January/February 2015
In This Issue:
H Florida Week Key Events H Announcements of Honors & Awards H Fairs: Vital to the Fabric of America
Happy 50th Anniversary!
Contents The Official Publication of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association
Features
2015 Florida Week Key Events A Fair Shot in Life: The Vital Contribution of Fairs to America’s Economic and Familial Fabric Five Honored with Heritage Awards
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January/February 2015
ASSOCIATION 4 FROM THE OABA CHAIR
20, 30 SERVICES, BENEFITS & PROGRAMS
Happy New Year!
Jammin’ Jamborees and Contribution Fund
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Jayme Buttke Named Executive of the Year
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Tom Powell reports on the industry’s shows, fairs, colorful show folks and amusing events.
Sarah Cummings Recognized as Rising Star
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Jim Tucker Inducted Into IAFE Hall of Fame John Sykes Named 2015 Chair of IAFE
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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS 34 DOT REGULATORY NEWS
What Will the New Year Bring?
37 ARNOLD SAFETY CONSULTING 70-Hour Rule DVIR
CIRCUS MEMBERS 40 FROM THE CENTER RING
Who, what and where are people making news? Here’s the scoop.
Rodney Huey follows circuses around the country.
20, 27 PHOTO GALLERY The OABA catches members in action.
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EDITOR Dee Dee Alford 407.681.9444 H deedeea@oaba.org
CHAIR Chris Lopez 1ST VICE CHAIR Michael Wood 2ND VICE CHAIR Thomas J. Gaylin, III 3RD VICE CHAIR E. J. Dean TRUSTEE 2013 Mike Featherston TRUSTEE 2012 Jeanne McDonagh TRUSTEE 2011 Bill Johnson TREASURER Larry Yaffe PRESIDENT Bob Johnson
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Michael Brajevich Joe Burum Tony Cassata Brad Dallman Andy Deggeller Michael Doolan Bob Hauser Blake Huston
Stacey Jamieson Mitchell Kaliff Melissa Kibby Michael Lauther Ron Morris Ben Pickett Debbie Powers Rick Reithoffer
Lorelei Schoendienst Joseph Skerbeck Mary Chris Smith Greg Stewart Jay Strates Holly Swartz Amber Swedgan Rob Vivona
Dominic Vivona, Jr.-2010 Wayne McCary-2009 Andy Schoendienst-2008 John Hanschen-2007 Guy Leavitt-2006 Ron Burback-2005 Don Deggeller-2004 James E. Strates-2003 * Jackie Swika-2002 Danny Huston-2001 Jeff Blomsness-2000 Sam Johnston-1999 Buddy Merten-1998 * Richard Janas-1997 Jean Clair-1996 James Murphy-1995 Dominic Vivona-1994 * Bill Dillard, Sr.-1993 Tom Atkins-1992 * Red Wood-1991 Billy Burr-1990 * Deceased
Bob Coleman, Sr.-1989 * Milt F. Kaufman-1988 * Andy Andersen-1987 * John Vivona-1986 * Mike Farino-1985 James H. Drew, III-1984 Gerald L. Murphy-1983 * John A. Campi-1982 * Buster L. Brown-1981 * Hub Luehrs-1980 * Lloyd J. Hilligoss-1979 * Hal F. Eifort-1978 * Alfred H. Kunz-1977 * P.E. Reithoffer, Jr.-1976 * Bernard P. Thomas-1975 E. James Strates-1974 * Rod Link-1973 * C.J. Sedlmayr-1972 * John Portemont-1971 * William T. Collins-1966-70 * W.G. Wade-1965
ASSOCIATION H MESSAGE FROM THE OABA CHAIR
Happy New Year! Chris Lopez
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y the time you receive this combined January/Febru50 years as the industry’s national trade association. ary issue of ShowTime, to me, it seems like just yesI remember talking about “common goals” last February in terday that we were all together in Tampa celebrating my presentation at our Annual Membership meeting. I believe the induction of Guy Leavitt and Butch Butler into the Hall of we have and will continue to make great strides on many Fame and our Pioneer Award recipient Bob Childress. fronts with the help of you, our members. Your OABA continWhich also means my 2014 chairmanship will be ending ues to work closely with other industry trade associations, as I pass the gavel to Michael strengthening our collective ties in Wood at our Annual Membership the interest of guest safety, labor, meeting and 50th Anniversary and bringing people together to celebration. I’ll never forget my solve common goals. Our founding Writing my final Chairman’s good friends, Chris Atkins and forefathers of the OABA fifty years Message is a bittersweet exercise as Brad Dallman, who were great ago never envisioned all the issues I can’t help but think back on the sports to “carry me in” at last and regulatory challenges we tackle year’s induction ceremony, as I today to protect and preserve this OABA’s activities and my travels admit I was a little embarrassed, great industry. meeting many of you at your fairs. but all in good fun! After all, we I remember sitting in a small are in show business. apartment above Claire Morton’s Writing my final Chairman’s winter quarters in Alaska looking Message is a bittersweet exercise as I can’t help but think back through years and years of annual yearbooks and photos on the OABA’s activities and my travels meeting many of you at from what seemed to be every state showmen’s associations your fairs. Some of the year’s highlights were hiring new fedto SLA and OABA and thinking to myself, someday maybe eral lobbyists working to protect our H-2B visa guest workers, I can give back as others in this industry have done before updating and raising the bar of the Quality Assessment audit me. I have many mentors and friends to thank and will do so program, leading to the recognition in our Circle of Excellence when I close out my chairmanship on February 6. members at the recent IAFE Convention, and producing a new You’ve all helped me prove that a small-town cotton farmDVD to combat the lies and misconceptions by the worker er growing up with friends whose family owned a carnival, activists groups, such as CDM, with testimony by our induswho are now my in-laws and my wife, Jody, could open many try’s guest workers about how this program benefits them and doors of opportunity… you just have to go through the door their communities. And, of course, the continuing education to experience life. programs the OABA and our board members produce and do at To Michael Wood and our board, I will continue to support the many fair conventions across the country. I say bittersweet you and this industry as we all continue to open doors and as we have much more to accomplish as we celebrate the first enjoy the ride! H
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CALENDAR February 11 – 14 ASTM F24 Meeting Ft. Lauderdale, FL Info: www.astm.org
February 15 – 20 5th Annual Northwestern Showmen’s Club Safety Seminar Oaks Amusement Park Portland, OR
February 17 – 19 7th Annual East Coast / Mid-Atlantic Regionalized NAARSO Outreach Safety School Info: www.njamusements.com
February 18 – 19 2015 NJAA 20th Annual East Coast Gift & Variety Show NJAA East Coast Expo Golden Nugget Atlantic City, NJ
Info: www.njamusements.com
February 24–26 Pennsylvania Amusement Ride Safety Seminar (Spring) Info: www.paridesafety.com
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What Will the New Year Bring? Bob Johnson, OABA President
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To promote the preser Our Missio v n amusement industry ation and growth o : ft through leadership, a he outdoor dvocacy and education
s many of our members continue to be focused on presentations for this meeting of our Hall of Fame and Pioneer state fair association conventions, many are busy Award recipients. By the way, in case you haven’t heard, two in their winters quarters planning and refurbishOABA Trustees — Jean Clair and John Hanschen — will be ining equipment for the 2015 amusement season. Some have ducted into the OABA Hall of Fame. Both Jerry Barber and Dan already started their 2015 seasons, operating in Florida and Dudley will receive the OABA’s coveted Pioneer Award. Great Texas. My travels in January took me to Ohio, Reno (Western honors for these industry leaders. Fairs) and Pennsylvania fair meetings, while Al DeRusha travTom has been busy coordinating the OABA’s section in eled to Texas and Illinois to see the International Independent our members. Highlighting my Showmen’s Museum in Gibsonton, trip was attending and presenting with an official opening on Entering 2015, your OABA is OABA’s recognition to Bates Bros. Wednesday, February 5, at 1 PM. celebrating 50 years of serving our Amusements’ Eric and Geary Bates Don’t miss this event! members and protecting the mobile and their families in Ohio, celOur HR and Foreign Labor ebrating their 50th Anniversary in Committee has planned an H-2B amusement industry for generations 2015. Another great family in our lobbyist report at the IISA trade to come. industry celebrating three generashow later on Wednesday at 3:30 tions of providing safe, quality PM, followed by a reception honorentertainment each season. ing Firestone Financial’s 50th anniversary and the OABA PAC Entering 2015, your OABA is celebrating 50 years of serving fundraising event at 4:30 PM. Another don’t-miss event! our members and protecting the mobile amusement industry The OABA staff — Al, Dee Dee, Brenda and Tom – look for generations to come. Our Golden Jubilee Anniversary celeforward to another exciting year for members and the mobile bration will take place at the Annual Member Meeting in Tampa, amusement industry, and as always, counting on your support! February 6, at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel, starting at 6 PM. Be sure to check out the events in this month’s issue taking OABA’s Hall of Fame and Historical Committee, chaired place during Florida Week in Tampa. We’re planning lots of by First Vice Chair Tom Gaylin, has been busy working on warm Florida sunshine for this week! H
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s I write this, it’s near the end of the college football bowl season and we in Nashville were fortunate to get such well known teams and legendary programs as Notre Dame and LSU. The streets of downtown were overflowing with tourists from both teams, which pleased my friend, Barrett Hobbs, grandson of Johnny Hobbs, who owns some nightclubs. Tommy Lasorda, Hall of Fame manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers, came in for the exciting game and along with a group of other friends, he entertained us at John A’s Restaurant and Bar. He is a goodwill ambassador for my favorite sport, but in all honesty, not much of a singer. I have watched just about every game, including the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York between Boston College and Penn State. Chris Giordano, president and GM of the State Fair of Louisiana, hosted the Duck Commander Independence Bowl between South Carolina and Miami, which was a real thriller and provided the Gamecocks’ Steve Spurrier with a victory and another winning season. I love the old ball coach. As always, Mary Christine Smith of Allied Specialty Insurance hosted carnival people for the Outback Bowl at Richard James Stadium in Tampa between Auburn and Wisconsin. I was privileged to sit in her suite at the same bowl a couple years ago when Penn State lost to the Florida Gators. Allied has a suite in the stadium and it’s filled with carnies at all Tampa Bay Buccaneer home games. Giordano said the game provides not only a terrific good end of year source of revenue for the fair, but also the city. “It is a definite economic driver for us and even more so this year because of the Duck Dynasty television show. The members of the Robertson family were here and signed autographs, showed up for pre-game parties and other events leading up to the game.” Giordano said he hires Ed Campbell Concessions out of Dallas and Ed’s son, Eddie, comes in to manage all the food and
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beverage activities. I have personally been treated by Ed Campbell at his permanent restaurant on the grounds of the Cotton Bowl at the State Fair of Texas. Giordano books concessionaires including Bill and Linda McKinney, who bring in corn dogs and funnel cakes; their son, Adam McKinney, who sells corndogs in the stadium, setting up on both sides; and a McKinney nephew, Jeff, who sells fried candy bars and has a regular grab joint. “In deference to the Robertsons, we agreed to also sell Willie’s Buffalo Chicken Dip, which we served with nachos. It’s like a chicken salad,” said Giordano. Chris said he is also looking forward to attending the spring meeting of the Mid West Fairs Association at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego, February 26–28. Ralph Shoptaw, general manager of the Arkansas State Fair, is current president of the group, having succeeded Giordano in that post. Mike Heffron has run the association since the late Marie McKinney retired. The Mid West Fairs Association consists of managers of 35 of the top fairs in the country and has been around since 1922. I try not to ever miss one of these meetings and it’s where I got to know the people who attend the best. Another meeting Christine and I will never miss unless health reasons are involved is the IISA trade show and extravaganza in Gibsonton. This will be the 47th annual for the largest showmen’s club in the world with close to 5,000 members and I believe I have been present for every one since 1972. This year’s dates are February 3–7. A highlight is the OABA Annual Membership Meeting, with this year being their 50th Anniversary “Golden Jubilee” celebration. In addition, the induction ceremony of new Hall of Fame members and Pioneer Award recipients is always very special. This meeting takes place on Friday, February 6 at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel. Following the business meeting they hold a reception for their new chairman, this year honoring Michael Wood, Wood Entertainment, who follows his late father, Red, who was OABA chairman in 1991.
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The OABA is also having a “ribbon cutting” ceremony opening their place in the IIS Museum on Wednesday, February 4 at 1 PM. This section of the museum will house their Hall of Fame, Pioneers and memorabilia on these legends in the industry. The annual NICA convention immediately precedes the Gibtown events. Greg Miller is in his second term as president of that group, and Ron Porter’s Fare Foods manages the trade show. Food concessionaire Richie George will succeed two-time president Wilbur Cooke as president of the Gibtown club during a February 10 installation. Paul Dell, who passed away in 2014, was president when I first attended in 1972. I remember playing in a softball game at the club when Dell was rounding third base trying to score, and Joe LaMotta, president in 1983, yelled, “Don’t peter out now, Paul.” Christine and others tried to dissuade me from playing in that game for fear I would get hurt. I responded by saying I had been playing baseball and softball all my life and never got injured. As luck would have it, I turned my ankle and had to be helped limping off the field. With all the fair meetings coming up, Beverly Gruber, executive director of the Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Association, sent me the latest issue of that organization’s newsletter. The PSSA meets during the state’s fair convention in Hershey, January 21–24, and missing this year will be Morty Hertz of Allentown Toy Mfg., first president of the showmen’s club. He passed away December 8 at the age of 90. Hertz was a funny guy. When I interviewed him for Amusement Business in 1997, he compared himself to Eddie Canter. “Like him, I have four daughters, but beyond that, I’m a few million short,” he said. In writing what the association’s missions and goals would be, he stated a plan that would work for every club in the industry. He knew very well that fair people and carnival people had to work together for both to succeed. In part, this is what Hertz wrote, “Show people and all those who work with them
Seen at the park show in Orlando are Jimmy Drew and his son, Jim, of the James H. Drew Exposition. Drew plays the Great Anderson, SC County Fair, which has extended its dates in 2015 to two weekends, April 23-May 3.
Food concessionaire Richie George will be installed as president of the Showmen’s Club in Gibsonton in February. From left are Gerald Sapp, Triple T Concessions; Richie George and his wife, Judy; and Ray Bianco, Anderson, SC Fair CEO and manager.
Readying for the trade show in Gibsonton, from left, are Ivan Arnold, Tom Arnold, Alex Arnold, Joey Weaver, Nick Pelino, David Starkey, Larry Nieukirk and Bobby Myers. Ivan, Tom, Starkey and Nieukirk are all past presidents of the Gibtown Showmen’s Club. Touring the IAAPA trade show were Gene Dean, right, Dean and Flynn Fiesta Shows, and his son, E. J. Dean, OABA Third Vice Chair.
Tony Thomas and his wife, Donna, of Tony Thomas Catering visit at the park show with the legendary Ward Hall, left, of Hall and Christ Sideshows. Veteran food concessionaires and longtime friends Larry Habeck, left, a past president of the IISA, and Barry Bunts talked business in Orlando.
in any capacity are a special kind of people. They share a rare virtue of enthusiasm. They are warm and friendly, have a capacity for enjoyment and for sensing and appreciating the genuine things in life.” Well spoken! After watching Oregon demolish Florida State, I wondered who could keep up with Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota and his fast-paced Ducks. I may have come up with the answer after seeing Ohio State outslug a great Alabama team. We’ll know the outcome by the time you read this. It’s the Super Bowl of college sports. After attending many Super Bowls in person, and hosting or attending Super Bowl parties for years, Christine and I plan to watch this one, February 1 at the Gibtown club. Please send news to tomp@oaba.org, or call 615-319-1258. Have all great days, and God Bless! See ya in Gibtown. H
From left, at the IAAPA trade show, are Steve Swika, S&S Amusements, Jamey Skerbeck, and his father, Joe Skerbeck, Skerbeck Brothers Shows. Joe is an OABA director.
Attorney T. W. Anderson, Jr., son of games concessionaire Candy Anderson, spoke at the OABA meeting in Orlando. From left, are Mike Featherston, GoldStar Amusements; Andy Deggeller, Deggeller Attractions, Anderson, and Lorelei Schoendienst, Luehrs’ Ideal Rides. Andy is an OABA director, and brother-in-law of Anderson, and Schoendienst is an OABA director. Featherston is a trustee.
Having a good time at the park show, from left, are Mary Christine Smith, Allied Specialty Insurance; Jean Clair, Luehrs’ Ideal Rides; Debbie Powers, Powers Great American Midways, and Andy Schoendienst, Luehrs’ Ideal Rides. Clair and Schoendienst are OABA trustees, and Smith and Powers are OABA directors.
From left, are Guy Leavitt, Ray Cammack Shows; Jerry Barber, ride manufacturer and inventor; Bill Johnson, A Fantasy Amusement Co., and Jeff Blomsness, North American Midway Entertainment. Leavitt and Johnson are OABA trustees.
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Making News...
IN MEMORIAM
Mortimer Hertz, Allentown Toy Mfg. Co.
Devoted husband and father Mortimer Hertz, 90, of Delray Beach, FL formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away December 8, 2014. Morty had three passions in life: his family, his work and his military service. He was married to his bride Gladys Hertz (nee Lang) for 66 years. Born in the Lower East Side of New York City, he was a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp and served as a bombardier navigator on a B-29 during WW II. Following the war in 1948, he married Gladys and founded Allentown Toy Mfg. Co. (originally named Gladys Supply Co. after his wife). Allentown Toy Mfg. Co. allowed him to raise and put through college his four daughters. He served as president and CEO until his retirement in the late 2000’s. He was the first president of the PA State Showmen’s Association and named their 1967 Man of the Year. He was also involved with the Miami Showman’s Association. Morty was a member of the Greenleaf Masonic Lodge and a Vice Commander of the Jewish War Veterans. He also served on the board of the B’Nai Brith Housing Corp. Morty is survived by wife Gladys, brother Bob, and daughters Patricia Gibberman (Paul) and Judy Schwartz of Fairfax, VA; Nancy Homan (Chris) of Allentown, PA, and Susan Kurland (Larry) of Warren, NJ. He leaves behind nine grandchildren: Lauren and Ariel Gibberman, Michael and Elizabeth Schwartz, Alyssa and Kelsey Homan, and Jennifer, Adam and Kyle Kurland.
IAAPA Inducts Two OABA Members Into Hall of Fame
ASTM Award Presented to Phil Slaggert Dick Knoebel, owner of Knoebel’s Amusement Park, accepting IAAPA’s Hall of Fame award.
The first time ASTM Robert Painter Award was presented to OABA member Phil Slaggert, center, for his exemplary service by ASTM F 24 President Ben Sheldon and OABA President Bob Johnson last October in Phoenix.
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Bob Cassata, owner of Bob’s Space Racers, accepting IAAPA’s Hall of Fame award.
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H FEATURES
Monday, February 2 – Wednesday, February 4 NICA Business Expo/Trade Show Tuesday, February 3 – Saturday, February 7 IISF 46th Annual Trade Show and Extravaganza 10 AM – 5 PM Gibsonton, FL
Wednesday, February 4 SLA Long Range Planning Meeting (aka Mr. Burback’s Capital Preservation Committee) 9 AM – 11 AM
Thursday, February 5 OABA / SLA / NICA Free Day at IISA Trade Show (with 2015 membership card)
OABA Board Breakfast with Chair’s Reception Sponsors followed by
OABA Board Meeting 8 AM – 12 PM
OABA-Duke Smith Memorial Education Fund Board & Scholarship Committee Meetings
FL Amusement Device & Attraction Advisory Committee Meeting
12:30 PM
10 AM – 12 PM Florida State Fairgrounds, Equestrian Pavilion
4 PM – 5 PM Gibtown Meeting Room (next to cafeteria)
OABA/IISM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 1 PM Gibsonton, FL
OABA H-2B Lobbyist Report 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Carousel Pavilion, Gibsonton, FL
OABA PAC Reception 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Carousel Pavilion, Gibsonton, FL
NICA Annual Membership Meeting and Reception 8 PM – 12 AM
SLA Member Meeting and Social IISA Annual Banquet and Ball 6 PM Carousel Pavilion - Gibsonton, FL
Friday, February 6 SLA Scholarship Committee Meeting 9 AM – 10 AM (Sheraton Tampa East)
SLA Nominating Committee Meeting 10 AM – 11 AM (Sheraton Tampa East)
SLA Board Meeting 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM IISA Museum
OABA Circus Members Meeting 1 PM
OABA 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting 6 PM Hall of Fame Induction – Honoring Jean Anne Clair and John Hanschen Pioneer Awards – Honoring Jerry Barber and Dan Dudley Followed by 2015 Chairman’s Reception – Honoring Michael Wood
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The Vital Contribution of Fairs to America’s Economic and Familial Fabric By Congressman John Garamendi
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ach holiday season, the Garamendis put together our family “Red Book”—
$20 million per year for farmer education programs. The farm bill also codified the Farm Service Agency Microloan Program, simplified access to Direct Farm Ownership Loans, lowered
a compilation of the bright
the interest rates for Joint Financing Loans, and reauthorized
moments and memories we’ve
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and eleven grandchildren through the past year. And always, photographs of family fun at the fair are among the highlights. Just this year, we
Importantly, the farm bill consolidated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s various land conservation programs into a single program, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which explicitly promotes land viability.
celebrated the fourth birthday of our granddaughter, Maddie, on carnival rides at the California State Fair. That perfect July day feels far away as the chill of winter sets in, but the kids know it will return next year when the fairgrounds set up for another season of rides, games, contests, livestock exhibitions, educational demonstrations and harvest sharing. Annual fair and fall festivals give Americans the chance to connect with the most vital underpinnings of our livelihoods: agriculture, tradition, exploration, community and fun. They’re occasions to celebrate achievements and admire the fruits of our country’s labors. And, in a world that is increasingly globalized, fast-paced and virtual, they provide opportunities to connect with the past, the future, our community and each other. As a lifelong rancher who now runs a pear orchard, I’ve always sought opportunities to connect my children and grandchildren with the agricultural lifestyle I knew growing up on my family’s cattle ranch in Mokelumne Hill. Even back then, we would make the drive to the fair to check out the cattle and mineral exhibits, relish the cotton candy, and test our bravery on the Ferris wheel. My father, Thomas McSorley, won State Fair First Premium Awards for his cut and polished minerals, and we still have the ribbons. Now, fairs and carnivals help to bring these rich family histories to life for our grandchildren. According to the Department of Labor, the median age for farmers and ranchers is now nearly 60 years old. Skyrocketing land prices, burdensome equipment costs, and other barriers to entry have discouraged young people from pursuing farming professionally. That’s why, as a Member
Thanks to this development, the National Young Farmer’s
of the House Agriculture Committee, I worked hard to write
Coalition has launched initiatives to help land trusts around
and pass a 2014 Farm Bill that included strong beginning
the country to coordinate with beginning farmers looking
farmer programs and initiatives. For starters, it authorized
for land, with the goal of keeping land in production. New
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from the Down Payment Loan Program, and they can count on more cash up front when starting a project to improve their farm’s ecological conservation system, thanks to improved Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) advanced payments. All in all, the farm bill invests $444 million over the next ten years in beginning and socially disadvantaged farms.
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My wife, Patti, served as the Assistant Manager of the California Exposition & State Fair, allowing me a firsthand look into the meticulous planning, thorough orchestration, and unflagging enthusiasm required to ensure these annual events run smoothly. It makes the hours of preparation we pour into our annual Red Book look like a stroll in an inflatable Moon Bounce. More must be done to ensure these timeless family experiences remain safe and successful, including H-2B visa program fixes that protect guest workers while ensuring fairs and carnivals have stable and sustainable access to the workforces they need. And as I work hard in Washington to ensure farmers and fairs alike have a fair shot in life, I look forward to those warm summer days when my grandchildren and I will take a trip to the fairgrounds once again. H
Senator John Garamendi John Garamendi is a life-long cattle rancher who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2009. He now brings nearly four decades of public service to his positions on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. As a state official, Garamendi authored and enforced a number of important laws to strengthen California agriculture, including the promotion of farmer’s markets, prompt payment for commodities, buy California programs, and support for the Williamson Act. He also secured funding to build the UC Davis Food and Agricultural Science Building, encouraged the export of agricultural commodities from the state, reformed Workers Compensation – resulting in a 58 percent reduction in premiums – and has been a champion for protecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. In Congress, Garamendi has pushed for affordable flood insurance for farmers, job creation, scientific research, and Make It In America policies. His wife, Patti, served as the Deputy Administrator for International Cooperation and Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agriculture Service Agency, where she led the $13 million recovery program following Hurricane Mitch and helped develop the Global Food for Education Program. She was also the Assistant Manager of the California Exposition & State Fair. John and Patti served in the Peace Corps together in Ethiopia, and have six children and eleven grandchildren.
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uring the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) 124th Annual Convention, Heritage Awards sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance
the Nominating Committee and as District 4 director. Elthorp has attended each IAFE Zone 1 Meeting since 1992 and nearly every IAFE Annual Convention since 2005. He has attended
were presented to five exceptional individuals in the field of
the Consumer Protection Program workshop and has served as
fair management, according to IAFE President and CEO Jim
a presenter and a panelist at the IAFE Zone 1 meeting.
Tucker. Carol Porter of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance announced
“I know that if a youth enjoys the experience at the fair, they will return year after year to enjoy the ever changing
and presented the awards to the recipients, who were
experience of the fair. The continual growth of agriculture
nominated by their fairs’ staffs. The awards recognize the
at the fair depends on the youth as they grow into adults,”
achievements of outstanding volunteer fair managers.
stated Elthorp. Elthorp is active in the community. He has
Each winner received a plaque and $1,000, and each fair
been a member of the Elks Lodge since 1996. He serves as a
nominating the winners received $500. The nominees
member of the Herkimer County Farm Bureau and the Good
were required to have at least 10 years of fair management
Samaritan Club.
experience and could receive no more than $2,500
Ms. Hardesty was the fair secretary for 20 years until she
remuneration annually for serving in the position. The
was named fair president in 2012. During her service to the
nominees’ fairs were also required to be current members of
fair, she has kept records of fair business and meetings, has
IAFE.
overseen the sale of advertising, and secured sponsorship to
The 2014 IAFE Heritage Award winners are Richard
cover the cost of the event. Ms. Hardesty has been an active
Elthorp of the Herkimer County Fair, Frankfort, NY; Jill
member of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs for the
Hardesty of the Fisher Community Fair, Fisher, IL; Steve
past 23 years.
Rogers of the Buffalo County Fair in Kearney, NE; Joe
She has served on the association’s Zone 5 Planning
Scapanski of the Benton County Agricultural Society, Sauk
Committee and as chair of the BINGO Committee. She has
Rapids, MN; and Wally Wichmann of the Lyon County Fair in
attended each IAFE Annual Convention since 2005 and IAFE
Marshall, MN.
Zone meetings in 2009 and 2012.
Elthorp began serving the fair in 1973 as the horse show
“I value the hard work of any organization, but you also
superintendent. In 1981, he became a director. He served
need to have a great team and community behind you, as part
as vice president from 1992 to 1999 and has served as
of that equation to make the event grow and flourish,” stated
president of the fair to this day. Elthorp has been active
Ms. Hardesty. She also volunteers with other organizations
with the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs
in her community. She has served as chair of the Farmer
for more than 20 years. He served as the association’s vice
City Heritage Days, as vice chair of the Farmer City 175th
president in 2011 and president in 2012. He has served on
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Lutheran Church Youth Group. She was named a Champaign
14 IAFE Zone 4 meetings. He graduated from the IAFE Institute
County “Woman You Should Know” in 2009. In addition, she
of Fair Management this year.
is a member of the Farmer City Fire Protection District Ladies
“The fair is my opportunity to show our guests what’s new
Auxiliary and the Dewitt County/Farmer City Fair Associate
in agriculture, to help sustain and keep progressing to feed
Fair Board.
and clothe the world,” stated Scapanski. He is active in his
Rogers served as fair president for nine years, as vice
community. Scapanski has spent four years on the Benton
president for three years, and has served as secretary for the
County Planning and Zoning Farm Assessment Panel and three
past six years. He was a member of the Nebraska State Fair
years on the Benton County Comprehensive Planning Panel.
Board for 19 years including three years as vice president
He has traveled to
and one year as president. Rogers takes on a wide range of responsibilities at the Buffalo County Fair. He is in charge of mutton busting, helps take tickets, helps make sandwiches at a community barbecue each year, and more. When he was on the state fair board, Rogers served on the Finance, Entertainment, and Executive Committees. He has been a member of the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers for 28 years
Swaziland on a missionary trip with Heart to Africa and to Europe with the FFA Goodwill “People to People” tour. In addition, Scapanski plants gardens and enjoys teaching about food production. Wichmann has been involved with the fair for many years. In the early 1970s, he was in charge of booking musical acts at the fair. He joined the fair board in
and is currently serving as vice
1992 and recently began
president.
serving as the fair board
“Fairs bring people and
treasurer Wichmann has been
communities together because they
involved with the Minnesota
entertain, it’s good family fun, and it
Federation of County Fairs since 1988
teaches our youth about agriculture,”
and was elected vice president in 2006
stated Rogers. Rogers is active in the Kearney community. He has been a member of the Elks Lodge for 26 years, the Knights
and president in 2008. At the Federation’s annual convention, he regularly serves as a table topic leader or panel introducer.
of Columbus Council 1728 for 12 years,
He was District 7 director and has visited
and Premier Pork Producers for 10 years.
93 of the 95 county fairs in Minnesota.
He participated in the Gateway Farm
He received the Minnesota Fair Person of
Expo for 10 years including one year
the Year award in 2010. Wichmann has
as president. He has served on the St. James Church Parish Council, including three years as secretary and one year as president. He has also served as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer for four years. Scapanski has served the board of the agricultural society
attended each IAFE Zone 4 meeting since 1988 and each IAFE Annual Convention since 2010. He currently serves on the IAFE Agriculture Committee. “I cannot forget the good times and the trying times of
for the past 22 years. For three of those years, he served as
the fair business. What a wonderful way to meet people and
president of the organization. For 12 years, Scapanski chaired
to find out how many good and sincere people there are in
the grandstand committee and is currently active on the
this world,” stated Wichmann. Wichmann stays active in his
livestock, heritage, education, chamber of commerce, and
community. He served as president of the Lyon County Pork
security committees. Scapanski has been a member of the
Producers from 1965 to 1970. He has been involved with
Minnesota Federation of County Fairs for the past 17 years.
the Lyon County 4-H and 4-H Leaders Council. He has served
He served as District 6 representative for several years before
St. Peters Lutheran Church including as a treasurer, trustee,
being elected to the Minnesota State Fair Board of Managers.
and as an elder. He has also been a member of the Minnesota
He has attended each IAFE Annual Convention since 2010 and
Cattlemen Association for the past 10 years. H
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Jayme Buttke Named Executive of the Year O
n December 8, 2014, at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) 124th Annual Convention, held December 7-11, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Jayme Buttke of the Wisconsin Association of Fairs was named the Federation of State and Provincial Fair Association’s Executive of the Year. The Executive of the Year Award goes to an association executive who has been in this position for at least five years. They have to be recommended by their association and are judged on their participation and involvement in their local, state, and the Federation of State & Provincial Associations of Fairs. Ms. Buttke began her fair career in 1999 as the executive secretary at the Wisconsin Valley Fair in Wausau. In 2005, she was named executive secretary of the Wisconsin Association of Fairs. There, she serves as primary contact for the association’s 76 member fairs and more than 200 associate members. Ms. Buttke has had a strong, positive impact on the fair industry in Wisconsin. She encouraged all fairs to attend one of three Consumer Protection Program workshops she arranged. She
attended and assisted with each program and has continued to help assist with later workshops at the Minnesota Fair Managers Association and the IAFE Convention. Ms. Buttke has been able to grow attendance at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Annual Convention and Trade Show and has encouraged all members to be more active in the IAFE. Ms. Buttke is an active member of the fair industry. She has attended each Federation of Fairs Executive’s Conference since 2006 and gave presentations in 2010 and 2012. She has served on the Federation board since 2008, as secretary/treasurer for two years, and recently completed her second year as president. She has attended each IAFE Zone 4 Meeting and Annual Convention since 1999 with exception of 2008 when she was recovering from surgery. She has served on the IAFE Board of Directors, the Young Professionals Initiative Committee, and currently on the IAFE County Fairs Committee. She graduated from the IAFE Institute of Fair Management in 2011 and earned a Certified Fair Executive designation in 2013. She was selected as the IAFE YPI Rising Star in 2012. H
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n December 8, 2014, at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) 124th Annual Convention, Sarah Cummings of the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., was honored with the Rising Star Award, according the IAFE President and CEO Jim Tucker. The Rising Star Award was created by the IAFE Young Professionals Initiative (YPI) to recognize leadership and industry contributions of IAFE members, age 40 and younger. Nominees are any employee, volunteer or board member under age 40 of a member fair, show, exposition or exhibition in good standing with the IAFE. Ms. Cummings grew up in Petaluma, where she exhibited at the fair. Her fair career began with an internship though the Western Fairs Association at the Marin County Fair in San Rafael, California. At the age of 23, she was named deputy manager of the Monterey County Fair in Monterey. A year later, she became CEO of the Salinas Valley Fair in King City. This past February, she took the position of CEO of Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center. During her five years at the Salinas Valley Fair, Ms. Cummings oversaw an increase in the operating account of nearly 400%. The fair experienced record-breaking revenues
with the carnival and livestock auction and completed a $750,000 construction project. Prior to her departure, Ms. Cummings secured funding and began the design process for a $1.5 million building remodel on the fairgrounds. “Sarah has impressed the board as a rising professional with a seriousness of purpose and dedication to a job she truly enjoys,” stated Sonoma-Marin Fair Board President James Burleson. Ms. Cummings has taken an active role in the fair industry. She has served the Western Fairs Association in numerous capacities, including as Central Coast Area Chair and on the Convention Showcase, Professional Development, and Agricultural Development Committees. She has served on the California Fairs Alliance Board, the King City Rotary Board, The King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Petaluma Rotary. She was a featured YPI VIP in the 2011 November/December issue of Fairs & Expos. In her current position, Ms. Cummings serves as CEO of the North of the Gate Wine Competition and the World’s Ugliest Dog® Contest. She also speaks annually at the collegiate level to promote fair management as an exciting career path. H JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 | OABA ShowTime Magazine H
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Jim Tucker Inducted into IAFE Hall of Fame
n December 8, 2014 during the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) 124th Annual Convention, Jim Tucker, president and CEO of the IAFE, was inducted into the IAFE Hall of Fame. The highest honor bestowed by the IAFE, the Hall of Fame Award is presented annually in recognition of an individual’s distinguished achievement in, or contribution to, the fair industry. Tucker has spent a lifetime advocating for and guiding the agriculture and fair industries. He grew up on his family’s Missouri dairy farm, where he would help with chores beginning when he was five years old. His uncle was a founding member of the Greene County Agricultural & Mechanical Society, also known as the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, Mo. There is where he first showed Jersey cattle and his father served as dairy superintendent. In high school, he was active in FFA, serving as his chapter’s president and was elected to the Missouri FFA officer team as Reporter. Tucker received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics in 1970 and a law degree in 1973 from the University of Missouri. Immediately following graduation,
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he practiced law in Columbia, Mo., and taught at the University’s Department of Agricultural Economics. In 1976, he, along with Jeff Harrison, founded the law firm Harrison & Tucker, where he practiced as a trial lawyer until 2000. In 2001, Tucker was named president and CEO of the IAFE, which he has led to new heights. He developed the organization’s first formal business plan and implemented the practice of regular strategic planning. He has expanded the international mission of the association with outreach, networking and exchange programs with agricultural fairs, expositions, shows and exhibitions in Korea, Mexico, Australia and the United Kingdom. Tucker encouraged a complete bylaw review and overhaul, which is now in progress, and oversaw the development of the IAFE’s Institute of Fair Management, a dream of the late Bill Chiesa that has now grown to include a graduate program. The IAFE’s Education Foundation was formed under Tucker’s leadership, and now offers support to the education al endeavors of the IAFE including the Summit and many students of the Institute of Fair Management. When it became apparent that fair guests had become ill from contact with E.coli, Tucker took action to direct the development of a training program for fairs. This Consumer Protection Program workshop has now reached thousands of fair staff and volunteers across North America — and even Australia. While practicing law, the IAFE was one of the clients for whom Tucker lobbied. He continues to lobby on behalf of the fair industry’s interests on domestic and international fronts. He maintains strong relationships with allied organizations including OABA, NICA, IAVM, IAAPA and IFEA. Back at the office, Tucker has stabilized and empowered the IAFE staff, and he continually encourages their growth and professional development. Tucker has dedicated his life to agricultural fairs, but he also remains actively involved in production agriculture with a diversified cow calf operation and grain farm on 700 acres of farmland near where his family settled in the 1830’s. He has a daughter Ashley Milam, and he and his wife Nancy have two children, Zenobia and James. H
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John Sykes Named 2015 Chair of IAFE J
ohn Sykes, president and CEO of The Park of East Texas, Inc., which produces the East Texas State Fair and
fairgrounds. The company purchased 240
events. Ultimately, The Park will become a
acres two miles from the current fair-
destination entertainment venue. Sykes has served the fair industry
grounds. He rebranded the fair association
Academic Rodeo in Tyler Texas, was elect-
into The Park of East Texas and is leading
as president of the Texas Association
ed the 2015 chair of the International As-
the development of a community-sup-
of Fairs and Events and as a director on
sociation of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)
ported master plan, construction phases,
the Board of the IAFE. In 2004, Sykes
today during the final business session of
and fundraising involving both private
received the Fair Manager of the Year
the 124th IAFE Annual Convention.
and public funds. The ultimate goal is to
award from the Texas Association of
After graduating magna cum laude
create a year-round park that will support
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from Texas A&M University, Sykes began
the East Texas State Fair and other special
his career ranching. He operated a 200 head cow-calf operation and a 300 sow farrow-to-finish swine farm. In 1984, he was chosen as Texas’ Outstanding Young
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Specific education program highlights include: •Water Slide Dispatch Operator Training: New this year, this half-day course will highlight key concepts and basic principles for loading and dispatching guests onto water slide attractions. Presented jointly by aquatic safety and risk management experts, Jeff Ellis & Associates, and ride operator training professionals, International Ride Training (IRT), attendees will leave with hands-on techniques and concepts. •Reclaim Those Sponsorship Dollars: Land Mutually Beneficial Sponsorships & Partnerships That Yield Additional Revenue & Build Good Will: In this workshop attendees will find new ways to sell, package and promote what they have to potential national and locallevel sponsors and business partners. •WWA University: Waterpark Maintenance School: Back by popular demand, this fullday water park maintenance workshop features top industry experts presenting topics designed to help water park operators improve their periodic, routine and preventative maintenance programs. There is an abundance of other topics that will be addressed during the sessions including design, development, expansion, maintenance, food and beverage, social media, training and merchandise. Root said in addition to
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T hank You For Holding A Jamboree! North American Midway Entertainment . . . . . . . 44,175 West Coast Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,525 Amusements of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,020 Rosedale Attractions & Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,718 Powers Great American Midways . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,530 Butler Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,176 Belle City Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,780 Reithoffer Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,020 T. J. Schmidt & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,187 A Fantasy Amusement Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,145 Twentieth Century Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,139 Crabtree Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000 GoldStar Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,025 Thomas Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,020 Skerbeck Bros. Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,638 Fiesta Shows/Firestone Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,183 Frazier Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000 Mitchell Bros. & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 PBJ Happee Days Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 TOTAL $$230,281
Ghostbusters (Reithoffer office staff), from left, John Stoorza, Sharon Popovich, Tim Kirwan, Ricky Reithoffer, Vicki Clime and Jan O. Husted. Richie George’s niece as bunch of grapes.
John, Michelle and Mackenzie Cottell
Photo Gallery Chris Lopez at IAAPA
Texas Association of Fairs
OABA Chairman Chris Lopez, sister-in-law Kim Palmieri, and his wife, Jody at the IAAPA Expo.
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At the Texas Association of Fairs & Expositions were OABA Chair Chris Lopez, Rusty Fitzgerald, OABA Director Ben Pickett and OABA Trustee Guy Leavitt.
Kasey Lamkin and Maddie Hiers
Tony Guy and Amber Albanese
Kevin Lamkin and Angie Baxley
Debbie Pugh with her granddaughter Isabella Lamkin.
Amanda Popovich and Sharon Popovich
Bobbie Pittman is Catwoman. Alan Landis Reithoffer employees enjoying a steak dinner.
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Jammin’ Jamborees continued Frazier Shows Jamboree
Ashley Broetsky, dressed as Lucy, posing with the winner of the kid’s costume contest, Caliegh Hydock.
Ride supervisor Larry Sloan with wife, Barb Sloan, always get decked out for the Halloween jamboree.
Adam Schrum presented the 50/50 winnings to the very excited winner, David.
Steve and Julie Broetsky with their grandson Dylan, about to enjoy the delicious cake donated by Carlos and Terri Ramirez.
These girls need their own reality TV show! Betsy Schrum, Ginny Miller and Kim Carver came as “The Real Housewives of Frazier Shows.”
Rob Dupee, the awesome cook for the night, hanging out with Amber Decker, winner of the adult costume contest!
The Broetsky family and Jen Welz are ready for a night full of food, fun and dancing!
The youngest little worker bee on Frazier Shows, Emma, hanging out with her mom, Andrea Broetsky.
Julie Broetsky having a little fun with Danny Deangelis and Bo Welch in their cute costumes.
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Show owners Steve and Julie Broetsky let loose as the very talented Sonny and Cher. Damian Haller and Courtney Skaggs go all out as part of the Addams Family.
Garry Miller and his buddy, Dave Teeple, came as the leading men from Breaking Bad, while Garry’s son Garf was dressed as an adorable clown and Ginny Miller is one of the Housewives of Frazier Shows.
Amusements of America – Charleston, SC
Helping cook and serve the food were, from Amusements of America held their Jammin’ Jamboree in left, John Vivona, Marco Vivona, OABA Trustee Dominic Vivona, Jr. and Mel Melton. Charleston, SC.
Having a fun evening, from left, Dominic Vivona, Sr., his wife Helena and Jane Vivona.
Karrie Ann, Bob Riggs and Kate Floyd
Rob Vivona was the highest bidder for the mountain bike. He donated it back to be auctioned off again. Forrest Raley was the highest bidder.
Mike Inman and Jason Floyd ran the refreshment center.
The folks from the Wilson County Fair, Lebanon, TN, attended the jamboree and helped serve the dinner. From left, Karen Johnson, Felicia Hale, Johnnie Webb, Phyllis Webb, Andy Brommett and Mary Katherine Brummett.
Mike Inman, Shelby Royal and Greg Inman.
Keeping the track of the live auction money were Kellie House and Mary Guidroz.
The live auction guys Wilson Wade and Rob Vivona. Rob is an OABA director.
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Photo Gallery Belle City Amusements
Check Presentation to NJAA
IISA Carnival Museum
OABA President Bob Johnson visited with Belle City Amusements owner Charles Panacek, fair GM Martha Levrock, and fair marketing director Gail Hart, at the Greater Jacksonville Fair.
During the IAAPA Attractions Expo, OABA President Bob Johnson and OABA Trustee Mike Featherston presented a check to Kimberly Samarelli, Executive Director of NJAA, for their help with the NJ amusement ride inspection process and NJ DCA.
Tom Gaylin, OABA Second Vice Chair and Chair of the Hall of Fame & Historical Committee, with Doc Rivera, IISA Museum Curator in Gibsonton.
OABA Circle of Excellence Awards
From left, Jay Strates, OABA Director and Excellence Committee Chair; Mitchell and Crystal Hoss accepting for S&H Concessions owner Christine Hoss; OABA Trustee Bill Johnson, A Fantasy Amusement Co., Mary Johnson, Arlington’s Best Concessions; Jim and Charlotte Gudenkauf, Gudenkauf Concessions; Laurie and Mike Romano, MLAZ Concessions; and OABA Chairman Chris Lopez. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 | OABA ShowTime Magazine H
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Ron Burback and his daughter Tracy, Funtastic Shows, and Bill and Mary Johnson, A Fantasy Amusement Co., receive their Circle of Excellence awards from OABA Director Jay Strates, far left, and OABA Chair Chris Lopez, far right.
IAFE President Jim Tucker, OABA President Bob Johnson, keynote speaker Joel Zeff, Debbie Dryfus Shrunk and OABA Chair Chris Lopez.
Texas State Fair
300 Texas State Fair ride operators attended the 2014 operator award presentations.
Best in Show awards presented by Rusty Fitzgerald, VP of operations (center) to Jeff Johnson, Zillerator; Rose Barton, Raiders and Michael Wood, Magnum. Rusty Fitzgerald and Dan Dudley presented Tim Thibodeaux with the Red Wood award.
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Contribution Fund 2014 OABA Contribution Fund Program Participants
PROGRAM
BRONZE • Get Your Contribution Fund Tickets Now • This is deductible as a business expense
OABA Contribution Fund Program
THE OABA’S CONTRIBUTION FUND offers three different plans to meet your show’s contribution to the OABA and in turn rewards the show and concessionaires for these donations.
WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE? You will be given the opportunity to receive cash prizes for your contributions to this program and help the OABA protect the carnival industry.
WHAT IS IT? Fund-raising for the OABA has always been based on the generosity of its members and depends on members to pay their fair share, the theory being that the organization belongs to the members who raise relevant issues and in the belief that they will also underwrite activities. Support and participation of enough members will provide the revenue necessary to continue and improve on membership services.
HOW IS IT HANDLED? This OABA program advises member carnivals to collect funds from all office-owned and independent concessions and rides, side shows and arcades. When the show owner collects the money, they need to give or complete a receipt. The show or concessionaires then send the receipts to the OABA office, which will be eligible for monthly and annual incentive prizes. Please note that it is important to include your phone number on your receipt, as we want to be able to contact you when you win!
WHAT IS THE MONEY USED FOR? The funds collected for this program are earmarked for legal, legislative and lobbying issues. Also, funds are used to continually upgrade member services. CAN’T I JUST CONTRIBUTE? Sure, but then you lose out on the opportunity to participate in winning cash incentives.
SEND IT ALL IN! Funds are solicited and contributed in the name of the OABA. Once money is collected, please send it monthly to the OABA office in form of a check or money order. You may check ShowTime magazine where the contributions and monthly winners in each plan will be published monthly. H
Bronze Plan
Contribution from Concessions & Rides $5.00 per event Monthly drawings April-October Final drawing in February First Prize $300 First Prize $3,000 Second Prize $200 Second Prize $2,000 Third Prize $100 Third Prize $1,000
Silver Plan
Contribution from Concessions & Rides $10.00 per week Monthly drawings April-October Final drawing in February First Prize $400 First Prize $4,000 Second Prize $300 Second Prize $2,000 Third Prize $200 Third Prize $1,000 Bronze and Silver Plans: If the carnival contributions exceed $5,000, 2015 OABA dues are waived for carnival.
Gold Plan
Contribution from Concessions & Rides $5.00 per day Monthly drawings April-October Final drawing in February First Prize $500 First Prize $5,000 Second Prize $400 Second Prize $2,000 Third Prize $300 Third Prize $1,000 Gold Plan: If the carnival contributions exceed $10,000, 2015 OABA dues are waived for carnival.
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Bates Bros. Amusement Co. Amusement Plus B&D Enterprises Bates Bros. Amusement Co. Bates E.L.I.T.E. Bates Entertainment Campi’s Concessions Creech Concessions D&S Enterprises Dills Concessions Fain Concessions Fowler Concessions Glo Concessions Guinsler/Carousel Concessions Molnar Concessions Panachek Concessions Ross Concessions S&S Entertainment Steven’s Concessions Sutton Entertainment Taylor Concessions Calkins Midways Ava Holtz Julia Holtz Kathy Holtz Chuck & Lynn Waterman
Crabtree Amusements Marina Carraza Tracy Duck Karen Gibson Melissa Kibby Lemon Girls Pat Martinez Amber Nemeth Barrett Nemeth Big John Nemeth Brittany Nemeth Danni Nemeth David Nemeth Dolores Nemeth Jackie Nemeth Jackson Nemeth Jacob Nemeth James Nemeth Jennifer Nemeth Johnny Nemeth Madison Nemeth Paul Anthony Nemeth Paul Nemeth Paul’s Concessions Cas Sheridan Patrick Sheridan Philip Sheridan
2014 OABA Contribution Fund Ray Cammack Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,000 Powers Great American Midways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,420 Reithoffer Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,465 Deggeller Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,375 Frazier Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,270 NAME/Astro Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,535 Luehrs’ Ideal Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,120 Rainbow Valley Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,900 NAME/Amusement South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,660 NAME/Mid America Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,210 Skerbeck Bros. Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,150 A Fantasy Amusement Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,900 S&S Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,790 NAME/Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,065 Thomas Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,030 Rosedale Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,764 Strates Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,665 Poor Jack Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 Crabtree Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,425 NAME/All Star Amusement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,220 Calkins Midways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 GoldStar Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 Doolan Amusement Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,125 Elliott’s Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,090 Showmen’s League of America-St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Bates Bros. Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990 Blue Sky Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 TOTAL $185,614
Cheryl Wiggins Deggeller Attractions Candy Anderson Any Name Jewelry Barrett’s East Coast Foods – Dennis Rowland Bobo Concessions Brandon Concessions – Alex Brandon Brandon Concessions – Barry Brandon California Boys CF Variety Beverly Chapman Chen – Name Art Chen – Pictures Cypress Enterprises, Inc. – Jamie & Andy Deggeller DEA Games – Andy & Jamie Deggeller Deggeller Attractions – Candy Anderson Deggeller Foods – Cathy Deggeller Dizon Food FABCO – Jason & Angela Floyd
Fairplay Games – Dale & Sharon Negus Jeremy Floyd Gabrielle’s Face Paint Gail’s Face Painting Gone Country Heidi & Wendell – Raiders Higginbottom Chris Hopp – Bull Hot Stuff & Co. – Bonnie Jacobson Mike Huskey Kat’s Quarters Thomas Lauther Little Richards LT’s Airbrush M&D Rides – MacNeill & Deggeller Rob Myers Anthony Oaks PB3 – Paul Bury Porky’s BBQ R&A Concessions Raiders – Heidi & Wendell Gilcrest Robbeloth Concessions Robert’s Concessions – Paul & Nancy
Russell Foods – Jay Russell Smith Sose Males Stuart Confections T&T Concessions Teacups – Heidi & Cliff Elsperman Upsplash Yoyo Caricature Doolan Amusement Company Abigail Doolan Heidi Doolan John Doolan Michael Doolan Sean Doolan Tina Doolan Frazier Shows 3 G’s Blazen Enterprises Broetsky Equipment Broetsky Foods Andrea Broetsky Ashley Broetsky Bryan Broetsky Cash Broetsky Jan Broetsky Jaxon Broetsky
Julie Broetsky S.P. Broetsky S.T. Broetsky Steve Broetsky Frazier Shows Garfield Miller Garry Miller Ginny Miller Carlos Ramirez Jaxon Scales Adam Schrum AJ Schrum Betsi Schrum Schrum Enterprises Barb Sloan Larry Sloan Tobias Entertainment Tobias Sky Andrea Tobias Dylan Tobias Emma Tobias George Tobias Georgie Tobias NAME – All Star Amusements David Belcher Pat Blomsness Beverly Chapman
JPB, Inc. Libbertts Concession Christian Lopez Jason Marotta James Mayhew McKinney Mike O’Connor Dave & Tasha Potopas Dave Tuell Carl Waggoner NAME – Southeast Amusement Co. Greg Belanger Roch Bourbonnais Buttazoni Steve Campbell Sheila Cassata Gary Cording Ron Dalgliesh Tony Diaz Steve Dobson Ardo Gidaro Bobby Hauser, Jr. Bobby Hauser, Sr. Danny Huston Kurt Lillemo Buni Lombard Nick Mays
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Memberships Sold Many thanks to our OABA Show Representatives for their continued support of the OABA and its Mission:
“To promote the preservation and growth of the outdoor amusement industry through leadership, advocacy and education”
Tracy Creason – 247 Ray Cammack Shows
Heidi Elsperman – 72 Deggeller Attractions
Debbie Powers – 70 Powers Great American Midways
Niki Skerbeck – 45 Skerbeck Bros. Shows
Wanda Folks – 44 Goldstar Amusements
Andrew Schoendienst, Jr. – 39 Luehrs’ Ideal Rides
Doug Burtch – 38 T.J. Schmidt & Co.
Carly Skerbeck – 36 Skerbeck Bros. Shows
Lisa Shuper – 29 NAME/International
Brad Dallman – 11 Bates Bros. Amusement Co.
Michelle Farrow – 10 Rosedale Attractions
Patrick Sheridan – 8 Alamo Amusements
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Contribution Fund Continued NAME – Southeast LLC George Oldham Greg Oldham Jeff Opdam Dave Potopas Tasha Potopas Mike Zdebiak Rainbow Valley Rides Lorraine Kedrowicz Reithoffer Shows Tony Albanese Gary Alberry Mike Bronchik Wesley Burnett Wilbur Cooke Doug Dills John Doolan Russ Harrison Ray & Patty Hrudra Jan Husted Michael Lauther Shelby Lauther Jimmy LeBaron Nicole Popovich Beau Pugh Bob Pugh Rick Reithoffer Mario Rojas Dave Rothstein Shelby Royal Louie Rucubo Paul Smith Richie Stafford John Stoorza Robert Vinson Rosedale Attractions Michelle Farrow Barbara Gaylin Jason & Joe Gaylin Tom Gaylin Wayne Hinson Michael Reisinger Susan Shreve S&S Amusements Andrew & Britt’s Novelty Andrew & Son’s Poster Andrew’s Balloon Andrew’s Blockbuster Andrew’s Cork Gun Andrew’s Fishy Fish Andrew’s Ring Toss Andrew’s Waterrace BAJ’s Bottle Up BAJ’s Cork Gun BAJ’s Duck BAJ’s Poster BAJ’s Ring Toss Britt’s Basketball Britt’s High Striker Britt’s Long Range Butch & Josh Novelty Butch’s Balloon Butch’s Bebe Gun Butch’s Duck Butch’s Fish Butch’s French Fry Butch’s Fry
Butch’s Funnel Cake Butch’s Kiddie High Striker Butch’s Novelty Butch’s Machine Gun Butch’s Skeeball Dennis’s Animal Show Dennis’s Horse Show Elsie’s Lemonade Jimmy’s Break a Bottle Jimmy’s Fish Jimmy’s Fishy Fish Jimmy’s Gun Ball Jimmy’s Long Range Jimmy’s One Ball Jimmy’s Shark Jimmy’s Sponge Bob Jimmy’s Tubs Josh’s Novelty Kenny’s Bozo Larry’s Ball Larry’s Balloon Larry’s Bebe Gun Larry’s Bowler Larry’s Bowling Ball Larry’s Fish Larry’s Floater Larry’s Goldfish Larry’s Machine Gun Larry’s Rollover Larry’s Whack a Mole Mary’s Jewelry Michael’s Cotton Candy Michael’s Family Balloon Michael’s Family Balloon Bust Michael’s Family Bust 3 Michael’s Family Diner Michael’s Family Miniball Michael’s Family Ring Toss Michael’s Family Waterrace Michael’s French Fry Michael’s Funnel Cake Michael’s Ice Cream Michael’s Popcorn Michael’s Ring Toss Paula’s Pretzel Princess Pizza S&S Monkey Maze Tim’s I Got It Vince’s Steak Wilbur’s Sausage Skerbeck Bros. Shows Tim & Cindy Koleff
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Office that scores are unreliable indicators of future crash risk. Moreover, it sidesteps discussing the reliability of scores by focusing on the benefits of using them for enforcement prioritization. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) has introduced H.R. 5532, the Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2014, that would ensure that covered motor carrier data is not made available to the public until the FMCSA makes certain revisions to the program. NTSB Recommends That FMCSA Ban All Use Of Hands-Free Cell Phones On October 22, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a report determining that the May 28, 2013 train/truck collision in Rosedale, Maryland, which created a 15-car derailment and subsequent explosion, was caused by the truck driver’s failure to ensure that the tracks were clear before traversing an ungated highway-rail grade crossing. The NTSB also said that the truck driver’s distraction due to a phone conversation on a hands-free device at the time of the crash contributed to the collision. Among the recommendations the NTSB made as a result of the investigation was to extend the limitations on the use of portable electronic devices to prohibit the use of hands-free cellphones by all commercial driver’s license holders while operating a commercial vehicle. Current FMCSA regulations allow the use of hands free devices.
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70-Hour Rule DVIR By Eric Arnold, Arnold Safety Consulting
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here have been two major DOT rulemaking changes since my last OABA column. First, the 70-hour restart provisions have been simplified. Secondly, the requirement to complete a written post-trip inspection every day has been eliminated. Let’s take the 70-hour rule first. Pup Flyer 14_Layout 1 11/25/14 4:28 PM PupPage Flyer114_Layout 1 11/25/14 4:28 PM Page 1 As I described in great detail in the last column, the Obama DOT had added conditions to when a driver may reset his running weekly hours total back to zero. These conditions were: 1) The reset must be at least 34 consecutive hours off-duty. 2) The reset must include two periods of 1 AM–5 AM. 3) The start of the reset must be at least 168 hours distant from the start of the last reset.
On the post-trip inspections, it is no longer necessary to complete the reports when no defects have been detected. It has always been required that a driver conduct a post-trip inspection of the vehicle at the conclusion of his work shift. This is still the case. It has always been required that the driver complete an inspection report detailing the results of his post-trip inspection. These were often called “Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports”, or “Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Reports”, or DVIRs, for short. Often they are on the back of the logs, or possibly in a separate booklet. Usually, the driver would write on his inspection report, ‘no defects’, and sign it. This is no longer required. A driver is still required to do the inspection. However, if he finds no defects In the “CRomnibus law”, which funds the entire U.S. governon the vehicle, he is not required to complete any sort of ment until September 30, 2015, there was language which susreport. I will give credit where credit is due. I have bashed the pends the 1 AM–5 AM provision, as well as the 168 hour proviObama DOT happily, completely and relentlessly because they sion. These provisions are suspended until September 30, 2015 deserve it. Nevertheless, this has been a stupid rule in place or whenever DOT completes a study about the practical effects forever, and someone has finally removed it. of these restart provisions, whichever comes later. I believe This rule change does not eliminate all DVIRs. A driver these provisions will be suspended into at least 2016, as DOT must still complete a DVIR if he finds defects on the vehicle. He will not be able to complete any type of study that quickly. must complete the DVIR, and a representative of his company PUPPY ROLL SPIN RIDE PUPPY ROLL SPIN RIDE This means a driver can now achieve a new, fresh 70-hour must signManufacturing the DVIR signifying defect was either fixed prior Gold Star offers a the Gold Star Manufacturing offers a clock by simply taking 34 consecutive hours off-duty, which to the next trip, or did not need toRefurbished be fixed inPUPPY order for the completely Refurbished PUPPY ROLL completely ROLL RIDE to andbe TRAILER. Consisting of other SPIN RIDE and TRAILER. of still were the rules which were in place from 2003 until 2013. This SPIN vehicle operated safely. In words, aConsisting driver must 4 NEW FIBERGLASS PUPPIES mounted 4 NEW FIBERGLASS PUPPIES mounted is a victory for common sense, and ultimately safety. The fill the DVIRs when are identified on the vehicle, on aout refurbished base and defects trailer. on a refurbished base and trailer. trucking industry united in its effort to overturn these dumb just as it always has been. However, 99 out of 100 DVIRs say rules, and prevailed with its elected officials. What’s next? Well, Looking ‘no defects’ on them. DVIR’s this no longer for an option to add newlike life Looking for anare option to add required. new life H certainly the Obama DOT will not give up. They will complete to your old Sellner Spin Ride, choose to your old Sellner Spin Ride, choose their study, the results of which will undoubtedly show the newthese new new Puppy vehicles. Eric Puppy Arnold,replacement Presidentthese of vehicles. Arnold Safetyreplacement Consulting, Inc., is rules will save countless lives, if not cure cancer. At that point, a former U.S.Multi-Colored DepartmentPuppies of Transportation agent, with 24 Available in Standard Available in Standard Multi-Colored Puppies the Congress will have to decide which set of rules to use. In with colorful bib overalls, or transportation thewith newcolorful bib years regulatory and compliance experience. overalls, or the new White Puppies Dalmatian Themed Black and conclusion, this battle is not over, and the 1 AM– 5 AM, 168 Dalmatian Themed and White Puppies Hiswith column will in Black the ShowTime magacolorful bibappear overalls,periodically with colorful bib overalls, hour provisions may reappear in the future. or any As color options you OABA desire.or zine. part of your dues, Mr. Arnold available any color options is you desire. for free consultations regarding the DOT rules and regulations. The new The new Puppy Vehicles Puppy Vehicles can be retrofitted can be retrofitted to any to any Sellner Spin Ride. Sellner Spin Ride.
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From The Center Ring Connecting & Protecting the Circus Industry! Rodney Huey, RAH PR Strategies OABA Circus Media Consultant
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hen the 145th edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey opened on New Year’s Day in Tampa, Florida, it kicked off the 222nd consecutive year of American Circus Tradition! The world premiere of Circus Xtreme, directed by circus newcomer Michael Schwandt (who helped stage spectacles for Katy Perry and Lady Gaga), featured Art on Trampoline, Taba’s Tigers, the Mongolian Mystics Khadgaa Troupe, human cannonball Gemma Querida Kirby and a BMX-inspired finale described by one circus traditionalist as “the most lively and exciting finale in recent memory.” The show played Florida, Alabama and North Carolina dates before heading into Philadelphia and Brooklyn this month. The single-ringed Built to Amaze — Nutz & Boltz opened in Ft. Myers January 2 and moved on to delight fans in Northern Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Ringling’s Legends launched its second year tour in Miami on January 8 and worked its way to North Carolina and will finish out February in Atlanta and Duluth, Georgia. As an aside, The Greatest Show On Earth made circus history in December by making Ellenton, Florida its sixth winter quarters site. It also marked the first time that two complete circus units — the Red and Gold — rehearsed simultaneously in the same facility — the 400,000+ sq.ft. Feld Studios. Metamorphosis, the Big Apple Circus’ 37th edition, ended its Lincoln Center run on January 11 and opens in Bridgewater, NJ on February 26. The show features the Aniskin Troupe, contortion duo Odbayasakh Dorjoo and Tatevik Seyranyan and Francesco the clown. Circus Vargas kicked off its new season with the debut of ArleQuin! on January 13 in San Bernardino, California in a production highlighted by the Dominguez Wheel, funnyman Alex Acero, the magic of Patrick Gable Marinelli and “Iron Jaw” Jon Weiss. Circus Vargas also played Vista and El Cajon before moving to San Diego, and will close out February in National City. As usual, however, much of the early 2015 circus activity centers on Florida’s Sun Coast. Circus Pages opened its season January 9 in Stuart and played several small Florida cities. The Gibsonton Annual Circus was held on January 10, and Windjammers Unlimited convened its 42nd Annual Convention in nearby Bradenton on January 13-18, culminating with a public performance by its Concert Band as part of the Sailor Circus’ Winter Show. Circus Sarasota, now in its 18th year, hosted its Circus Arts Gala Under the Big Top on January 30, and will present its Annual Winter Production February 6-22. This year’s show stars highwire phenom and Sarasota resident Nik Wallenda under canvas at The Mall at University Town Center.
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Sarasota’s Ring of Fame on St. Armand’s Circle inducted five circus legends into its ranks on January 11: Miguel Vazquez, the first circus artist to complete a quadruple somersault on the flying trapeze; the Del Moral Troupe of perch pole innovators; Jacqueline Zerbini, trapeze artist and animal trainer; noted circus historian Fred D. Pfening, Jr.; and H.S.H. Prince Rainier of Monaco, founder of the International Festival du Cirque de Monte-Carlo. Floyd Kruger, Ring of Fame president for 25 years, passed away recently, and jackof-all-trades Brian Liddicoat stepped in to stage this year’s ceremonies. The Ringling Circus Museum held its 45th Circus Celebrity Night on January 24. This year’s honorees were Vicky Unus (La Toria) as Circus Celebrity, with Franz Furner (Unus) and Galla Shawn (Tiny Gallagher) as Greats of the Past. The museum will also present its Collecting Recollections lecture series in the Historic Asolo Theatre, featuring Paul Binder, founder of the Big Apple Circus on February 3 and Ward Hall, Side Show Impresario on February 24. The 23rd National Gathering of the Circus and Traveling Show (C.A.T.S.) Ministries convened in Sarasota January 8-11. Among its activities were a Mass of Remembrance for circus, carnival and racecar people who passed in 2014, and the Annual Circus Mass, both held at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, aka “the church the circus built.” In addition, C.A.T.S. held its annual board meeting, headed by Circus Priest Father Jerry Hogan. Across town, Kay Rosaire’s Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary began presenting two shows daily from Wednesday through Sunday. The habitat takes in “mistreated and unwanted animals” and gives them a safe haven and permanent home. From the “in case you missed it” department, the first Annual Celebration of American Circus, created and presented by Circus Now, handed out its first American Circus Awards to highwire artist Philippe Petit, Gypsy Snider, choreographer for the Broadway revival of Pippin, and the Big Apple Circus for the Community Impact Award, among others. The ceremony was held under the canvas of the Big Apple Circus at in Damrosch Park at the Lincoln Center on January 4. Looking toward the future, youth circuses and training programs continue to crop up around the country. What was once short “out-of-school” programs are evolving into yearround ventures. Circus Harmony in St. Louis is now offering year-round courses and recently got a boost via a benefit performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai, with 100 percent
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of the proceeds donated to Circus Harmony. The Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota, founded originally in 1997 by Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs, is currently offering adult silk courses and various skill classes for kids. The Circus Conservatory of America, the nation’s newest circus training facility in Portland, Maine that plans to become the only program in the country to offer a BA in circus arts, opened its Circus Atlantic Winter Session in January, offering circus workshops presented by Cirque du Soleil alumna Tanya Burka. Pitch Catch of Boulder, Colorado is presenting an intensive 10-week “acrobalance” regiment beginning February 23 that is designed not only for circus neophytes, but also for “semi-professional and professional circus artists and physical performers.” Finally, the Circus Arts Institute in Atlanta recently held an aerial teaching certification program for circus aerials who want to become coaches and/or teachers. Overall, I’d say that 2015 holds great promise as a strong year for the American Circus! H
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The Big “E”/NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,804 Circus Producers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 Feld Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 Forepaugh-Lubin Tent – in memory of Struppi Hanneford . . . . . . . 1,235 John F. Cuneo, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Have Trunk Will Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Kathleen Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Zoppe Family Circus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Bill Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Alliance of Professional Animal Exhibitors & Owners . . . . . . . . 500 Leonard Aylesworth Ring, Circus Model Builders Central PA . . 350 Edward Limbach – in honor of Frank Robie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 National Showmens Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Bari L. & John E. Hart, Jr. – with appreciation to Jan & Bill Biggerstaff for Circus Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Circus Flora Staff & Performers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 OABA Tampa Circus Unit Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Lisa A. Dufresne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Paul Gutheil – in loving memory of Struppi Hanneford . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Edward C. Todd – in memory of Bob MacDougall & Pat J. Todd . . . . . . 200 Brian Liddicoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Bluch Landolf-Father Jack Toner CFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Paul Leavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Paul Gutheil – in loving memory of Frank Robie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 George A. Hamid Tent 109, CFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Welde’s Big Bear Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Zerbini Family Circus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Ryan Henning, Hovey Burgess, Ian Garden Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Avic-Versi Creative, Jen Burge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Charles Bellatti – in memory of D.R. Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Felix Adler-Paul Binder Tent No. 12, CFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Paul Gutheil – in fond memory of Jim Hamid, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Allan Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Fr. Richard Notter – in honor of Ward Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Stephen A. Partyka – in honor of Wayne McCary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Rosaire’s Riding Academy & Pony Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Robert J. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 James B. Rittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Serge Coronas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Wayne Scheiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Robert Faust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Paul Gutheil – in fond memory of Arthur Duchek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ken Holehouse – in memory of Father Jack Toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 David & Priscilla Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Dan Kroeger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Terrell Jacobs-Dennis Gilli Ring/Terrell Jacobs Tent . . . . . . . . . . 50 Robert Momyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Janeen Wilds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Armand Ortiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Atlantic Amusements – in fond memory of Sam Simmons . . . . . 25 Don Covington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 John Diesso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bill Doty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Allan Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ernest J. Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Joy Moreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 George Self . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Phil Thorick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Gordon Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Norman Keith Voncannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Norman Waycott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Neil & Debbie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 TOTAL $21,824
To contribute to the Circus Fund, make your check payable and send to: OABA Circus Fund, 1035 S. Semoran Blvd., Ste. 1045A, Winter Park, FL 32792
It is important that we maintain this fund so we are able to hire professionals to assist with challenges such as legislation that threaten our members’ businesses. Please consider and make your contributions to this very important resource pool. Feel free to be creative such as matching dollars, innovative fundraisers, endowments and memorials, to name a few. Another option is to designate a percentage or daily amount of your ride operation to be set aside for this important fund. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 | OABA ShowTime Magazine H
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