November 2013 NICA News

National Independent Concessionaires Association

November 2013

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Contents • November 2013 FEATURES

08 NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2014 Food Show Information 12 Celebrating 20 Years of NICA 13 NICA Hall of Fame Nominations 20 Concessionaire of the Month Joe Colglazier of Colglazier Enterprises

16 Bunk Houses and the DOT

By Fred Simcic

18 Executive Director’s Travels 23 NICA at the Central Washington State Fair

By Rey O’Day

26 NICA-Sysco Marketplace Schedule

News

04 NICA 2013-2014 Calendar of Events 05 President's Message

By Tom Sattler, CCE

05 Executive Director’s Report

By Alta Mosley

07 Director’s Voice

By Joe Potillo, Jr.

14 The Hills Are Alive with NICA Golf

By Rey O’Day

AdvertiSers 02 Coca-Cola 07 Midway Stainless Fabricators 12 Sippers by Design 13 The Best Around 17 Allied Specialty Insurance 22 Fare Foods 22 K & K Insurance 24 Haas & Wilkerson Insurance 25 Brakebush

Dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, leadership, and solutions The National Association of Concessionaires, 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 © 1993-2013 NICA, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Calendar of Events November 2013 1-2: Colorado Association of Fairs & Shows Annual Convention • Colorado Springs, CO 1-3: Maryland Association of Agriculture Fairs & Shows Annual Convention • Ocean City, MD

3-5: Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events Annual Convention • Indianapolis, IN

13: Wyoming Association of Fairs Annual Meeting • Casper, WY

5-8: Western Fairs Association Annual Convention at the Anaheim Marriott • Anaheim, CA

13-16: Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs Annual Convention • Casper, WY

5-8: Wisconsin Association of Fairs Annual Convention • Wisconsin Dells, WI

16: Association of Connecticut Fairs Fall Convention • Hartford, CT

6-7: The WFA Convention Trade Show Featuring the NICA Sysco Marketplace • Anaheim, CA

20-23: Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions Annual Convention • Ottawa, Ontario 21-23: North and South Dakota Associations of Fairs Combined Annual Convention • Aberdeen, SD

December 2013 8-12: 123 Annual IAFE Convention & Trade Show rd

8-12: NICA at IAFE: NICA Board Meeting, WIN Wine & Cheese, NICA Members Appreciation Reception, and Regional Meeting • Las Vegas, NV 13-15: Association of Iowa Fairs Annual Convention • Des Moines, IA

January 2014 2-4: North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention • Myrtle Beach, NC

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Virginia Association of Fairs Annual Convention • Hot Springs, VA

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9-11: Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions Annual Convention • Grand Rapids, MI 9-12: Ohio Fair Managers Association Annual Convention • Columbus, OH 10-12: Kansas Fairs & Festivals Association Annual Convention • Topeka, KS 16-18: Arkansas Fair Managers Association Annual Convention • Hot Springs, AR 16-18: Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs & Expositions Annual Convention • Atlanta, GA

17-19: Minnesota Federation of County Fairs Annual Convention • Bloomington, MN 17-20: Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention • Springfield, IL 17-20: New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs Inc. Annual Convention • Rochester, NY 22-25: Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs & Showmen’s Association Annual Convention • Hershey, PA 23-25: Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention • Portland, ME 25: Utah Association of Fairs & Events Annual Convention • Salt Lake City, UT 1/30-2/2: Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals Annual Convention • Columbia, MS 1/31-2/1: Oklahoma Association of Fairs & Festivals Annual Convention • Claremore, OK

February 2014 5-9: Louisiana Association of Fairs & Festivals Annual Convention • Baton Rouge, LA 3-5: NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2014 Food Show at the Sheraton • Tampa, FL

16-18: Kentucky Association of Fairs Annual Convention • Louisville, KY

5-9: IISF Trade Show & Extravaganza • Gibsonton, FL

16-18: Tennessee Association of Fairs Annual Convention • Nashville, TN

5: NICA Annual General Membership Meeting & Casino Night • Tampa, FL

16-19: Oregon Fairs Association Annual Convention • Salem, OR

20-22: Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies Annual Convention • Toronto, Ontario

For More Calendar Dates Visit www.nicainc.org

President’s Message

Tom Sattler, CCE NICA President

The Fall season brings cooler temperatures and thoughts of home. The IAFE Convention in Las Vegas is just around the corner and NICA’s Board of Directors and Staff are busy making plans to attend.

This Convention brings people from all areas of the Fair business together to share information and learn new ways of doing things. This is where you will find presenters who are the best in their field. There are Workshops and Roundtables which offer the opportunity to talk one on one about issues that are important to our industry and to each of us as individuals. NICA will be presenting a workshop called “There’s A New Marketing Team in Town: Fairs and Concessionaires.” It will feature a panel of Concessionaires and Fair Management who will offer new ways to promote the Concessionaire. The Fairs already do a great job getting people to visit so we need them to know that we are there. Also on the agenda, you will find a Roundtable discussion about Gluten–Free items that will be offered at the Fair. The schedule is currently still tentative, however, but please visit the NICA website at www.nicainc.org for additional Convention updates this month.

In other news, I am very pleased to see the relationship between NICA and the IAFE grow. It also seems that NICA and the IAFE are really very much alike since we share many of the same goals and philosophies. For example, we both encourage membership, seek to increase and improve the benefits for our members, and work diligently to create better communication between our two associations, the Fair Staff, and other important industry associations. We both serve as a voice for our members. Our Associations along with the OABA address issues regarding labor, safety, and many others.

Both the IAFE Convention in Las Vegas and the NICA Business Expo in Tampa provide the opportunity to learn from each other.

I encourage each of you to attend these Conventions, get to know other NICA and IAFE members, make contact with the Fair folks, and visit the Trade Show so that we can continue to grow together.

Together we can!

Executive Director's Report

Alta Mosley

NICA Executive Director

Time is passing quickly as many of you are finishing your season, working those last few events before you head home for the holidays.

Thoughts of home and a time of Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for, including a safe season, our health, our family, and an opportunity to live free. Each family has their own traditions, whether they include gathering for the traditional turkey dinner or getting together for steaks on the grill. For some, it will even be a celebration with dishes from their home country. Wherever we may be or whatever we may have for dinner, the reason for being together is the same. This is a time to celebrate the fruits of our labor and give thanks.

We all have memories of Thanksgiving. Some of them are of the special dishes from family members, the embarrassing stories that just have to be told every year, or watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (and we can’t leave out the big game). I’ve been blessed with such a variety of events related to Thanksgiving Day, leaving me with memories that bring emotions from tears to laughter. ►► Continued on Page 6 November 2013 NICA News 5

Continued from Page 5 ►► One year, with a large horse show moving, I had a hot dog while all my family gathered many miles away for the family Thanksgiving Day dinner.

Another year, it was going to be a quiet day, just four for dinner. At 7:00 AM there were four people, at 10:00 AM we’re up to 12 people, and when we sat down to eat about 2:00 PM we had 20 people!

They weren’t all traditional family, but they were my family and we were joined by the heart.

Take some time, think about your friends, how they came into your life, and what they mean to you.

Recently on Facebook, a post made the rounds that asked you to comment with one word that told how you met that person and to share the post so your friends could tell how they met you.

Like the good Facebook junkie that I am, I made the comment and shared the original post. The majority of the comments made on my post related to the Fair in one way or the other. I took that thought one step further, not on Facebook but just in my mind, and I ask you to try this yourself. This is not just a Facebook thing, it’s a thought process about your life. Facebook was just a starting point for me. Take your list of friends, think about how that person came into your life, think about the experiences you’ve shared with that person, and think of what they mean to you. This is not something you will complete in just one day, or maybe not even in a month. It is something that will bring back good memories and it will remind you of some tough times and who was there for you. It will show you who supported you and gave you the opportunity to grow; to become all you can be. It will bring you to tears and make you laugh until you hurt. Personally speaking, my life has been enriched by so many people. Some of those have passed away and some I see often. I am thankful for each and every one of those people and I am better for knowing them.

A conversation a few days ago with a friend comes to mind. We were talking about his relationship with a mutual friend. He was one he had been close with, but as with many of us, they drifted apart. An incident came up that put them back in touch. He said, “Yep, he’s my brother from different parents.” Today more than ever, we need our families and friends. Take the time to let them know how much they mean to you. Take the time to be thankful for all the Lord has blessed you with.

Together We Can and Together We Will!

My door is open and my phone is on.

Travel Safe My Friends!

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Graphics & Marketing Jesse Willard graphics@nicainc.org

NICA WEST OFFICE Executive Manager Rey O’Day wingsoffameproductions@gmail.com

Officers President: Tom Sattler, CCE 1st Vice-President: David Penn 2nd Vice-President: Joe Potillo, Jr. Secretary: Justin Sattler

2130 Walnut St. La Verne, CA 91750

NICA West Council Kim Barr Don Delahoyde, CCE Jennifer Giordano

Treasurer: Paulette Keene

Judy Henbury, CCE

Immediate Past President

Dan Lusenhop

Greg Miller, CCE

Tony Trafton, CCE

Directors

Lucky Henner Dale Smith Daryl Whicheloe

Stacia Markowitz

NICA National Representatives

Tim O’Brien, CCE

Duane Fischer

Don Kenna

Dominic Palmieri

Judi Gruver

Tony Trafton, CCE

John Harkey

Past President’s Council

David Higginbottom Charles Ivory, CCE Tom Kiermaier

Russ Harrison, CCE

David Koepp

Richard Busse, CCE

Mike Markowitz

Tom Hodson, CCE

Mike McGrath

Jim Hodson, CCE (Deceased)

Kevin McGrath II

Tim O’Brien, CCE

Dannie Moreland

Ron Smith

Etta Pence, CCE

Adam McKinney, CCE

David Spann

Mike Pence, CCE

R. Josh Stremmel

Jack Woods II, CCE

George Wandrey, Jr.

Bob Hallifax, CCE

Ted Wentz

Frank Parnell, CCE

Ed White

Larry Orme (Deceased) Larry Sivori

NICF Board

Rich Wright

Chuck Dugan

Bill McKinney, CCE

Russ Harrison, CCE

Arthur Pokorny, Jr.

Lisa Hinton

Gene O’Brien, CCE (Deceased)

Donald Kenna

NICA OFFICE Executive Director Alta Mosley alta@nicainc.org

Office Manager Jill Omel nica@nicainc.org

SanDee O’Brien, CCE Olivia Orme Bill Wrabiutza

Director’s Voice

The Changing of the Seasons

By Joe Potillo, Jr.

By the time most read this issue, the 2013 Fair Season will be mostly in the history books.

Just because the trucks are parked at home and the equipment is back in the yard, though, does not mean our work has ended! Indeed, the work only continues for the NICA Board, our National Reps, and many of our members!

The close of the Fair Season marks the start of Convention Season. This season is kicked off primarily by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada and later by many State and Zone Conventions across the country.

NICA, through the continued efforts of the Board of Directors and our many dedicated members, has built a reputation of support and cooperation with our industry partners over the years. This has been instrumental in NICA being given space and time to participate in the various conventions.

Our Executive Director, Ms. Alta Mosley, has taken a very proactive role in reaching out to our various State and Zone Representatives to offer the support of NICA to their activities.

In addition, she has taken the time with her staff to ensure that the proper official representation is at all our meetings. I encourage each of our members who have not done so to join the IAFE and your State or Zone Association.

Although I began by saying that the season is closing, I would be remiss if I did not mention the fairs that will be taking place after this issue comes out. Some notable mentions are the Volusia County Fair in Deland, Florida, the National Peanut Festival in Dothan, Alabama, the Columbia County Fair in Chatham, New York, the Broward County Fair in Hollywood, Florida, and the Greater Jacksonville Fair in Jacksonville, Florida among others.

Remember, Together We Can!

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s e s n E i xpo and s u B A C I N 1 4 0 2 F o s o d d o o S ho w F e r a F February 3rd - 5th, 2014

Come and join the fun filled excitement at the best convention of 2014. We look forward to welcoming you to the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel (Formerly Crowne Plaza), where a recent $10 million renovation ranged from guest rooms to meeting spaces.

Sheraton Tampa East Hotel 10221 Princess Palm Avenue • Tampa, FL 33610 • (813) 623-6363 The NICA Business Expo will provide Workshops and Discussion Groups which will cover the issues and the daily challenges our industry is faced with today. The Workshops will be facilitated by experts in their fields.

The Serv-Safe Food Management Class and Certification will again be administered by the Florida Restaurant Association.

Be sure to Pre-Register for this class.

Visit www.nicainc.org for a list of workshops to be provided.

Check back often as we will continue to update the listings.

February 3rd & 4th, 2014

Fare Foods Food Show - 5:00pm to 9:00pm * (Vendor setup February 3rd – noon to 4:00pm)

February 3rd - 4th, 2014

NICA Workshops & Discussion Groups

February 5th, 2014

Serv-Safe Seminar 7:00pm - NICA Membership Meeting 8:15pm Hors d’oeuvre buffet & Casino Night

We Look Forward To Seeing You In Tampa!

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Fa re Foods

NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods 2014 Food Show HOTEL RESERVATION FORM Sheraton Tampa East Hotel Tampa, FL ◀◀◀

SPECIAL REDUCED RATES ▶ ▶ ▶

To reserve hotel accommodations for the NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2014 Food Show, please complete the following information and fax to Audrey Poole at Fare Foods (618) 542-4798 or e-mail apoole@farefoods.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Fare Foods at (618) 542-2155.

Name: First_______________________ Last_________________________ Name of Business________________________________________________ Permanent Address_______________________________________________ City________________________ State_______________ Zip____________ Phone___________________________ Fax__________________________ E-Mail_______________________________________________________ Arrival Date ___________________ Departure Date______________________ Number of Rooms________________________________________________ Please check one:

 King Bed

 2 Double Bed

 Executive Suite

Return completed form and payment to: Fare Foods, P.O. Box 407, DuQuoin, IL 62832 Phone: (618) 542-2155 • Fax: (618) 542-4798 • E-mail: apoole@farefoods.com Credit Card Number to guarantee reservation:

 Master Card  Visa

Credit Card No. ___________________________

Expiration Date: ___________ Signature _______________________________

$122.00 per night Double or Single rooms (plus applicable taxes) $129.00 per night Executive Suite (plus applicable taxes) Complimentary daily breakfast buffet included with your stay.

Limited number of rooms available. Reservations must be made through Fare Foods by January 3, 2014 to receive this special reduced rate. Don’t delay; call today to make your hotel reservations.

Fa re Foods

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NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods 2014 Food Show EXHIBIT SPACE APPLICATION FORM

Please Select a Sponsorship  PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP.... $7,500.00  GOLD SPONSORSHIP................ $5,000.00  SILVER SPONSORSHIP............. $3,000.00  BRONZE SPONSORSHIP.......... $2,000.00

Fa re Foods

Company Name___________________________________________________________ Contact Person__________________________________________________________ Phone No. __________________ Cell No. ________________ Fax No.__________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ City______________________ State_________________ Zip_____________________ E-mail:________________________________________________________________ List products/services to be exhibited:___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Name Badges: (Please print first and last name of individuals working your booth) _________________________________ __________________________________ _________________________________ __________________________________ Return completed form and payment by Dec. 1, 2013 to: Fare Foods, P.O. Box 407, DuQuoin, IL 62832 Phone: (618) 542-2155 • Fax: (618) 542-4798 • E-mail: apoole@farefoods.com Credit card payments accepted, check one.

 Master Card  Visa

Credit Card No. ____________________________________

Expiration Date: ___________ Signature ________________________________________ 10

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NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods 2014 Food Show PRE-REGISTRATION FORM To pre-register please fill out the forms below and return to the NICA Office.

Serv-Safe Food Management Class: $135.00 Cost: $135.00 per person. Lunch and drink are included in the registration fee. *You must bring a state issued driver’s license or other photo ID with signature to the class. Upon receipt of your registration with payment, a Manager Review Guide will be sent to you. Anyone who registers after January 17, 2014 may pick up their review guide the day of the class.

Name: ______________________________ Company:____________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ( )__________________________ Cell: ( )___________________________________ E-Mail_________________________________________________________________________ For Payment by Credit Card:  Master Card  Visa  Discover  American Express Name on Card:_________________________________________________ Billing Address:________________________________________________ Fa re Credit Card No: ________________________________________________ Foods Expiration Date: __________________________ Security Code: ___________ Register online at www.nicainc.org, fax your registration form to (813) 438-8928, or mail with payment to NICA, 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon FL 33511. No refunds. Checks, Money Orders and Credit Cards Accepted. Make checks payable to NICA.

ATTENDEE RESERVATION FORM Name: __________________________________________________  Member  Non-Member Name of Business:_________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address:_______________________________________________________________ City:_________________________ State:________________ Zip:_____________ Phone: ( )____________________ Cell: ( )____________________________ E-Mail:___________________________________________________________ REGISTER ONLINE! WWW.NICAINC.ORG

DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION IS JANUARY 24, 2014 You can also fax your registration form to the NICA office at (813) 438-8928, OR via email to nica@nicainc.org .

If you pre-register you will get an extra entry into the golf cart raffle! If you pre-register online, you will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gas card in addition to the golf cart raffle ticket!

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Celebrating 20 Years of NICA

A New Meaning to the Term “Playing 20 Questions”

By SanDee O’Brien, CCE

Have you enjoyed the pictures and stories about NICA’s history? Let’s see how much you learned about NICA’s first 20 years.

Listed below are 20 questions all taken from information contained in the NICA News beginning with the March 2013 issue. When you’ve answered all the questions, please send your entries to us by visiting our Official Contest Page at www.nicainc.org/pages/20questions, sending a fax to (813) 438-8928, or mailing a submission to NICA 20 Questions, 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. All entries must be received in the NICA office before November 29. Remember, if you cannot find your own NICA News, they are online. Have Fun! 1. Who was known as Mr. NICA? 2. Who claims WIN as their baby?

3. Who was this baby’s first caregiver?

4. Where was the first official meeting?

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5. Who was NICA’s first official member?

6. How many Presidents have there been, including the current year?

7. What was the first committee formed?

8. How many members did NICA have in May of 1993?

9. Where was the first time NICA was recognized as a representative of the Independent Concessionaire?

10. Who was the first Executive Director?

11. How many lifetime members does NICA have?

12. Who was hired as NICA’s office secretary in 1994?

13. What can you purchase that commemorates 20 years of NICA? 14. How many Board Members were there in 1993?

15. In what state was NICA originally incorporated?

16. In what city was the first office of NICA located?

17. How many of the Past Presidents were related?

18. Who was the first designer of the NICA NEWS? 19. What is the longest running fundraiser of NICA? 20. Who was the first female Board of Directors member?

If you have any stories or photos you would like to share in the last issue of NICA’s 20th year, please contact SanDee O’Brien, CCE at (813) 438-8926

Thank you for celebrating NICA’s History with us!

NICA Hall of Fame Nominations One of the best events that takes place every February is the induction of a deserving NICA member into the NICA Hall of Fame. It is a way for NICA to honor the careers of some of the finest Concessionaires in the business. Members of the NICA Hall of Fame are individuals who have served not only NICA well, but they have also mentored and supported their fellow members. We encourage each of you to think about the mentors and members who have helped you and consider nominating them for the most prestigious award offered by NICA. When asked to reflect on her induction to the NICA Hall of Fame, Olivia Orme said, “Has it really been twenty years since a bunch of complaining carnies came up with an idea to give us a voice in our own destiny! Before NICA, we had no voice to address our concerns or to honor our own. Now we do. Let’s use that voice to encourage and support those among us who have helped many and achieved their goals. Exercise that voice with the nomination of a worthy member to the NICA Hall of Fame. As a past member so honored to the Hall of Fame, I can truly say being acknowledged by the NICA membership was an honor I treasure because it came from YOU!” Fellow NICA Hall of Fame member Frank Parnell, CCE, said, “For a person to win a competition that they willingly enter, provides a certain level of satisfaction but it pales in comparison to being selected by one’s peers, people who are regarded as the elite in their field. When these people regard you in the same manner, the feeling of satisfaction and gratitude is overwhelming!”

This year’s inductee will be celebrating twenty years of strong NICA heritage and setting the bar as NICA roars into the future.

To submit a nomination online, please visit www.nicainc.org/pages/halloffame or e-mail us at nica@nicainc.org with the following: • Name of Nominee • Company / Organization • Your Name • Your Phone Number • Submission Date • Essay of 100 words or less on why you think your nominee should receive the award and be inducted into the NICA 2013 Hall of Fame!

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On Monday, September 16, 2013, forty-six golfers gathered at the Mountain Meadows Golf Course for the 7th Annual NICA / Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament. During check-in by Tommie Fomby and Rey O’Day, all participants received full bags of food donated by Ron Naslund, trinkets donated by local suppliers, golf-related items, bottled water, and Pink’s Turkey Dogs.

A big shout out to Dominic Palmieri who brought Gino, Carmela, Taylum, and Gianna to stuff these goodie bags! Sysco and RCS were our welcoming sponsors.

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started off with the Putting Contest, which was won by one of the Co-Chairs, Scott Shacklett, who has attended all seven golf tournaments.

Chuck Dugan, Putting Contest coordinator, also gave some “bragging rights” to John Giordano, whose practice shot would have been Tommie Selling Tickets the winning putt… timing is everything!

Twenty-three hole sponsors’ signs decorated the course, where there was much gratitude for the beautiful view of the valley and a breeze on this very hot day. Tony Lidyard hit Closest to the Pin at Hole #9, and Scott Jacobus had the Longest Drive at Hole #15.

For their accomplishments, Tony and Scott were both awarded three packs of Fairplex Medal Winning Wines. Jackie and Alma, volunteers from Pink’s Hot Dogs, confirmed that no one won the Hole-in-One $10,000 Prize at Hole #13.

A big thank you to Hot Dog on a Stick who has sponsored the Hole-in-One Insurance for all fourteen NICA Southern California Tournaments!

Terri, Kathy, Cie & Crystal

Five and half hours later, dinner and awards began. Hanger 24 Brewery, The Chuckwagon Team Won 1st Place!

Anheuser-Busch, Classic Distributing, Jagermeister, Southern Wine and Spirits, and Haralambos provided mirrors, tequila sets, attractive liquor bottles, grills, smokers, games, clubs, golf bags, and much more! Co-Chair Ashley Murray, of M & M Marketing, provided shoe cleaner, hats, and sunglasses. Jim from The Magic Shop provided a full set of magic tricks. Fairplex provided a night at the Sheraton and award-winning wine and olive oil. All this frivolity took place between the courses of a lemon chicken dinner that ended with raspberry sherbet and cookies.

Oh, and of course, we have saved the best for last! The Brander Enterprises Team, featuring Rich Brander, Ken Skirsky, Rip Petree, and The M & M Marketing Team Finished in 2nd!

Mike Coffee finished in Third Place, the M & M Marketing Team, featuring Ashley Murray, John Giordano, Jonah Brede, and Josh Gassel, finished in Second Place, and the Chuckwagon Team, featuring Sherry Flores, Andre Rijnders, Peter Brown, and Tony Lidyard, won First Place! A donation of $1,000 was made to the Fairplex Child Development Center and over $5,000 was raised for NICA Educational Programs, which include college sponsorships. Terri Crutchfield, representing Terri’s Berries and one of eight ladies who played, said it was “the funnest [sic] day of golf” she had ever played!

In closing, the success of this year’s two golf tournaments would not be The Brander Team Finished in 3rd! possible without the talent and commitment of Dale and Cie Smith of Family A-Fair Concessions, which also represents Pink’s Hot Dogs. They organize the signs, provide volunteers, sign up players, and jump in wherever needed. They exemplify the heart and soul of our NICA members and remind us of our assocation’s motto: Dale & Cie Smith

“Together We Can!”

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Bunk Houses and the DOT

By Fred Simcic

Truckers Accounting and Permitting Service

I’ve been round and round with Showmen on this one.

In 2001, a request for an interpretation was requested on the uses of a bunk house being exempt of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA) parts 383 and 390. The request was made with everything spelled out and the trailer identified as a non-property or passenger carrying vehicle that is supplied only as a convenience for the employees, giving them a better lifestyle rather than living out of a suitcase in a hotel or motel. Are these trailers subject to the FMCSR’s?

In short, the answer that came back from the policy department is that the vehicle is the property itself and that it in fact continues the commercial business as such property and therefore becomes subject to the FMCSR’s.

No matter what is pulling it, this is a commercial vehicle as defined below: “FMCSR 383.5 Definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle: Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle— (1) Has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more), whichever is greater, 16

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inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds), whichever is greater; or (2) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more), whichever is greater; or (3) Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or (4) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in this section.”

Keep in mind that if the bunk house has a GVWR less than 10,001 pounds it could still be subject to the regulations (Parts 390-396) if, when combined with a power unit, the gross combined weight is greater than or equal to 10,001 pounds.

It creates problems for the inspector when the vehicle (bunk house) does not have a GVWR tag. The combination (GCWR) must be greater than 26,001 pounds for the CDL regulations to apply, and 10,001 pounds for the parts 390-396 to apply.

Don’t forget that the registered weight is meaningless. It’s the manufacturer’s GVWR (if there’s a tag, plate, or sticker) that is used. If there is no tag, they class the GVWR based on the number of axles times 6,000 pounds. So, a two (2) axle trailer is 12,000 pounds GVWR! A CDL class-A is required if the gross combined weight of the vehicle is greater than or equal to 26,001 pounds or the trailer (bunk house) has a GVWR greater than or equal to 10,001 pounds.

I know this is all very confusing, and in order to explain it better, all I can tell you is that you add up the GVWR that is on the serial number tag for both the truck pulling the trailer and the trailer combined. If it is over 26,001 pounds FMCSR 383.5 applies. If it is under 26,001 pounds but over 10,001 pounds, parts 390396 apply. This would have to be a very light trailer for any of these to be exempt of these regulations.

HIDDEN OBJECT

Locate the Turkey Leg in the pages of this magazine and you just might win the November NICA News Prize!

Contest! BUt Find the Turkey Leg!

I can only stress again and again that it is the COMBINED Gross Vehicle Weight Registered (GVWR) that applies and not what you have it tagged for. This goes for any trailer that you pull for commercial business, not just including bunk houses.

I do hope this answers any questions that you may have on bunk house trailers and the DOT requirements.

What if you Find it?

Well, lucky reader, tell us where you think it is by entering at www.nicainc.org/pages/hiddenobject You may also mail your entry with the the page number, general location, your name, address, and phone number to: Hide & Seek, NICA, 1043 E. Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. Member entries must be in the office by November 30, 2013. You can also check online for the reveal of October's Autumn Leaf. September’s Lucky Horseshoe was found on p. 17 in the top left of the Terri’s Berries photo.

Congratulations to Lynn Freeman for finding September’s Hidden Object!

Happy searching this November! The next winner could be you!

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Executive Director’S Travels This last month, our Executive Director Alta Mosley traveled to the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, MN and the Woodstock Fair in Woodstock, CT. Here are some photos documenting the part of her journey where she met NICA members and saw fair-goers in their natural environment!

Minnesota State Fair • St. Paul, MN

Russ Goetz of the Ice Kreme Mill

She Got Some Fair Hair!

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Art Carroll of Eagle Foods

John Class Serving Ice Cream with his Team at Flavor Burst

Netterfield’s Corn Dogs & Lemonade Stand

Rutana Concessions Serving Hot Apple Dumplings

Woodstock Fair • Woodstock, CT

Vincent Nelson & the Girls Producing Amazing Pizza

Polar Bear Ice Cream’s Kelsey Gillette

Tom Ferguson of Concessions LTD

Tony Ketchell & Stacia Markowitz

The Scarecrow Won a Ribbon!

Scott Brant & Brian Jacks Grilling for the Butcher Boys

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of the month Joe Colglazier Colglazier Enterprises, Inc. North Liberty, Indiana - Joe Colglazier has been serving up elephant ears, funnel cakes, fried candy bars, Twinkies, Oreos, sirloin tip dinners, and more for over 30 years! NICA had a chance to sit down with Mr. Colglazier and ask him a few questions.

How long have you been a concessionaire and a NICA member?

Joe Colglazier: I started working for my concessionaire grandparents when I was 12 years old. In 1979, I branched out on my own and went full-time for the last 34 years. In 1993, I remember going to some of the first NICA meetings in Tampa, Florida and I joined shortly after that.

Joe & Mona Colglazier What do you like most about being a concessionaire?

What was the first thing you remember about NICA?

JC: The concept of a group of people coming together as one voice in the industry.

JC: I like being able to keep my family together. My youngest son Pierce says his favorite thing is free food from other vendors! I also like the opportunity we have to expand and grow. I am constantly expanding our business and I am always optimistic about the next year. I like change!

How and why did you get into the concession business?

Do you have any new items coming to your menu this year?

JC: This has been a family business since 1969. Colglazier Enterprises represents four generations of the family.

When my wife and I were first married, we decided to continue in the family business. My wife homeschooled our six children and they were raised in this business, too!

JC: We have changed one ingredient in our dinners so they are now Gluten-Free. There has been a rising Gluten Free awareness and need among our customers at the fair, and now we can provide it! We also are adding a new vegetarian sandwich: a Veggie Pita.

If you were not a concessionaire, what would you be?

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JC: In the 80’s and 90’s, I campaigned field trial dogs as an amateur in my time off throughout the Midwest and Southeast. If I had not stayed in the concession business I would have probably turned pro!

Colin & Alyssa Colglazier

Pickle Barrel is Loved for their Sirloin Tips What is your best selling food item?

JC: Our sirloin tip dinners!

What is something people do not know about you or Colglazier enterprises?

JC: I am sure there are a lot of things. On our time off, we love having time to spend with friends and being home. We are on the road 10 months out of the year, but we all enjoy different activities like hunting, fishing, ice skating, and sledding!

How has the concession business changed since you first started out? What would you change?

JC: So much has changed in the last 34 years, where do I start? Increasing operating cost has to be at the top of the list. When my wife and I started out we worked 15 events by ourselves in Indiana and Florida. Now we work 35 events in nine different states, so the cost definitely has gone up. Otherwise, I would like to see the fairs have greater variety and less duplications.

XXL Serves Funnel Cakes and More!

What do you like best about NICA?

JC: I like the fact that it is ever-changing and looking for new ways to improve. I have known Alta Mosely, the Executive Director of NICA, for years. She treats people the way she likes to be treated; with honesty and fairness.

What are looking forward to this year?

JC: I am looking forward to the end of the season, to be home a bit, to go grouse hunting in Michigan, and to go quail hunting in Georgia.

Is there anything else you would like to share with NICA members?

JC: One of my concerns for this industry is what are we passing on to the next generation? Will they want to continue in this business or will they be able to even afford it? Will they choose a more lucrative career? The old saying goes, “If you do something you like you never work a day in your life!� In reality, we all have responsiblities to consider.

I hope we all consider the responsibillities we have to those who follow us.

What has been the highlight of your career?

JC: Watching this company grow and seeing my children continue in our family business.

What has been most influential to your success within the past five years?

JC: My wife and children. This business would not exist without them. They have watched me try different things over the years; some successful and some failures. They are the ones who have always stood beside me and helped implement my crazy ideas.

What do YOU like to do in your free time?

JC: I like to be in the field or on the water. My wife enjoys canning. We like to entertain as we all enjoy cooking ! We look forward to the holiday get togethers.

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NICA at the Central Washington State Fair

By Rey O’Day

On Wednesday, Sept 25, the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima, WA and NICA hosted their first vendor gathering. Opportunity prizes included a wine basket from Judy Buerman, Commercial Exhibits / Food Concessions, and a survival kit donated by Kim and Alan Barr and Daryl Whicheloe.

Bruce Staley, of Sysco, explained the NICA-Sysco Marketplace Program. Kim and Daryl, NICA West Council members, encouraged folks to use their many NICA member benefits. Light refreshments were served and new friendships were made.

The Yakima Gathering Filled Up Quick!

Annie & Judy with their Basket

The Survival Kit Winners

Purchase Your Fundraising NICA Deck of Cards Today!

Bruce Staley of Sysco

Judy Buerman & NICA News

$10 per deck! Please contact the NICA office at (813) 438-8926 to order your WIN cards today

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New Members James Amatriain Rudolph Foods, GA

Jack Benoit

Benoit Distributing Co., Inc., IA

Jacqueline Cammarano Erie County Fair, NY

Sandy Class

SAN-JON Enterprises, FL

Jack Crowther

London Specialties, OH

Tom Fee

Tom Fee Concessions, CA

Mark Goodman

66 Drive-In Theatre, MO

David Hensley

Hensley Concessions, SC

Lance Hoopingarner

Hoopingarner Concession, OK

Sharon Hoopingarner Hoopingarner Concession, OK

J. Keith Hoover

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Pork Chop Express, KY

Vivian Leavitt

Paradise Management, LLC., AZ

DeDe Linzy Sattlers, FL

Vito Marotta

Porky’s Concessions, MA

Edward Porcelli, III Spaghetti Eddie, FL

Membership Contest 2013 General Membership Art Pokorny.............................................................................................. 1 Audrey Poole........................................................................................... 2 Bartlebaugh Amusements...................................................................... 1 Brett Rubert............................................................................................. 1 Coca Cola................................................................................................. 2 Dan Lusenhop......................................................................................... 3 Daryl Whicheloe...................................................................................... 2 Doug Guinsler.......................................................................................... 1 Dutchess County Fair.............................................................................. 1 Heather Sattler, CCE................................................................................ 4 Janet Hill.................................................................................................. 1 Jennifer Giordano.................................................................................... 4 Judi Gruver.............................................................................................. 1 Judy Henbury.......................................................................................... 2 Lisa Thompson....................................................................................... 1 Lucky Henner........................................................................................... 2 Mark Neagles.......................................................................................... 2 Mike Beaver............................................................................................. 1 Mike Peterson.......................................................................................... 1 Nancy Miller............................................................................................. 1 Randy Reichert, CCE................................................................................ 3 Rick Pachell, CCE..................................................................................... 1 Russ DiPasquale..................................................................................... 1 Russ Harrison, CCE................................................................................. 3 SanDee O’Brien....................................................................................... 1 Sharonne Laws........................................................................................ 1 Sherrie Martin.......................................................................................... 1 Sue Stoecklein......................................................................................... 1 Sysco....................................................................................................... 2 Tom Hodson............................................................................................ 1 Wendy Schafer........................................................................................ 1 WFA.......................................................................................................... 1

NICA Reps

Dannie Moreland..................................................................................... 9 R. Josh Stremmel.................................................................................... 2 Ted Wentz................................................................................................ 1

Board of Directors

David Penn............................................................................................... 1 Dominic Palmieri..................................................................................... 2 Don Kenna............................................................................................... 1 Greg Miller, CCE....................................................................................... 1 Joe Potillo, Jr........................................................................................... 2 Justin Sattler........................................................................................... 1 Tim O’Brien, CCE..................................................................................... 2 Tony Trafton, CCE.................................................................................... 2

Administration

Alta Mosley.............................................................................................. 8 Office .....................................................................................................18 Rey O’Day................................................................................................ 2

Prizes * Carnival Cruise Package - (valued over $1500) a drawing will be held for all the members who refer new/former members in 2013.

For every new/former member referred, the recruiting member will receive 1 chance to win the Carnival Cruise. * $500 Cash - For every new/former member referred, the recruiting member will receive 1 chance to win the $500. * NICA National Rep Contest - Winner will receive $500 cash and is eligible to win any of the above-mentioned prizes.

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Register Today!

January 6-7, 2014 Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA

The NICA-Sysco Marketplace

Food Show at the WFA Monday, Jan 6 from Noon–4PM & Tuesday, Jan 7 from Noon–3PM

Schedule of Events NICA Membership Reception: Monday, Jan 6 from 4:30–5:30 Concessionaire’s Meeting: Monday, Jan 6 from 5:45–7:00 Principles of Food and Beverage: Tuesday, Jan 7 from 3:15–5:15

Held in conjunction with the Western Fairs Association 2014 Convention Convention Registration: www.wfaconvention.com | For Booth Applications: www.nicainc.org

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National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc.

For Office Use Only

Date

1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 (O) 813-438-8926 • (F) 813-438-8928 email: nica@nicainc.org • www.nicainc.org

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NICA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

q Mr. q Mrs. q Ms.

First

Last

Name of business Physical address

City

State

Zip

Mailing address

City

State

Zip

Permanent tel. no. (

)

Cell phone no. (

Fax no.

E-mail

Paperless: q Yes q No

) Website

I agree to get my renewal invoices sent by email. Please provide email address. Referred by

Please fill out the below information as accurately and detailed as possible. Information and Key words provided below will be used for your entry in the NICA Annual Membership Directory as well used as key words to search for your business on the NICA website.

Annual Membership Fees Independent Concessionaire Voting membership available to any person who is an independent concessionaire.

q New NICA Members.......................... ..........................$125 q Spousal member.........................................................$75 q Employee (non-voting).................................................$50

Please check a category below and provide a detailed description of the services your company provides.

q Commercial exhibits q Food

q Games q Retail

q Attractions/Entertainment

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Concessionaire General Routing Information

Please list all states where you conduct your concession business.

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Mail Check or Money Order to NICA at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 q Visa q Mastercard q American Express

Associate

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

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

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

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

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Carnival Operator..........................................................$125

Please provide a detailed description of the services your organization/company provides. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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.

Credit card no.

Security Code

Expiration Date

Applicant’s signature

Date

Spousal signature

Date

TOTAL:__________________ (spousal signature required when both are joining)

Signature of credit card holder The NICA sponsored $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy is automatically provided to all Independent Concessionaire Members.

Spouse’s first name

Spouse’s last name (please print)

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