34 in your 2015 Membership Directory. Stay safe this season and save some money!

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Save at the gas Pump!

Superfleet

SuperFleet is a total fleet fuel management program designed to help fleet managers control costs and monitor vehicle performance. If you travel in the Eastern or 123 4567 890 1234 5 Midwestern part of the NICA Member 5/14 ◄ Good thru Vehicle # 1234567890 1234 ◄ Fleet code United States, you can Fuel Only receive up to 5 cents per gallon fuel discounts at the following locations: Marathon, Speedway, Rich, Pilot, and Valvoline. Service includes online account management, bill payment, and multiple security options.

Sign up at www.superfleet.net.

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Save on auto Parts!

Autozone

AutoZone is the nation’s largest aftermarket auto parts provider, with nearly 4,200 company-owned locations and over $6.3 billion in sales. Through the country’s largest cooperative buying program for local government, AutoZone was awarded a national contract to help support cities, counties, educational institutions, state agencies, and non-profit organizations. Through this contract, NICA is eligible to benefit from the national pricing and services offered by AutoZone. It is important to tell the attendant in the store that this is a commercial account. You can find your Autozone number on the back of your NICA Member Card or by calling the NICA Office.

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Save on travel taxes! trip sheets online

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Save on Car Rentals!

Hertz Rent-a-Car

Trip Sheets Online is a new, fast and very simple way for tracking your trip miles and fuel for filing your road use taxes. For as little as $20 per month, you have the power of practical truck routing from zip code to zip code or city to city.

Once signed up, this program can be accessed on your smart phone, tablet, or any computer. Miles are broken out per state for reporting, and fuel can be added after or during each trip or move. All the information is kept online for your access anywhere. Print your trip sheets and reports quickly and easily - monthly, quarterly, and annually. Calculate your quarterly taxes based on your fleet, each truck individually, or in groups. Printout IFTA schedules for quarterly reporting. Tax rates are current for all previous quarters! To sign up or to learn more, go to www.nicainc.org/pages/benefits and click on the Trip Sheets Online graphic with the “Over the Road” logo.

Hertz Rent-A-Car offers special low rates and discounts on car or truck rentals for NICA Members.

Save up to 20% on Hertz Business Travel Rates at all locations; special rates are also available at Hertz Location Edition® locations. Complimentary membership in Hertz #1 Club Gold® (a $60 value) and earn FREE Rental Day Certificates with each qualifying rental. No additional driver fees when other employees drive the rental vehicle. Active accounts receive quarterly statements & additional value-added offers and savings. At offairport locations across the U.S. and Canada, receive discounted rates with the same great service you receive at their airport locations. Sign up at bapgold.hertz.com and call the NICA Office for the PIN Code.

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RV Parts & More!

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d.o.t. specific testing!

Arrow Distributing, inc.

Arrow Distributing began selling RV and Motorhome parts in 1980 out of one location in Omaha, Nebraska.

Today, Arrow has eight warehouses primarily located in the Central U.S. and still grows while maintaining the strong Midwestern values that they were built on. This amazing discount program on RV parts and accessories is made available to NICA Members through Arrow Distributing.

Contact the NICA Office to get the toll free number for Arrow Distributing and a purchase order number. As with all of our national discount pricing programs, you will be responsible for payment of your orders.

Budget car rentals

Budget Rent a Car System, Inc. is an American vehicle rental company that was founded in 1958 in Los Angeles, California. Rent your vehicle today at over 800 locations nationwide and save! Your BCD# is on the back of your membership card. Sign up today at www.budget.com.

advanced testing solutions

Advanced Testing Solutions (ATS) offers DOT/FMCSA-specific drug and alcohol testing, non-DOT drug testing, and background screening services. All of their services are available online by simply logging onto their system. This allows for your candidate results to be viewed anytime anywhere! ATS offers competitive pricing for all NICA Members. For additional information, call them at (866) 413-6872 or visit them online at www.yourscreeningsolution.com.

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new and improved!

crystal automotive

Crystal Automotive, located in Homosassa, Florida, offers Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Nissan, and Chevrolet vehicles to meet your travel needs. All NICA Members receive “Crystal Family and Friends Discount Pricing (Below dealer’s invoice) as well as free shipping anywhere in the continental United States.” To receive your discount, please contact Gary Darden at (352) 795-1515 (ext. 1414), Frank Hale at (352) 795-1515 (ext. 1410), or visit Crystal Automotive’s physical location at 1035 S. Suncoast Blvd., Florida 34448. For additional information, they can be visited online at www.crystalautos.com.

Ford Fleet program

Ford Motor Company’s Fleet Program is available at any Ford Dealership. To receive the fleet discount you must call the NICA Office to get the Fleet ID# once you are there.

The dealership will ask for this number and your current NICA Membership Card; be sure to have the membership card with you.

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Save on hotel rooms!

CLc Lodging / CheckInn

Why pay more for a hotel room than you have to? The CheckINN Card from CLC Lodging gives NICA Members access to deeply discounted hotel rates that provide 20-40% savings off workforce travel at CLC’s broad network of hotels. There are more than 10,000 hotels coast-tocoast that accept the CLC Card.

Enrollment is FREE for all NICA Members. The only cost is a $4.95/per night fee, which is usually a small fraction of what you can save! Call the NICA Office for the required key code and sign up at www.clclodging.com/nica or by calling (866) 226-1544.

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NICa WEst

9th ANNual

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Monday, June 22, 2015 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club 11:30am: Registration • 12:00pm: Putting Contest • 1:00pm: Shotgun Start

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Please contact Gary Barham at (619) 987-3049 or Dale Smith at (951) 830-3279

$125 PLAYER FEE Includes Green Fees, Golf Cart, Amenities, and Awards Dinner following Tournament

PRIZES 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winning Teams, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and the $10,000 Hole in One!

Lomas Santa Fe Country Club 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-6768

Drop Applications off at CHUCKWAGON during the San Diego County Fair, register online at www.nicainc.org OR send via mail to NICA West Golf Tournament, 2130 Walnut St., La Verne, CA 91752 no later than June 15, 2015.

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“Travel Safety Tips” continued from page 13 ►► Counting on Level I inspections, though, 4% of drivers were placed out of service this year compared to 4.3% in 2013. There were also more drivers placed out of service for HazMat violation and more passenger carrying drivers placed out of service as well.

Among the out of service violations issued for drivers, 46.5% came from Hours-of-Service violations, which is down from over 50% in each of the last three years. False logs and DQ’ed drivers were the second and third biggest reasons respectively for drivers to be placed out of service. Drivers driving with a suspended license and improper endorsement round out the top five reasons drivers were placed out of service.

Roadcheck 2015 Checklist for Drivers From a commercial vehicle safety inspector’s perspective, the point of the Roadcheck inspection is to ensure both your safety and those of others traveling on the highways. The costs associated with being put out of service are insignificant when compared to the costs of having an accident. Be proactive and inspect your vehicle thoroughly before you take your next trip, and especially before this year’s Roadcheck, running from June 2-4, 2015. The following list is adapted from the Roadcheck Checklist available at www.cvsa.org.

BRAKES Check for missing, non-functioning, loose, contaminated, or cracked parts on the brake system; check for “S” cam flipover; be alert for audible air leaks around brake components and lines; check that the slack adjusters are the same length (from center of “S” cam to center of clevis pin), and that the air chambers on each axle are the same size. Check brake adjustment; ensure the air system maintains air pressure between 90 and 100 psi; measure pushrod travel; inspect required brake system warning devices, such as ABS malfunction lamps and low air pressure warning devices; inspect tractor protection system, including the bleedback system on the trailer.

COUPLING DEVICES Safety devices/full trailers/converter dolly(s): check the safety devices (chains/wire rope) for sufficient number, missing components, improper repairs, and devices that are incapable of secure attachment. On the lower fifth wheel, check for unsecured mounting to the frame or any missing or damaged parts, or any visible space between the upper and lower fifth wheel plates. Verify that the locking jaws are around the shank and not the head of the kingpin, that the release lever is seated properly, and that the safety latch is engaged. Check the upper fifth wheel for any damage to the weight bearing plate (and its supports) such as cracks and loose or missing bolts on the trailer. On the sliding fifth wheel, check for proper engagement of locking mechanism (teeth fully engaged on rail); also check for worn or missing parts and ensure that the position does not allow the tractor frame rails to contact the landing gear during turns. Check for damaged or missing fore and aft stops.

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FUEL & EXHAUST SYSTEMS Check your fuel tanks for the following conditions: loose mounting, leaks, or other conditions; loose or missing caps; and signs of leaking fuel Roadcheck below the tanks. For exhaust 2015 systems, check the following: unsecured mounting; leaks beneath the cab; exhaust system components in contact with electrical wiring or brake lines and hoses; and excessive carbon deposits around seams and clamps.

FRAME, VAN & OPEN-TOP TRAILERS Inspect for corrosion fatigue, cross member(s) cracked, loose or missing, cracks in frame, missing or defective body parts. Look at the condition of the hoses, check suspension of air hoses of vehicle with sliding tandems.

On the frame and frame assembly, check for cracks, bends, sagging, loose fasteners or any defect that may lead to the collapse of the frame; corrosion, fatigue, cross members cracked or missing, cracks in frame, missing or defective body parts. Inspect all axle(s).

Inspect for non-manufactured holes (i.e. rust holes, holes created by rubbing or friction, etc.) and for broken springs in the spring brake housing section of the parking brake. For vans and open-top trailer bodies, look at the upper rail and check roof bows and side posts for buckling, cracks, or ineffective fasteners. On the lower rail, check for breaks accompanied by sagging floor, rail, or cross members; or broken with loose or missing fasteners at side post adjacent to the crack.

LIGHTING Inspect all required lamps for proper color, operation, mounting, and visibility.

SECUREMENT OF CARGO Make sure you are carrying a safe load. Check tail board security. Verify end gates are secured in stake pockets. Check both sides of the trailer to ensure cargo is protected from shifting or falling. Verify that rear doors are securely closed. Where load is visible, check for proper blocking and bracing. It may be necessary to examine inside of the trailer to assure that large objects are properly secured. Check cargo securement devices

for proper number, size and condition. Check tie down anchor points for deformation and cracking.

STEERING Check the steering lash by first turning the steering wheel in one direction until the tires begin to pivot. Then, place a mark on the steering wheel at a fixed reference point and turn the wheel in the opposite direction until the tires start to move again. Mark the steering wheel at the same fixed reference point and measure the distance between the two marks. The amount of allowable lash varies with the diameter of the steering wheel.

SUSPENSION Inspect the suspension for: indications of misaligned, shifted, cracked, or missing springs; loosened shackles; missing bolts; unsecured spring hangars; and cracked or loose U-bolts. Also, check any unsecured axle positioning parts and for signs of axle misalignment.

On the front axle, check for cracks, welds, and obvious misalignment.

TIRES, WHEELS, RIMS & HUBS Check tires for proper inflation, cuts, and bulges, regrooved tires on steering axle, tread wear, and major tread groove depth. Inspect sidewalls for defects, improper repairs, exposed fabric or cord, contact with any part of the vehicle, and tire markings excluding it

from use on a steering axle. Inspect wheels and rims for cracks, unseated locking rings, and broken or missing lugs, studs, or clamps. Also check for rims that are cracked or bent, have loose or damaged lug nuts and elongated stud holes, have cracks across spokes or in the web area, and have evidence of slippage in the clamp areas. Check the hubs for lubricant leaks, missing caps, or plugs, misalignment and positioning, and damaged, worn, or missing parts.

Regular maintenance and frequent checkups are not only good advice to prepare for Roadcheck 2015; they prevent faults and long-term damage to your vehicle.

Plus, they ensure that you, the driver, will benefit the most of all by driving safely for the rest of the year! â–˛

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2015 Membership Referral Contest General Membership

Deborah L. Powers.........................................................................1 Don Delahoyde, CCE.......................................................................1 Gary Pinkerton................................................................................1 Genesee County Fair......................................................................1 IISA..................................................................................................1 Mike Knott......................................................................................1 Russ Harrison, CCE........................................................................1 SanDee O’Brien, CCE......................................................................2 Tim O’Brien, CCE............................................................................1

NICA Reps

Dannie Moreland............................................................................4

NICA West Council

Kim Barr..........................................................................................1 Dale Smith......................................................................................1 Daryl Whicheloe, CCE.....................................................................1

Board of Directors

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Next Month in the NICA News Scholarship Winners, Fair Photos, and more!

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Dan Lusenhop................................................................................2 Dennis Fraleigh..............................................................................1 Dominic Palmieri............................................................................1 Justin Sattler..................................................................................1 Kathy Ross.....................................................................................5 Paulette Keene...............................................................................3 Randy Reichert, CCE.......................................................................1

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2015 Events Calendar

Representing NICA & Its Industry Partners May 14-16: Combined IAFE Zone 2 Meeting and Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows Inc of Zone 1 meeting • St. Augustine, FL

June 1: NICA Board of Directors nominations due in office 22: 9th Annual NICA West Golf Tournament • Solana Beach, CA

July 15: Board of Directors election ballots go to voting members

August 15: Directory updates due in the office

September 23-25: T3: Trade, Treats, Traditions Seminar • West Springfield, MA 30: NICA Board of Directors election ballots due in the office

October 1: All CCE Applications due in the office

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

November 11-14: Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs • Layton, UT 11/29-12/3: IAFE Convention • Las Vegas, NV 11/29-12/3: NICA Board of Directors Meeting, WIN Wine & Cheese, NICA Membership Appreciation and Regional Meeting at the IAFE Convention • Las Vegas, NV

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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

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NICA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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Referred by

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Annual Membership Fees Independent Concessionaire

Associate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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:

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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:

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Fairs and Festivals - Required

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.

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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 • May 2015 Issue

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