September 2014 NICA News

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Contents • September 2014 FEATURES

10 NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2015 Food Show Information Packet 12 Thoughts from a CCE

Michael Kennedy, CCE & Karon Kennedy, CCE

14 Retailer of the Month

Lucia Perez, Dandy Souvenirs

20 The Central Washington State Fair

09 Get Out the Vote!

17 The NICA Good Neighbor Award Goes to...

18 A July Road Trip Through California Fairs 22 Fun at the Ohio State Fair 23 Association Announcements 25 2015 Directory Insertion Order 27 NICA / Fairplex Golf Tournament Form 30 2014-15 Calendar of Events

Activities 07 Hidden Object Contest 28 August’s Crossword Answers

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News & Articles

09 Allied Specialty Insurance 26 Berk Concession Supply 21 Fanestil Meats 26 Fare Foods 28 Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

13 K&K Insurance 16 Mr. G’s Quality Cut Meats 02 Pepsi 08 Sippers by Design 16 Tastemaker 28 United Trailers / Air Safe Hitches

04 Say Hello to Our New Members!

05 President’s Message

By Greg Miller, CCE

05 Alta’s Soapbox

By Alta Mosley

07 The Director’s Voice

By Randy Reichert, CCE

Dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, leadership, and solutions The National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. is a Florida Corporation with an Editorial and General Office located at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 • Office: (813) 438-8926 • Fax: (813) 438-8928 • Web: www.nicainc.org The information contained in this Publication is based upon sources believed to be reliable. Readers should not act without professional advice. Cover to Cover © 1993-2014 NICA, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Autumn is just around the corner!

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Say Hello to Our New Members!

William Madaus

Buddy Simon

Julie Menestrina

Tiffany Dugan

James Ellis

Tom Frazee

Chad Dugan

Ryan Fasel

Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls, CA TC Dugan Enterprises, CA

Van Eerden Food Service, MI

Buddy Simon, OK Jimmy’s Sticker Shack, CT

TC Dugan Enterprises, CA

Frazee’s Concessions, MI

Fasel Concessions, MI

Member Renewals (Year Joined) Rodney Albers

Tim Commerford

R. H. ‘Rusty’ Groscurth, Jr.

Renae Korslien

Debra Amos

Shiawassee County Fair

Jack Hammer

Doug Kryzanowski

Lee Amos

Mic Cox

John Hammons

Dane Baldwin

Daniel Cross

Kevin Hannon

Tara Davis

Michael Heard

Jose De La Cruz

Leroy Hildebrand

Donald Delahoyde, CCE

David Holmes

Michael Dennis

Tommy Hopkins

Rodney & Lisa ‘’LTD’’ LLC (2013) Big Onion Concession (2002) Big Onion Concession (2002) D & D County Fair Cinnamon Rolls (2009)

Alan Barr

Pacific Crest Concessions (2012)

Kim Barr

Pacific Crest Concessions (2012)

Sheila Bartlebaugh

Bartlebaugh Amusement, Inc. (2012)

Cliff Barton

Shiawassee County Fair (2010) Red Barn Elephant Ears (2005) State Fair Foods (2004) Rockin Robin Soda Shoppe (2012) Backyard BBQ Village, Inc. (2013) Five Star Catering (1997)

Western Carolina State Fair Foundation, Inc. (2008)

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair (1995)

Leonard Dunford

Mark Baugher

David Easterwood

Carousel Concessions (1999)

Ronald Berg

Marathon Homes Corp. (1995)

Arnold Blewer

Arnold’s Concessions (2003)

Ronald Boeger

Happy Day Pony Ride, Inc. (1998)

Bonnie Bribiesca

Bribiesca Concessions (2012)

Michael Broetsky

Broetsky’s Family Ent. (2006)

Eric Campbell

E.N. Campbell’s Concessions, Inc. (2000)

Robert Carter

Hebron Harvest Fair (2011)

Doris Carver

K & M Concessions (2000)

Monty Chittenden

Chittenden Concessions (2008)

Robert Commerford

R.W. Commerford & Sons, Inc. (2006)

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The Eatery (2001)

Waymatic, Inc. (1993)

Brian Fairlie

KB Foods (2012)

Connie Featherston

Super Dog on a Stick (1993) Three Rivers Festival (2007)

Show Me Fabrication, Inc. (1998) Porter County Fair (2011) Florida Blueberry Festival (2011) Classy Caboose (2010) Fruit Caboose (2011) Hopkins Food Service, Inc. (2007)

Andrew Imperati

Dutchess County Fair (2010)

Scott Jarman

SKT Concessions (2013)

Art Jencks

Karen’s Concessions, LLC (2007)

Theresa Johnson

Lee’s Concessions, Inc. (2010)

All American Restaurant & Grill (2013)

Barry Floyd

Sam Johnston

Dennis Fraleigh

Rick K. Pickering

Stardust Drive-In Theatre (2008) F & W Concessions, Inc. (1993)

Milo Franks

Milo & Son Enterprise, Inc. (2012)

Jennifer Fraser

Big Jim’s Concessions (2007)

Barbara Gaylin

Funderland, Inc. (2012) California Exposition & State Fair (1997)

Amber Kapuscinski

Am-2-Da-Ber Concessions (2012)

Brian Keller

South Florida Fair (2004)

Rosedale Attractions & Shows (2000)

Karen Ketchell

Charles Glover

Tony Ketchell

Jana Granum

Scott Kolassa

World’s Finest Food (1995) M and J Custom Engraving (1996)

Mark Granum

M and J Custom Engraving (1993)

A. W. K. Ent. Inc. (1995) A. W. K. Ent. Inc. (1995) Kolassa Enterprises, LLC (1993)

North Dakota State Fair (1993) Lethbridge Exhibition Park (2012)

Dan Leimon

Leimon’s Pizzeria, Inc. (1996)

Rebecca Leimon

Leimon’s Pizzeria (1996)

Mike Lis

Wild Bill’s Curly Fries (1993)

Virginia Ludy

Canadian National Exhibition (2010)

Schuyler MacPherson

Ten Pound Buns / SDM Concessions, LLC (2011)

Mike Markowitz

Mike’s Concessions (1993)

Stacia Markowitz

Mike’s Concessions (1996)

Gary McBrien

Crown & Associates, Inc. (2007)

Michael McDermott

Parnell Foods, Inc. (2012)

Chantelle Miller

Paulette’s Food Service (2009)

Janey Miller

Miller & Co. (2010)

Philip Miller

Miller-Graper Concessions (2005)

Rhonda Miller/Galen

The Pretzel Wagon (2007)

Robert Monroe

L.T. Concession, Inc. (2007)

Vera Mooney

Malone’s Candy Company (1995)

Don Morgan

Morgan Family Enterprise, LLC (2005)

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President’s Message Greg Miller, CCE, President

As with many of you, we are working 24/7 preparing and working events. This time of year we don’t have a lot of time for tuneups and breakdowns, although they happen everyday. I read on Facebook everyday about friends who have engine problems, transmission problems, and numerous other issues. Do you ever wonder how we survive? Instead of using the words “there’s an app for that,” we can use the words “there’s a tool for that.” I was looking around the shop and wondering just how many tools I actually have and travel with. I thought the strangest thing I carried was a sink basin wrench. Then, talking to my friend Dennis Lilly one day, I realized he

carried one also. You never know what’s in the truck until you actually start looking for a fixit tool. Of course, we are all part of an industry that transforms a hay field into a city. As I talk about breakdowns, I look at the price of a new dually and wonder how much longer we can afford to purchase 65,000 dollar trucks. Is the day going to come that we all become forty milers? As I have said many times in the past, our bottom line is getting more difficult to maintain. I don’t want to sound like a Negative Nellie, but we need to keep working with our Fair partners to help insure this bottom line. Yes, we may arrive at a County Fair in a superfine dually truck, but remember that we are pulling concession trailers worth more than a lot of people’s homes. We must keep communicating our story and hope that others realize that behind the flash it takes a lot of cash.

I don’t have much on my mind this month like most of you; I’m just trying to keep the lights on.

Good luck and happy travels. ▲

Alta’s Soapbox Alta Mosley, Executive Director

You either have the best crew in the world or you’re saying, “What was I thinking when I hired this one?” You either have your family with you, As I said last month, or you’re driving 650 miles to see your child play “Time flies when you’re softball. You celebrate joyous occasions such having fun.” Seems that as weddings and mourn the loss of friends and just a few weeks ago we family. This year we’ve seen people come together were getting ready for the in support of others who were involved in tragic NICA Business Expo and accidents, as well as others who were battling the Food Show presented

by Fare Foods, and the NICA serious illnesses. It doesn’t matter whether you know them personally or not, they are part West folks were kicking off of the Family and this Family Sticks Together. the Sysco Food Show as The industry as a whole is changing. While we part of the Western Fairs Association meeting. A blink of the eye and it’s embrace some changes, we struggle with others, time for Labor Day festivals and the Fall Fairs. but through it all, the changes are coming. The Everybody has been really busy and working hard task now becomes making that change work for for sure, but can you imagine your life if you were you. What is the solution? doing something you didn’t love to do?

NICA was formed 21 years ago with There is no doubt that a Concessionaire’s life the mission of creating a better form of is full of ups and downs; it’s either hot and dry communication between the Fairs and the or rainy and cold; the trucks are either running Concessionaires. smooth or leaving you on the side of the road. ►► “Alta’s Soapbox” continued on page 6 September 2014 NICA News

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“Alta’s Soapbox” continued from page 5 ►►

Communication is the operative word today, just as it was then. We can reach out to the Fairs and we can become the driving force of making our situations better. We may not change the world but we can improve our lives; we can make a difference.

I read a post from one of my Facebook Friends a couple of weeks ago. He talked about being young and foolish and making mistakes.

He came face to face with a person who could have “put him out the gate” for his past mistakes but instead gave him the opporunity to “make it right.” He spoke of how this had changed his outlook on the business, as well as reminding him to do the right thing, no matter what others were doing. He gave recognition to the other person, calling him a “Class Act” all the way.

My friends, we can all dig up bones and find fault, myself included, but at the end of the day, what do you have to show for it? What can you be proud of?

One of our own Concessionaires sums it up very well with these wise words: “The choices you make in life are what define you as a person.

The ability to learn from your bad choices will prove your character.”

Travel safe my friends and remember: “Together We Can!” ▲

Officers

President: Greg Miller, CCE 1st Vice President: Joe Potillo, Jr. 2nd Vice President: Randy Reichert, CCE Secretary: Paulette Keene Treasurer: Stacia Markowitz Immediate Past President: Tom Sattler, CCE

NICA WEST OFFICE

Executive Manager : Rey O’Day WingsofFameProductions@gmail.com

Directors Don Kenna Dan Lusenhop Tim O’Brien, CCE Dominic Palmieri Justin Sattler

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

Design & Marketing: Jesse Willard graphics@nicainc.org

Bookkeeper: Charisse Smith csmith@nicainc.org

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2130 Walnut St. La Verne, CA 91750

NICA West Council Kim Barr Don Delahoyde, CCE Jennifer Giordano Dan Lusenhop Ashley Murray Dale Smith David Wellmon Daryl Whicheloe, CCE

NICA National Representatives Duane Fischer 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 George Wandrey, Jr. Ted Wentz Ed White

NICF Board

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

The Director’s Voice Randy Reichert, CCE, 2nd Vice-President

Sheraton Tampa East is going to be bigger and better than ever! I encourage and invite everyone to make reservations to come to sunny Florida The Fair season is now for this event. (Remember the long, cold winter past Labor Day and I hope from last year?) This is the one great gathering everyone involved in the where independents can meet and exchange Fair Industry is having a knowledge and ideas without having to worry successful 2014 Summer/ Fall season. Now is the time about a Fair to set up or operate. (Obviously, Florida State Fair Concessionaires excluded.) This to begin thinking about year’s theme is “Independent’s Days” as a “thank the upcoming conventions you” to all the great independents that are part and meetings and look to of NICA. I encourage anyone who is a member participate in them. of NICA, regular or associate, to send photos of Vancouver and the Pacific National Exhibition will be hosting the their equipment, Fair, or business to share with all 2014 CAFÉ (Canadian Association of Fairs and attendees at the NICA / Fare Foods Show.

Expositions) Convention November 19—22. This is The beautiful thing about the NICA Business a great opportunity to visit the city of Vancouver Expo and Fare Foods Food Show is that it is open while sharing ideas and education with the to everyone in the Fair Industry, free of charge!

Canadian Fair Industry.

When is the last time you attended a convention The IAFE Convention in Las Vegas from that did not cost an admission fee? I encourage December 7—11 and anyone involved in the Fair all NICA Members, all NICA Associate Members, Industry should mark this one on their calendar. and anyone else involved with the Fair Industry Not only is it a great convention for networking, it to mark these dates on your calendar and make is also an opportunity to share your knowledge of plans to be in Tampa! Come and see why this the Fair Industry. Yes, we, as independents, have a show continues to grow from its meager start wealth of knowledge, and what better place than over 20 years ago. the IAFE Convention to share it!

Of course, a special thank you to the staff at The New Year kicks off with the WFA Fare Foods who have been putting this Food Show Convention held in Reno, NV, January 11-14. The on in support of NICA for over the past 10 years.

NICA-Sysco Marketplace Food Show is held in With Audrey Poole’s leadership, this Food Show is conjunction with this convention. looked to with great anticipation.

Of course, the NICA Business Expo and Fare ►► “Director’s Voice” continued on page 8 Foods Food Show on February 2-4, 2015 at the

HIDDEN OBJECT

Locate the Caramel Apple in the pages of this magazine and you just might win the prize: a Gift Card worth $25!

Find the Caramel Apple!

BUt What if you Find it?

Contest!

Well, lucky reader, tell us where you think it is by entering at www.nicainc.org/pages/hiddenobject You may also mail your entry with the page number, general location, your name, address, and phone number to Hidden Object, NICA, 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. Member entries must be in the office by September 30, 2014. August’s Lemonade Pitcher was found on page 13 in the bottom-left picture.

The locator of July’s Lost Hotdog was Ellen Sietmann, DuPage County Fair Association. Congratulations!

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

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“Director’s Voice” continued from page 7 ►►

There are also multiple State Conventions.

These conventions afford one the opportunity to meet with Fair Management in a more personal setting.

The seminars and roundtable discussions provide a chance to educate Fairs and Concessionaires to each other’s point of view.

Stay tuned to your emails for the NICA Now and the NICA News for further details about the educational seminars and other pertinent information about the NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show. We want to see you there! ▲ Contribute your story or photos by visiting us online at www.nicainc.org/pages/submityourcontent, emailing us at graphics@nicainc.org, or calling us at (813) 438-8926.

“Member Renewals” continued from page 4 ►► Emilie Morrison

Jerry Phillips

Dan Sharp

David Mullen

Richard Pishnoff

Roger Sharp

Gerald Murphy

Jeff Pokorny

Susan Sharp - Farias

E.M. Enterprises (1999) Mullen Family Concessions (2001) Spectacular Attractions, Inc. (2001)

Cameron Murray

Chesters Gators & Taters (2012)

Craig Nedderman

Action Food (2011) Richie’s Place to Eat (1998) Eddie Shore Enterprises, Inc. (2005)

Deborah Powers

Debbie’s Concessions, LLC (1994)

Sharp Concepts (2010) Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ (2004)

Kate Sharpe

Cabarrus County Fair (2003)

Edgar Sivori, III

Bill Swartz

European Foods Specialties (2007)

Steve Taft

Taft’s Mr. Ribeye (2003)

Jeff Thornberry

Pristine Systems, Inc. (2012)

Derek Tipsword

Hoelting Foodservice, Inc. (2004)

Fiske Concessions, Inc. (1993)

Kentuckiana Specialty Caterers (1994)

John Uhl

Mama Mia Concessions, LLC (2005)

Suzanne Rajczi

Celia Smith

Vinny Valentino

C.E. Norris

Nancy Lou Rex

Charles Smith

Matt Wallsmith

Nedderman Concessions (1997)

Bill Nichols

Lake County Fair Assoc. (1995)

Laurie Novak

LoLo’s / Skold Concessions (2010)

Dena O’Brien

O’Brien’s Too, Inc. (2001)

James O’Brien

Topsfield Fair (1995)

Denis Opolski

D & C Express Pit Stops (2005)

Mick Orosz

Hoover Concession (2009)

Dominic Palmieri

Odyssey Foods, LLC (2000)

Petros Papageorge, Jr. Papageorge’s, Inc. (1998)

Missy Pfile

Playland Amusements (2009)

Jerry Price

Washington State Fair (2000)

Ginsberg’s Foods, Inc. (2013) The Sandwich Fair Association, Inc. (1993)

Sandy Rock

Rock Concessions (1999)

Teri Runte

Out of the Ordinary Art (2010)

Mike Rutana

Family A Fair, Inc. (2008) Populous (2007)

Dale Smith

Family A Fair, Inc. (2008)

Larry Smith

Gold Concessions (1995)

Jeaneen Stephens

Rutana Concessions (2003)

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

Penny Ryle

Lorie Stinson

McKinney Food Services (1996)

R.D. Ryle

McKinney Food Services (1995)

Brad Schroder

Schroder Concessions, Inc. (1993)

Rosemary Scirrotto

Scirrotto’s Cinnamon City (2008)

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

Sue Stoecklein

Kansas State Fair (1995)

Martin Svrcek

Montgomery County Agri. Fair (2010)

Century Industries, LLC (1993) Valentino’s London Broil (1993) South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. (2012)

Robert Walsh

Bellwinart dba Baskin Robbins (2008)

Donny Weingartner

WaffleMan / PopcornMan / PickleMan (2012)

Roger Westmoreland Roger Westmoreland Concessions (1996)

Mary While

Mary’s Pizza (2004)

W.R. Wofford

Wofford Concessions (1997)

Jolene Woodward

Woodward Enterprises, Inc. (2011)

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

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Get Out the Vote!

This time of year is very important for the formation of the NICA Board of Directors. Every member’s vote counts and can shape the future of this organization, so don’t delay! All members should have received their ballots, listing the nominees Dennis Fraleigh, Paulette Keene, Randy Reichert, CCE, and Kathy Ross. If you need to refresh your view of the nominees, please see the special features in the July and August editions of NICA News. Make sure to mark your selections and send in your ballot this month if you have not already; the deadline is soon approaching: September 30, 2014!

Please follow instructions on your ballot and mail it back to NICA at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. If you have not received your ballot or if you have any questions, contact the NICA Office at (813) 438-8926. ▲

David H. Smith 4/25/1956 – 9/21/2004 YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FROM OUR LIVES FOR 10 YEARS NOW… You are an inspiration in our lives everyday. Your love still burns strong in our hearts. Your friendship is still touching so many people.

You are the reason we live our lives to the fullest potential everyday.

You are the reason we are the people we are today, a true reflection of your love for us.

You are the reason that your company “Allied” stands strong and is still a prominent business in the industry.

You are the reason your sons Conner William and Daniel Roy are the outstanding gentleman they are today.

You are the reason they love and cherish their mother; they will always be here, loving her and watching over her.

You are the reason I am the person I am today, the reason I am able to carry on your legacy into the future for your beautiful sons.

We love you so much, we miss you everyday and you will continue to be our bright shining star.

Mary Chris, Conner and Danny

Affiliated with Allied for over 30 years.

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NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2015 Food Show February 2nd - 4th, 2015 Join us for a week of fun filled excitement at the beautiful Sheraton Tampa East Hotel (Formerly Crowne Plaza).

Sheraton Tampa East Hotel 10221 Princess Palm Avenue • Tampa,FL 33610 • (813) 623-6363

The NICA Business Expo will provide Workshops and Discussion Groups which will cover the issues and the daily challenges our industry is faced with today. The Workshops will be facilitated by experts in their fields.

Visit nicainc.org for a list of workshops to be provided. Check back often as we will continue to update the listings.

February 2nd & 3rd, 2015

Fare Foods Food Show 5pm to 9pm *(Vendor setup Feb. 2nd 3rd – noon to 4pm)

February 2nd - 4th, 2015

NICA Workshops & Discussion Groups

February 4th, 2015

NICA Membershi p Meeting Hors d’oeuvre buffet & Casino Night

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We look forward to seeing you in Tampa!

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Thoughts

From a

This month, NICA News is showcasing the management philosophies of two NICA Members who have earned their Certified Concessionaire Executive designations: Michael Kennedy, CCE & Karon Kennedy, CCE

Michael Kennedy, CCE Old Time Saltwater Taffy CCE Earned in 2009

“The very heart of any successful business is communication. Whether it is in the daily operation of a concession business or in the dealings with help, vendors, Fair Management, or other concessions. Most any problem we encounter in our daily operation can be traced back to either poor or lack of proper communication. Beginning with myself, it is most important I become well versed in whatever I do.

That is my responsibility. I am certain anyone who tends to shoot from the hip usually finds himself or herself in some sort of difficulty. In order to become successful, I will draw first on my own experience, and then my peers’ in whom I value their knowledge. I also will call upon those associated in the business such as Fair Management or those with knowledge in our business. With this communication, I am able to make informed decisions on whatever the circumstance.

I have, over the years, found it was best to hire a person who could replace me. As an owner or manager, teaching, not training, is the best use of any person’s ability. Teaching allows the employee the thought process that encourages growth and stimulates greater evolvement in the success of any business. A person’s capacity to achieve is determined by their leader’s ability to empower (teach). Over the years I have been most successful in the teaching style of management.”

Karon Kennedy, CCE Old Time Saltwater Taffy CCE Earned in 2009

“Communications are, of course, the least understood part of management. We think we are only communicating when we talk or write.

Not so; we communicate every time we smile, frown, grunt, glare, wink, with the clothes we wear, or how we wear the clothes. It’s in most everything we do. I always try to be aware of this in everything I do, working with employees selling the all-important customer. Just thanking a customer or even a vendor is a positive form of communication.

Management is an extension of communicating our needs to those who we are working with. My biggest desire is to work with my employees, teach what I know about my business, and instill in them the same ethics I believe. These include managing time in order to arrive on time set up and ready to open, working closely with my vendors, as without them I could do little business, and dealing with Fair Management in a professional manner.“

The CCE application may be downloaded from www.nicainc.org. You may also call the NICA office to request an application be mailed to you. To be considered this year, the application and supporting materials must be submitted on or before October 1, 2014.

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How to apply For the CCE Program The CCE 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 and indicates that the titleholder will perform with the highest level of professionalism. This prestigious designation is awarded only after a detailed application process has been successfully met.

The Concessionaire who is seeking the distinction of Certified Concessionaire Executive must, prior to submitting their application, first meet the following requirements: 1. The applicant must be a current member of NICA and also a current member of one of the following associations – IAFE, IFEA or the WFA and at least one State Association.

2. The applicant must have a minimum of 7 years as a full-time chief operating manager of an independent concession business.

3. The applicant must then complete a lengthy 11-page questionnaire. The questionnaire uses a point system to determine their level of qualifications and industry involvement. They are also required to submit a 150-200 word personal philosophy of communication and management as it relates to the fair industry. The application, along with all of the accompanying documentation, is turned over to the NICA CCE Committee for rating and review. Once an applicant has been certified, said designation shall remain with him/her permanently unless revoked by the NICA Board of Directors. The CCE credentials are effective immediately. The official ceremony of presentation takes place during the Annual General Membership Meeting during Florida Week.

4. The Applicant must fax or physically mail the applications, supporting materials, and $90 administrative fee to the NICA Office by the October 1st deadline.

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Concessionaire of the Month

Lucia Perez Dandy Souvenirs

Fresno, CA - Lucia Perez is a Retail Concessionaire, selling a variety of items such as toys, souvenirs, hats, and more under the name Dandy Souvenirs, primarily at Fairs on the West Coast. Photos and captions submitted by Rey O’Day. NICA: How long have you been a Concessionaire Lucia Perez and her guys (alien included) at one of and a NICA member? her Dandy Souvenir stands Lucia Perez: I have been a Concessionaire for 19 woman. She always gave me valuable advice such years. I started in 1995 working for Duggan’s as “Alway pay your employees, then the fair, and Concessions. I am a founding member of NICA then your taxes in that order. Everyone else can West. wait if you’re broke.”

NICA: How and why did you get into the NICA: What do you like most about being a Concession business?

Concessionaire?

LP : I started at the Big Fresno Fair, just helping LP : I enjoy traveling from Fair to Fair and meeting out; it was only supposed to be a part-time up with old friends. I enjoy seeing the concession job. I worked at a radio station and needed the business evolve. It’s hard work with long hours, extra cash. I was putting myself though school, yet it is better than being stuck in an office studying to be an electrologist. Dan & Virginia Duggan hired me as their secretary after the radio working 9-5. (Although, sometimes I miss having station sold out to new owners. Soon Dan sent me a weekend off during the summertime). out in the field. He said he was getting old and I NICA: What’s your best-selling item? was young, so I LP : The bubble guns are the best-selling items. I needed to learn connot believe the trend has lasted so long. how to take over.

Dan taught me NICA: Do you have any new items coming to your about setting stands this year? up, keeping LP : We are always looking for that “hot” new item. things looking Depending on today’s trends, I try to decide good, and the what’s going to be a good seller. For example, mechanics of the the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are doing well Dandy Souvenirs because of the movie coming out this summer. operation, while Virginia taught NICA: What is something people do not know Rogelio Hernandez showing me that behind about you or your business? the long trending “Bubble Gun” every man is a LP : I am very artistic. I am now making signs and at the Minnesota State Fair strong, smart wraps for my business and selected others. It was 14

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very expensive to keep my stands looking fresh and new, so I bought my sign equipment to keep the cost down. Every couple years my stands get a new look. I also make my own company shirts and hats.

NICA: What’s been the highlight of your career?

LP : The highlight of my career would be starting as Dan & Virginia Duggan’s secretary, then after a few short years becoming a partner, and then purchasing the business so I could become the proud owner of Dandy Souvenirs. I tell people (especially women) to take a chance and work hard. After all, I was just a little Mexican girl from the ghetto working as a secretary. It took a long time to earn the respect of men in the business.

When I wanted to buy supplies, the men would tell me, “Let me speak with your boss.” Now, everyone knows I am the boss and I worked really hard to be where I am today. I met my long time boyfriend, Tom Stroud, out here working at the fair. I help him with his food concession business and he helps me maintain my equipment. I like to think I’m the strong woman behind his business too. To date, I am the largest woman-owned souvenir company on the west coast. I currently own 26 roll-off souvenir stands and nine kiosks. Currently I am working on some fresh new ideas to expand my business. You will all have to wait and see what happens next.

products like before. When everything is the same, nothing is unique, and I want to be unique.

Something I would like to change is coming up with the “hot new item” that will make me rich! Ha! NICA: What has been most influential to your success within the past five years?

LP : Dan & Virginia were always the most influential persons in my success. They are the persons who gave me the chance, have always believed in me, and encouraged me to be the very best person I can be.

NICA: What is the funniest thing that has happened in your concession career or through your Concessionaire travels?

LP : Everytime I’m working, it’s an adventure full of funny stories. I’ve fallen off my truck and I’ve gone partially bald from stress, but whatever happens, good or bad, I make it into a funny story. I enjoy making people laugh and putting a smile onto their faces.

Sometimes I like to have the face painter paint a mustache on my face and I’ll walk around Lucia sporting the Fair, which draws business her favorite and makes people smile and be moustache more friendly.

NICA: What do like to do in your free time?

LP : I really enjoy going to the movies. When I go to the movies it relaxes me, and I don’t think about anything else going on in my life. It’s my escape. I also enjoy making signs and fixing up my stands.

I feel as though I’m working on arts & crafts, being creative.

Dandy Souvenirs on a cool evening at Orange County Fair

NICA: How has the Concession business changed since you first started out? What’s something you wish you could change?

LP : There is a lot more competition. Too many vendors sell similar items and Fairs don’t monitor

NICA: What do you like best about NICA? LP : I like the discounts that are offered to us from all the different companies.

►► “Retailer” continued on page 17 Are you interested in being selected as the Concessionaire or Retailer of the Month? Please e-mail graphics@nicainc.org with your name, phone number, e-mail address, and why you think you’d be a great choice for this honor. The only requirement is that you are a NICA Member.

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The NICA Good Neighbor Award Goes to…

Nate Janousek Submitted by Rey O’Day

The NICA Good Neighbor Award will be presented to Nate Janowsek

by Rich Brander during the LA County Fair. Enjoy reading the nomination letter below: Date: August 1, 2014 From: Richard Brander Re: NICA Good Neighbor Award Nomination Dear NICA West Council,

Rich Brander, Brander Enterprises, and Nate Janousek, Fun Biz Concessions, visiting at the Texas Donut stand in OC County Fair.

I, Richard (Rich) Brander of Brander Enterprises, Inc would like to recognize Nathan (Nate) Janousek of Fun Biz Concessions for the NICA Good Neighbor Award.

Prior to the San Diego County Fair I had two truck drivers back out on me at the last minute. They were lined up to haul my concession trailer with a large truck to the Fair. I then made arrangements for a third driver, but then found out the night before the trailer was to be hauled that the third driver’s truck was too small. After a conversation with Nate about my dilemma, Nate offered to not only lend me his truck to haul the trailer, but to also go with me to pick it up. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nate and his wife Stephanie for taking time out of their busy schedule during their San Diego County Fair set up to help out a friend. It is because of big hearted and generous people like this in our industry that we are all able to make it from one Fair to another safely and to get set up on time; especially when we are in a tough, time-sensitive situation. ▲ “Retailer” continued from page 15 ►►

NICA: What are looking forward to this year?

LP : I have acquired some new Fairs this year: Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, Sonoma County Fair & Exposition in Santa Rosa, Kern County Fair in Bakersfield, and Silver Dollar Fair in Chico. I am looking forward to making new relationships with these managers and being part of their Fair family.

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

LP : I am honored to have been selected for this month’s issue! I hope it gives people encouragement to step out of their comfort zone and become the best they can be regardless of where they came from; hard work really does pay off. Help your neighbor and try to be a better person. ▲

Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager, and Lucia Perez, Dandy Souvenirs, standing next to one of Lucia’s recently-made signs. She is artistic!!

And it looks delicious!

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A July Road Trip Through

Northern California Fairs

By Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager

After breakfast at the Ferry Building in San Francisco, it was time to cross the spectacular, newly-built Bay Bridge and head to the Alameda County Fair, in Pleasanton, where CEO, Jerome Hoban was there to greet us. In his first year as CEO, he is already making his mark by bringing back the Fourth of July Fireworks Show, making it clear he wants clean, attractive volumeproducing food stands, hosting the Oak Tree Race meet, and producing a community celebration multimedia experience at the end of the evening.

His Business Development and Event Operations Manager is Faye Cater. They both express beliefs in professionalism that include principles of fairness and good communication. He has a beautiful canvas that includes grass and trees to begin what he does best: make capital improvements that enhance fairgrounds (see his work at the Orange County Fair).

The Fair has a diverse variety of food on which to graze. Kaiser Lola Ramirez, JLQ, serving Permanente “Healthy up Aqua Fresca’s at the Picks” are showcased Alameda County Fair throughout the fair, which I discovered is a very Northern California thing to do. I arrived just after the Alameda County Fair Snackdown. NICA members were serious contenders, but NICA member Anthony Verdone of Cardinali Concessions was the champ and recipient of the gold buckle for his Spaghetti Ice Cream. The Fair was Cardinali Concessions decked out in an array of red, white, and blue Won the Alameda County Snackdown bunting.

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Faye Cater, Alameda County Fair, and Rey O’Day, NICA West Executive Manager, sharing a NICA News

The next day it was off to San Rafael for opening day of the Marin County Fair. Jim Farley is retiring after 40 years as CEO and Huey Lewis and the News (local band made real good) is the evening’s headliner; so, it is a “love fest” day with lots of people there to celebrate big life events. Jon Baker, Jim Farley, Marin County Pima County CEO, CEO, to anyone listening: “I is there to actively only have 20 days, 12 hours support wife Lisa and 29 minutes until I retire, Thompson and her but whose counting?”

Crowds gather during the “love fest” day, celebrating big life events at the Marin County Fair

impressed with the way Concessionaires operate with good moods, efficiency, and professionalism while on the road. Even with a rain, I was able to find many of our members out and about, mostly bragging that the day before had been the highest grossing day they had ever enjoyed at the Sacramento State Fair! What does one say after that? Nothing except these three Northern California Fairs are alive, well, and happy! ▲ Dan Lusenhop, Rey O’Day and Darin Lusenhop behind the “All American” stand at the Marin County Fair

family serve up tasty food. NICA Board member Dan Lusenhop and his brother Darin are operating the All American, which is the highest grossing stand at the event.

And of course, we are featuring “Healthy Fare” at the Marin County Fair. When Jim needed help Lisa’s Concessions: “the Family that works together, parties together!” staffing his VIP platform, I stepped up to volunteer; this meant I was able to explain I was there Susan Sharp-Farias, Big to represent NICA Bubba’s Bad BBQ, Don and share our story Delahoyde, CCE, Five Star with industry leaders.

Catering, and Tommie Great fun!

Fomby, retired OC Fair When I called NICA Concession Manager West Council member Don Delahoyde, CCE to say I was coming to David Wellmon, Wellmon’s Concessions and NICA Sacramento he said, “Bring your umbrella!” This West Council Member, working in “Grinder’s” kitchen Fair is historically 100 plus degrees, never has rain, and California is experiencing a drought; so, I was flabbergasted to experience a serious downpour while visiting the Fair. I noticed that many of our State Fair members also had stands at the “If we rub the heads of these three guys, they will grant concurrently running us three wishes?” Dan Lusenhop, Jeanne’s Artichokes, OC Fair which was Ken McKnight, Reno’s Fish and Chips, and Ryan Long, more than 500 miles L& L Concessions, say “Yes, they will!”

Jim Fraser, Fraser away.

It often means Concessions came in from being away from See more photos from this and other NICA events in the rain to eat a huge, our online photo gallery by visiting www.nicainc.org, loaded baked potato behind loved ones. hovering over “About NICA” and clicking “Photo Gallery” I am continually “Jeanne’s Artichokes” September 2014 NICA News

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The Central Washington State Fair The annual Central Washington State Fair, September 19-28, in Yakima, Wash has become the number one family entertainment event in all of Eastern Washington, attracting over 300,000 people to the ten-day Fair in late September.

Started back in 1892, the Fair has a deep heritage in showcasing the agricultural products of the fertile Central Washington region. In fact, it was the original State Fair of Washington during the 1900’s.

The 20-acre fairgrounds, now known as State Fair Park, is one of the most beautiful and picturesque in all of the Northwest, and every year visitors from around the country comment on the unique beauty of the grounds. With acres and acres of grass and trees, the park-like grounds is the perfect venue for a Fair.

And, as it has been for over 100 years, the fruits, vegetables and livestock grown in the region are all on display during the ten-day Fair, creating quite an impressive group of exhibits in the beautifully renovated historic buildings and 14 livestock barns.

Of course the fair wouldn’t be a fair without entertainment. This year the Central Washington State Fair is presenting almost non-stop entertainment at different venues and stages around the grounds.

A great mix of music and comedy will be awaiting fans at this year’s Fair. A diverse group of well-known entertainers will be performing during the ten-day Fair including: the blues rocker George Thorogood; 70’s rock group Kansas; country stars Joe Nichols and Neal McCoy; rock band Trapt; rock artist Joan Jett and comedian Louie Anderson.

The Fair will also be presenting two days of Latin music featuring A.B. Quintanilla and the Kumbia Kings and a performance by Mexican/ Tejano artist El Coyote.

The headline performers will be playing at the Budweiser Stage as part of the U.S. Cellular® Concert Series.

Another group of new entertainers will be performing during the Fair at the Pacific Power But there is more to the Fair than just the Community Stage. Scheduled to perform as the agricultural displays. Each year, over 70 different headliners on that stage this year are: musical food vendors present unique and yummy edibles dance group Street Beat; Eagles tribute band Hotel to Fairgoers.

For those looking for a unique item and a good California; AC/DC tribute band Hell’s Belles; and Aerosmith tribute band Draw the Line. deal, over 100 commercial vendors participate in “We’ve stepped up our entertainment budget the Fair each year, some set up in tents around the to provide even more for people to enjoy at the grounds, while others fill the giant Yakima Valley Fair this year,” said Fair President and General SunDome with dozens and dozens of booths selling everything from furniture to hot tubs, hand- Manager Greg Stewart. “Our patrons will definitely notice the difference.” made candies to Western art.

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Add to that two nights of Sprint Car Races, a Monster Truck Show, and a Demolition Derby, all free with Fair admission, and patrons really get a big bang for their admission.

Along with the unique and new entertainment on the Pacific Power Stage, the Fair will feature some other new free entertainment and attractions include the Racing Pigs and the walk around entertainment of Maxx the Robot.

Fair favorites returning again this year include Walk on the Wild Side, an exhibit which features a number of exotic animals and reptiles at the Pepsi Plaza. Also returning to Oak Park is the popular interactive display called Barnville, where children can milk a cow, see chicks hatching, and experience other barnyard animals. These will be part of the Fair for the entire ten-day run.

The Fair is also bringing back the favorite mega exhibit “Candy Nation” to Pioneer Hall. This huge exhibit brings back a historical look at all the favorite candy from the mid-1900’s and they will have many of those favorites on sale during the Fair.

The Central Washington State Fair also presents one of the best carnivals around. Thrillseekers of all ages enjoy ten acres of midway attractions from Butler Amusements including some of the most current hair-raising rides and challenging games.

For more information on this year’s Central Washington State Fair including the entertainment line-up and/or year round activities at State Fair Park go to www.fairfun.com ▲

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Photos and Captions Submitted by Don Kenna, Director

This year, the 161st Ohio State Fair ran from July 23-August 3, 2014. According to their latest press release, this year’s fair had an attendance of 916,724 visitors, which is a slight increase over last year’s number. Hopefully, that meant better business than normal for NICA Concessionaires!

NICA Director Don Kenna was able to take a few photographs while he was there.

The Jenks Family, Jenks Concessions

Melanie Doege, Harvell Family Foods

Butch Ivory & Son, Famous Gabby’s

Halley Duvall, Mackenzie Summers, and Macey Kenna ready to go to the Scotty McCeery concert at the Ohio State Fair

Pete Rhoades working an American Family Concessions Fresh Cut Fry Stand

Cox Concessions even had their ATM set up!

Do you have any photos from a recent Fair that is featuring yourself, the Fair, NICA Members, or their Stands?

Contribute your story or photos by visiting us online at www.nicainc.org/pages/submityourcontent, emailing us at graphics@nicainc.org, or calling us at (813) 438-8926.

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Association Announcements If you would like to submit announcements, contact the NICA Office at (813) 438-8926 or nica@nicainc.org

CCE Applications Due on October 1st Would you like to become a Certified Concessionaire Executive? All applications and required materials must be into the NICA office by October 1, 2014. See page 13 for detailed instructions.

Lucky Henner Recovering from Surgery Lucky Henner, Capital Cookery, is in the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital recovering from leg surgery. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery so he and Betty can go enjoy their retirement in Lubbock, TX.

Keeping the Ash Family in Our Thoughts As many of you may know, this is a very difficult period for the Ash family. Please keep Bob and Rosie Ash in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time.

Lucky Henner

Marla Calico Runs in Rockin’ Marathon!

Marla Calico, IAFE Chief Operating Officer, participated in the Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon and finished in 02:15:25.

Congratulations! The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series donates a portion of their proceeds to many charities including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, ASPCA, Foundation for Cancer Research, and more.

Surprise at the Washington County Fair

Marla Calico after the marathon

Elisa Hayes surprised a crowd of friends by walking at the Washington County Fair in Greenwich, NY. Earlier this year, while enroute to the Houston Livestock Show, she was involved in a terrible crash.

Gavin Royer Continues to Improve For many of you keeping up with Gavin Royer, son of Daniel and Tiffany Royer, he is showing significant signs of improvement and is even learning to walk by himself. Gavin still needs to complete more physical therapy sessions, but his family is hopeful that he will be able to go home soon.

Don Long Recuperating from an Injury Don Long, CCE, L & L Concessions, recently injured his shoulder and is receiving treatment to regain his strength and mobility.

Gavin Royer smiling for the camera We hope he gets better very soon!

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Prizes* A drawing will be held for all the members who refer new or former members in February 2015. For every new or former member referred, the recruiting member will receive one chance to win the Carnival Cruise Package (valued over $1500!), the $500 Cash prize, or the $500 NICA National Representative Prize. *See Details on Back Cover.

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2014-15 Events Calendar

Representing NICA & Its Industry Partners September 2014 15: 8th Annual NICA West / Fairplex CDC Golf Tournament • Pomona, CA 30: Board of Directors election ballots due in office

October 2014 1: All Certified Concessionaire Executive (CCE) Applications due in office 23-25: Washington State Fairs Association Meeting • Pasco, WA

November 2014 7-9: Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs & Shows Convention • Ocean City, MD 12-15: Wyoming & Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs Combination Meeting • Great Falls, MT

December 2014 7-11: IAFE Annual Convention • Las Vegas, NV 7-11: NICA Board of Directors Winter Board Meeting, WIN Wine & Cheese, Membership Appreciation, Regional Meeting & more at the IAFE Convention • Las Vegas, NV 12-14: Association of Iowa Fairs Annual Convention • Des Moines, IA

January 2015 2-4: Indiana Association of Fairs • Indianapolis, IN

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4-7: Wisconsin Association of Fairs • Wisconsin Dells, WI 7-9: North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs • Durham, NC 8-9: Ohio Fair Managers Association • Columbus, OH 8-11: Virginia Association of Fairs • Hot Springs, VA 8-10: Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions • Grand Rapids, MI 9-11: Oregon Fairs Association • TBD 11-14: Western Fairs Association Annual Convention & Trade Show • Reno, NV TBA: The NICA-Sysco Marketplace as part of the WFA Annual Convention & Trade Show • Reno, NV 15-17: Arkansas Fair Managers Association • Hot Springs, AK 16-18: Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs • Springfield, IL 16-19: New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs • Rochester, NY 21-14: Pennsylvania State Assoication of County Fairs & Pennsylvania State Showmans Association • Hershey, PA 22-25: Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs & Expositions & South Carolina Association of Fairs Combined Annual Convention • Atlanta, GA 22-24: Tennessee Association of Fairs Annual Convention • Nashville, TN

22-25: Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs • Portland, ME 23-25: Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Annual Convention • TBD 24: Utah Association of Fairs & Events Annual Convention • Salt Lake City, UT 1/28-2/1: Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals • Columbia, MO

February 2015 2-4: NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods Food Show • Tampa, FL 4: NICA Annual General Membership Meeting & Casino Night • Tampa, FL 3-7: IISF Gibtown Trade Show Extravaganza • Gibsonton, FL 4-8: Louisiana Association of Fairs & Festivals • Baton Rouge, LA

Although the preceding dates are based on sources believed to be reliable and true, they are subject to change due to cancellation, rescheduling, or other reasons. Additional dates that may be announced throughout the year will be available to view online at www.nicainc.org under our calendar section. You may also find out more information by calling (813) 438-8926 or e-mailing nica@nicainc.org.

We hope you have a great month of September and we will see you again in October!

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National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc.

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

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NICA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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Name of business Physical address Mailing address

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

Annual Membership Fees Independent Concessionaire

Associate

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

Voting:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

q Commercial Exhibitors q Attractions / Entertainment q Retail

q Food q Games q Services

Description:

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

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

Concessionaire General Routing Information

List all states where you conduct your concession business

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Fairs and Festivals - Required

List three Fairs or Festivals worked in the past year:

1. _______________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________

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

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I authorize NICA to charge the agreed amount listed above to my credit card provided herein. I agree I will pay for this purchase in accordance with the issuing bank cardholder agreement.

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

National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 Time Sensitive Mail • September 2014 Issue

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