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National Independent Concessionaires Association

September 2013

Featuring NICA in the West!

September 2013 NICA News

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2013

FEATURES Food Glorious Food! - Hot Food Trends Concessionaire of the Month Mamadou Diop, Mamadu’s Village

NEWS 2013 Calendar 4 President's Message 5

By Tom Sattler, CCE

Executive Director's Report 5 By Alta Mosley

Director’s Voice 7

By David Penn

Excellence Accreditation Applications Due October 1st 9 NICA West Council Introduces New Members 10 Rey O’Day Selected as IAFE Featured Instructor 11 WFA Open House Sacramento 12 A Sysco Business Review is Free 18 NICA Long Term Goals 23 NICA Short Term Goals 24 In Remembrance 26 New Members 28 2014 Calendar 30

ADVERTISERS Air Safe Hitches 28 Allied Specialty Insurance 13 Chestnut 30 Coca Cola 2 Fanestil’s Quality Meats 14 Fare Foods 23 Fontanini 24 Haas & Wilkerson 28 Heinkel's 13

K & K Insurance 19 Midway Stainless 7 Sippers By Design 25 Sterling Payment 14

COVER PHOTO

Courtesy of the Arizona State Fair

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NICA 2013 Calendar

OFFICERS President......Tom Sattler, CCE 1st Vice-President......David Penn 2nd Vice-President.....Joe Potillo, Jr. Secretary.....Justin Sattler Treasurer......Paulette Keene

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Greg Miller, CCE

▲ Don't miss the NICA Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament, September 16th!

SEP

NOV

Directors: Don Kenna Stacia Markowitz Tim O’Brien, CCE Dominic Palmieri Tony Trafton, CCE

1: Directory Advertising Deadline 16: NICA/Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament. @ Mountain Meadows Country Club, Pomona, CA 16-20: IFEA Convention & Expo, Pittsburgh, PA 30: Board of Directors election ballots due in office

OCT

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

1: All CCE Applications due in the office

20-23: Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions Annual Convention Ottawa, Ontario

17-19: Washington State Fairs Association Annual Convention, Pasco, WA

21-23: North and South Dakota Associations of Fairs Combined Annual Convention, Aberdeen SD

18-19: Kentucky Association of Agriculture Society Annual Convention, Louisville, KY 25-26: Manitoba Association of Agriculture Societies Annual Convention, Brandon, Manitoba

For the 2014 calendar dates, please continue reading on p.30

DEC 8-12: 123rd Annual IAFE Convention and Trade Show, Las Vegas, NV 8-12: At the IAFE Convention NICA Board Meeting, WIN Wine & Cheese, NICA Members Appreciation Reception and Regional Meeting 13-15: Association of Iowa Fairs Annual Convention, Des Moines, IA

Past President’s Council 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 Executive Director Alta Mosley - alta@nicainc.org

Office Manager Jill Omel - nica@nicainc.org

Graphics & Marketing Director Kaitlyn Loos - graphics@nicainc.org

NICA WEST Office: Executive Manager Rey O’Day imreyqoe@gmail.com 2130 Walnut St. La Verne, CA 91750

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President’s Message

Tom Sattler, CCE

What a week! We visited several fairs and festivals. All were having great crowds and terrific weather. This year is flying by and I have to admit that it has been a wonderful experience meeting with so many different people in the industry and discussing ways to make it better for all of those involved. When this year started, Greg Miller told me you don’t understand until you sit in the seat. What an understatement! It has been both great and trying - but completely worth every minute that has been invested in it. We have been working on a few new benefits that will hopefully be available in the near future. The Board and our Executive Director have been discussing several ideas with Fair Boards on ways to help concessionaires be recognized in the same manner that standard brick-and-mortar businesses are, from the financial aspect to community involvement. We have had a great response at the meetings. The Board is working diligently on the many committees that help move us forward. We are always looking for volunteers to help organize meetings and events. If you would like to help or just want more info on what we are working on, please don’t hesitate to call me or the office. Remember it takes all of us to accomplish great things. As always “Together We Can”

Executive Director's Report As I sit down to write my article this month, many things come to mind. Thoughts of our members who are on the road from one Fair or Festival to another, of how many of you close one night and open the next day or two or three days at another event. I’ve listened to you talk about the Fair committees like they are your family, about the local businesses you deal with in each town, the best places to eat, places of interest to visit when there’s time and don’t forget the shopping, just ask any Concessionaire, within a few hours of arriving on the Fairgrounds, they can locate places that many of the locals don’t even know about.

Alta Mosley

On a recent flight, I thought of all the things that have changed in our lives since September 11, 2001, a day that still reminds us how precious life is and how quickly everything can change. Here we are 12 years later, the reminders are still there and for many the heartbreak is as fresh as if it were yesterday. If there is to be a positive message found in this tragedy, it will be that we hold our family and friends closer, never miss the opportunity to spend the time together, prepare for the day a loved one passes away and to support and appreciate those who serve and protect our country. We, in this industry, are so very fortunate to work and have the time with our families, to travel, take our families places that so many people only dream about. Continued on Next Page>>

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(Continued Executive Director’s Report) We have watched our young people grow up and start families of their own. It never ceases to amaze me how those babies are now found working in the family business, selling pizza, serving up the perfect funnel cake, even creating a different set up for Dad’s stands that will be more inviting. Our kids are growing up with an education and experience that can only be found in our industry. Recently I called one of our members, I knew who she was, but didn’t know her well. When I got off the phone, I felt guilty. Guilty because no one from the NICA office had ever called her. Jill, Kaitlyn, SanDee and I have started making calls to our members, just to say “ Hello, we appreciate you as a member and how can we serve you better.” NICA is about you as an Independent Concessionaire. NICA is about creating a greater buying power, NICA is about presenting ourselves as Professionals who are educated and trained. NICA is about having a voice in the industry, one where we are included in State and National meetings. In short, NICA is for and about YOU. I encourage you to share your thoughts, take part in Concession meetings held at the Fairs you work. If a question is asked or an issue comes up that you need help with, please call us. Did you ever see the movie, We Are Marshall? It was about the plane crash that took the lives of 75 members of the Marshall University Football team, Coaching Staff and University Staff. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia. The movie told the story of the heartbreak the entire community suffered and of the obstacles the new coach and the University had to overcome just to put a team on the field. I especially liked the part when a request had to be made for a waiver, and the response was I’ll call them in the morning and the Coach said “when you asked your wife to marry you, did you send her a message?” When it just seemed that all avenues had been exhausted, a new coach, an inexperienced team and a proud community rose from the ashes to bring life back to the University and the Team. I’ve always been impressed with the determination of the team, the coaching staff and the community. They were focused on one goal. It was personal to each one, they were invested.

NICA Executive Regional Councils NICA WEST COUNCIL Kim Barr Don Delahoyde, CCE Jennifer Giordano Judy Henbury, CCE Lucky Henner Dan Lusenhop Dale Smith Tony Trafton, CCE Daryl Whicheloe

NICA National Representatives Duane Fischer Judi Gruver John Harkey David Higginbottom Charles Ivory, CCE Tom Kiermaier David Koepp Mike Markowitz Mike McGrath Kevin McGrath II Dannie Moreland Etta Pence, CCE David Spann R. Josh Stremmel

The phrase “Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to reach uncommon results” has been exemplified many times because it is so true. As the community marched up the hill on a cool, foggy Fall morning, the chant could be heard before the people came into view, “WE ARE MARSHALL”. Those three words said it all, this is who we are, this is what we will do and we believe, much like NICA says “Together We Can.”

George Wandrey, Jr.

We all have songs that remind us of events in our lives. One that comes to mind is by the Fox Brothers, a group who have been dear friends for many years. I first heard “The Red, White and Blue” in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the Fair Convention. There were people from all walks of life who rose to their feet because they felt the message and believed in the message.

Chuck Dugan

Today we must stand for what we believe and what we hold dear. You are NICA, let’s stand together and let’s stand for something. Together We Can and Together We Will. My door is open and my phone is on, Travel Safe My Friends,

Alta Mosley, Executive Director

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HIDDEN OBJECT

ACTIVITY!

Find the lucky horse shoe!

Ted Wentz Ed White

NICF Board Russ Harrison, CCE Lisa Hinton Donald Kenna SanDee O’Brien, CCE Olivia Orme Bill Wrabiutza

Locate the horse shoe in the pages of this magazine and you just might win the September NICA News Prize!

Find it? Tell us where by going to: www.nicainc.org/pages/hiddenobject. Or mail a postcard with the the page number and your name, address and phone number to: Hide & Seek, NICA, 1043 E. Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. All member entries must be in the office by September 30, 2013! You can also check online for the reveal of August's ice cream cone. July’s watermelon slice was hidden on p. 17 on the chili dog of Alpha Baking Company’s ad. Congratulations to Philip Miller for finding the object and being selected to win the July prize! Happy searching this September!

A MESSAGE FROM DAVID PENN Director’s Voice Article

COMMUNICATION. A man and a woman had been married for 50 years when the husband passed away. The lady called to order the headstone and told them write “Rest in Peace, and if there is room, I’ll see you in Heaven”. And of course when they delivered the tombstone that is exactly what it said … “if there is room I’ll see you in Heaven” COMMUNICATION. We take it for granted, but communication is the most important thing we do in our everyday lives. When you tell a worker to do something, they will most likely do exactly what THEY HEAR you say. And that is not always what you wanted. When you ask a question the answer you get may depend more on what the other person heard you say than what you wanted to know. Only you hear what is in your head and even that is based on the significant events and experiences you have had in your life. The other person may even misinterpret a word you use based on their life experience. COMMUNICATION. So make sure when you speak, the other person has completely understood what you meant, not just what you said. When I talk with my wife … um maybe that isn’t the best example here … It is way better to ask the person you are speaking with to repeat back what ‘they heard’ you say. Put it that way and they will understand you are just wanting to clarify and not insulting their hearing ability. Then when you both have agreed what is being said you both will be happier later on. Don’t underestimate the power of writing things down, either on paper or electronically. It is much easier to go back later and see what was said. You may think this all sounds unnecessary, but just remember it the next time you thought you were clear on what you wanted, but didn’t get the results you were expecting.

As a NICA member you should be the one out there leading the charge on communicating. And while you are communicating, tell everyone about the many good reasons they should join NICA. We need members. Not because we need their money, in some ways it costs NICA more money to have a member than what they actually pay (but that is another conversation). No, the more members we obtain results in more new and better benefits. More members help tell our story to Congress when we need legislation changed. Members contribute ideas that make all our lives better. They are not just food concessionaires, think about every vendor at your event and what NICA benefits would be helpful to them. It helps when our fairs and festivals are members as well, because we all benefit. COMMUNICATION. It can make your life better or worse, it all depends on how you use it. Finally I want to give a shout out to our friends at the Kansas State Fair. This is their 100th year of providing fun and smiles for the good folks in Hutch and all over NW Kansas. Congrats - you must be doing it right! ■

COMMUNICATION. NICA has encouraged our members over the years to establish a Communications Committee at their events. I know, I know some of you are saying “Yeah but I tried that.” (My kids invented that saying). Maybe you can’t have an official committee, but you can communicate. Get out and talk to everyone, including the folks who work/volunteer at your event. Talk to the guy who picks up the trash. Talk to the lady who takes the tickets at the entrance. Talk to the fair management. LISTEN to what everyone has to say, and then follow-up on what your heard. Everyone has an idea about how to improve on even the best event.

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2013 IAFE Annual Convention December 8-12 Paris Hotel Las Vegas Nevada

NICA Members, be sure and register for the IAFE Convention by October 2, 2013, to receive early pricing!

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Call 800/516-0313 or go to www.fairsandexpos.com

Excellence Accreditation Applications Due October 1st

One of NICA’s long term strategic goals is to be recognized as both a professional voice and leader in the events industry. One of the ways we will accomplish this is for our members to visibly meet excellence standards by completing the Certified Concessionaire Executive (CCE) program.

Further, they will have been a full time operating manager of an independent concession business for a minimum of seven (7) years. If you qualify, WE WANT YOU!! to please fill out an 11 page questionnaire that also asks for a 150200 word personal philosophy of communication and management as it relates to the events industry. (FYI -From here to the beginning is approximately 200 words). Whew!! Sounds like a lot. Well it is, but it is easier than what you do well every day!

“NICA is the ideas and accomplishments of its members.” The CCE program was developed to recognize the professionalism of concessionaires. The CCE designation following someone’s name represents a deep understanding and respect for the Fair and Festival business and indicates the title holder will perform with the highest level of professionalism. This prestigious designation is awarded only after a detailed application process has been successfully met. In order to qualify one must meet several requirements. First, the applicant must be a current member of NICA and also be a current member of one of the following associations: CAFE, IAFE, IFEA, OABA, or WFA.

To get started go to www.nicainc.org click on Member Center, click on NICA Services and scroll down to the CCE program description. Read the description and then click to find the application. Fill it out and return it with a $90 administrative fee by October 1, 2013. Fifty-one members have already successfully committed to this program. Now we want YOU to become our next CCE!!

“If you qualify, we want you!!” NICA is the ideas and accomplishments of its members. It is important that we stand tall as a valued and trusted organization in the event realm. Having members who believe in excellence in their business and supporting events that further our industry will help us accomplish this worthy goal. Tony Trafton, CCE, remarked that, “seeing what I had accomplished on one piece of paper made me realize that I was proud of my lifetime of contributions to the fair industry.” We will accept your application with appreciation. The deadline is fast approaching, so get started right now on becoming our next NICA Certified Concessionaire Executive! Thank You! ■ Respectfully submitted by, Rey O’Day September 2013 NICA News

NICA West Council Introduces New Members Daryl Whicheloe, hails from Cave Junction, OR. and Kim Barr hails from Yacolt, WA. They have recently been appointed to a three year term as members of the NICA West Council. They were chosen to support our current members and bring NICA’s story and membership benefits to our Oregon and Washington concessionaires. They have both already applied for their CCE and begun actively recruiting new members. We asked Daryl to introduce Kim and Kim to introduce Daryl.

Kim wrote: “Daryl, better known as SOFAB, (Southern Oregon Food and Beverage) has been in the fair business for over 25 years. He is well known for his Giant Kurly Fries and the Famous Log Dog! He started this business so that his wife could be home with their children while they were growing up. Like so many generations of concessionaires, most of his children have come along for the ride to both experience the business and also have some DAD time. Daryl will be a Grandpa this fall, and we are all excited for him to start this new chapter in his life! In his off time, he not only enjoys his beautiful home in Cave Junction, Oregon, he also goes fishing in the GREAT fishing boat he just bought. Daryl and his wife use their business to help support their community, as well as helping with the school district in their area. He has grown his business to be very successful over the years because he has a GREAT crew that returns year after year, offers great customer service, and is very helpful to other concessionaires. Today he participates in at least 24 shows in Oregon and Northern California.”

Ryan Wells, Kim Barr, Alan Barr, Becca Wells, Nate Wells, Pacific Crest Concessions

Daryl wrote: “Kim, along with her husband Alan, is a true asset to the fair industry and also to NICA. They began in the industry 27 years ago with a Hawaiian teriyaki stand and most recently added a state-of-the-art funnel cake trailer. Like so many concessionaires they have become a generational business that now includes their grown children. (see photo) In their off time Kim plays with her grandbabies and quilts while Alan likes to hunt and go fishing. Kim’s professionalism and dedication to her concession business sets the standard for quality in our industry. She is always very positive and willing to help anyone at any time and for this I am happy to call her my friend and to join her as new co-member on the NICA council. I know she will be a great benefit to NICA’s growth in the Pacific Northwest.”

Daryl Whicheloe at work

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Their first event together will be hosting a NICA Open House at the Central Washington State Fair, Yakima, WA on Thursday, September 25th. All are welcome to come enjoy the food, purchase tickets for a survival kit opportunity drawing, and learn more about NICA membership benefits. Judy Buermann, Commercial Exhibits/Food Concessions Manager, remarked “I have known and worked with Daryl for over 20 years and Kim for over 12 years. They are both professional concessionaires with lots of energy. They will be a great asset for NICA in the NorthWest!” Welcome Aboard! ■

Rey O’Day Selected as IAFE Instructor

By Marla J. Calico, CFE, IAFE’s Director of Education

One of the required courses of the IAFE’s Institute of Fair Management is “Principles of Food & Beverage”. The course is typically offered once per two-year cycle. In 2014, however, this course was selected as the one course to be offered at IAFE Zone meetings (1 through 6), the WFA Convention and the RMAF Convention. “Each year we select a course for these regional meetings that we believe will (a) be applicable to the widest range of attendees at the meetings and (b) will be the type of presentation that will generate enthusiasm - and enrollment - for the Institute,” said Marla Calico, IAFE’s Director of Education. “Without a doubt, this course, with the fantastic Rey O’Day as presenter fits the bill perfectly!

Rey is consistently ranked as one of our top Institute instructors (she also teaches the Guest Services course) and her F&B course is exactly what we need for these regional gatherings.” The exact dates/times for the course delivery at these meetings in 2014 is being finalized as the IAFE works with Zone Directors and the planning staff at WFA and RMAF, but can be found on the IAFE’s Calendar of Events (www.fairsandexpos.com) as dates are confirmed. Here is an overview of what Rey covers in this two-hour session:

“Rey is consistently ranked as one of our top Institute instructors”

This course is a very basic introduction to the principles of the role of food and beverage service at fairs and fairgrounds facilities. It is designed to help fairs understand the needs of food and beverage vendors in order to create the best environment for success for the fair, the concessionaires and satisfaction of the guests. Other key points covered will include:

• Contract models • Vendor selection, placement/layout • Business needs of successful mobile food operators

• Pricing • New technologies • ”Front Line” role of concessions NICA Congratulates Rey! ■ September 2013 NICA News

WFA Open House Sacramento On July 18, 2013 Rick Pickering’s arrival as the new CEO at Cal Expo-Sacramento was celebrated at the annual WFA Open House. Tasty appetizers and a delicious meal were prepared and served by Ovations Fanfare. NICA West Council members took the opportunity to recognize their Executive Manager, Rey O’Day by reading a thank you letter written by Tony Trafton, CCE, NICA Board Member, and giving her a beautiful box of See’s candy. This lively social event is a favorite for all because it brings fair friends together.■ Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager

Don Delahoyde, Mike Davis, and Ken Skurski

Rey O’Day being thanked by NICA West Council Members Lucky Henner, Judy Henbury, Dan Lusenhop and Don Delahoyde

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Joe Mestmaker, Lucky and Betty Henner

Rhonda Schubert, Sysco-Sacramento visiting with her NICA customers

Dan and Darin Lusenhop

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Hot Trends in 2013 Fair Foods Co-authored by Dominic Palmieri, Ken McKnight and Rey O’Day

The season is well under way and West Coast Concessionaires have really stepped it up this season by offering fair guests crazy, outlandish, fun and even gourmet fair foods. From traditional to wild and wacky, the one hot trend, addon ingredient seems to be BACON! The Bacon Bandwagon is in full tow. We've covered it in chocolate and wrapped it around everything from turkey legs to Portobello gouda-stuffed mushrooms, and from jalapenos to corn dogs. Mike Peterson, owner of Bacon A-Fair observed, "Want to see a grown man’s eyes light up like a kid on Christmas morning? Just show him a turkey leg wrapped in a pound of bacon!" According to Rich Brander, Texas Donuts owner, maple bacon donuts are “flying out the window!” At the Candy Factory, Dominic Palmieri added “smokey, salty, and sweet together” to create Bacon Cotton Candy!

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THE TREND:

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Bacon!

By Bacon A-Fair

Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Pickles By Odyssey Foods

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Roasted corn, fresh artichokes, deep fried zucchini, colorful fruit bowls, and grilled onions and peppers are everywhere. Potatoes are a fair staple as Australian Battered Potatoes, Tasti Chips, Curly fries, Piggly Wigglys, Tater Twisters and baked and loaded. And of course, if you want French fries, they come covered in everything from salsa to garlic. Miles of grills with sausages, pork chops, chicken kabobs, ribs, turkey legs; and spits and smokers filled with tri tip, and brisket deliver a cacophony of smells across the fairgrounds. Beans, coleslaw, chili, corn bread and potato salad accompany these BBQ favorites.

ers and Grilling Pepp Onions THE TREND:

Australian Battered Potatoes

Veggies!

Roasting Corn

Garlic French Fries By Jeanne’s Artichokes

Hot off the Grill!

THE TREND:

Roast on a Spit

Deep Fried On a stick!

THE TRE ND:

BBQ Ribs with Beans & Cole Slaw By Big Jim Fraser

John Giordano

Grilling Pork Chops

The deep-fried-foods craze includes frog legs, avocados, Twinkies, chicken, red velvet cake, peanut butter and jelly s'mores, blooming onions, macaroni and cheese, Indian fry bread, bread fish, and Klondike Bars. Once a novelty, foodon-a-stick has become a “tradition” at our fairs. Chocolate covered cheesecake, egg rolls, corn dogs, cheese, finger steaks, frozen bananas, pickles, Old-Tyme ice cream bars, pizza, and caramel apples have all been found on a stick.

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Deep Fried Red Velvet Cake on a Stick By Odyssey Foods

Gino Palmieri

with a Big-Chic-on-a-stick

THE TREN D:

International flavors are often successful niche products: French crepes, Ceviche, Chinese teriyaki meat and rice bowls, authentic Mexican seafood, Aguas Frescas, Mexican tacos and burritos, fresh Italian pasta with sauces, Greek gyros, Thai shrimp tempura, and Mediterranean salads to name a few. No fair is complete without hot dogs, hamburgers, Philly cheese steak, pizza, and beer! We have them all around.

THE TREND:

International flavors!

Pastrami Sandwich By Wellman’s Grinders

Most West Coast fairs have huge wine competitions so pairing fair foods with wines is not only fun for the fairgoer, it makes the quest to match the perfect wine with the quintessential fair food a delight for the oenophile. Many fair Wine Gardens post suggested pairings. Here are a few of our favorites

Italian Pizza Bread Hot from the oven!

Vino!

PAIRINGS

Wine Pairing at the San Diego Fair

Terri’s Berries THE TREND:

Dessert!

No revue of fair food is complete without dessert. The cupcake frenzy is alive and well at fairs. Ice cream Grinder ’s in fresh waffle cones with toppings, funnel cakes with toppings, gelato S’mores with toppings, donuts with toppings, cinnamon rolls with toppings, Dippin’ Dots with toppings, shaved ice with toppings, kettle korn with toppings…did we mention toppings!?! There are choices everywhere. Plus, did we mention huge serving sizes? Mike Peterson serves a Jumbo Mexican Funnel Cake made with about five pounds of churro dough. The guest is on a raised platform and if he/she eats the entire serving on their own in thirty minutes or less, it is free. In closing, “grazing” at fairs is high on the list of FUN and MEMORABLE. ■

Bon appetite!

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A Sysco Business Review is Free products for his menu ideas. Sysco was able to source a Pillsbury biscuit dough for his Cheesy Bacon Bombs and a wild boar bacon he uses for grilling. Mike is glad Sysco values the concession business enough to offer this helpful service.

▲ Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager touring the Sysco San Diego warehouse and kitchen with Frosty Hansen, Lisa Guasti, Mark Neagles, and Chef Erik Gosswiller

Throughout this season our NICA Sysco Marketplace program powered by the buying power of Source1 Purchasing has delivered quality products at remarkably better prices. Now our members are discovering another Sysco business benefit in an exciting program called the Sysco Business Review. NICA Concession Members are going to their local Sysco Operating Company for developing menu items. Read about some folks who have successfully discovered this program. Tony Trafton, Trafton Company, wanted to change his grill stand from lots of items to an all turkey product stand. He met the San Diego Sysco Business Review Team to discuss his idea. They took him to their amazing state of the art kitchen where they prepared and tasted a myriad of turkey products until he had the right mix for his stand. Today the “Turkey Shack” serves turkey bowls, turkey sliders, turkey sausage-on-a-stick, a smoked turkey sandwich, and his signature item Giant Turkey Legs. Right now he is playing fairs in Wyoming and Sysco is delivering his chosen turkey products to him. Don Delahoyde, Five Star Catering, also wanted to come up with items for a new trailer called “Sharkey’s.” He went to the San Francisco Sysco Operating House and tested about 50 different products with the Chef and the Business Review Team. Today he successfully sells calamari, fish and chips, Shark-Bites, lobster corn dogs and mini crab cakes. According to Sean McGinity, Sales Manager, “the test kitchen demonstrations and business reviews are a free benefit to your NICA members that are signed up to make purchases using the NICA Sysco Marketplace master distribution agreement.” Mike Peterson, Revolutionary Service, Inc. spent four hours at Sysco San Diego touring the warehouse and comparing

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▲ Lori Southerlend at Del Mar

Lori Southerlend, Lori’s Concessions, says she “Does it (Sysco Business Review) every year, because it gets my creative juice going.” Lori’s signature items are fresh made Tasti Chips and a 100% Angus Grant’s Hamburger. She wanted to create an item that would “move her chips from a snack to a meal” and develop toppings that would further

delineate her burger as a Gourmet Burger. She also prefers to create items that do not copy other peoples’ ideas. With the Sysco Chef they added shredded BBQ beef, honey chipotle, green onions, tomatoes, bacon, blue, jack, and cheddar cheeses, topped with a srirracha sauce to create Chipotle BBQ Beef (Dirty)Chips. Voila… a meal! Now it was onto the burger: knowing that bacon was the hot trend, the Chef gave her a recipe for Bacon jam which is onions and bacon blended into a jam consistency. Now she sells a Blue Cheese, Bacon Jam Hamburger. They also helped her create a mayo based mild ghost pepper sauce. Now she sells a Ghost Pepper, Jalapeno Jack Cheese Burger. Voila…two Gourmet Burgers.

▲ Chef Erik Gosswiller preparing food

The ability to work with Sysco House Chefs, in their well-designed kitchens, to design new flavor profiles, enhance old menu items, and create themed menus has certainly raised the taste and presentation of Fair Food. Donna Ruhm, San Diego Concessions Manager, present at one of Lori’s Business Reviews, remarked she was “glad Sysco was there to help concession owners develop new food ideas to market to the fairgoer.”

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▲ Lisa Quasti, Sysco San Diego Business Review Specialist; Mark Neagles, Director Business Development; and Chef Erik Gosswiller tasting tomatoes

The NICA Sysco Marketplace agreement is only as good as we use it to manage food costs, find specialty items, develop products, and serve quality items. Work closely with your Sysco Sales Representative when planning your fairs and the product you need, especially for Special Order items, at least 30 days in advance of your arrival. Ask your Sales Representative to schedule your Sysco Business Review for next year’s season. Lori observed, “Sysco people are crazy about food and they want to sell to you and make you successful!” ■

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OF THE MONTH MAMADOU DIOP of Mamadu’s Village GIVE US A LITTLE HISTORY ON MAMADU’S VILLAGE.: It all started in 1991. I was a student at Cal Poly University near Pomona, CA. I visited the fair and I noticed that there was no reggae shop. So I looked up the phone number for the fair office, and I kept calling and bugging them to let me feature the following year. I was excited when Rey O’Day, the Concession Manager at the time, called me and said my booth was approved! It was a long road because goodness knows she gave me a spanking. That’s the thing about Rey- she’s the first person to spank you when you’re wrong and the first to praise you when you do something right. I fell in love with the industry. I also always got along with everyone in management, which I was grateful for, but it pushed me to never let them down. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A NICA MEMBER & HOW HAS IT INFLUENCED YOUR BUSINESS? I’ve been a member since it came to the West Coast. I was one of the founding members when Rey started it up here. It’s nice in this business to have an organization that we can call ours. NICA has always been a facilitator for communication; we achieve things when we work together. Together we can even move mountains!

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Mamadou Diop

WHAT’S YOUR MOST POPULAR PRODUCT? The Bob Marley licensed clothing products. We also have a new line of women’s summer ware that’s been doing really well. WHAT’S YOUR BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR? HOW OFTEN DO YOU FIND YOURSELF TRAVELING? June through October is very busy for me. I have two stands in Orange County and I’m setting up in Ventura as we speak! I live in North Carolina, so I go back as often as I can. It’s a lot of air miles! WHAT’S THE BEST PART ABOUT YOUR JOB? The best part is that it’s a big happy family. The funniest story of all, I found out the NICA News is featuring myself this month and Rich Brander next month, and we didn’t even know it! We’ve been friends for over 20 years and we call each other brothers. WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU’RE LOOKING MOST FORWARD TO THIS YEAR? A great season and no loss.

Mamadu’s colorful Village

HOW HAS THE BUSINESS CHANGED SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED? WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU WISH WOULD CHANGE? Change happens, but the spirit is the same. I know I’ve changed a lot because I’m no longer the new kid on the block, but nowadays when I look in the mirror I can even spot a few grays in my hair. For something I wish would change, there are some folks on the fair side who have left management, and I would really like to see them back. We need their experience and their love for the industry because that’s something we cannot buy.

Mamadou’s Staff

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NICA? The main thing I really like about NICA are the handful of people who are championing it because they are the soul of the industry. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH NICA MEMBERS? I’m thankful for all of my friends that I have in NICA and in this industry. And yes, “Together We Can!” – it has been proven.

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“Together We Can!” “Together We Can!”

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NICA 2013-2014 Long Term Goals Professional Voice in Industry

Membership

Because NICA desires to be recognized as a professional leader in the Event Industry NICA will

NICA will become a stronger organization throughout the US and Canada by increasing membership and member participation in organizational activities by

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Present balanced/well thought out procedures and solutions for long-time industry issues and regulatory concerns at convention workshops and work for their adoption by Fair Associations.

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Upgrade the CCE excellence program to measure the quality of an operation by industry accepted standards including but limited to customer service, quality of product or service, employee training, overall presentation, operating procedures, and observation of safety standards.

Financial Stability

NICA will achieve annual financial stability by •

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Increasing revenue 5% a year by retaining and increasing membership, optimizing selling opportunities, and soliciting donations Managing expenses within the following formula: »

60% day to day operating expenses

30% member / regional / educational events

10% reserves

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Establishing regional councils that are responsive to members regional issues and concerns

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Increasing membership by 100 annually through retention of current members and recruiting new members

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Recruiting new membership with a focus in geographic areas where there is limited representation

Benefits Recognizing that member benefits are important to NICA for membership savings, and organization revenue, NICA will use the buying power of its membership to annually •

Upgrade or obtain one new and unique benefit

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Increase member usage of benefits by 20%

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Increase rebates by 10%

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NICA Short Term Goals to be Completed by April 2014 Professional Voice in Industry

Membership (Continued)

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Require all Council and Board members to complete the CCE program

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Evaluate adding company memberships to the current individual membership plan

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Promote CCE program to members

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Update the Communication Committee brochure

Develop an “Invite one new member every place you play” campaign

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Start a Communication Committee in 10 fairs with more than 50 concessions

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Require all Council, Board and National Representatives to bring in one new member annually

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Change application to include a list of three events in which the applicant participates

Financial Stability •

Review and draft a new membership dues structure to be presented at October Board Meeting

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Reevaluate the purpose of the 501(c)3 foundation

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Learn the legal advantages and disadvantages of a 501(c)3 and a 501(c)6

Dedicate an issue of NICA News to member benefit companies

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Understand the annual individual cost of each member

Complete a survey of the membership on the use of benefits

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Continue to explore wireless phone discount benefit program

Membership

Benefits

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Develop a regional council formula to be adopted at the Board meeting held in Las Vegas

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Attach links on website to all benefit programs

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Publish stories about specific benefits used by members

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Choose one geographic area for the development of a Council by April

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Progress review of Short Term Goals to occur at the Board of Directors Meeting that is held in La Vegas

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Define membership categories and develop ones where they do not exist

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The NICA-Sysco Marketplace FOOD SHOW

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In Remembrance of Johnnie Holmes Johnnie was hired by the NICA Board of Directors in January of 1995 and retired in December of 1998. The first year he logged more than 15,000 travel miles. Johnnie, also known as “Mr. NICA” was well known for always having a smile as he traveled those miles. With a heavy heart, below is Johnnie’s obituary. May 12, 1925 - July 6, 2013 John R. “Johnnie” Holmes, 88, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. A celebration of Johnnie’s life will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, Ark., on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. followed by burial in the St. Mark’s Garden Columbarium and a reception at the church. He was born on May 12, 1925 in Lowell, Arizona to the now deceased, John Patrick Holmes and Lenore Lee Holmes. Johnnie was a 4-H member as a youngster in the Rio Grande Valley north of El Paso, Texas. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he went on to graduate from Texas A&M with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Education. As a student, he worked at the college owned radio station where he produced and aired farm programs, collegiate FFA programs and assisted the Extension radio editor in airing regular farm and home network programs. As farm editor of WMT, an agriculturally oriented radio station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he wrote and broadcast radio programs. At this time, Johnnie also became actively involved in the ALL-Iowa Fairs providing coverage for many local fairs, the Iowa State Fair and National Dairy Cattle Congress. It is at one of these fairs that he met the love of his life Patricia Frances Benesh. He continued his broadcast career in Little Rock as farm service director for KLRA-AM, where he was the first full time radio broadcaster in Arkansas devoted to gathering and reporting agriculture news, then as farm service director for television station KATV, where he was responsible for a daily 30 minute television program featuring crop and livestock news, agricultural personality features and reports on special farm events. He also broadcast live reports with livestock exhibitors from the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, a first in Arkansas television. In 1956, Johnnie became secretary-manager of the American Dairy Association of Arkansas. He continued working in the dairy industry for nearly 20 years, serving first as market coordinator for the American Dairy Association of Milk Producers Inc. and in the promotion division of the Associated Milk Producers Inc.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Foundation, 1000 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock, AR 72207. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

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In 1975 Mr. Holmes became the Arkansas State Fair general manager and secretary treasurer of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association and was named executive vice president in 1982. In this position, he worked extensively with the Department of Education, vocational agriculture teachers and 4-H and FFA members to increase educational activities and involvement at the State Fair. In 1992, Mr. Holmes received the National Future Farmers of America’s “Honorary American FFA Degree,” the highest award presented by the FFA. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patte Holmes; a sister, Joan Etheridge of Tucson, Arizona; a brother, Patrick Lee Holmes of Miami, Florida; and three God-children who loved him like their own father, Pam Alagood Taylor, Greg Alagood and Nancy Alagood Meredith.

In Remembrance Their legacy will long be remembered. Bettie McBride Bettie McBride, 75, of 502 Moir Street in Eden, passed away early Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A native of Rockingham County, Mrs. McBride was born November 16, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Woody and Leo Belton McBride. Mrs. McBride was a member of North Spray Christian Church and was the owner and operator of McBride Concessions. She is survived by her daughter, Bess Brinkley and husband, Bob, of Walnut Cove as well as many dearly loved cousins, friends and A.A. family. Memorial contributions may be made to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Avenue, Eden, NC 27288. You may also leave online condolonces to the family on the NC Association of Agricultural Fairs website http://www.ncagfairs.org

Helen L. Pence Helen L. Pence, age 93, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 7:15 A.M. on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Dream Haven Assisted Living in Edgerton, Ohio, where she was a resident, after a brief illness. Mrs. Pence was a 1938 graduate of Garrett High School in Garrett, Indiana, and was owner and operator of Pence’s Concessions from 1948-2006, where she enjoyed working and meeting people throughout the tri-state area. She was a member of the Phythian Sisters and the Asbury United Methodist Church in Williams Center, Ohio. Helen L. Pence was born on February 2, 1920, in Garrett, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde and Clara (Grieske) Ervin. Survivors include one daughter, Anita (Edward) Nicholas, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two sons, Michael (Etta) Pence, of Edgerton, and Kevin Pence, of Bryan; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Pence, two brothers, Charles and Paul Ervin, and a sister, Marie Sapp. Memorials are requested to Asbury United Methodist Church in Williams Center.

Carlene Sparks Carlene Sparks of Oviedo, Florida, passed away June 22, 2013, at her home with her family at her bedside. She led an exciting life along side her husband of 68 years, T. Wilson Sparks. Wilson formerly served as the Executive Director of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, the Mid-South Fair in Memphis, the Florida State Fair in Tampa, and the Georgia National Fair in Perry. She leaves behind, in addition to her husband, a son and daughter, six grandchildren and seven great grand children all of whom thought she hung the moon. She was inurned at a private family ceremony at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Slideshows of her life may be seen on FaceBook by searching “Carlene and Wilson Sparks”. Carlene requested no flowers and that donations be made in her honor to the Children’s Home Society of Florida, Central Florida Division, Memorial Department, 1485 S. Semoran Boulevard, Suite 1402, Winter Park, FL 32792. September 2013 NICA News

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Willis Enterprises, OK

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Seafood Cajun Express, TX

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Membership Contest 2013 General Membership

Reminder! Directory Advertisements are due with an insertion order by September 1, 2013. Tabs and inside covers are limited, so please contact Kaitlyn at the NICA Office as soon as possible to secure your spot! 813-438-8926

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Audrey Poole .......................................................................... 1 Bartlebaugh Amusements ...................................................... 1 Brett Rubert ............................................................................ 1 Coca Cola ............................................................................... 1 Country Jam USA ................................................................... 1 Dan Lusenhop ........................................................................ 3 David Koretsky ....................................................................... 1 Doug Guinsler......................................................................... 1 Dutchess County Fair ............................................................. 1 Fare Foods ............................................................................. 1 Heather Sattler, CCE .............................................................. 3 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 ............................................................. 2 WFA ........................................................................................ 1 Rick Pachell, CCE .................................................................. 1 Russ DiPasquale .................................................................... 1 Russ Harrison, CCE ............................................................... 1 Sharon McBrian ...................................................................... 1 Sharonne Laws....................................................................... 1 Sherrie Martin ......................................................................... 1 Sue Stoecklein........................................................................ 1 Sysco ...................................................................................... 1 Wendy Schafer ....................................................................... 1 Wisconsin Cheese .................................................................. 1

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

Board of Directors David Penn ............................................................................. 1 Dominic Palmieri..................................................................... 1 Greg Miller, CCE..................................................................... 1 Joe Potillo, Jr. ......................................................................... 1 Tim O’Brien, CCE ................................................................... 1 Tony Trafton, CCE .................................................................. 2

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___________’s Village Cover Photo State Terri’s January Convention Golf @ Mountain ________ Battered Potatoes $10 per deck Open _____ Applications Due Oct. 1st Leading Board Member in the Coca Cola Membership Contest Featured Course Instructor

Administration Alta Mosley ....................................................................... 2 Office .............................................................................. 14 Rey O’Day ........................................................................ 1

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.

Drawings to be held in Tampa, Florida September 2013 NICA News in February 2014.

2014 NICA Calendar JAN 2-4: North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention, Durham, NC 3-6: Ohio Fair Managers Association Annual Convention, Columbus, OH 3-6: Virginia Association of Fairs Annual Convention, Hot Springs, VA 4-6: Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN 5-8: Western Fairs Association Annual Convention at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA 6-7: The WFA Convention Trade show featuring the NICA Sysco Marketplace, Anaheim, CA 6-9: Wisconsin Association of Fairs Annual Convention, Wisconsin Dells, WI

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10-12: Kentucky Association of Fairs Annual Convention, Louisville, KY 10-12: Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions Annual Convention, Grand Rapids, MI 10-13: Oregon Fairs Association Annual Convention, Salem, OR

17-20: Texas Association of Fairs and Events Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX 18-20: Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention, Springfield, IL 18-20: Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Annual Convention, Kearney, NB 18-21: New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs Inc. Annual Convention, Rochester, NY 20-23: Western Fairs Association Annual Convention, Reno, NV

11-12: West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Annual Convention, Charleston, WV

23-26: Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs/Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Association Annual Convention, Hershey, PA

17-19: Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs & Expositions Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA

24-26: Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs Annual Convention, Portland, ME

17-19: Tennessee Association of Fairs Annual Convention Nashville, TN

26: Utah Association of Fairs & Events Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, UT

17-20: Minnesota Federation of County Fairs Annual Convention, Bloomington, MN

JAN 31-FEB 3: Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals Annual Convention, Columbia, MS

FEB 1: Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association & New Hampshire Association of Fairs & Expositions Combined Annual Convention, Fairlee, VT 1-3: Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies Annual Convention, Edmonton, Alberta 1-3: Oklahoma Association of Fairs & Festivals Annual Convention Oklahoma City, OK 4-6: NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods Food Show, The Sheraton - Tampa East, Tampa, FL 5-9: IISF Trade Show & Extravaganza, Gibsonton, FL 6: NICA Annual General Membership Meeting & Gala. TBA: NICA’s O’Brien Bowling Tournament, Tampa, FL 14-16: Ontario Association of Agriculture Societies Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario 21-24: Louisiana Association of Fairs & Festivals Annual Convention Baton Rouge, LA 22-24: IAFE Zone 5 Annual Meeting, Overland Park, KS

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Annual Membership Fees INDEPENDENT CONCESSIONAIRE

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

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

Voting membership available to any person who is an independent concessionaire.

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

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q Fair/Festival under 75,000 attendance......................$75 q Manufacturer/Distributor/Industry Supplier..............$125 q Carnival Operator..........................................................$125 Please provide a detailed description of the services your organization/company provides. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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