Ohio Fair Managers
Convention & Trade Show
January 7-10, 2016
Presenting Sponsor: Garth G. Cox Esq.
Harris, McClellan, Binau & Cox, P.L.L.,
Columbus, Ohio
Official Program
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Conference Center
350 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio
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OFMA Officers & Directors
Suite Holders
Queen Sarah Everhart
Queen Candidates
Meeting Room Floor Plans
Program Thursday
Program Friday
Trade Show Vendors
Showcase Acts
Sponsors Page
Program Saturday
Program Sunday
Future Convention Dates
Spring Meeting Dates
Advertisers
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Back Cover
Garth Cox Esq. Columbus, Ohio
Katie Ohh, Red Couch Ent.
Willandale Golf Cart Sales
Hopkins Food Services
Hass Wilkerson
Kissel Bros Shows
Waggoner Communications
Allied Insurance
Klein Attractions LLC
Farm Credit Mid American
Burnham and Flower Group
OHHA
Live! Tech Production
Eagle Golf Cars
Concessions by Cox
Bleachers on Demand
Hamburg Fireworks
Nationwide Demolition Derby
Durant Amusements
Fair Publishing
Mowry's Pizza
Variety Attractions
Ohio Fair Managers Association
P. O. Box 2625 Stow, Ohio 44224
330 208 0372 ph/fax
[email protected]
www.ohiofairs.org
Servicing Ohio’s Fair’s and Related Members Interests
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OFMA 91st Annual Convention
Presenting Sponsor
Garth G. Cox Esq.
Presenting Sponsor: 91st Annual Ohio Fair
Managers Association Convention
Quality Legal Services for 35 Years
Areas of Practice:
Civil Litigation
Criminal Defense
Labor and Employment Law
Personal Injury
& Wrongful Death
e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (614) 464-2572
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Showman’sAssociation
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ManagersAssociation
Harris, McClellan, Binau & Cox,
P.L.L.,
37 W. Broad Street, Suite 950
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Ohio Fair Managers
Board of Directors
President: Darrel Cubbison, Muskingum Co.
1st Vice Pres. Robert Buxton, Coshocton County
2nd Vice Pres. Dan Bullen, Greene County
Treasurer: Robert Dawson, Lake County
Executive Director: Howard Call, CFE, Summit Co.
District Directors
District 1: Richard King, Wood County
District 2: Tom Higbie, Hancock County
District 3: Wade Flory, Montgomery County
District 4: Chris Brust, Pike County
District 5: Tom Stocksdale, Wayne County
District 6: Rodney Arter, Hartford Ind.
District 7: Stanley Strode, Morgan County
District 8: John Ackerman, Monroe County
District 9: Paul Harris, Geauga County
Directors at Large
Bev Fisher, CFE, Mahoning County
Daryl Riffle, Darke County
Steve Cronebaugh, Tuscarawas County
Immediate & Past Pres.
Dan Kimmet, Allen County 2012-2013
Dan Martin, Butler County 2010-2011
Tim Massie, Gallia County 2008-2009
Paul Oechsle, Van Wert County 2006-2007
Keith Sheridan, Greene County 2004-2005
Jon Overmyer, Ottawa County 2000-2001
Doug Guinsler, Muskingum County 1998-1999
Howard L. Call, CFE, Summit County, 1996-1997
Harold Crowe, Montgomery County 1994-1995
Fred Arnold, Allen County 1984-1985
Tradeshow Mixer Game: Find
the three colors of Casino Chips
and win prizes daily
Do you have your reverse raffle
ticket for Saturday evening yet?
OFMA Office in the
Nationwide A Room 1st Floor
Name badges must be worn to all functions
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Hyatt Regency Suites
Room
Name of Suite Holder
501 Triple Treat Amusements
506 JCJ Amusements
509 Burton Bros
515 Kissel Bros Shows
520 Durant Enterprises
523 Bates Bros Amusements
528 Auglaize County Fair
531 Lisko Amusements
537 Otterbacher Shows
542 Geauga County Fair
544 Albanese Amusements
644 Dark Side of the Moon Band
744 MPE Entertainment
844 Mowry’s Pizza Kevin Pope
1244 Klein's Entertainment
1905 Hartford Independent Fair
1925 OSTPA
1938 Variety Attractions
1944 Matt Van Fossen Band
2007 Bates Amusements Inc.
2018 NTPA
2036 Gallia County Fair
Please Visit the Tradeshow Vendors
Delaware & Franklin Rooms
Delaware Hallways,
Nationwide Foyer 1st Floor
Reminder to Play the Poker Chip Game
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Sarah Everhart
2015 Ohio Fairs’ Queen
Dear Ohio Fairs.
Many emotions stir as I attempt to grasp the ending of
this remarkable journey. I’ve
discovered so many new
things about Ohio, agriculture, and even myself over
the past year. You’re probably wondering, what’s the
final count? How many fairs
did she attend? Let me preface the answer with stating
that it was never really a
goal of mine to attend all 94 of Ohio’s Fairs. As thrilling as that
would have been, I felt that I could make the most of my reign by
spending several hours at each fair opposed to shorter visits, even
if that meant visiting less fairs. I believe, wholeheartedly, that I
have achieved that goal. It was important to me that I focused on
the quality of visits rather than the quantity of visits I made. I
toured 70 county and independent fairs, spent 12 days at the State
Fair, traveling a total of over 12,000 miles. The scenery, livestock,
agricultural industry as a whole, and especially the people that
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting have touched my heart and impacted my life forever. Thank you to everyone who welcomed
me into their fair, let me be involved with your activities, and allowing me the privilege of representing you across our great state.
There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that I will be pursuing an
agricultural career after my undergraduate years at Ohio State – I
owe all of this to the adventure that the Ohio Fair Manager’s Association has granted me. It will be bittersweet to close this reign
in January, but I’m so excited for another girl to have this experience and I look forward to seeing several familiar faces of the new
friends I’ve made this past year!
Best Wishes for continued success
Sincerely and
Sarah Everhart, 2015 Ohio Fair’s Queen
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Ohio Fairs’ Queen
Competition Contestants
Sponsored By: Eagle
Golf Car Company
ADAMS COUNTY FAIR
ALBANY IND. FAIR
JENNA
MONTLE
ALLEN COUNTY FAIR
INDIA
MILLER
NATALEE
BLACKFORD ASHLAND COUNTY FAIR
ASHTABULA COUNTY FAIR
KORTNEY
SQUIBBS
ATHENS COUNTY FAIR
MACKENZIE LOWE
AUGLAIZE COUNTY FAIR
MORGAN
MILLER
BELLVILLE IND. FAIR
CORA
McCONKIE
KARLIE
HARPER
NATALIE
WAGNER
SUSANNA
MARTIN
HEAHTER
LOWRY
RACHEL
PARKER
MADELINE
GROEN
HANNAH
FOSTER
JADE
POORMAN
CeCELIA
VON STEIN
ERIN
WAITKUS
DANIELLE
HESSON
JACKIE
GALLOWAY
NATALYN
LANDIS
ABBIE
NOBLE
AMANDA
MORGAN
SARAH
SIMON
ALI
DAVIS
KALLI
MELISSA
ANN
WEBER
BROWN COUNTY FAIR
CARROLL COUNTY FAIR
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FAIR
CLARK COUNTY FAIR
CLINTON COUNTY FAIR
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR
COSHOCTON COUNTY FAIR
CRAWFORD COUNTY FAIR
CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR
DARKE COUNTY FAIR
ERIE COUNTY FAIR
FAIRFIELD COUNTY FAIR
FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR
FULTON COUNTY FAIR
GALLIA COUNTY FAIR
GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR
BRITTANY
GREENE COUNTY FAIR
GUERNSEY COUNTY FAIR
ZURESS
HANCOCK COUNTY FAIR
BROWN
SUTHERLAND HARDIN COUNTY FAIR
HARTFORD IND. FAIR
CAYTON
AMBER
GRUENHAGEN
EMILY
BURWINKEL
HANNAH
SCHRADER
LYNDSEY
KIRA
BROOKE
DAVIS
KELLEHER
ZOE
HANNAH
NICOLE
HENRY COUNTY FAIR
HIGHLAND COUNTY FAIR
HOCKING COUNTY FAIRR
HOLMES COUNTY FAIR
JACKSON COUNTY FAIR
WAGGONER JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR
MULLINS
SARA
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Ohio Fairs’ Queen
Competition Contestants
Sponsored By: Eagle
Golf Car Company
JENNIFER
SATTERFIELD
LAKE COUNTY FAIR
HANNAH
CLAYTON
LOGAN COUNTY FAIR
KATIE
CLINE
LORAIN COUNTY FAIR
KATHERINE
GAREN
MADISON COUNTY FAIR
SHANNON
MARSHBURN
MAHONING CO. FAIR
SARAH
LONGO
MARION COUNTY FAIR
ANNA-MARIE STIVER
MEDINA COUNTY FAIR
ELIZABETH
TEAFORD
MEIGS COUNTY FAIR
ROSE
VAGEDES
MERCER COUNTY FAIR
BRIANNA
ELLISH
MIAMI COUNTY FAIR
HANNAH
ROSE
MONROE COUNTY FAIR
MICHELLE
SMITH
MONTGOMERY CO. FAIR
LAUREN
HALL
MORROW COUNTY FAIR
ALIX
SEEVERS
NOBLE COUNTY FAIR
ALEX
BROUGH SUTER OTTAWA COUNTY FAIR
MEGAN
CREMEANS
PERRY COUNTY FAIR
ALEXIS
HOWELL
PAULDING COUNTY FAIR
MINDY
BARR
PICKAWAY COUNTY FAIR
ERIN
SEIFERT
PORTAGE COUNTY FAIR
SAVANNAH
REECE
PREBLE COUNTY FAIR
MADISON
SHAWVER
RICHWOOD IND. FAIR
ELLE
LAMB
ROSS COUNTY FAIR
KATHALEEN
KUHN
SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR
GIDGE
ELCHERT
SENECA COUNTY FAIR
MARY
BUEHLER
SHELBY COUNTY FAIR
ERIN
THOMPSON
STARK COUNTY FAIR
HANNA
HEDDERICK
SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR
AMANDA
WYLIE
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR
LAUREN
SPROUL
TUSCARAWAS CO. FAIR
KACEY
BURNS
UNION COUNTY FAIR
CHLOEE
GAMBLE
VAN WERT COUNTY FAIR
KHLOE
THACKER
VINTON COUNTY FAIR
NINA RENAE
ROBERTS
WARREN COUNTY FAIR
VICTORIA
DEVORE
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR
HANNA
HERMAN
WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIR
KALYN
SWIHART
WOOD COUNTY FAIR
RENEE
SHERMAN
WYANDOT COUNTY FAIR
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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First Floor
Registration
Tradeshow Booths 400-708
Second Floor
Tradeshow Booths 40-75
Out of Service
Area
Under
construction
OFMA Tradeshow Booths 1– 39
Spaces 100—203
OFMA Tradeshow Booths
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Meeting Rooms & Tradeshow
OFMA Offices
Registration
GOSA Offices
Tradeshow
A101 meeting room by Drury Steps
A102 meeting rooms by Subway
Dooleys Room By the Hyatt Front Desk
Food
Meeting Rooms & Tradeshow
ce
n
Space 203
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Hyatt Regency Third Floor
Regency
Ballroom
We’re the largest independently owned producer of
entertainment insurance in the U.S. We provide quality insurance programs for fairs, festivals, carnivals,
amusement parks, concessionaires, and rodeos.
Give us a call for a quotation.
Carol Porter or Doug Flora
800.821.7703 • Fax: 913.676.9293
E-Mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Please Visit Your Ride or
Entertainment providers in the
Hyatt Hotel on the 5th, 19th and
20th floors
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Thursday, Jan. 7 8:30 am – 2:00
8:30-1:30 Queen Registration
Taft 1st Floor Foyer
8am-6pm Clark Room is available for Fairs to meet in
9:00– 6:00 OFMA – ODA Office
Nationwide A
8:30 – 6:00 Registration
Nationwide Foyer
9:00-1 Queen Coffee & Refreshments
Taft Foyer
900 -5:00 GOSA Office Open
Nationwide B
9:30 –1 Ohio Fairs’ Queen Contest Interviews
Taft A, B, C, D
Chairman: Bev Fisher, OFMA Director at Large
Presenting Sponsor: Eagle Golf Car Company
10-2 Ohio Ride Advisory Board Meeting
Presiding: Gary Hill, ODA
Union A Room
Fair Secretary
10-11:30.
Secretary Fundamentals-Keep your Constitution and By
Laws up to date… Key Steps in why, when, how to review and amend those important documents
Fairfield Room 2nd floor
Presenter: James F Blair, Attorney Allen County Fair
Moderator: Bob Dawson, OFMA Treasurer
Program Sponsored by: Katie Ohh
Hospitality Sponsored by: Rotroff Cavalcade of Thrills
10:00-11:30
GOSA Presents: Promotions That Might Work for your Fair
Union C Room
Presenters: Carmi Kissel Engler, Russel Clements
Fair Treasurer
1:00– 3:30
OFMA Certification Program
Fairfield Room 2nd floor
501C-3, 990 IRS Reporting, IRS Form 1023 to obtain your
own tax exempt status
Presenters: Greta Rzymek– Howard, Wershable & Company
Moderator: Bob Dawson, OFMA Treasurer
Program Sponsored by: Katie Ohh
Hospitality Sponsored by: Rotroff Cavalcade of Thrills
1:00-3:00
GOSA Presents: Person in Charge Food service Training
Presenter: Mike Tedrick
Marion Room
Workshops
1:00-2:00
Program Chairman: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9 Director
1. OSHA Presentation
Champaign Room
Presenter: Melissa Linton, OHST,
Compliance Assistant Specialist
Moderator: Daryl Riffle, Director at Large, OFMA
2. Focus on the Positives
Union B Room
Presenter: Lisa McCutcheon, Extension Specialist
Moderator: Richard King, OFMA District 1 Director
Workshops
2:15-3:15
Knox Room
1. Presenters: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9 Director
Moderator: Howard Call, CFE, OFMA Executive Director
First Time Attendees
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Thursday, Jan. 7 2:15 – 8
Workshops continued
2:15-3:15
2. Constitution Updates and Changing
Union B Room
Presenter: Round Table discussion led by Immediate Past
President Dan Kimmett, Please bring your Redbook as a
reference guide
Moderator: Tom Stocksdale, OFMA District 5 Director
Champaign Room
3. Pricing for off season rentals
Presenter : Ester Pierson, Greene County Fair
Moderator: Dan Bullen, OFMA 2nd Vice-President
Fayette Room
4. Attracting Sponsors
Presenters: Jerry Schaffner, Sec/Mgr. Shelby Co. Fair,
Mike Brantigam President Shelby Co. Fair
Moderator: Wade Flory, OFMA District 3 Director
5. Tax and required ODA documentation Morrow Room
Presenter: Mike Vartorella, ODA
Moderator: Bob Buxton, OFMA 1st Vice-President
2:30-3:30 Queen Dress Rehearsal/ Practice
Regency Ballroom
3:30-5:00
GOSA Presents: Its Your Business-Small Business preparation Planning
Marion Room
Presenter: Phil Teague, The Hummel Group
Moderator: Dan Kimmett: OFMA Immediate Pat President
3:30-5:00
ODA Capital Money Program Forms and Information
needed to complete the Grant Application
Fairfield Room
Presenter: Mike Vartorella ODA, Stephen Clegg Wage and Hour
Board
Moderator: Howard Call, CFE OFMA Executive Director
3:30-4:30 Queens Dinner
Regency Ballroom
Ticket Required doors open at 3:15
Sponsored by: Mowry’s Pizza
4:00 GOSA Board Meeting
4:30 Queens Changing Room
Nationwide B
Dooleys Room 1st Floor
6:00 Doors Open Ohio Fairs’ Queen Pageant
No ticket Required
6:30—8 Ohio Fairs’ Queen Pageant
Regency Ballroom
Sponsored by: Eagle Golf Car Company (No Ticket Required)
Roses & Flowers sponsored by Wise Greenhouses, Rootstown
Entertainment Presented by: Magic with ELLI
7:00 Corn Hole Contest
Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor of Hyatt Regency
($10 pp Registration fee required)
Coordinator: Dan Bullen, OFMA 2nd VP
Sponsored by: Kissel Bros Shows
8:15 Queen Final Interviews
Taft Foyer 1st floor
Bev fisher, OFMA Director at Large
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“Magic with Eli”
Preforming during the queens Judging Break
Booth Space #41 Franklin Room
Hopkins Food Service
Sponsor 91th
Annual Ohio Fairs Convention
272 Oak Hill Road
Cairo, GA 39828
229-872-3344 Office
Family owned & operated since 1978
Proudly Serving Fairs, Festivals, Sporting
events in Florida, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Georgia,
Alabama, Indiana & Nascar Events
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fresh meat and produce
cheese and dairy products
frozen and canned foods
seafood and poultry
paper and chemical supplies
KISSEL BROS SHOWS, INC
Carmi Kissel
6104 Rose Petal Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45247
Day: (513) 741-1080
Eve: (513) 235-1814
Fax: (513) 741-1081
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kisselbros.com
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Friday Jan. 8, 8:00— 9:30am
8:00 – 6:00 Registration Nationwide Hall Foyer 1st Floor
OFMA – ODA Coordination Center
Nationwide A
8am-6pm Clark Room is available for Fairs to meet in
8:30– 9:15 a.m.
OFMA District 1‐9 Business Mee ngs Hot Beverages and sweet roll assortments are located in
the County Hall Foyer near Fairfield Room
and the Union Hall Foyer at 7:30 a.m.
Dist. 1 Presiding: Richard King
Union A Room
Sponsor: First Federal Bank
Dist. 2 Presiding: Tom Higbie
Union B Room
Sponsor: Higbie Farms
Dist. 3 Presiding: Wade Flory
Union C Room
Sponsor: Wade Flory Auction Services
Dist. 4 Presiding: Chris Brust
Fayette Room
Sponsors: H&R Concessions, Rader Concessions
Election Moderator: Paul Oechsle
Dist. 5 Presiding: Tom Stocksdale
Union E Room
Sponsors: Erie County Fair, Medina County Fair
Election Moderator: Dan Martin
Dist. 6 Presiding: Rodney Arter
Madison Room
Sponsor: Mowry's Pizza and Mr. Funs
Election Moderator: Tim Massie
Dist. 7 Presiding: Stanley Strode
Marion Room
Sponsor: District 7 Fairs
Dist. 8 Presiding: John Ackerman
Fairfield Room
Sponsor: Cronebaugh Auctions
Dist. 9 Presiding: Paul Harris
Union D Room
Sponsors: Robert Dawson, Paul Harris & Bev Fisher CFE,
Fairway Electric Inc.
900 -5:00 GOSA Office Open
Nationwide B
Workshop
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Taft C Room
GOSA Presents: Lets talk on Policing Midway Contracts, What's fair and how do you enforce the contract allowable items
Presenters: David Drake, Jasmine Otterbacher, Brent
Bair
Moderator: Andy Pocock
9:15 a.m. Recommendation Committee Meeting
9 District Directors & Jon Overmyer, OFMA PP
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Harness Racing Workshop
Taft A&B Room
Speakers: Ohio State Racing Commission – Bill Craw-
ford, OHHA – Renee Mancino , Regina Mayhugh,
USTA – Jessica Schroeder, Emily Hay, Mike Vartorella, ODA, Representatives from – OCRA, WOCRA,
SVCC, HTCC & OFRC
Moderator: Rodney Arter, OFMA District 6 Director,
Fred Arnold, OFMA Past President
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Friday Jan. 8, 9:30 – 11:15 am
9:30– 10:30 a.m.
Table Topics
1. Using your OFMA Pass to improve your Fair Union A Room
Bob Buxton and a team of Fair Directors will lead this discussion
2. Advertising that works
Union B Room
Presenter: Linda Daily, Jefferson County Fair, Debbie
Hukill, Jefferson County Fair
Moderator: John Ackerman OFMA District 7 Director
3. Livestock Do’s and Don’t
Union D Room
Presenter: Dave McCleary Tuscarawas County Sale
Chairman, Chris Zoller, OSU Ag & Natural Resource
Educator
Moderator: Steve Cronebaugh OFMA Director at Large
4. Are You Prepared for a loss or Fire
Taft D Room
Presenters: Mike McCalla, Gallia County Junior Fair,
Carol Porter, Haas Wilkerson Insurance Company, Jim
Zumbrink, Darke County Fair
Moderator: Tim Massie, OFMA Past President
5. Logistics of your Fair Elections
Fayette Room
Presenters: Mike Vartorella, ODA Rides and Fairs
Moderator: Chris Brust, OFMA District 4 Director
6. Fraud Detection
Madison Room
Presenters: Citizens National Bank
Moderator: Stanley Strode OFMA Director District 7
7. QUEEN: is your fair queen ready to come to Columbus?
Morrow Room
Presenters: Ashlea, Tammie & Tawnya Staples
Moderator: Bev Fisher, OFMA Director at Large
8. ODA Capital Money Program
Marion Room
Presenter: Mike Vartorella ODA, Stephen Clegg Wage and
Hour Board
Moderator: Howard Call, CFE Executive Director OFMA
9. 168 Tickets Program Details
Champaign Room
Presenter: Joe Kerns 168 Tickets
10. Automated Ticketing at Your Fair or event Knox Room
Presenter: Nathan E Wright, Wrights Ticketing,
9:30-11:15am 3 Specialized Workshops Topics
1. Fairs A-K Mandatory Meeting
Fairfield Room
Presenter: Dr. Tony Forshey, ODA State Veterinarian
Moderator: Dan Martin OFMA Past President
**Mandatory meeting for each Fair to have one attendee
present to receive clarification and understanding of the
Ohio animal health rules.
2. How These Ohio Institutions Grew and
Changed for the Better
Union C Room
Presenters; Kevin Sibbring, President and CEO of
Lakeside Chautauqua, Lakeside, Ohio John Gannon,
Senior Vice President, Guest Relations and Business
Strategies, Columbus Zoo, Dublin, Ohio
Moderator: David Grimm,
3. Sponsorships and Funding those bigger projects Union E
Presenter: Matt Hughes JMH Development Fair Funding
LLC
Moderator: Paul Oeschsle OFMA Past President
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Friday Jan. 8, 10:00– 1:30
10:00 – 5:00 OFMA Annual Trade Show
Delaware Rooms, Franklin Rooms and 1st & 2nd
Floor Foyers of Hyatt Regency Hotel
Tradeshow Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox
Hospitality Coffee; Franklin Rooms and Nationwide
Foyer near Registration sponsored by:
Ohio Corn and Wheat Council
Find the Poker Chip Game
Collect 3 colors of the Poker Chips from the Trade Show
Exhibitors, turn them into the Registration Desk for a
drawing slip for a Tablet each day and other prizes.
Coordinator: Tom Higbie, OFMA Director District 2
(Badge Required for Admission and participation
in all beverage and snack breaks )
11:30a.m. Banquet Interlude Music Regency Ballroom
Kaitlyn Baker
Sponsored by: ERG Entertainment
Tradeshow Space # 37 Delaware Rooms
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Friday Jan. 8, noon – 1:30
Noon– 1:30
Regency Ballroom
Ohio Director of Agriculture Meeting and Luncheon
Director David T. Daniels Presiding
Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox
Concession by Cox will be drawing for a Flat Screen TV
prior to the meeting beginning for Lunch Ticket Holders
Notes
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Trades Show Vendor Listing
Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox
1st Floor Nationwide Foyer
Number
400 & 402
404
406
408
410
500
501,503,600,602
502
504
505
506
507
509,511,608,610
601
603
604
Name of Exhibitor
R B POWERS AWARDS
RAINBOW INDUSTRIES
R & R FARMS BBQ SHAK
UNIQUE IMAGES LLC
GALLION PRODUCTIONS
DIAMOND J RODEO
C.A. HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
GREGORY PECK SOUND
MR. PUPPET
THE STOCKSDALE FAMILY BAND
HAAS & WILKERSON INSURANCE
THE MOOGICIAN
CINCINNATI CIRCUS COMPANY
NATIONAL TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOC (NTPA)
STATE SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS SERVICES
MAGIC & ILLUSIONS OF JOHN STEVEN BLOOM
605
606
607, 609 & 706
611
700
702
704
708
PROFESSOR BUBBLEMAKER'S
LIZ GREGORY TALENT & PRODUCTION
WILLANDALE GOLF CART SALES
REGALIA MFG CO
SOUND RENTAL SERVICES
ALLIED SPECIALTY INSURANCE
SUPAFUN BAND
HAMBURG FIREWORKS DISPLAY INC
The OFMA Board of Directors encourages
our Ohio Fairs to shop the associate members products before shopping outside the
Associate Members who support the
Ohio Fair Managers Association
Thank You
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Trades Show Vendor Listing
Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox
Franklin Rooms 2nd Floor
Number
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50 & 51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61,62,75,76
63
64
65
66
67,68,69,70
71
72
73
74
Name of Exhibitor
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECT, INC
MAGIC WITH ELI
FOSSIL CREEK BAND
MIKE BLAINE HYPNOTIST
MR SPEED- THE WORLD'S BEST KISS TRIBUTE
RELIABLE TENT RENTAL
RED COUCH ENTERTAINMENT
FAIRENTRY
MUSIC LEGENDS LIVE/ THE McCARTNEY PROJECT
BEAR HOLLOW WOOD CARVER
VALLEY EXOTICS LLC
NASHVILLE CRUSH
THE MARVELOUS MUTTS
ANIMAL ENTERPRISES
ALMOST AMAZING REX & DANA
DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
DNO PRODUCE, INC
AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND NIGHT PROWLER
HILLBILLY ZIPLINE
SLANT SEVEN RODEO CO
CONCESSIONS BY COX
RED DRAGON LASER TAG
NO REGRETS- THE BAND
A-BAR RODEO PRODUCTIONS
JOHN SCHWAB ENTERTAINMENT
NJF MANUFACTURING, LLC
SHELBY COUNTY LINE
CROUSE SLED RENTAL LLC
I'M NO DUMMY PRODUCTIONS
JESSICA KENNEY ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
Delaware Hallways 2nd Floor
100-102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112 -113
114
115
116
117
118
119
201
202
203
GOLF CAR CO
GOSA
E & D SPECIALTY STANDS
HUMMEL GROUP- TAYLOR AGENCY
AUDIO INNOVATORS
GRANITE INDUSTRIES
MIKE "HYPNO MIKE" BISHOP
ALL-WIN ELECTRIC
SMASH IT DEMO DERBY
MPE ENTERTAINMENT
BURNHAM & FLOWER INSURANCE GROUP
BUCKEYE RODEO
WILSON ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS
OHIO HARNESS HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
OHIO FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
EAGLE GOLF CARS, LLC
DECORATOR FOR CONVENTION TRADESHOW
BLEACHERS ON DEMAND
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CENTRAL
OHIO TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOC
Trades Show Vendor Listing
Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox
Delaware Rooms 2nd Floor
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3&4
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10 & 11
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20 & 21
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Name of Exhibitor
AMERICAN FIREWORKS CO
SIMBA JORDAN MUSIC
THURMOND ENTERTAINMENT/ PHILLIP FOX BAND
SUNSHINE MONKEY SHINE
RON STORER COMMERCIAL SOUND
TOM FRIETCHEN BAND
RMA PRESENTS
OTTER'S CONCESSIONS- DIPPIN DOTS
COSI
OHIO STATE TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION
FIREFIGHTER SHOW
BLEACHERS ON THE GO, LLC
1ST CHOICE PORTABLE STAGING
SOUTHERN ROCK SUPERSTARS
OMTPA
THE VOICES OF OHIO
GUN POWDER & LEAD BAND
FAIR PUBLISHING HOUSE
THE REAL BEAL'S
HAVE TRANSFER WILL TRAVEL
KLEIN'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
168 TICKETS
23 SOUTHBOUND
A & Z PRODUCTIONS dba BARNYARD REVIEW
ABRAHAM LINCOLN & CIVIL WAR CAMP
CIRCUS STELLA
VARIETY ATTRACTIONS
LEE GERMAIN & JUDI
KOI DRAG RACING
MOWRY'S PIZZA
UNIQUE PORTABLE STAGING
ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCE GROUP/ ERG
BUFFO THE WORLD'S STRONGEST CLOWN
BROKEN HORN RODEO
Tradeshow Networking Game
Find the 3 colors of Poker Chips,
exchange for a drawing ticket at the
OFMA Registration Desk 1st floor for
a drawing paper
Each afternoon during the drawings
winners will be chosen
Grand Prize each Day
Asus PC Notebook tablet and more
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Friday Jan. 8, 1:00 – 2:30
Greater Ohio Showmen’s Annual Meeting
1:00– 4:00
Taft A&B Room
Andy Pocock, President GOSA Presiding
Specialized Workshop
1:30 - 2:50
1. Fairs L– Z Mandatory Meeting
Fairfield Room
Presenter: Dr. Tony Forshey, ODA State Veterinarian
Moderator: Dan Martin OFMA Past President
**Mandatory meeting for each Fair to have one attendee
present to receive clarification and understanding of the
Ohio animal health rules
Tradeshow Refreshments
Franklin Rooms, Delaware Rooms,
Nationwide Foyer 1st Floor
1:30
Sponsored by Poor Jacks Amusements, GOSA & Ohio
Wool Council, Hopkins Food Service, Ohio Corn and
Wheat, (Badge Required for Admission and participation
in all Beverage and snack breaks )
Sweet& Dry Wine Seminar
1:45 -2:45 Learn about Ohio’s Wines Drury Hotel 1st Floor
Presenter: Bruce Benedict, Ohio Grape Industries
Host: Bev Fisher, CFE, OFMA Director at Large,
Ticketed Event
Sponsored by: Klein's Entertainment, LLC
Table Topics
1:45-2:30
1. Concealed Carry What's the Law
Union A Room
Presenters: Bob McDonald, Huron County Fair
Moderator: Tom Stocksdale, OFMA District 5 Director
2. Handling Complaints
Union B Room
Speaker: Stephen Stewart, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Columbus
Moderator: Paul Harris, OFMA Director 9 District
3. Promotions That Work
Union C Room
Presenter: Jeff Barr Greene County Fair
Moderator: Dan Bullen, OFMA 2nd Vice President
4. Developing a Fair Staff
Union D Room
Presenters: Jason Snyder Richland County Fair Moderator: Dan Kimmet OFMA Immediate Past President
5. Fair Security and Protective Orders
Taft C Room
Presenter: Mike Heldman, Hancock County Sheriff,
Dan McClelland, Geauga County Sheriff
Moderator: Tom Higbie, OFMA Director District 2
6. Camping that Works
Fayette Room
Presenter: Dick Fisher, Hartford Independent Fair,
Linda Dailey Jefferson County Fair
Moderator: John Ackerman OFMA District 8 Director
7. Constitution Basics
Madison Room
Presenter: James F Blair, Attorney at Law - Allen County
Moderator: Wade Flory, OFMA Director District 3
8. Partnering with Farm Bureau to make your
Champaign Room
Fair Even Better:
Speaker: Shannon Powell Rodocker. Ohio Farm Bureau
Moderator: Bob Buxton, OFMA 1st VP
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Friday Jan. 8, 1:45 to 3:45
Table Topics Continued
1:45 –2:30
9. ODA Capital Money Program Forms and Information
for the Grant Application
Marion Room
Presenter: Mike Vartorella ODA,
Stephen Clegg Wage and Hour Board
Moderator: Howard Call, CFE OFMA Executive Director
10. AEP: The AEP Ohio Tariff Structure
Morrow Room
Presenters: AEP Staff,
Moderator: Darrel Cubbison OFMA President
2:45-3:45
Table Topics
1. Parking during your Fair Round Table led by Richard
King, Secretary Wood County Fair
Union A Room
Moderator: Richard King OFMA District 31 Director
2. Working with Extension
Union B Room
Speaker: Roger Rennekamp, Director OSU Extension,
Tom Archer OSU 4-H Leader, Kirk Bloir,
Associate State 4-H Leader
Moderator: Dan Kimmet, OFMA Immediate Past President
3. Selling Beer for the first time
Union C Room
Presenters: Julie Dunbar, Ashtabula County Fair. Dan
Bullen, 2nd VP OFMA, Jon Overmyer, Past
President OFMA
Moderator: Bob Dawson, OFMA Treasurer
4. How to utilize a focus group for fair feedback
Union D Room
Presenter: David Grimm, Grimm Consulting Group
Moderator: Darrel Cubbison OFMA President
5. AEP Energy Efficiency Team
Morrow Room
Presenter: AEP Team
Moderator: Bob Buxton OFMA 1st Vice President
6. Successfully Running Your Gates
Madison Room
Presenter: Gary Prater, Ross County Fair
Moderator: Chris Brust, OFMA Director District 4
7. What can be done when someone is caught
“breaking the rules”
Taft C Room
Round table discussion led by Stanley Strode, Mike
Vartorella
8. International Association of Fairs and Expositions
YPI and Institute of Fair Management Review
Knox Room
Presenters: Cara Muhlenkamp Mercer Co. Fair Manager,
Alicia Shoults, Marketing & Public Relations Director Ohio
State Fair
Moderator: Howard Call, CFE Executive Director OFMA
Sweet& Dry Wine Seminar
3:15 –4:15 Learn about Ohio’s Wines Drury Hotel 1st Floor
Presenter: Bruce Benedict, Ohio Grape Industries
Host: Bev Fisher, CFE, OFMA Director at Large,
Ticketed Event
Sponsored by: Klein's Entertainment, LLC
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Friday Jan. 8, 3:00 to 4:30
3:00-4:30
Fairfield Room
Fair Park beautification, easy as abc.
Grounds Beautification
Presenter: jill Albanese
IAFE Sponsored Workshop
Amazing plantings, Beautiful blooms, and Creative
containers are just the start of this green presentation. Everyone will leave with a green thumb after
hearing gardening tips, plant maintenance techniques, proper pruning, and fertilizing schedules.
Plus, a bonus round of floral photos to inspire everyone to get planting. You will keep your sponsors
growing with you as you beautify your Fairgrounds.
jill Albanese has been the Competitive Exhibits Coordinator
at the Wisconsin State Fair for the past 17 years. She oversees the Textile, Craft & Culinary Department, Horticulture
Department, Young People Art Exhibit, Fair Amateur Beer
and Wine Competition, Century and Sesquicentennial Farm
Program and more.
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Friday Jan. 8, 4:00 to 5:00
Table Topics
4:00-4:45
1. Concession's limiting sales of non-offensive and offensive
items, contractual, legal, and constitutional considerations
and dealing with the media, special interest groups."
Marion Room
Presenter: Kim R Myers Attorney at Law, Director Lorain County Fair
Moderator: Rod Arter OFMA District 6 Director
2. Background Checks
Madison Room
Presenters: Geauga County Sherriff Dan McClelland ,
Chief Deputy Scott Hildenbrand
Moderator: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9 Director
3. Entertainment What's New
Taft C Room
Presenters: Andy Guerriero, Variety Attractions
Moderator: Daryl Riffle, OFMA Director at Large
4. When Social Media Turns Negative
Union A Room
Presenter: Amanda Miller Asst Prosecutor Tuscarawas Co
Moderator: Steve Cronebaugh OFMA Director at Large
5. Selecting Judges Round Table
Union B Room
Presenter: John Friedline, Montgomery Co. Fair Presi-
dent, John Yancik, Montgomery County Fair VP
Moderator: Wade Flory, OFMA Director District 3
Tradeshow Show Sponsored by
Concessions by Cox
4:30 1st Floor Trade Show Qualifying Drawings
Spouse and Associates Tradeshow Qualifying Drawing
Sponsored by Haas Wilkerson Insurance
Qualifier must be present
4:45 2nd Floor Trade Show Qualifying Drawings
Fair Officers, Directors Tradeshow Qualifying Drawing
Sponsored by Golf Car Company
Qualifier must be present
Casino Chip Game Sponsors: Triple Treat Shows,
Kissel Amusements,
Dipping Dots
Drawing Winner must be present
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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2016 OFMA SHOWCASE
Friday January 8
Chairman & Master of Ceremonies:
Robert Dawson, Treasurer OFMA
Showcase Act: Hard Days Night
Sponsored By: John Schwab Entertainment
Trade Show Booth # 66
Showcase Act: Branch & Dean
Sponsored By: GREGORY TALENT
& PRODUCTIONS
Trade Show Booth # 606
Showcase Act: Courtney Cole
Sponsored By: Klein’s Entertainment
Hyatt Room 1244
Trade Show Booth #24
Showcase Act: Matt Van Fossen
Sponsored By: Mark Donaldson
Hyatt Room: 1944
Showcase Act: Madrigal
Sponsored By: ERG Entertainment
Trade Show Booth # 37
Showcase Act: The Wolfe Brothers
Sponsored By: Variety Attractions
Hyatt Room 1938
Trade Show Booth # 30 & 31
Production Coordinator: Steven A. Cover
Phone: (614) 457-8036
Live!Tech Sound and Lighting
Production Manger: Doug Maynard
7:15 estimated showcase start time
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Friday Jan. 8, 6:00 to 10:00
Regency Ballroom
6:00 Doors Open
Prelude Music provided by:
Katie Ohh & Band
Sponsored by Red Couch Entertainment
Tradeshow #46 Franklin Rooms
6:30 President’s Dinner & Showcase of Talent Banquet
Regency Ballroom
President’s Dinner Sponsored by:
Burnham and Flower Insurance Agency
President Darrel Cubbison Presiding
Showcase of Acts Sponsored by the following:
Sound and Lighting Production:
Live Tech! Columbus, Ohio
Stage Production: Steve Cover, President,
Entertainment Resource Group, Columbus
Master of Ceremonies & Showcase Chairman:
Robert Dawson, OFMA Treasurer
Meals: Paul Oechsle, OFMA Past President
(Meal Tickets and Name Badges Required to Enter)
The Ballroom will open at 7:15 for those with
Name Badges wishing to set in the Regency
Ballroom Balcony for the Showcase acts.
Beverages will be available near the Balcony
Stairs South Staircase
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Hyatt Regency Suites
Room
Name of Suite Holder
501 Triple Treat Amusements
506 JCJ Amusements
509 Burton Bros
515 Kissel Bros Shows
520 Durant Enterprises
523 Bates Bros Amusements
528 Auglaize County Fair
531 Lisko Amusements
537 Otterbacher Shows
542 Geauga County Fair
544 Albanese Amusements
644 Jeff Tucker Dark Side of the Moon
744 MPE Entertainment
844 Mowery’s Pizza Kevin Pope
1244 Klein's Entertainment
1905 Hartford Independent Fair
1925 OSTPA
1938 Variety Attractions
1944 Matt Van Fossen Band
2007 Bates Amusements Inc.
2018 NTPA
2036 Gallia County Fair
Please Visit the
Tradeshow Vendors
Nationwide Foyer 1st Floor
Delaware & Franklin Rooms
Franklin, Delaware Hallways
& County Hallways
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Presenting Sponsors
Garth G. Cox Esq
Law Firm of Harris, McClellan, Binau
& Cox, P.L.L.
91st Annual OFMA Convention
Eagle Golf Cars
Ohio Fair’s Queen Events
Live!Tech
Showcase of Bands
Willandale Golf Cart Sales
Junior Fair Education Meals and Expenses
Red Couch Entertainment Katie OHH
Meeting Planners and Hospitality
Farm Credit – Mid America
Jr & Senior Fair General Session
Diamond Sponsors
Burnham and Flower
Insurance Group of Ohio
Showcase Dinner Evening
Hopkins Food Services
Hospitality
Ohio Harness Horsemen
OFMA Communications Awards
Variety Attractions
Extravaganza Evening Entertainment
Concessions by Cox
Director of Agriculture Meeting & Tradeshow
Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Co
Guest & Associate Drawing
Golf Car Company
Directors & Officer Trade Show Drawing
Fair Publishing Company
Name Badge Materials
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Gold & Silver Sponsors
Ohio Fair’s Hall of Fame
Ohio Fairs Participation Plan
Prowant Specialty Company
OFMA Annual
Mowry’s Pizza
Queen Dinner
All Winn Electric
Meeting Room Signage
Klein's Entertainment LLC
Wine Tasting, Bingo & Hospitality
Dippin Dots/ Otters Concessions
Extravaganza Snacks
Bates Brothers Amusements
Extravaganza Snacks
Poor Jack Amusement
Refreshments Trade Show
Ohio Wool Council
Hospitality Nationwide Foyer
Mr. Fun, Andy Pocock
Ohio Fairs’ Queen Crown and Sash
Wise Greenhouses Rootstown, Ohio
Queen Roses and Flowers
Ohio Corn and Wheat Council
Hospitality Nationwide Foyer
Kissel Brothers Show
Corn Hole Tournament
Coffee& Beverage Breaks
Cavalcade of Thrills
Greater Ohio Showman
First Federal Bank
District 7 Fairs
Higbie Farms
H& R Concessions & Rader Concessions
Triple Treat Shows
Erie & Medina County Fairs
Mowry’s Pizza
Cronebaugh Auction Services
Wade Flory Auction Services
Bev Fisher, Robert Dawson & Paul Harris
Fairway Electric Inc.
OFMA thanks All Sponsors
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Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association
800 Michigan Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215-1166
Phone: (800) 353-6442 — Fax: (614) 221-8726
General Manager
Renee Mancino
(614) 221-3650
Congratulations to all the
Communication Award Winners
We are proud to support the Ohio
Fair Managers and their Members
Burnham & Flower Insurance Group
6500 Taylor Road
Blacklick, Ohio 43004.
Ohio Office is 614.861.1478
fax number is 614.861.1486.
Account Representative
Jim DeLucas
E-mailto:[email protected]
Website: www.bfgroup.com
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Presenting Sponsors
Eagle Golf Car And Live!Tech
Eagle Golf Car Company
4270 Old Columbus Road
Carroll, Ohio
1-888– 432–3059
http://www.eaglegolfcars.net
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Hyatt Regency Suites
Room
Name of Suite Holder
501 Triple Treat Amusements
506 JCJ Amusements
509 Burton Bros
515 Kissel Bros Shows
520 Durant Enterprises
523 Bates Bros Amusements
528 Auglaize County Fair
531 Lisko Amusements
537 Otterbacher Shows
542 Michael's Amusements
544 Albanese Amusements
644 Jeff Tucker Dark Side of the Moon
744 MPE Entertainment
844 Mowry’s Pizza Kevin Pope
1244 Klein's Entertainment
1905 Hartford Independent Fair
1925 OSTPA
1938 Variety Attractions
1944 Mark Donaldson Productions
2007 Bates Amusements Inc.
2018 NTPA
2036 Gallia County Fair
Please feel free to contact the suite holder
to setup an appointment or visit, most
suites are open daily and several work via
appointments
These Suite Holders are an important part
of our Fairs Convention in Networking and
supporting those that support our Ohio
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Saturday Jan. 9, 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Junior and Senior Fair Day
8a.m.– 5:00
Senior Fair Registration Nationwide Foyer 1st Floor
OFMA – ODA Coordination Center
Nationwide A
8am-6pm Clark Room is available for Fairs to meet in
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. JR FAIR REGISTRATION
rd
Lobby 3 Floor
Regency Ballroom
Senior Fair Table Topics
8:30–9:15 am
Program Chairman: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9 Director
1. How to Operate Our Gates
Union A Room
Presenters: Doug Willis Tuscarawas County Fair Director
Moderator: Rod Arter, OFMA Director District 6
2. Sponsorships, What Works for you?
Union B Room
Presenters: Paul Harris Geauga County Fair, Howard
Call, CFE Summit County Fair
Moderator: Robert Dawson, OFMA Treasurer
3. Round Table discussion Advertising that Works, Bring
your ad campaign to network with other Fairs
Union C Room
Moderator: John Ackerman, OFMA Director District 8
4. Fair Veterinarian how do you manage our livestock
Madison Room
Presenter: Tim Woodward, Tri County Vet Service Shelby
County,
Moderator: Tom Higbie OFMA District 2 Director
5. Director responsibilities
Marion Room
Presenter: Dave Thomas, Hancock County Fair Manager,
Cara Muhlenkamp, Mercer County Fair Manager
Moderator: Daryl Riffle, OFMA Director at Large
6. Fairs ODA Financial Chart of Accounts Fairfield Room
Presenter: Bev Fisher, Canfield Fair
Moderator: Bev Fisher OFMA Director at Large
7. Music Artist cancels show Now What? Fayette Room
Presenter: Robert “ Bob “ Bauman, Director Medina Co.
Fair, Lyn Maxwell, Secretary, Medina Co. Fair
Waggoner Communications
Radio Rentals
2031 Piccadilly Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45406-3827
937 275 4142
Robert F. Waggoner
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Saturday Jan. 9, 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Jr. Fair Table Topics
Junior Fair Sessions
Sponsored by: Willandale Golf Cart Sales
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
1. You Made the Cut, Now Make it Count! Taft A Room
Presenters: Lisa McCutcheon - Extension Educator, Licking
County & Hartford Senior and Junior Fair Board Members
Now that you’re on the Board, do you know what is expected of you? Can you meet those expectations? What
happens if you fall short? Let’s chat about how you manage
this new leadership role and the ways in which your performance will impact your future involvement in 4-H, FFA,
and other junior fair programs. It is a tremendous opportunity – make it count!
2. What’s New? Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Program Updates
Champaign Room
Presenter: Dr. Lucinda Miller – OSU Extension, State 4-H
Specialist
Learn what’s new for 2016 with 4-H animal sciences programming, including livestock, poultry, rabbits, dogs, and
companion animals. Information will also be provided about
the Ohio State Fair youth animal events, including Skillathons, OMEs, Judging opportunities, and Avian Bowl. Participants will have the opportunity to share what “Makes the
Best Better” in their counties.
3. Dress for Success
Knox Room
Presenters: Katie Feldhues – Extension Educator, Ross
County; and Ross County Junior Fair Board
As a member of the Junior Fair Board, you are a constant
image of the county’s elite. Everything about you is constantly watched by young exhibitors, parents, Senior Fair
Board, and fair supporters. Attend this session to learn how
to represent your board well through your attire, body language, and attitude. s/m
4. Dynamics to a Dynamite Meeting
Union E Room
Presenters: Dr. Hannah Epley – State Extension Specialist,
Camping and Older Youth
Do your meetings seem to drag on forever or feel like you
have accomplished nothing by the end of them? Come to
this session to learn strategies for making meetings worthwhile along with creative approaches to reach a decision in a
fair (but short!) amount of time. We will also discuss ways
to utilize committees that can meet during and outside of the
meetings.
5. Podium Power
Taft C Room
Presenter: Jill Stechschulte- Extension Educator, Fulton County
Junior Fair Board is an opportunity to learn leadership and
skills. This is a accomplished by the experiences in which
you participate during the fair. Public speaking gets easier
when you have learned the tools to use to be successful. Announcing during the shows means more than calling numbers to go to a show ring. The show announcer should have
some public speaking skills and know and understand what
is going on during a show. They should be able to explain to
the audience what is happening in the show ring. The announcer’s job includes helping to make sure the show runs
smoothly by keeping exhibitors, helpers, and spectators informed as well as calling classes and announcing winners.
You are invited to Podium Power where you will learn general microphone
procedures.
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Saturday Jan. 9, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Ballroom and Regency Foyer Entertainment
8:30-9:30 Regency Foyer
Circus Stella Preforms
Tradeshow Space: #29 Delaware
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
General Session Prelude Regency Ballroom
TOM FRIETCHEN BAND
Tradeshow Space: #29 Delaware
9:00 – 5:00 GOSA Office
Nationwide B
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Ohio Fair Managers
General Session
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Grand General Session
Regency Ballroom
OFMA President Darrel Cubbison
OFMA Junior Fair Chair: Steve Cronebaugh
Presenting the Colors:
Newcomerstown Veterans Honor Guard Your Keynote Address Speaker: Jim Tressel
Presented by: Garth G. Cox, Partner
Law Firm of Harris, McClellan, Binau & Cox, P.L.L.
Jim Tressel, is President of Youngstown State
University. Prior to his present role he played
quarterback in high school and college, was an
assistant coach at The Ohio State University from
1983 through 1985. Was the head coach at
Youngstown State University for 14 years, winning 4 National championships in Division 1-AA
and was head coach at The Ohio State University
from 2001 through 2010, where they won 6 Big
Ten titles and won the NCAA National Championship in 2002.
Jim was inducted into the Ohio State Sports Hall
of fame in October 2015 , the College Football
Hall-of-Fame in December 2015 and has written
3 books. One of his biggest goals today is to
make a positive difference in the lives of students.
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Ohio Fair Managers Tours
Each Year the
Ohio Fair Managers organizes an
Agricultural Tour of Fairs, Interesting sights along the way, shows
and fun. 2016 will feature a fall
tour into Michigan, Wisconsin,
Illinois area’s
Please let the OFMA office know of
your interest and get on the mailing
list for these exciting trips!!!
Please Visit Your Ride or
Entertainment providers in the
Hyatt Hotel on the 5th, 19th and
20th floors
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Saturday, January 10 10:00 –11:15 a.m.
Senior Fair & Junior Fair Topics
10:00 – 5:00 OFMA Annual Trade Show
Delaware Rooms, Franklin Rooms and 1st & 2nd
Floor Foyers of Hyatt Regency Hotel
Tradeshow Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox
Hospitality Coffee; Franklin Rooms and Nationwide Foyer
near Registration sponsored by: Ohio Corn and Wheat
Find the Poker Chip Game
Collect 3 colors of the Poker Chips from the Trade Show
Exhibitors, turn them into the Registration Desk for a
drawing slip for a Tablet each day and other prizes.
Coordinator: Tom Higbie, OFMA Director District 2
(Badge Required for Admission and participation
in all Beverage and snack breaks )
Jr. Fair Educational Session
11:15a.m .- 2:45
A Step Beyond: Experienced JFB
Members Explore the World of Entertainment Contracts
1st Floor Dooley’s Room Near the Hyatt Check in counter
Presenters: Andrea Daubenmier, Extension Educator, Entertainment
Consultant, Variety Attractions
A Step Beyond – Experienced JFB Members Explore the
World of Entertainment Contracts
This program will provide experienced JFB members, who have
completed at least two previous years of service, an opportunity to
take the lead in securing entertainment for their fair. Participants
will work with trade show vendors, OFMA Board Members, and
OSUE professionals to explore the many aspects of working with
those big shows – musical acts, rough truck, truck and tractor
pulls, and so much more! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Fifty participants will be accepted, with no more than five from
any one county.
Snacks and Beverages served
Friday and Saturday Afternoon
in the Delaware, Franklin &
Nationwide Foyer 1st floor
Courtesy of Hopkins Food Services, Poor Jacks Amusements,
Greater Ohio Showman's Association , Ohio Corn & Wheat Associations, Ohio Wool Council, and
your Tradeshow
Exhibitors.
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Saturday, January 10 11:15 –12:15
Senior Fair
Senior Fair Table Topics
11:15a.m.– 12:
1. Records Official Meeting- Junior Fair Animal
Health Rules
Fairfield Room
The Designated Records Official from Each
County or Independent Fair Must Attend
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Presenters: Dr. Forshey, ODA State Veterinarian
Moderator: Tim Massie, OFMA Past President
Code of Conduct
Madison Room
Presenters: Virgil Strickler CFE Ohio State Expo Center
and Ohio State Expo Staff.
Moderator: Wade Flory, Director District 3
Fire Protection dealing with the local chief
Union A Room
Presenter: Scott Hildenbrand President Geauga County Fire
Chiefs Association, Tim Fowler President Cuyahoga County Fair
Moderator: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9Director
Sheep and Goat Shows
Union B Room
Presenters: Roger High, Ohio Wool Council, Savannah
Forgey OSU Extension Educator
Moderator: Stanley Strode, OFMA District 7 Director
Dealing with Horse Clubs
Morrow Room
Presenter: Diane Winter & Jon Melvin, Delaware County
Fair
Moderator: Dan Bullen, OFMA 2nd Vice President
1099 who do you issue to?
Taft C Room
Presenter: Don Wolfe CPA Delaware, Ohio
Moderator: Bob Buxton OFMA 1st VP
Thank you to all the
Extension Educators and
Junior Fair Boards who
presented topics at this years
Junior Fair Conference
Thank You
Lisa McCutcheon
Extension Educator, and
coordinator of the Junior
Fair Program Team.
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Saturday Jan. 9, 11:15 - Noon
Jr. Fair Educational Session
Junior Fair Workshops
Sponsored by: Willandale Golf Cart Sales
11:15a.m.—12
1. Getting to the Core of It with Junior Fair Board Union C Room
Presenters: Kathy Blackford – Extension Educator, Ashland County;
Natalee Blackford- Ashland County Junior Fair Board President; and
Ashland County Junior Fair Board Members
In 2015, Ashland County organized its Junior Fair Board a bit differently. We now have youth representatives to each county species committee that form part of the board. The other part is called the Core Committee. They work on all other aspects of the junior fair including still
exhibits, office work, official results, data entry and special events. We
would like to share the results and impacts from our special events and
also find out and share what other counties offer to the general public at
the fair. Our most successful project this year involved our core group
offering time each day of the fair to let any visitor – kids, exhibitors,
parents, volunteers, etc. – put a painted handprint on the outside wall of
one of our barns. They could also write their name and the date with
it. The group hopes to do this every year and encourages people to visit
and participate in each fair. We also had 6 p.m. specials – activities
geared toward families in the evenings. We made loopy planes and
catapults, painted pumpkins, and did other fun small projects which
drew a lot of participation from fairgoers. Find out more about different
ways junior fair boards can engage the public and promote their fairs.sm
2. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You!
Union D Room
Presenters: Jessica Rockey – Extension Educator, Perry County; and
Jamie McConnell – Extension Program Assistant, Muskingum County
The success of a Fair requires the help of MANY different people –
club/chapter advisors, project helpers, family members, award sponsors,
resource donors, livestock buyers and more! Often times we see our
youth exhibitors FORGET to show their appreciation. It’s important to
say thank you to our supporters so that their support continues – and
they love to HEAR and SEE how their support has helped! Bring local
ideas to our roundtable discussion on how to help exhibitors show their
appreciation.
3. Can you Pack your Grandstand?
Knox Room
Presenters: Katie Feldhues – Extension Educator, Ross County; and
Ross County Junior Fair Board Members
The Ross County SFB allows the JFB to host a night in the grandstands
that is 100% put on by our county’s Jr. Fair Participants. This evening
features an outhouse race, apple pie contest and fundraising auction, and
a lip sync competition. It fulfills many desirable goals in a quality Jr.
Fair program: teambuilding, hard work, fundraising, awareness building, leadership development, interaction of multiple ages in project
completion, community support, and much more. Hear about how Ross
County is succeeding in the adventure and how your county could too!
4. The Life of a State Junior Fair Board Member Fayette Room
Ohio State Fair Board Members – Ohio 4-H Representatives (Alicia
Gifford, Nathan Grine and Kameron Rinehart)
Serving on the State Junior Fair Board is an experience of a lifetime that
not many people get to say they have had the honor to serve in the
board. It's a fun and exciting environment to work alongside youth from
across the state and network with adults in all aspects of life. The state
fair board is made up of youth organizations from across Ohio such as
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, Campfire, Grange, Tech Ed., and
Farm Bureau. In this session, we will talk about how to get on the state
fair board, the roles/responsibilities of state fair board, and the
knowledge and experience you learn while serving in this leadership
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Saturday Jan. 9, 11:15 - Noon
Jr. Fair Educational Session
Junior Fair Workshops continued
11:15am—Noon
5. Dynamics to a Dynamite Meeting
Union E Room
Presenters: Hannah Epley – State Extension Specialist, Camping and
Older Youth
Do your meetings seem to drag on forever or feel like you have accomplished nothing by the end of them? Come to this session to learn
strategies for making meetings worthwhile along with creative approaches to reach a decision in a fair (but short!) amount of time. We
will also discuss ways to utilize committees that can meet during and
outside of the meetings.
6. Investing In Youth Leaders; Our Story of Revitalizing the
Junior Fair Board Experience
Marion Room
Presenters: Hallie Mast Rutt and Ella Lorentz, Holmes County Junior
Fair
In recent years, Holmes County Junior Fair Board numbers were dropping and interest in participating was waning. We all know that Junior
Fair Board is a lot of hard work, but participants felt as though it was
no longer fun. Ella Lorentz took over as Junior Fair Board Advisor in
October 2014 and Hallie joined the staff in June 2015. Through this
session we would like to provide insights into our struggles and how
we revamped the experience for our Junior Fair Board Members. We
will discuss how we recruit members who are involved in 4-H and
FFA, discuss the structure of our monthly meetings, and talk about
how we organized the Junior Fair Board Members during the week of
the fair including fun breaks to help rejuvenate their energy throughout
the week. It is our goal to provide an opportunity to share our successes while also allowing other Junior Fair Board Advisors to discuss the
challenges that they face and create an environment where others can
share how they have approached similar barriers.
7. What’s New? Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Program Updates
Champaign Room
Presenter: Dr. Lucinda Miller – OSU Extension, State 4-H Specialist
Learn what’s new for 2016 with 4-H animal sciences programming,
including livestock, poultry, rabbits, dogs, and companion animals.
Information will also be provided about the Ohio State Fair youth animal events, including Skillathons, OMEs, Judging opportunities, and
Avian Bowl. Participants will have the opportunity to share what
“Makes the Best Better” in their counties.
8. Dealing With Those Difficult People
Taft B Room
Presenters: Judy Villard Overocker - Extension Educator, Richland
County Participants will learn a practical approach to understanding,
preparing for and dealing with exhibitors, parents, observers, volunteers and other people who pose difficult situations in the Junior Fair
program. The session will include role-playing and discussion of various Junior Fair program situations.
9. Equine Risk Management A101 1st Floor by Drury Steps
Presenters: Jackie Krieger – Extension Educator, Summit County
Equine activities are inherently risky. Throw in the competitiveness of
a horse show and those risks increase. How can we create an environment where host sites and participants both accept risk AND strive to
reduce preventable risks? It is important for everyone to have a clearer
understanding of the Ohio Equine Law which does not render everyone, every time, immunity from fault. A solid risk management plan
for equine activities begins with an awareness of risks, then an understanding of the need for risk management then action for a safer equine
environment.
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Saturday Jan. 9, 11:15 - Noon
Jr. Fair Educational Session
Junior Fair Workshops Continued
11:15am—Noon
10. Lemons Out of Lemonade: Rising to the Poultry Challenge
A102 Room located 1st floor by the Subway Sandwich Shop
Presenters: Don Black – Miami County SFB / Poultry Committee Chair; Jenna Hoyt – Extension Educator, Ashtabula
County; Joy Sharp – Extension Educator, Pickaway County;
Jenny Strickler – Extension Educator – Coshocton County;
and Demetria Woods – Extension Educator, Miami County
On June 2, 2015, “In an aggressive move designed to help
protect Ohio’s $2.3 billion poultry industry from the avian
flu”, the Ohio Department of Agriculture canceled all live
bird exhibitions in 2015. Some of the most innovative and
inspirational moments of the fair season occurred when exhibitors across the state rose to the occasion and developed
creative ways to participate in their county fairs. Attend this
session to learn how Jr. Fair Poultry participants took on the
challenge of finding unique ways to exhibit their “poultry”.
11. Making Decisions on Junior Fair Board
Taft D Room
Presenters: Jane Keyser – Extension Educator, Belmont
County; and Michelle Fehr – Extension Educator, Muskingum County
Making decisions is not always easy! Being on a board requires working with other people. Each group functions a
little differently, and each has its own process for reaching
decision. Establishing and understanding certain values
helps the decision-making process run smoothly. A smooth
process means more can be accomplished. In this session,
Junior Fair Board Members will learn how to determine their
group’s values and characteristics. Once that is in place,
making decisions can become a much easier task. Work
with others in the session to understand your group’s top
characteristics. Each participant will receive the tools necessary to recreate this process with their Junior Fair Boards
after the conference. Lesson adapted from Teens on Board 4
-H Project 374.
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Saturday Jan. 9, 12:15—1:15
Senior Fair Members
Senior Fair & Associates Workshop
12:15 – 1:30 .
Madison Room
GOSA Presents: Is Our Fairgrounds Ready for the
PREFAIR SETUP? What concession managers and concessionaires want each other to know. 'Your fair is here, are you
ready?'
Presenters: Lori Freiling, GOSA Trustee and Cindy Woodman, Concessions Manager, Lake County Fair
Senior Fair Topics
12:15-1:15
1. Fair Elections how do you handle
Morrow Room
Presenter: Mike Vartorella will lead a round table discussion
on the topic
Moderator: Steve Cronebaugh, OFMA Director at Large
2. Quick Books Round Table Demonstration and discussion
on using quick books for your ODA Chart of Accounts
Marion Room
Presenter: Bev Fisher CFE, OFMA Director at Large
3. What to Charge for Non-Fair Rentals Champaign Room
Presenters: David Grimm CFE , David Grimm and Associates
Moderator: Daryl Riffle OFMA Director at Large
4. Tickets, Variety and Handling
Taft A Room
Presenter: Cara Muhlenkamp - Fair Manager Mercer County ,
Moderator: Chris Brust, OFMA District 4 Director
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Saturday Jan. 9, 12:15 - 1
Jr. Fair Educational Sessions
Junior Fair Workshops
Sponsored by: Willandale Golf Cart Sales
12:15am—1:00
1. What’s the Big Deal? Public Perceptions of Junior Fair Boards
Union C Room
Presenters: Jill Stechschulte - Extension Educator, Fulton Co.
As a Junior Fair Board member, Teen Leader or member of
another youth organization, these youth are held to a higher
level of expectations. Youth are perceived as a role models,
mentors and individuals that younger members idolize
whether you want the adoration or not. Adults know this and
therefore have higher expectations for teens in these leadership positions. The general public has many “shoulds” and
“expectations” when it comes to youth and teens in leadership positions. “Shoulds” and “expectations” are those beliefs
held by individuals and are not necessarily rules, but can
cause strong reactions. Come see “What’s the Big Deal?”
2. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You!
Union D Room
Presenters: Jessica Rockey – Extension Educator, Perry County; and Jamie McConnell – Extension Program Assistant,
Muskingum County
The success of a Fair requires the help of MANY different
people – club/chapter advisors, project helpers, family members, award sponsors, resource donors, livestock buyers and
more! Often times we see our youth exhibitors FORGET to
show their appreciation. It’s important to say thank you to
our supporters so that their support continues – and they love
to HEAR and SEE how their support has helped! Bring local
ideas to our roundtable discussion on how to help exhibitors
show their appreciation.
3. Quality Assurance Updates for 2016
Union B Room
Presenters: Joy Sharp – Extension Educator, Ross County
Each year Ohio 4-H selects three good production practices
to focus on during annual Quality Assurance training programs. Attend this session to find out which three GPP's
your county will be teaching this year, as well as ideas for
activities that can be used during training. Attendees will
also have an opportunity to share ideas about their county’s
training program and exchange ideas with others. (Please
note that this session does not count toward personal QA certification.)
4. A Blue Ribbon SHoWork...Teens and Adults Make a
Tech-Savvy Team!
Fairfield Room
Presenters: Erin Dailey – Extension Educator, Jackson County
Each of our counties have a great deal of data to enter during
the fair in order to output show bills, sale bills and other documents quickly. In each county, this is done of a little differently but there are ways in which all of our entities can help
to make these processes smoother. In this session, you will
be able to share ways that this happens in your county and
find out how other counties are making this happen. Whether
you are using ShoWorks, Blue Ribbon Fair or some other
type of program….there is plenty of work to be done and we
are always looking for easier ways to get that accomplished!
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Saturday Jan. 9, 12:15 - 1:00
Jr. Fair Educational Sessions
Junior Fair Workshops
12:15—1:00
5. Ohio 4-H Horse Program Updates
Taft C Room
Presenters: Dr. Kim Cole – OSU Ext, Equine Specialist
Annual update will be provided for Ohio 4-H Horse Programs including the Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show.
6.
ODA Update: Learning from the 2015 Fair Season,
Preparing for a Successful 2016!
Union E Room
Presenters: Dr. Tony Forshey, ODA State Veterinarian &
Cindy Bodie, ODA Business Operations Manager
Information will be presented regarding regulatory issues
experienced during the fair season, and suggestions for improvements that can be made during the coming year. This
session will be very similar to the one offered on Friday for
SFB Member and Records Officials.
NOTE: Intended for SFB Members, OSUE Staff and JFB
Advisors – but open to JFB Members as well.
7. Can you Pack your Grandstand?
Knox Room
Presenters: Katie Feldhues – Extension Educator, Ross
County; and Ross County Junior Fair Board Members
The Ross County SFB allows the JFB to host a night in the grandstands that is 100% put on by our county’s Jr. Fair Participants. This
evening features an outhouse race, apple pie contest and fundraising
auction, and a lip sync competition. It fulfills many desirable goals
in a quality Jr. Fair program: teambuilding, hard work, fundraising,
awareness building, leadership development, interaction of multiple
ages in project completion, community support, and much more.
Hear about how Ross County is succeeding in the adventure and
how your county could too!
8. A Junior Fair Program for All Ages
Union A Room
Presenters: Michelle Stumbo – Extension Educator, Meigs
County; and Meigs County Junior Fair Board Members
When many people think of Junior Fairs, the typical
thought is of youth who participate in Junior Fair organizations. In Meigs County, the Junior Fair Board strives to
ensure that all ages feel welcome and involved in Junior
Fair activities. From Clover Clues, which is designed to
help our younger visitors learn about different parts of the
Fairgrounds, to Mud Volleyball and Cornhole Tournaments
with adult age divisions, all ages are invited to participate! Come along to help plan how YOUR Fair can appeal
to all ages!
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Saturday Jan. 9, 12:15 - 1:15
Jr. & Senior Fair Educational Sessions
9. STEM Challenges @ the Fair
Fayette Room
Presenters: Patty House – Extension Educator, Clark County
Are you looking for some new exciting and hands-on activities for your Fair? Experience for yourself how science and
engineering challenges are both Fun and educational. Leave
with the tools to be able to facilitate them yourself and train
others to help you.
10. More than Rides & Rodeos
A102 Room 1st floor by Subway
Presenters: Jenna Hoyt - Extension Educator, Ashtabula County; and Ashtabula County Junior Fair Board members
Learn activities you can use to bring awareness to fair goers
about agriculture and the many opportunities for families at
the County Fair. Participants will learn and share the aspects
of what makes their fair unique for families and fair goers.
11. Getting Off to a Good Start with Your Junior Fair Board
Taft B Room
Presenters: Judy Villard Overocker - Extension Educator,
Richland County
Junior Fair Boards are structured differently across the state,
but everyone deals with getting the kids off to a good start.
Participants will learn ways to get board members and advisors acquainted with each other as well as learning more
about their local Junior Fair program. The session will include role-playing, plus interactive games and activities.
1:00
Bingo Games with Prizes
A101 Room
Room located by the stairs to the Drury Hotel in the Food
Court Lobby, known as also 36 on the Boulevard
Ticket Event: $5 tickets available in
OFMA office till all are sold
Sponsored by: Klein's Entertainment LLC
Senior Fair Table Topics
1:15-2:00
1. Handling your Livestock Sale
Taft A Room
Presenter: John Graham, Muskingum County Fair Treasurer,
Doug Logan, Geauga County Fair Livestock Sale Committee
Moderator: Dan Martin, OFMA Past President
2. How to reach your Political Leadership
Marion Room
Presenter: Amanda Signs, Capitol Action Group
Moderator: Dan Kimmet, OFMA Immediate Past President
3. Round Table Camping what's the Trend Fairfield Room
Presenter: Phil Hurtt, Ross County Fair, Dave Murry, Fulton
County Fair, David Benson, Fairfield County Fair
Moderator: Tim Massie, OFMA Past President
4. Midway Safety and Amusement Ride Safety Round Table
Questions comments and concerns regarding midway safety.
Including rides and games.
Union B Room
Presenter: Mike Vartorella, Ron Dean ODA Ride Safety Division
Moderator: Tom Higbie , OFMA District 2
5. Social Media, What works?
Union C Room
Presenter: Christy J. Clark, Executive Director Destination Hillard
Moderator: Rod Arter , OFMA District 6 Director
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Saturday Jan. 9, 1:15 - 2:00
Jr & Senior Fair Educational Sessions
Senior Fair Table Topics
6. How long does your fair need to be 5, 6, 7, 8 days?
Taft C Room
Presenters: Robert Dawson, Treasurer OFMA Board
Moderator: Robert Dawson, Treasurer OFMA Board
7. Do you have a budget
Union D Room
Presenters: Paul Harris Secretary Great Geauga County,
Cathy Cunningham, Secretary Summit County Fair
Moderator: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9 Director
Junior Fair Workshops
Sponsored by: Willandale Golf Cart Sales
1:15 —2:00
1. Dealing With those Difficult People
Taft B Room
Presenters: Judy Villard Overocker - Extension Educator,
Richland County
Participants will learn a practical approach to understanding, preparing for and dealing with exhibitors, parents,
observers, volunteers and other people who pose difficult
situations in the Junior Fair program. The session will
include role-playing and discussion of various Junior Fair
program situations.
2. A Junior Fair Program for All Ages
Union A Room
Presenters: Michelle Stumbo – Extension Educator, Meigs
County; and Meigs County Junior Fair Board Members
When many people think of Junior Fairs, the typical
thought is of youth who participate in Junior Fair organizations. In Meigs County, the Junior Fair Board strives to
ensure that all ages feel welcome and involved in Junior
Fair activities. From Clover Clues, which is designed to
help our younger visitors learn about different parts of the
Fairgrounds, to Mud Volleyball and Cornhole Tournaments with adult age divisions, all ages are invited to participate! Come along to help plan how YOUR Fair can
appeal to all ages!
3. Family-A-Fair
Morrow Room
Presenters: Jan Jackam, Ryann Chapman and Kimberly
Dobay - Geauga County Junior Fair
Do you think your fair is the best in the state? Are there
families in your county that have never gotten to come to
fair? Would you like to give them the opportunity to experience your fair? It can be done with a little work and ingenuity. You can share your fair with neighbors who don’t
know the excitement the fun and tastes of fair. At this session we will share Geauga County’s success in 2015. We
were able to reach out to the community and bring families
to fair. We were able to invite 33 families that otherwise
would not have been able to come to fair, some had never
been and were so excited to get to experience the sights,
sounds and flavors.
4. STEM Challenges @ the Fair
Fayette Room
Presenters: Patty House – Extension Educator, Clark Co.
Are you looking for some new exciting and hands-on activities for your Fair? Experience for yourself how science and engineering challenges are both Fun and educational. Leave with the tools to be able to facilitate them
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Saturday Jan. 9, 1:15 - 2:00
Jr. Fair Educational Sessions
Junior Fair Workshops continued
1:15 —2:00
5. Making Decisions on Junior Fair Board Taft D Room
Presenters: Jane Keyser – Extension Educator, Belmont Co.;
and Michelle Fehr – Extension Educator, Muskingum Co.
Making decisions is not always easy! Being on a board requires working with other people. Each group functions a
little differently, and each has its own process for reaching
decision. Establishing and understanding certain values
helps the decision-making process run smoothly. A smooth
process means more can be accomplished. In this session,
Junior Fair Board Members will learn how to determine
their group’s values and characteristics. Once that is in
place, making decisions can become a much easier task.
Work with others in the session to understand your group’s
top characteristics. Each participant will receive the tools
necessary to recreate this process with their Junior Fair
Boards after the conference. Lesson adapted from Teens on
Board 4-H Project 374.
6. Let’s Talk…About your Amazing Fair and its Agriculture!
Union E Room
Presenters: Stephen Heppe – Ext. Program Assistant, Wayne Co.
Ever wonder how to talk to the public? What about the local
paper? Or even talking to someone with a very strong opposing view to yours? Techniques will be shared on how to
talk and share your experiences about animals, events, and
the wonderful exhibitors that are part of your fair! Then on
the flip side, how we share problems, concerns, or issues
that occur at the fair in the most positive manor.
7. Reining in the JFB Responsibility
Champaign Room
Presenters: Leslie Cooksey – Ext. Educator, Fairfield Co.
You’re on the Board, now what? As new members to
groups and organizations we often find ourselves trying to
figure out what to do next and how to get involved. Learn
how your seasoned Junior Fair Board members and Advisors can plan a professional development retreat for your
entire Board to build new and existing relationships between youth
and adults, share expectations for membership on the JFB, develop
skills used through the planning process and duration of fair, and
create their own expectations and goals for participation on the JFB
all while having FUN!
8. Selecting Fair Livestock Judges
Knox Room
Presenters: Nancy Snook – Extension Educator, Noble County; and Travis West – Extension Educator, Vinton County
This session will share resources to help Fair officials, junior fair boards and committees select and contact judges for
fair livestock shows. Resources will be shared such as;
where to find judges’ lists, methods to contact judges, sample contracts and best practices for working with judges.
9. Team Building Activities for Teens and Adults
A102 Room by Subway shop 1st floor
Presenters: Jenna Hoyt - Extension Educator, Ashtabula Co.
Learn activities you can use to bring groups of teens and/or
adults together to form a functioning team. Examine different learning and leadership styles while experiencing five
stages of a group process in an interactive session. Gain
communication skills essential for an effective team.
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Saturday Jan. 9, 2:15 - 3:15
Senior Fair Table Topics
Tradeshow Refreshments
Franklin Rooms, Delaware Rooms,
Nationwide Foyer 1st Floor
Sponsored by Poor Jacks Amusements,
GOSA, Hopkins Food Services
& Ohio Wool Council
(Badge Required for Admission and participation
1:30
in all Beverage and snack breaks )
Senior Fair & Associates Workshop
2:15 –3:15
1. Salaries How Much do we pay?
Union A Room
Presenter: Mark Fout Vinton County Fair, Doug
Guinsler, Muskingum County Fair
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Moderator: Stanley Strode, OFMA Director District 7
Legal Fund Raising what works for you? Union B Room
Presenter: Matt Hughes JMH Development Fair Funding LLC
Moderator: Bob Buxton, OFMA 1st VP
Social Media Where are you?
Marion Room
Presenter: Meg Noah, Geauga County Fair
Moderator: Richard King, OFMA Director District 1
Updating your Constitution
Taft A Room
Presenter: Greg Simpson, Clermont County Fair, David
Page, Williams County Fair
Moderator: Dan Martin, OFMA Past President
Round Table: Tickets who gets in for free?
Taft C Room
Presenter: Bob Morgan, Huron County Fair President
Moderator: Tom Higbie , OFMA District 2 Director
Food Service Licenses - Fairs Responsibility During
The Fair And During the off Season
Morrow Room
Presenters: Mike Tedrick, Retired Health Official
Moderator: Chris Brust, OFMA District 4 Director
Three Keys to the foundation of Success: Transparency Perception and COMMUNICATIONS, How do we get Fair
boards to work together.
Fairfield Room
Presenters: Steve Cronebaugh Tuscarawas County Fair
Moderator: Steve Cronebaugh, OFMA Director at Large
Ever been to Alaska?
The Ohio Fairs Office has
a 13 day trip set for June
2016. See the OFMA
office for details.
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Saturday Jan. 9, 2:15— 3:00
Jr. Fair Educational Sessions
Saturday January 9, 2:15- 3:00
Sponsored by: Willandale Golf Cart Sales
1. What’s the Big Deal? Public Perceptions of Junior Fair
Boards
Union C Room
Presenters: Jill Stechschulte - Extension Educator, Fulton Co.
As a Junior Fair Board member, Teen Leader or member
of another youth organization, these youth are held to a
higher level of expectations. Youth are perceived as a role
models, mentors and individuals that younger members
idolize whether you want the adoration or not. Adults
know this and therefore have higher expectations for teens
in these leadership positions. The general public has
many “shoulds” and “expectations” when it comes to
youth and teens in leadership positions. “Shoulds” and
“expectations” are those beliefs held by individuals and
are not necessarily rules, but can cause strong reactions. Come see “What’s the Big Deal?” 2. ShoWorks & Auction Management Madison Room
Presenters: Kelly Coble – Extension Educator, Allen
County, Sarah Jackson – Allen County Fair and Sue
Butcher – Allen County Fair
Presenters for this session will share how Allen County
fair utilizes ShoWorks for Junior Fair management. Presenters use a team approach when using ShoWorks, each
working with the programming at different states of Junior Fair implementation, problems and solutions encountered, and represent diverse perspectives of the fair management program. Participates will learn 1) Utilizing online entries 2) Creating premiums to pay out during fair 3)
Steps to a successful livestock auction from sale order to
check writing all with ShoWorks. Participants will leave
this session with ideas and resources for using ShoWorks
in 2016.
3. Getting to the Core of It with Junior Fair Board
Taft D Room
Presenters: Kathy Blackford – Extension Educator, Ashland County; Natalee Blackford- Ashland County Junior
Fair Board President; and Ashland County Junior Fair
Board Members
In 2015, Ashland County organized its Junior Fair Board
a bit differently. We now have youth representatives to
each county species committee that form part of the
board. The other part is called the Core Committee. They
work on all other aspects of the junior fair including still
exhibits, office work, official results, data entry and special events. We would like to share the results and impacts from our special events and also find out and share
what other counties offer to the general public at the
fair. Our most successful project this year involved our
core group offering time each day of the fair to let any
visitor – kids, exhibitors, parents, volunteers, etc. – put a
painted handprint on the outside wall of one of our
barns. The group hopes to do this every year and encourages
people to visit and participate in each fair. We also had 6 p.m.
specials – activities geared toward families in the evenings. We
made loopy planes and catapults, painted pumpkins, and did other
fun small projects which drew a lot of participation from fairgoers. Find out more about different ways junior fair boards can
engage the public and promote their fairs.
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Saturday Jan. 9, 2:15— 3:00
Jr. Fair Educational Sessions
4. Reining in the JFB Responsibility Champaign Room
Leslie Cooksey – Extension Educator, Fairfield County
You’re on the Board, now what? As new members to
groups and organizations we often find ourselves trying to
figure out what to do next and how to get involved. Learn
how your seasoned Junior Fair Board members and Advisors can plan a professional development retreat for your
entire Board to build new and existing relationships between youth and adults, share expectations for membership
on the JFB, develop skills used through the planning process and duration of fair, and create their own expectations
and goals for participation on the JFB all while having
FUN!
5. Selecting Fair Livestock Judges
Knox Room
Presenters: Nancy Snook – Extension Educator, Noble County; and
Travis West – Extension Educator, Vinton County
This session will share resources to help Fair officials, junior fair boards and committees select and contact judges for
fair livestock shows. Resources will be shared such as;
where to find judges’ lists, methods to contact judges, sample contracts and best practices for working with judges.
6. Investing In Youth Leaders; Our Story of Revitalizing
the Junior Fair Board Experience Room 102 1st Floor
Presenters: Hallie Mast Rutt and Ella Lorentz, Holmes
County Junior Fair
In recent years, Holmes County Junior Fair Board numbers
were dropping and interest in participating was waning. We
all know that Junior Fair Board is a lot of hard work, but
participants felt as though it was no longer fun. Ella Lorentz
took over as Junior Fair Board Advisor in October 2014 and
Hallie joined the staff in June 2015. Through this session
we would like to provide insights into our struggles and
how we revamped the experience for our Junior Fair Board
Members. We will discuss how we recruit members who
are involved in 4-H and FFA, discuss the structure of our
monthly meetings, and talk about how we organized the
Junior Fair Board Members during the week of the fair including fun breaks to help rejuvenate their energy throughout the week. It is our goal to provide an opportunity to
share our successes while also allowing other Junior Fair
Board Advisors to discuss the challenges that they face and
create an environment where others can share how they
have approached similar barriers.
7. Let’s Talk ….About your Amazing Fair and its Agriculture!
Union E Room
Presenters: Stephen Heppe – Extension Program Assistant,
Wayne County
Ever wonder how to talk to the public? What about the local paper? Or even talking to someone with a very strong
opposing view to yours? Techniques will be shared on how
to talk and share your experiences about animals, events,
and the wonderful exhibitors that are part of your fair! Then
on the flip side, how we share problems, concerns, or issues
that occur at the fair in the most positive manor.
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Saturday Jan. 9, 2:15— 5:00
Jr. Fair & SR Fair Educational Sessions Continued
8. The Life of a State Junior Fair Board Member
Fayette Room
Presenters: Ohio State Fair Board Members – Ohio 4-H
Representatives (Alicia Gifford, Nathan Grine and Kameron Rinehart)
Serving on the State Junior Fair Board is an experience of
a lifetime that not many people get to say they have had
the honor to serve in the board. It's a fun and exciting environment to work alongside youth from across the state
and network with adults in all aspects of life. From announcing livestock shows to ushering concerts, the role of
a state fair board members has some interesting responsibilities during their 14 days at state fair. The state fair
board is made up of youth organizations from across Ohio
such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, Campfire,
Grange, Tech Ed., and Farm Bureau. In this session, we
will talk about how to get on the state fair board, the roles/
responsibilities of state fair board, and the knowledge and
experience you learn while serving in this leadership
board. Working together to make the Ohio State Fair the
best possible experience for all exhibitors, youth, and
adults is the goal of the state fair board and I hope that
when we are done with this session, YOU will be inspired
to work hard to try to serve on the Ohio State Junior Fair
Board!
Senior Fair Table Topics
3:30-4:30
Convention Wrap Up Anything Goes Champaign Room
Bring your open topic for this session
Moderators: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9 Director & Convention Program Chair, Bev Fisher CFE, Manger Canfield Fair
Tradeshow Show Sponsored by
Concessions by Cox
4:30 1st Floor Trade Show Qualifying Drawings
Spouse and Associates Tradeshow
Qualifying Drawing & Final Drawings
Sponsored by Haas Wilkerson Insurance
Qualifier must be present
4:45 2nd Floor Trade Show Qualifying Drawings
Fair Officers, Directors Tradeshow
Qualifying Drawing & Final Drawings
Sponsored by Golf Car Company
Qualifier must be present
Casino Chip Game Sponsors: Triple Treat
Shows, Kissel Amusements,
Dipping Dots
Drawing Winner must be present
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Saturday Jan. 9, 3:30– 11:00
Senior Fair Workshops
Coordinator: Tom Higbie, OFMA Trade show Chairman
6:00 Auction Registration and Preview
Regency Ballroom
6:30 OFMA and GOSA Extravaganza Evening
Regency Ballroom
Auction and Extravaganza Event
Coordinators: Jon Overmyer, OFMA Past President
Andy Pocock, President GOSA
Sponsors for Snacks :
Otters Concessions -Dipping Dots ,
Bates Brothers Ride Company
OFMA & GOSA Boards
“YOUR GENERATION
IN CONCERT” .
Sponsored by Variety Attractions
George Moffett, Todd Bolton
Zanesville, Ohio
Name Badges must be worn to all functions
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Sunday, January 10, 8:00– 10:45
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
OFMA/ODA Coordination Center Open
Registration
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Nationwide A
Delaware Rooms
Officiating: Stanley Strode, OFMA District 7 Director
Moderator: Tom Stocksdale, OFMA District 5 Director
Ripley Church of Christ Praise Team, Wayne County will
provide Music
During the Morning Church Service a collection will be taken and forwarded to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast
Cancer Research and the Stefanie Spielman Patient Assistance Fund.
Church Service:
Coffee Service Provided by:
Klein’s Entertainment LLC
Table Topics
8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
General: Open Topic Session
Fairfield Room
Hosted by: Darrel Cubbison, OFMA President;
Bob Buxton, OFMA 1st VP;
Dan Bullen, OFMA 2nd VP
Awards Breakfast
8:45 Doors Open and served upon seating,
Please arrive as a group to sit together
Regency Ballroom
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Hall of Fame Awards;
Sponsored by Ohio Fair Participating Plan
Ohio Fairs Communication Awards
Sponsored by the Ohio Harness Horseman Association
Awards: Rodney Arter, OFMA District 6 Director
Meal: Paul Oechsle, OFMA Past President
(Ticket Required)
OFMA Annual Meeting
and Election of Officers
Sponsored by Prowant Specialty Company
10:45 – 12:00
Delaware Rooms
Presiding: Darrel Cubbison, OFMA President;
Transition of the Queens: Bev Fisher
Coffee and Cookies service
Provided by: Mowry’s Concessions
Mandatory meeting for each
Fair Delegate or Alternate to attend
Please have a Safe Journey Home
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The 2015 Ohio Fair Mangers Board
of Directors thanks you for your
continued support, sponsorship
and for participating in the 2016
“Make Things Happen”
Future Convention Dates
2017 January 5-8 (Thurs-Sun)
2018 January 4-7, (Thurs-Sun)
2019 January 3-6, (Thurs-Sun)
2020 January 2-5, (Thurs-Sun)
Reminder each fair must seat a delegate at the
Ohio Fair Managers Annual Meeting Sunday
January 10, 2016 10:45 am Delaware Rooms
2016 Spring Meeting Dates
Districts 1 & 2 April 10
Brugeman Lodge at Riverbend Park,
9250 TR 208,Findlay
Districts 5 & 9 April 11
Buckeye Event Center
624 Henry Street Dalton, Ohio 44618
Districts 7 & 8 April 2
Muskingum County Fairgrounds
Districts 3, 4 & 6 April 3
Fayette County Fairgrounds
Reminder each fair must have a representative attend one of the 4 Spring District Meetings and
along with attending the OFMA Annual Meeting to
receive the fairs distribution of
Ohio Fair Mangers Gate Passes.
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