September 2018 NICA News

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Contents • September 2018 Articles & Features AdvertiSers 04 This Month’s New & Renewal Members 05 President’s Message 05 Director’s Voice 07 Card’s Corner 08 Association Announcements 10 NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods 2019 Food Show Information 13 Thoughts From a CCE 14 From the Camera Roll...

18 Surprise! There is a Free Lunch 22 A Blast From the Past 25 OABA Guidelines for Mobile Sleeping Accommodations 28 H-2B Returning Worker Exemption Update

Contests & Events 33 Coca-Cola Membership Contest 34 2018 Events Calendar

23 Allied Specialty Insurance 32 Alpha Baking Company 24 Berk Concession Supply 24 Brakebush Brothers 23 Bunge Oil 24 Corfu Foods 26 Cusumano & Sons 29 Fanestil Meats 31 Fare Foods 17 First Data 29 Gehl Foods 15 Fontanini Italian Meats 33 Haas & Wilkerson Insurance 31 Heinkel’s 16 Hummel Group 06 JKJ Workforce 27 K&K Insurance 20 Lasco Foods

23 Morty Pride 34 Mr. G’s Meats 02 Pepsi 07 Rio Syrup 32 RJ Schinner 20 Soda Parts Express 21 Source1 Purchasing 13 Sugardale Food Service 27 Tastemaker Foods 20 Texas Twist / Pretzels, Inc. 06 Valley Meats (J&B) 30 Whirley DrinkWorks!

16 WNA Specialty Cups

Dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, education, benefits, leadership, and solutions The National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. is a Florida Corporation with an Editorial and General Office located at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 • Off ice: (813) 438-8926 • Fax: (813) 803-8460 • Online: 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 © 1993-2018 NICA, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Feeding the Fairgoers this Season!

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This Month’s Newest Members!

Shannon Dehn

Mark Harvey

Lane Pauly

Brienna Schuette

Andy Glushakow

Christopher Krenzin

Brandi Rathbun

Patty Tessari

All About The Sugar Orchard Park, NY Phat Boyz Catering Hebron, MD

North Florida Fair Tallahassee, FL CK Concessions Abilene, KS

Double R Brand Foods Houston, TX Tiki Pete’s Alaskan Dogs Wasilla, AK

Moxie & Drive Marketing White Bear Township, MN Layton’s Concessions Windber, PA

Welcome to all 8 of our New Members! See Page 33 for the Membership Contest Leaderboard. “Together We Can!”

This Month’s Member Renewals Rodney Albers

Craig Doege

Belinda Jaycox

Michael Layne

Dustin Beener

Michael Doolan

John Jaycox

Martha Leverock

Lee Blanchette

Patrick Dunham

Art Jencks

Rodney & Lisa “LTD” LLC Newcastle, OK (2013) Hardenbrook Concessions Urbandale, IA (2002) Lab Concessions and Catering North Grosvenor Dale, CT (2015)

Michael Bliss

The Sleek Greek Glendale, AZ (2016)

Connie Boesen

Applishus Inc. Des Moines, IA (2015)

Bonnie Bribiesca

Bribiesca Concessions Holcomb, KS (2012)

Julie Broetsky

Broetsky Foods, Inc. Fountain Hills, AZ (1995)

Michael Broetsky

Broetsky’s Family Ent. Ocean City, MD (2006)

Steve Cable

Bavarian Almond Shoppe Baltimore, OH (2000)

Robert Carter, CFE

Brandenton, FL (2011)

Paul Davis

Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, FL (1993)

Russell DiPasquale

Family-A-’Fair’ Food Service Hamburg, NY (1993)

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Harvell Concessions Pensacola, FL (2014) Big Fun, Inc. Jensen Beach, FL (2012) Cousins Confections Inc. Raleigh, NC (2011)

Bev Fisher, CFE

Canfield Fair Canfield, OH (2003)

Barry Floyd

Stardust Drive-In Theatre Lebanon, TN (2008)

Dennis Fraleigh

F & W Concessions, Inc. Rhinebeck, NY (1993)

Courtney Fry

Missouri State Fair Sedalia, MO (1993)

Fred Giovannoni, Sr.

Mr. G’s Concessions New Boston, MI (1993)

Jaycox Mobile Concessions Columbus, OH (1995) Jaycox Mobile Concessions Columbus, OH (1995) Karen’s Concessions, LLC Owasso, OK (2007) Kansas State Fair Hutchinson, KS (1995)

Amber Kapuscinski

Am-2-Da-Ber Concessions Quartzsite, AZ (2012)

Karen Ketchell

A. W. K. Ent. Inc. Milford, PA (1995)

Tony Ketchell

A. W. K. Ent. Inc. Milford, PA (1995)

Kathy Kramer

OC Fair & Event Center Costa Mesa, CA (2017)

Susan Kuzma

Ice Kreme Mill, Ltd. Hanover, PA (1994)

Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation Saskatoon, SK (2009)

Alexandra Graf

James La Fratta

Russell Goetz

Schnitzels & Giggles Sunset, TX (2011)

Leroy Hildebrand Classy Caboose Slaton, TX (2010)

Perfection Confections, Inc Ruskin, FL (1993)

Siegrid La Fratta

Perfection Confections, Inc Ruskin, FL (1996)

Layne Concession Mount Olive, IL (2014) Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Jacksonville, FL (2011)

Michael Linville

C & M Enterprises Mooresville, IN (2004)

Don Long, CCE

L & L Concessions, Inc. La Verne, CA (2007)

Dan Lusenhop

Jeanne’s Artichokes Camarillo, CA (2007)

Dottie Maile

Maile & Son, Inc. Mesa, AZ (2004)

Carole Marcus

Vic Marcus Concessions Hemet, CA (2002)

Donnie Massie

Alpine Amusement Co., Inc. Naperville, IL (2010)

Terri Mattice

Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show Simcoe, ON (2011)

Gary McBrien

Crown & Associates, Inc. Claremore, OK (2007)

Lou Hoegsted

Collier County Agricultural Fair & Exposition Naples, FL (2016)

►► “Renewals” continued on page 9

President’s Message Dan Lusenhop, President

our last Business Expo addressed Business Perpetuation, Insurance, Labor, Concession Greetings everyone! Can Trends, DOT/ELDs, Member Benefits, and Point you believe we are already of Sale Options among others. If you were in in September? Our season is attendance for these sessions, did you benefit well underway, but there is still from their inclusion? Should we have added more much work to do. This is also and/or different topics? If you would like to see a true for NICA, especially after certain topic covered by NICA, contact the NICA the season comes to a close.

Office by emailing expo@nicainc.org or calling The upcoming convention (813) 438-8926. Your input is appreciated! See season will be quite eventful, pages 10-12 in this issue for more information with the IAFE Convention coming to San Antonio on the NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods 2018 for its first year outside of Vegas this November, Food Show. Keep an eye out for more updates in the WFA Convention coming to Reno in January, the coming months via NICA News or NICA Now! and the NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods 2019 for both the IAFE and WFA Conventions as well.

Food Show returning to Tampa in February.

As we close out this month, we will also be These conventions give us a chance to host nearing the deadline for this year’s NICA Board and attend workshops and roundtables on a Election. All ballots must be returned to the diverse group of topics that promote education NICA Office this month by September 30, 2018. and awareness for you, our members, and beyond. I encourage all Voting Members to send in your For example, the topics that NICA covered in ballot as soon as possible. “Together We Can!” ▲

Director’s Voice

Jay “Rocko” Russell, Assistant Treasurer

You never get a second chance to make a good First Impression! It is this reason I encourage you to attend the first IAFE Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

NICA is sponsoring a Workshop Session on Wednesday 28th, from 3:154:00 PM, entitled, “What is the Right Mix of Food at Your Fair?” The Workshop will feature a panel of Fair Industry leaders who will discuss how to balance the mix of stands between traditional choices, regional favorites, and brand new concepts. They will share the kind of data to use when deciding if a fair is “under-fooded” or “over-fooded.” How many duplicate stands are appropriate, and why? Is there a mix of expensive, average, and cheap pricing? Are you serving children, seniors, and people with special needs

such as “sugar-free” and “gluten-free?” How do you manage menus?

Come learn the steps that provide “the right mix of food at your fair!” It will be a very educational session.

In addition, we are partnering with IAFE as a presenting partner to host a Happy Hour on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018, starting at 5:45 PM. Your presence will not only contribute to your companies’ future success; it will also strengthen NICA’s Voice in the Industry.

Please let the NICA Office know of your intentions to attend, as we want to ensure that the NICA Board of Directors and Staff have an opportunity to meet and greet you. You can send a quick email to nica@nicainc.org and let Linda Frisco, NICA’s Office and Membership Manager, know that you’ll be attending.

I look forward to seeing ya’ll there. Until then, I hope your Fair Season is safe and profitable. ▲ September 2018 NICA News

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Officers

President: Dan Lusenhop 1st Vice President: Kathy Ross 2nd Vice President: Don Delahoyde, CCE Secretary: Sandy Class Treasurer : Jennifer Giordano Asst. Treasurer: Jay “Rocko” Russell

Directors

Andrew “Bruno“ Broomfield Carmel Dyer-Pittroff Richie George Kevin McGrath, CCE Vincent Nelson Tim O’Brien, CCE Mike Pence, CCE Daryl Whicheloe, CCE

Immediate Past President Dominic Palmieri, CCE

Past Presidents’ Council Paulette Keene, CCE Joe Potillo, Jr. Greg Miller, CCE Tom Sattler, CCE Russ Harrison, CCE Richard Busse, CCE

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

OFFICE STAFF Executive Director : Michelle Card michelle@nicainc.org

Communications & Marketing Manager : Jesse Willard communications@nicainc.org Office & Membership Manager : Linda Frisco nica@nicainc.org

Thomas Hodson, CCE Gentry Miller

Executive Manager of Councils: Rey O’Day

West Council

rey@nicainc.org

Social Media Coordinator : Jessica Gottsche jessica@nicainc.org

Northeast Council Coordinator : Jessica Gottsche

Members: Lindsey Constantine Kelly Grout Henry Mitchell Cameron Murray Vincent Nelson Eddie Porcelli, III Tonio Viscusi

Coordinator : Rey O’Day

Members: Jeff Ames Kim Barr Ryan Long Erica Quintero Steve Vartanian Jay Wells Daryl Whicheloe, CCE April Wood

National Reps Duane Fischer John Harkey David Higginbottom Charles Ivory, CCE Mike McGrath Kevin McGrath, II Etta Pence, CCE David Spann R. Josh Stremmel George Wandrey, Jr. Ted Wentz Nick White

SOUtheast Council Coordinator : Jessica Gottsche Members: Jody Conklin Samantha Fairlie

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Card’s Corner

Vendors to allow for networking, idea sharing, problem solving, and new membership.

Do you want to host NICA events, rallies or Thus far in 2018, NICA socials at your Fair(s)? Do you already host NICA Members across the nation events and want supplies? If so, let the NICA have hosted many NICA Office know! We will be happy to stock you with events! These events current NICA News magazines, fundraising ideas, include the Tribute Bowling NICA give-a-ways, raffle tickets, and much more.

Tournament, Fair Partners’ Your continued support of our great organization Shoot Out, St. Lucie County is appreciated, and we want to assist your efforts.

Fair Casino Night and Chili Please keep in mind that the NICA Office only Cook-off, Member Benefits Gathering at the Strawberry Festival, Pima County orders 20 additional copies of each NICA News Fair Poker and Bingo Tournament, Livermore issue for New Members, archiving, and in-house County Wine Tour, New York Baseball Trip, 12th copies. To provide you with the most current Annual Mark Neagles / NICA West Invitational, and issue for your event, we ask that you inform us the upcoming 3rd Annual Northeast Rally among by the 15th of the preceding month. If your event others. The amount of NICA events, combined is annual, we will put it on our calendar for future with our annual participation at conventions, is a fulfillment orders. phenomenal feat and the rewards are tremendous.

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Association

Announcements Do you have any news that you would you like to share? Contact us at (813) 438-8926 or nica@nicainc.org

Voting Deadline is Approaching The end of the NICA election season is coming soon! If you haven’t received your ballot, please contact us at (813) 438-8926 or nica@nicainc.org and we will send you a duplicate copy. The deadline to request a duplicate ballot is September 14, 2018, due to the time it would take the Voting Member to receive and submit it. All votes must be in the NICA Office no later than September 30, 2018. You can read each candidates’ statements online or in the July/August 2018 issue of NICA News. ▲

Do You Use Pepsi? Send NICA Your Receipts!

This year we are changing our protocol when it comes to tracking your Pepsi purchases so the NICA Members who utilize the Pepsi pricing and rebate program can make sure they get their full rebate. Whenever you make a purchase, send a picture of your receipt/ticket/invoice to pepsi@nicainc.org—we will assist you in case your receipts have degraded by the November due date. ▲

Refer One Member and Get a $25 Credit!

In addition to qualifying for our Coca-Cola Membership Contest (leaderboard on page 33 and rules on the back cover), referring new members after May 1st, 2018 gets you a $25 credit, up to a total of $125 for a limit of five new members—paying for a whole year of regular membership! Are you up for the challenge? Although there is a limit of five to earn credit, we encourage you to recruit as many new members as possible. To learn more about this contest, stay tuned to upcoming issues. Good luck! ▲

Introducing Your new Coca-Cola Representative NICA is proud to welcome Lexie Gentleman, Coca-Cola Area Sales Manager, as your new Coca-Cola Representative. She will be taking over the position that was most recently held by Zach Risen and will be your new point of contact for all inquiries regarding Coca-Cola. You can reach her by phone (813) 344-9593 and/or email at lgentleman@coca-cola.com. If you need to sign up to receive discounted pricing, visit www.nicainc.org/coca-cola today or reach out to Lexie directly. ▲

Calling All Concessionaires! We Want to Hear From You! Were you here since the very beginning? Were you part of NICA’s leadership during these years? Did you join recently but want to share your story too? Has the Industry changed in 25 years? We want to hear from you! Send your stories, photos, etc. to communications@nicainc.org for consideration. ▲

2018 CCE Deadline is October 1st If you are interested in applying for a CCE-designation, you must have your application in by October 1st. See page 13 for more information. ▲ 8

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Don’t Miss Our Two Council Events This Month!

Our Councils have been booming this year, hosting many fun events and opportunities available to support NICA and the Councils. This month is no different, with two events on both sides of the country.

First off, the Northeast Council is hosting their 3rd Annual Rally in West Springfield, MA on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 10 PM at the New England Craft Beer Tent, Avenue of States on the Big E Grounds. Come learn about the Northeast Council, meet NICA Members, and join us for hors d’ouerves, entertainment, and prizes. There is no fee to attend. For more information on the event and available sponsorships, contact Jessica Gottsche at jessica@nicainc.org or (413) 454-4051.

Additionally, the West Council is holding the 12th Annual NICA West / Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament in Pomona, CA on Monday, September 17, 2018 with Registration at 7:45 AM, Putting Contest at 8:30 AM, and Tee Off at 9:00 AM. For more information on the event and available sponsorships, contact Scott Shacklett at (909) 630-6654, Ryan Long at (909) 732-4260, or Ashley Murray at (310) 872-8337. The fee per player is $125. Many prizes available, ranging from the top winners, closest to the pin, longest drive, and more! ▲

“Renewals” continued from page 4 ►► Kevin McGrath II

The Best Around Cape Coral, FL (2004)

Mike McGrath

Rob Murphy

Heart of Illinois Fair Peoria, IL (1993)

C.E. Norris

Ron McKinney

Lake County Fair Association Eustis, FL (1995)

Janey Miller

D & C Express Pit Stops Rockford, MI (2005)

Philip Miller

Pardini’s Fair Ventures, L.P. Fresno, CA (2010)

The Best Around Cape Coral, FL (1999) McKinney Food Services Hughes Springs, TX (2003) Miller & Co. Lewisburg, WV (2010) Miller-Graper Concessions Jefferson, OH (2005)

Henry Mitchell

Amy’s Sweet Treats Farmington, CT (2016)

Kara Moederndorfer The Sleek Greek Glendale, AZ (2016)

Emilie Morrison

E.M. Enterprises Lake Wales, FL (1999)

Gary Morse

Gary Morse Concessions Banning, CA (2008)

Phil Mostaccio

Completely Nuts, Inc. Arlington Heights, IL (2011)

Denis Opolski

Jim Pardini

Debra Poeppelman

Poeppelman Concessions, Inc. Wapakoneta, OH (1996)

Jerry Price

Fiske Concessions, Inc. Brooksville, FL (1993)

Nancy Lou Rex

The Sandwich Fair Association, Inc. Sandwich, IL (1993)

Katie Richmond Rodeo Austin Austin, TX (2008)

Sharon Rismiller

Rismiller Concessions, LLC Arcanum, OH (1997)

Gerald Sapp

Triple T Concessions Bloomsburg, PA (2016)

Dawn Sattler

Sattler Concessions Bonita Springs, FL (2010)

Justin Sattler

Sattler Concessions Bonita Springs, FL (2010)

Steve Sazama

Saz’s Hospitality Group Milwaukee, WI (1997)

Brad Schroder

Schroder Concessions, Inc. Faribault, MN (1993)

Alan Schwarte

Red Barn Concessions Rochester, IN (2003)

Susan Sharp-Farias

Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ Paso Robles, CA (2004)

Jeaneen Stephens

South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL (2012)

Greg G. Stewart, CFE

Central Washington State Fair Yakima, WA (2006)

Lorie Stinson

South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL (2008)

Virgil Strickler

Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH (1995)

Chris Walden

Walden Concessions Mattoon, IL (2017)

Matt Wallsmith

Shiawassee County Fair Corunna, MI (2010)

South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL (2012)

Michelle Spivey

Roger Westmoreland

Spivey’s Southern Grill, Inc. Plant City, FL (2004)

Rodney Spivey

Spivey’s Southern Grill, Inc. Plant City, FL (2011)

Roger Westmoreland Concessions Hughes Springs, TX (1996)

Fred Wiemer

Uncle Fred’s Foods Apollo Beach, FL (2008)

Wow, 81 members renewed last month! Thank you for your continued dedication and support. “Together We Can!” September 2018 NICA News

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NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2019 Food Show February 4th, 5th & 6th 2019

Join us at the

Sheraton Tampa East Hotel 10221 Princess Palm Ave. Tampa, FL

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

Fare Foods 2018 Food Show will feature exhibitors showcasing

the latest food trends and technology that will define the 2019 Fair Season.

This year also marks Fare Foods 25th Anniversary, join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone.

February 4 thth & 5 thth, 2019 NICA Workshops and Discussion Groups Fare Foods Food Show: 5 pm - 9 pm (Vendor Setup: Feb. 4th, Noon - 4 pm)

February 6 thth, 2019 NICA Membership Meeting and Evening Entertainment

We look forward to seeing you in Tampa

NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2019 Food Show February 4th, 5th & 6th 2019

Please fill out the form below to reserve hotel accommodations at the

Sheraton Tampa East Hotel Special Reduced Rates for 2019

King Single / Double Bed room...................................$139.00 (plus tax) Breakfast vouchers available for $13.50 per person, per day (inclusive of tax & gratuity) for each guest in room. You will only be charged when voucher is redeemed. Vouchers provided at check-in. (Redeemable at Panfilo’s Restaurant)

*Junior Suites have limited availability, please contact Audrey Poole at Fare Foods prior to reserving your room.

Name:_________________________________________________

no. of rooms _____________________

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☐ King Single bed Room ........$139.00

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NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2019 Food Show Exhibit Space Application February 4 th, 5 th & 6 th, 2018 Food Show: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Vendor Setup: Feb. 4th, Noon - 4:00 pm

Please Select a Sponsorship Level  Platinum .............. $7,500  Gold ....................... $5,000

 Silver ...................... $3,000  Bronze ................... $2,000

Return completed form by November 16, 2018 to: Fare Foods, P.O. Box 407, Du Quoin, IL 62832 Phone: (618) 542-2155 • Fax: (618) 542-4798 E-mail: apoole@farefoods.com All payments must be made in full by December 28, 2018 or booth space will be forfeited.

Company Name ____________________________________

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Phone ___________________ Cell ____________________ Address ___________________________________________ __________________________ City _____________________State ______ Zip __________ E-mail: _____________________________________________ ☐ Master Card

☐ visa

Credit Card no. _____________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________________________ Signature __________________________________________

Name badges: Please print first and last name of individuals working your booth

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Credit card payments accepted, *3% Processing Fee Applies

Thoughts from a This month’s Statement of Communications & Management Philosophy is from Charles Ivory, CCE, Famous Gabby’s Inc., who earned his CCE designation in 2007: “In the past 27 years, professionalism in the Concession Industry has grown to a new level. Just like racing is no longer a sport; it has become a science. There are a few ground rules I like to follow: Knowing an employee’s strengths and weaknesses is imperative to proper placement. If an individual is not placed properly, it will result in inefficiency, which costs time and money and could lower the morale of the entire team. As you know, we work an average of twelve hours a day to make our earnings in three hours.

Good communiation is also extremely important. Even with great planning, poor communication can cause a problem, which leads to misunderstandings, poor morale, and wasted time.

Take time each day to have meetings and have a daily itinerary. Be open minded to your employees’ suggestions. Remember, they are the pit crew.

I have found that society as a whole does not have the same work ethics that I am accustomed to.

Employees are individuals and have a varying degree of capabilities. Therefore, it helps to take a little time and communicate with employees—not only as individuals, but as team members—to make for a successful day or show. This, in turn, will make them feel respected and appreciated. As an owner or manager, you are the most imporant success factor to your organization’s ability to get results.

Remember, your employees are your number one resource.” ▲

What is the CCE Program?

The Certified Concessionaire Executive Program was developed to recognize the professionalism of Concessionaires. The title of CCE represents a deep understanding and respect for the Fair and Festival business. This designation is awarded only after a detailed application process has been successfully met. Applications are due this year by October 1st, 2018. Once approved, the official ceremony of presentation takes place during the following year’s NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show.

Visit www.nicainc.org/CCE for more information on requirements and instructions on how to apply. ▲

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From the Camera Roll...

Photos provided by Sandy Class, Secretary, Russ Harrison, CCE, Past President, Lisa Hinton, Florida Federation of Fairs, Bob Johnson, OABA & Jay “Rocco” Russell, Assistant Treasurer

Kris and Robin Ryan, K&R Concessions, with daughter Soni Ryan-Hochmuth and son Jack celebrating their 20th year at the Delaware State Fair

Eddie and Sandy Porcelli, Spaghetti Eddie, with their daughter Emily, who has received two NICA scholarships, helping her graduate from University of Florida, and transition to the University of Pennsylvania’s Dental School

The Livermore County Fair Wine Tour, with a group consisting of NICA Members, friends, and family, was a great, fun success!

Two scholarship winners working hard at the Wisconsin State Fair: Grace Owens, Blue Moon Tavern at the Park, and Isabella Barona, Giant Ride

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Nate Janousek, Fun Biz Concessions, with Michelle Card, NICA’s Executive Director, Jay Strates, Strates Shows, and Bob Johnson, OABA, in front of Nate’s newly designed, patriotic stand at Pima County Fair

One of the stops for the Livermore County Wine Tour, where food and wine met for a nice lunch

Joe Alberts, Reithoffer Shows Transportation and Midway Coordinator, with Dede Harrison, Rudy’s Inc., and Southeast Council Member Samantha Fairlie, The Pretzel Lady Inc.

Bill and Val Lauther, Griff’s Catering, taking a drive around the New Jersey State Fair

Florida Federation of Fairs staff on their trip to the California State Fair, visiting with Don Delahoyde, CCE, 2nd Vice President, and the Western Fairs Association staff among others

Pam Geiger, Concession Manager, and Gary Larson, Fair Manager, at the New Jersey State Fair

One of NICA’s newest members: Harry Rosani, Harry’s Fresh Squeezed Juices

Joseph Hendricks, Hendricks Concessions, with his family selling Apple Crisp

Russ Harrison, CCE, Past President, with Kelsey Henry, his Pepsi Represenative at the New Jersey State Fair

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focused on

CONCESSIONAIRES Phil Teague, CIC

“One of the cool things that Phil Teague did was, he came out and actually worked in our business...”

-Ryan Kuzma, Linn Enterprises Inc.

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SURPRISE! There is a Free Lunch Rey O’Day, Executive Manager of Councils

When several different ideas come together that benefit our members, it is a very, very good thing! Tyson Foods was pleased with the results of their participation in the NICA Sysco Marketplace held during the 2018 WFA Convention in January.

They were looking for a way to be out in the field at Fairs to showcase some of their products to Concessionaires; so, they suggested sponsoring a lunch with product demonstrations. Michelle Card, NICA’s Executive Director, has wanted to try some pop up product shows at Fairs. It is challenging for our members to leave the grounds for a meal during move-in at a Fair, so finding a free, cooked meal on the grounds is an unexpected surprise!

I called San Diego County Fair Concessions Manager Donna Ruhm and asked if Tyson Foods, hosted by NICA, could serve lunch to the Concessionaires during the Fair’s move-in and right before her annual Concessionaires Meeting. She said, “You bet!” Longtime NICA Members Chuck and Irene Dugan, Chuckwagon Concessions, agreed to provide seating, power, refrigeration, a grill, and a dedicated space for the

Tyson and Waypoint staff serving up the NICA Sysco Marketplace Tyson Tasting and Lunch to Concessionaires

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The Tyson and Waypoint team that made our delicious lunch happen: Marisa Vieira, Waypoint; Victor Lima, Waypoint; Lou Tulley, Tyson; Lauren Marshall, Waypoint; Tracy McMillen, Tyson; Byanet Hermosillo, Waypoint; Max Seibert, Waypoint; and Corey Armstrong, Waypoint

event. NICA’s Immediate Past President Dominic Palmieri, CCE, Odyssey Foods, agreed to be the Dispatcher and Welcoming Host. Eileen Thomas, Tyson Foods Senior Sales Executive, and her Waypoint team made the NICA Sysco Marketplace Tyson Tasting and Lunch really happen.

On May 30th, from Noon to 2, they served a tasty lunch that included food such as Advance Pierre Steak, EZE Breakaway Philly Steaks, and All Natural Pub Burgers, Tyson Waffle Breaded Tenders and BBQ Center Cut Thighs, Bosco Artisan Cheese Stuffed Sticks and Hillshire Farm Bacon Gouda Chicken Links with a variety of salads, beverages, and tasty desserts.

It was a successful coming together of several ideas, which is the core philosophy of “Together We Can!” However, it also provided a delightfully casual fellowship gathering. San Diego County Fair is one of the first Fairs of the season in California, which means people may have not seen each other for a while, and movein keeps everyone too busy to visit. A catered NICA Sysco Maketplace lunch provided a perfect place to catch up and enjoy friendships over an unexpected meal. Let’s do this again! ▲

Rey O’Day, Executive Manager of Councils, and Eileen Thomas, Tyson Foods, enjoying a successful first-time event

Don, Jeremy, and Radley Crutchfield, Crutchfield Concessions—Fairs are always generational family reunions!

Irene Dugan, Chuckwagon Concessions and Event Host, with friends Carole Marcus, Chicago Hot Dogs, and Tommie Fomby, retired from OC Fair

Proud grandpa Steve Vandervorste, Pat’s Concessions, with his daughter Stacy Vandervorste-Hetrick and grandbaby Aiden Hetrick

Past President Dominic Palmieri, CCE, Odyssey Foods, biking around

Dale Smith, CCE, Pink’s Hot Dogs and Cathy McKnight, Pignotti’s Pasta and Reno’s Fish and Chips

West Council Member Steve Vartanian, F&B Carts, Dave Wellman, Grinder’s, and Ashley Murray, Sunglasses and Hats: “working men in black t-shirts and sunglasses”

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OABA Guidelines for Mobile Sleeping Accommodations Definition and Scope

The OABA recognizes that due to the mobility of the outdoor amusement industry the following guidelines have been adopted for Mobile Sleeping Accommodations (MSA). Compliance with these guidelines should be the eventual goal of all OABA Members to enhance the living conditions of their workforce.

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MSA locations or sites

Ideally, MSA units should be situated on relatively level, adequately drained sites large enough to accommodate the workforce without overcrowding. Sites should be located away from standing water and livestock to minimize exposure to e-coli, and mosquitos or other insects. Sites should be kept clean and in sanitary condition, free from trash or other debris.

1. Construction and flooring MSA should be constructed to provide protection against the elements. Camping tents are not adequate MWH units. Dirt, grass, gravel, and similar surfaces are not adequate flooring. Floors are to be similar to flooring in mobile recreational vehicles and are to be kept in good condition.

Floors in living quarters are to be elevated at least 12” above ground level.

2. Occupancy No more than two persons should occupy individual, or dual occupancy rooms used for sleeping purposes. Rooms used for sleeping purposes should be reasonably sized to provide adequate floor space for each occupant. Ceilings should be at least 7’, excluding areas located above 5th wheel pins. Sleeping accommodations and storage facilities such as wall closets or lockers for clothing and personal articles should be provided to all occupants. Sleeping accommodations should be spaced appropriately.

Beds should be elevated at least 12” from floor.

3. HVAC All heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning equipment should be installed in accordance with applicable regulations for mobile recreational vehicles. Mobile housing used during weather conditions below 50 degrees should be equipped with appropriate heating equipment; mobile housing used during weather conditions above 85 degrees should be equipped with appropriate air conditioning equipment.

4. Windows In the absence of appropriate HVAC equipment, rooms used for sleeping purposes should be provided with windows and screens that may be opened for ventilation. Window sizes should be in accordance with applicable regulations for mobile recreational vehicles and should be equipped with appropriate mesh screens maintained in good serviceable repair.

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areas, should be provided with 24 hour-per-day lighting and electrical outlets when possible.

5. Potable water

10. Refuse disposal

Where bathing or laundry facilities are provided, such facilities are to be supplied with adequate potable water while onsite. Hot water should be provided for bathing purposes. Water heaters should be installed in accordance with applicable regulations for mobile recreational vehicles.

All MSA areas should have an adequate number of appropriate receptacles for refuse in close proximity that should be emptied when full. Garbage, trash, refuse, and other debris should not be allowed to accumulate around MWH units.

6. Sanitation

11. Insect and rodent control Effective measures should be taken to prevent insect or animal infestation, including cockroaches and bed bugs. Should an infestation be reported or discovered, it should be eradicated as soon as possible.

Toilets sufficient for the occupancy of the MSA units should be provided within a reasonable distance from the units. Stand-alone portable toilets are adequate provided they are serviced 12. First aid and fire extinguishers at intervals proportionate to their use. Toilets provided, as part of a MSA unit should be installed A basic first aid kit and fire extinguisher should be in accordance with applicable regulations maintained and accessible for each MSA unit. ▲ for recreational vehicles, including adequate ventilation, plumbing, and sewage holding tanks, Did you like this article? Suggest topics that privacy, and lighting. Sewage holding tanks should interest you to communications@nicainc.org be serviced at intervals proportionate to their use.

All toilets, whether permanent, stand-alone or part of a MSA unit should be kept supplied with toilet paper. Toilets and surrounding areas should be kept in a clean, sanitary condition.

7. Hand washing and bathing facilities MSA units must have facilities available for hand washing and bathing, including adequate hot and cold-water supply and wastewater holding tanks or sewer connections.

8. Laundry facilities or access thereto Occupants of MSA units should have reasonable access to laundry facilities consisting of clothes washers and dryers, whether provided as part of a MSA unit or off-site laundry facility, not less than one time per week. If laundry facilities are provided as part of a MWH unit, there should be at least one clothes washer and dryer.

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H-2B Returning Worker Exemption Update James Judkins, JKJ Workforce On Wednesday, July 25th, the House Appropriations Committee passed an H-2B amendment offered by Representatives Andy Harris (R-MD), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Chris Stewart (R-UT) that would do the following:

• Exempt H-2B workers from the 66,000 annual cap if they received an H-2B visas during one of the previous two fiscal years; • Allocate the 66,000 visas for new H-2B workers on a quarterly basis to assist employers whose seasons do not align well with the current bi annual allocation; • Create a system in which in 66,000 H-2B visas for new workers would allocated on a proportional basis if the cap is reached so that all employers will receive a percentage of H-2B workers.

During the markup, the amendment sponsors, Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Yoder (R-KS) and Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) all spoke very eloquently about the need for additional H-2B workers and how these workers support American jobs. If any of these Members are your Representative, please time a few minutes to say thank you.

Typically an Appropriations Bill only covers funding for government agencies and programs.

Enabling legislation (a new law or change in existing law) is typically a different type of bill.

However, as our political system has become nearly deadlocked, the only tool that we have been able to use in prior years is to have the enabling legislation added to the appropriations bill and then when the appropriations bill is passed, then the tacked-on language (our language) also passed. So what we have been able to do is get our language tacked onto the Appropriations Bill for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the US House of Representatives.

Unfortunately, the Appropriations Committee in the Senate (both Republicans and Democrats) have agreed, unanimously, that they are not going to “legislate through appropriations” and are not going

to allow any enabling language onto the Senate versions of the Appropriations Bills.

The Senate Appropriations Committee passed its version of the Homeland Security measure on June 21. The bill is silent on H-2B cap relief due to the agreement mentioned above, but it does include report language that states: H-2B Visa Distribution. The Committee is concerned that the current semiannual distribution of H-2B visas on April 1 and October 1 of each year unduly disadvantages employers that need H-2B workers to begin work later in a semiannual period than other employers participating in that period. The Committee directs the Department, in consultation with the Department of Labor, to review options to ameliorate this problem consistent with the H-2B provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act and to report to the Committee on these options not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this act.

On June 29, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its spending bill for the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Education. The bill continues the provisions from last year’s Omnibus Appropriations Law related to the H-2B wage methodology and wage surveys, corresponding employment, the 3/4 guarantee, a 10-month season and staggered crossing for seafood workers.

The House Appropriations Committee approved its version of the legislation on July 11. That bill includes only the provision related to the staggered crossing of seafood workers.

Both chambers need to pass their final Appropriations Bills, work to iron out the differences between the bills in conference and then pass final Homeland Security and Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education Appropriations Bills, either as stand-alone bills or in combination with other Appropriations Bills.

At any step of the way any of these amendments could be stripped out completely, amended to different language as a compromise or could live as currently drafted in the final bill.

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with Congress have an uphill battle to complete the next several steps in this process. When there is specific assistance needed for employers to step up to the plate and speak with your Senators and Representatives, it is extremely important that all of you, your Suppliers, and your Committees take action. Keep your powder dry for now in regards to the Senate and any additional work with the House. The President would then need to sign the final bill into law for it to take effect.

Congress is working to pass all of its Appropriations Bills prior to the start of Fiscal 2019 on October 1, but this deadline is often missed, requiring Congress to pass one or more short-term temporary funding measures called a continuing resolution (or CR).

We have no idea if this specific Returning Worker Amendment will survive exactly as currently drafted, in a different form or be stripped out of the final bill. We must all work even harder to make sure it lives as currently written. We may not know if it will become law until October 1, or if there is a CR, until a later date in the fiscal year. ▲

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2018 Membership Contest Leaderboard* General Membership Andrew “AJ” Ross.................................................................3 Connie Featherston...............................................................2 Doug Guinsler........................................................................2 Ron Porter.............................................................................2 David Belcher........................................................................1 Bess Brinkley.........................................................................1 Rick Busse.............................................................................1 Kelly Butler............................................................................1 Karen Gary.............................................................................1 Lenny Dunford.......................................................................1 Charles Giordano...................................................................1 Bob Jackson..........................................................................1 Nancy Miller..........................................................................1 Connie McKinney, CCE..........................................................1 Randy Reichert, CCE.............................................................1 Jeff Ross...............................................................................1 Karen Russell........................................................................1 Craig Sawyer.........................................................................1 Tim Seivers............................................................................1 Dale Smith, CCE.....................................................................1 Ted Wentz..............................................................................1

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Board of Directors Dominic Palmieri, CCE..........................................................4 Kathy Ross............................................................................3 Carmel Dyer-Pittroff..............................................................2 Richie George........................................................................1 Jennifer Giordano..................................................................2 Kevin McGrath, CCE..............................................................1 Vincent Nelson......................................................................1 Tim O’Brien, CCE....................................................................1 Jay “Rocko” Russell............................................................. 1

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2018 Events Calendar

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October

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17: 12th Annual NICA West / Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament • Pomona, CA

1: IFEA Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat • San Diego, CA

20: 3rd Annual Northeast Council Rally at the Big E • Springfield, MA 20: LA County Fair Service Member Meeting • Pomona, CA 27: Kern County Fair Service Member Meeting • Bakersfield, CA 30: Board of Directors Election Ballots due in the Office See upcoming issues of NICA News or visit www.nicainc.org for additional event dates

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November 2-4: Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs & Shows Annual Convention • Ocean City, MD 9-10: Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Annual Joint Convention • Cromwell, CT 12-16: IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018 • Orlando, FL 15-17: Colorado Association of Fairs and Shows Annual Convention • Colorado Springs, CO 25-28: 128th IAFE Annual Convention And Trade Show • San Antonio, TX 27: NICA Happy Hour at the IAFE Convention • San Antonio, TX

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

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If accepted for membership in NICA, I hereby agree to abide by its by-laws and rules.

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