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"Honoring the Past andLooking into the Future"

January 10– 12, 2019

Michigan associationof fairs & Exhibitions134th AnnualConvention

Michigan associationof fairs & Exhibitions

Amway Grand PlazaGrand Rapids, Michigan

517.317.4544 Voice • 517.481.2880 faxmifairs@gmail.com • www.mifairs.com

The Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions will promote the development of agriculture and related industries, coordinate the objectives of fairs and exhibitions across the state, inform and educate its members through meetings and an annual

convention and encourage the participation of youth in these endeavors.

M i s s i o n s t a t E M E n t

PO BOx 554 • Manchester, MI 48158

Programs courtesy of Wade Shows, Inc.

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Hot Lunch for PurchaseThe Amway will be selling hot lunch on Friday and Saturday on the

Center Concourse (2nd floor). Hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks and more will be available for purchase during lunch hours.

Special Notes of InterestConvention Registration HoursCenter Concourse (2nd Floor)

Wednesday, January 10, 3:00pm – 5:00pmThursday, January 11, 9:00am – 7:00pm

Friday, January 12, 8:00am – 5:00pmSaturday, January 13, 9:00am – 2:00pm

Trade Show HoursAmbassador Ballroom

Thursday, January 11, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Friday, January 12, 10:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday, January 13, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Hotel Restaurants and Pool HoursA list of hotel restaurants, pool hours and more pertinent hotel

information will be available at the hotel registration desk.

Tradeshow Drawing and Scavenger HuntBack by popular demand! Again this year each registered person

will receive a ticket in their registration packet. Fill in your ticket and drop it in the drawing at the 50/50 table for a chance to win a MEGA Ticket. Join the fun and get to know our tradeshow vendors. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at registration or at the 50/50 booth inside the tradeshow, get help from vendors to fill it out and enter to win a prize

Other Drawings – Enter to Win!Each registered person will receive a ticket in their registration packet for a chance to win prizes at some of our major events this weekend. Fill out the appropriate ticket and enter to win! Green tickets for Thursday night Showcase with a chance to win $100 cash, Pink for General Session for a chance to win $100 cash and Blue for Tradeshow drawing on Friday at 12:30 pm for a chance to win a Mega Raffle Ticket. See tickets for more

detail. Must be present to win. Good luck!

Welcome to the 134th Annual MichiganAssociation of Fairs & Exhibitions Convention!

Welcome to the 134th annual MAFE Convention. What a great way to kick off the year 2019. Our theme this year is Honoring the Past and Looking into

the Future. The Michigan fair industry has such a rich history we all should be proud of, but by attending the MAFE Convention you are showing a dedication

to continue to move forward into a bright future. Thank you to all our sponsors for making it possible for us to again be at

the beautiful Amway in Grand Rapids. I would also like to thank the MAFE board for your year-round support

and work to make this convention possible. A big thanks is also due to all the volunteers for their time and dedication to the association.

As always, if you have suggestions or new ideas, please let me know. I hope you have a fun and educational experience at the 2019 MAFE

Convention!Lisa (Scramlin) Reiff

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Hospitality SuitesA list will be available at the convention registration desk area

for the Associate Members hospitality room numbers. As always, a representative is usually on site to meet and greet convention attendees as well as offer refreshments.

Smoking is NOT allowed in any of the Hospitality Suites.

Member ListingA complete list will be available at the convention registrationdesk area.

Silent AuctionThe Silent Auction is located in the Trade Show in the Ambassador

Ballroom. Please make a note of the Trade Show hours above for your bidding times. Donations will be accepted starting at 10:00 am on Thursday in the tradeshow area. The final auction will take place on Saturday, January 12 at 12:30 PM. It has truly become a convention highlight and we encourage all members and spouses to frequent this area. All money raised goes toward maintaining the Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions programs throughout the year and our presence in Lansing.

50/50 RaffleMichigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions will be selling 50/50

raffle tickets throughout the convention this year for daily drawings. Look to buy your tickets from the volunteer ticket sellers throughout the convention for daily drawings.

Workshop presentationsIf you are interested in receiving the presentations from the MAFE

Convention Workshops, please contact the MAFE office after convention at mifairs@gmail.com.

Special ThanksSpecial Thanks to the entire Amway Grand Plaza and DeVos staff.

Especially Danielle Sidock, Chris Schroeder, Courtney McHugh, Matt VanEssendelft & Randi L. Talmage.

CONVENTION PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR THEIR NAME BADGES AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO ENTER CONVENTION WORKSHOPS, SHOWCASE, TRADE SHOW, GENERAL SESSION AND SPOUSAL EVENTS.

Future Annual Convention DatesJanuary 9-11, 2020

January 14-16, 2021January 13-15, 2022

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSWEDNESDAy, JANUARy 9, 2019 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Grand Key Meeting Ottawa Room4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting Ottawa Room3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Convention Registration Center Concourse (2nd Floor)

THURSDAy, JANUARy 10, 2019 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Convention Registration Center Concourse (2nd Floor)9:00 am - noon Board of Directors Meeting Ottawa Room1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Associates Meeting - Pearl2:00 pm - 6:00 pm MDARD Animal Industry & MSU Extension Resource Center Open Ruby Room - Pick up your NUES tags & MDARD fair packet in person. You can also come to pick up FREE “Be Healthy At the Fair” signs.3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Carnival Operators Meeting Ottawa Room2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Trade Show & Silent Auction open Ambassador Ballroom 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Statewide Strategic Brainstorm Session - Emerald Room

One or two people from each fair and festival are invited to attend this meeting to share ideas and brainstorm

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Showcase - See page 22 & 23 Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place9:00 pm - midnight Visit Associate Member Hospitality Rooms - List available at convention registration

FRIDAy, JANUARy 11, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Convention Registration Center Concourse (2nd Floor)7:30 am - 8:00 am General Session continental breakfast Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place8:00 am - 9:45 am Annual Meeting Steelcase Ballroom DeVos Place See page 20 for agenda9:45 am - 10:45 am Keynote Speaker Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Tradeshow & Silent Auction open10:00 am - 6:00 pm MDARD Animal Industry & MSU Extension Resource Center Open Ruby Room - Pick up your NUES tags & MDARD fair packet in person. You can also come to pick up FREE “Be Healthy At the Fair” signs.

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm Workshops 2019 Exhibition Requirements and Animal Health Update: Emerald Room - Dr. Jarold Goodrich, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - A recap of 2018 will be presented, followed by an overview by specie of the exhibition requirements for 2019.

Active Shooter Preparedness Training: Grandview RoomMike Baker, Protective Security Advisor (PSA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security - PSA Baker will present the DHS Active Shooter Preparedness training. The ultimate goal of this training is to teach your staff members what they can do in the event of an active shooter attack. The training addresses the following topics: Previous active shooter incidents; Evolution of police response; Current FBI Joint Intelligence Bulletin statistics; Recognizing indicators of the Pathway to violence; and How to react to an active shooter situation.

High Tech Fairgrounds: Pearl Room Mike Frushour, Cass County Fair & Ken Kuespert, Berrien County Youth Fair - Learn about updating your fairgrounds including paging systems, Wifi, grounds card access, general sound, lighting, video and more

Campground Requirements: Atrium (lower level) David Graves and Sarah Rottiers, DEQ Campgrounds and Pools - Learn about Michigan campground requirements. This session will also discuss pertinent campground regulations, things on the horizon, and what fairs need to do in order to have a successful campground.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Round Table Topics Meet your Legislators: Thornapple Room Mandy Tomich, Dodak & Associates - Question and answer session with State of Michigan officials. This is a great opportunity to build further relationships with your legislators and learn about legislation coming down the pike.

Rules for Concessioners: Heritage Hill Room Michael Smith, Ionia Free Fair - Discussion on concession rules as they pertain to out-front signage including sandwich boards, exclusivity of selling goods, exclusivity of buying goods, vender layouts and more.

How to Attract More Exhibitors: Berkley Room Chris Ruemenapp, St Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair - Attracting new exhibitors can enrich your fair and increase attendance. What partnerships can you forge to bring in new exhibitors? Are their contests that seem to work to draw a new pool of participants? What groups can you tap into to increase participation?

H2B Work Visa Program: Haldane Room Doug Burtch, TJ Schmidt Carnival - Learn about this important work visa program, what it means to the carnival/fair industry and why it important for everyone to understand.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch on your own - hot lunch available for purchase on Center Concourse (2nd floor)

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2:00 pm - 4:15 pm Extended Learning Session Service Animal Session: Atrium (lower level) Sharon Alston Ellis, lawyer and former State of Michigan Compliance Director for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), will present information on the ADA and Michigan legislation regarding service animals. She’ll discuss ADA basics, the rights and responsibilities of fair and exhibition presenters and service animal owners, the differences between service and other support animals, and answer questions.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshops Running an Effective Meeting: Grandview Room Jason Scramlin, Michigan Farm Bureau - Running an effective and efficient meeting is not always as easy as it seems. Board meetings can sometimes get lengthy and that can drive some members away. Come to this session for ideas to run quick and efficient meetings that will help your organization stay on track and get board members out in a timely manner.

Marijuana Businesses and your Event: Pearl Room David Revore, Bauckham Sparks Thall Seeber & Kaufman PC. With changing legislation related to marijuana in Michigan it is important for fairs and festivals to be aware of how that impacts your event. This session will discuss how this topic as it relates to vendors and sponsors. What do you need to consider when developing policies? Come prepared with questions.

Animal Health Q&A with State Veterinarian: Emerald Room Drs. Nora Wineland, Nancy Barr, and Jim Kober, MI Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - This will be an opportunity to interact with the State Veterinarian and Assistant State Veterinarians regarding animal health at Michigan Fairs/Exhibitions. Bring your questions, ideas, or thoughts and hear what the leaders of Animal Health have to say.

MSU Extension Fair Relationship Panel: Imperial Ballroom (Pantlind side) - MAFE Ad Hoc Committee - In the Spring MAFE sent out a survey to fairs and MSU Extension/4H staff. Come to this session to learn about some of the key take-aways and next steps to build better relationships.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Round Table Topics Ask the Attorney: Berkey Room Gary Howell - Sponsored by Eastern Michigan State Fair - Come prepared with legal questions to ask an attorney.

Goats with Horns: Heritage Hill Room Sheryl Howe, Western Michigan Fair - What are your rules for horns on goats? Breed standards continue to change, so do you make allowances for certain breeds? Are their exceptions? Come prepared to discuss. When to get the Police Involved: Thornapple Room Brian Kuemin, Cass County Fair - Boards and planners are use to handling challenges, but sometimes it is time for authorities to get involved. Come with examples of how things worked well involving law enforcement, ways you have fostered relationships with police, things you have learned or guidelines your board uses.

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MDARD Grant Session: Haldane Room Cinda Karlik, MDARD - Come prepared with questions about the MDARD Capital Improvement and Livestock grants offered by MDARD

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Workshops Board Goal Setting: Grandview Room Jason Scramlin, Michigan Farm Bureau - Operating without goals is like wandering the woods without a map or a compass. Defining clear and specific goals can help set the direction of your organization. Goals help to drive change and advance your mission. This session will provide resources and key elements to setting and executing goals that will aid in driving your committee/organization forward.

Master Planning for your Fairgrounds: Pearl Room Bill Zaske, TowersPinkster and Trish Steele, Midland County Fair - What will your fairgrounds look like in 10 years or 20 years? It is important to have a plan for your grounds so projects can be placed in a responsible manner and won’t cause heartache down the road. This session will walk through areas you should consider when coming up with a plan to guide you through improvements and grant opportunities.

Protecting People, Pigs and the Public: Emerald Room Beth Ferry-MSUE, Dr. Madonna Benjamin-MSUE, Melissa May-Mill-erick-MSU College of Human Medicine - The focus of this session will be to help county fairs and exhibitions understand what biosecurity practices can be implemented to help decrease the spread of disease between animals and between animals and people at public venues. Session presenters will discuss different biosecurity practices that can easily be implemented for all species of exhibition animals, disinfection protocols and products and how ventilation practices can influence the spread of disease. This session will also cover different strategies for decreasing the risks of influenza outbreaks at county fairs and exhibitions and talk about upcoming research projects. Session participants are encouraged to participate as current biosecurity practices at county fairs and exhibition will be reviewed.

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Round Table Topics Presales of Tickets and Credit Cards: Berkley Room Chris Miller, Genesee County Fair - Selling tickets to your events beforehand can make a big difference. What are the pros and cons? What has worked and what hasn’t worked? What is the benefit? What systems are you using for pre-sales? How are you handling credit card sales before and during your event?

MAFE Ambassador Program: Heritage Hill Room Lisa Reiff, MAFE - MAFE is considering starting an ambassador program that would include state recognition and scholarship money for our fair/festival youth. Come to discuss ideas and help brainstorm this exciting new venture. How can this program benefit youth at your fair/festival? How can we align with activities already in place, including royalty at your fair or festival?

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3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Round Table Topics continued Grandstand Safety and Security: Thornapple Room Saree Miller & Roger VanVolkinburg, Allegan Co Fair - Having a safe and secure grandstand is more important than ever. What has your event done to improve safety? What measures have you taken regarding security for your grandstand? Come prepared to discuss and share ideas.

Food Vouchers: Haldane Room Jan Murphy, Branch County Fair - How does your event handle food vouchers for volunteers, board members, judges, or special events? How do you manage and track ticket reimbursement? What has worked and what hasn’t?

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Kids Friendly Showcase Acts Pantlind Ballroom

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Reception for Hall of Fame Award Winners - Van Andel Suite 26th floorEveryone welcome

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mega Raffle Drawing, Showcase Acts &Hospitality - Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place

9:00 pm - Midnight Visit Associate Member Hospitality Rooms

SATURDAy, JANUARy 12, 2019 8:00 am - 9:00 am Workshops

Fairs by the Numbers: Atrium (lower level) Ian Kempf, Eastern Michigan State Fair - A financial analysis of a fair. This session will outline not only the hard numbers related to a fair, but also breakdown of finances by percentages, so regardless of your fair size, it is scalable for your fair.

Livestock Auctions: Emerald Room Jessica Marks, Kent County Youth Fair - Come to this session to learn and discuss livestock auctions. Kent County Youth Fair will share about their successful livestock auction. Come prepared with questions and also to share your own successes and challenges. How to Deal with Drugs and other influences on Fairgrounds property: Grandview Room Officer Jerry Wilson, Midland Arms Defensive Solutions, and Myron Greene, Midland County Sheriff Department - With the opioid epidemic so prevalent in our society, it is important to find new ways to protect fairgoers and patrons from such bad influences. The session will touch on ways to communicate with people, build systems, what we are currently seeing in local communities and where to look for resources.

Ground Maintenance/Improvement: Pearl Room Mark Vandenbusche, Lenwaee County Fair - Come to discuss ground maintenance including do-it yourself projects, preparing the grounds for nightly events, special projects and ways to improve your grounds. Come with examples, both good and bad, to share with the group.

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8:00 am - 9:00 am Round Table Topics How Does your Fair Handle Camping? Berkley Room Shiawassee County Fair - Come prepared to talk about camping during fair including deciding who gets to camp, assigning spaces for exhibitor and/or venders. What are some areas of stress? What has and has not worked for your fair?

Computer Premium Systems: Heritage Hill Room Cinda Karlik, MDARD - Share experiences using your premium program and come with questions for your fellow fairs about their experiences.

First Aid Stations: Thornapple Room Matt Kempf, Newaygo County Fair - How do you handle first aid stations? Where are they located during your event and during special events such as grandstand entertain-ment? What are some things that have worked or have not worked well? How are you keeping track of people that received first aid care? Bring ideas and questions on how to start a first aid station.

Proactive Swine Health Logistics: Haldane Room Eric Frahm, Saginaw County Fair - Some fairs require all swine to be vaccinated for influenza at their fair. Come to hear how it worked for their fairs and share what you have done at your fair to improve swine health. Also come to discuss how measures have been received by exhibitors and/or the general public.

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Convention Registration Center Concourse

9:00 am – 10:00 am Trade Show Coffee & Donuts Center Concourse

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Trade Show - Ambassador Ballroom

10:00 am - 12:15 pm Extended Learning Session Legal Issues for Champions of Animals: Atrium Linda Chezem, Professor Emerita Purdue University - What happens when activists or other persons with ill intentions come to your event? This session will help to prepare for the legal challenges of activists and bad actors before, during and after your event. This session is for any event with animals including, but not limited to: petting zoos, circus, animal attractions and exhibition animals. Sponsored by IAFE

ANy REGISTERED ATTENDEE CAN ATTEND ANy OF THE CONVENTION INCLUDING

SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, ROUNDTABLES, TRADESHOW AND ANy OTHER ACTIVITy

ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAFE CONVENTION. NAME BADGES MUST BE WORN TO ALL

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES.

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SATURDAy, JANUARy 12, 2019 cont. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Workshops

How your Event Adds to your Community’s Quality of Life: Pearl Room - Bob Thomas, Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Fairs and festivals enrich the community and help build a local brand. In fact, many communities are known more for their events than some of their local attractions! Learn how to leverage your event to attract attendance, sponsors and buy-in from local leadership.

DIy Social Media Presence: Grandview Sara Ressler, Oakland County Fair -Navigating all of the available “help options” to a DIY Social Media Presence or Campaign. This session will discuss resources available on a variety of social media platforms to help improve your online presence.

Determining your Economic Impact: Emerald Vickie Micheau, Upper Peninsula State Fair - The UPSF recently went through a process to collect data and analyze the economic impact of their fair. Come learn about the findings, the grant they were awarded, how they collected data, and their impressive results that support the positive impact fairs have on communities.

10:00 am - 11:00 am Round Table Topics yMAFE – young Professional Program: Berkley Room Dan Bonnell, CapSure Insurance & yMAFE committee chair - Open to professionals 45 years old and younger. Come prepared to brainstorm ideas for the development of the program, how it can benefit your fair/festival/business, and ideas for the future.

Transfer of Ownership: Heritage Hill Room Rod Beach, Beach Concessions - How does your event handle a vendor that changes ownership? Come to discuss policies and rules related to this topic. Feel free to bring examples of issues your event has had to handle during transition periods.

Beer Barn: Thornapple Room Jeff VanderBoon, Lake Odessa Fair - What are the pros and cons of having beer at your event? How to get one started? Ways to leverage community/local support. Are you using tickets or cash? Serving draft beers or canned? Ideas on promotion and implementation of a successful beer barn, as well as navigating paperwork required by the state. If you have examples of what has not worked, please also come prepare to discuss and share with the group.

How to Engage your Local Health Department: Haldane Dr. Mary Grace Stobierski and Dr. Kimberly Signs, MI Department of Health & Human Services - Building strong relationships between fairs and local health departments is an important part of planning your event. Come to share ideas, success stories and challenges related to building those relations. Come prepared to brainstorm and discuss.

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11:15 am - 12:15 pm Workshops Event Efficiencies: Pearl Room Bob Thomas, Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Are you looking for ways to do more with less? Learn about creative solutions to help reduce costs, build collaboration, and add interest to event. This is an interactive session—bring your ideas to share!

Superintendent Training: Grandview Room Diane Brazier, Emmet County 4-H Program Coordinator, Affiliated with the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair - This session will go over training and orientation for superin-tendents, providing some tools and resources you can use at your fair. We will also discuss building positive working relationship with your superintendents. Feel free to bring a jump drive to bring useful materials back to your local fair.

Crisis Communication: Emerald Room Officer Jerry Wilson, Midland Arms Defensive Solutions, and Myron Greene, Midland County Sheriff Department - Public relations during and after a crisis. What to say and what not to say to different audience. Real life examples will be used in this interactive session including: missing children, theft, out-of-control youths, active shooter, and more.

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Round Table Topics Front Gate Cash Handling: Berkley Room Cinda Karlik, MDARD - Anytime cash is involved it can create challenges and opportunities. How is your fair handling cash, specifically at the front gate? What have you had to learn “the hard way” and how have you resolved issues? What is working well for your fair? What systems are in place to help safeguard from mishandling.

Outdoor Amusement Business Association Update from Washington: Haldane Room Doug Burtch, OABA Director - Find out what the OABA has been working on with legislators in Washington and how these initiatives may effect your fair or carnival. Also in the Q&A find out what the OABA can do for you and why membership is so important during these challenging times in Washington! Your voice counts!

City Ordinance Effecting your Vendors: Heritage Hill Agnes Shaw, Emmet and Charlevoix County Fair - Navigating city ordinances can be challenging. With food trucks becoming more and more popular, cities often have rules effecting food vendors during your event. What are other areas has your event encountered and how have you overcome them?

Small Fair Networking: Thornapple Room Walt and Karen Maki, Marquette County Fair - Come prepared to discuss issues specific to small fairs including entertainment, getting venders, funding and grounds. This session is open to everyone, but the discussion is specifically intended for fairs with attendance below 20,000.

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SATURDAy, JANUARy 12, 2019 cont. 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch on your own - hot lunch

available for purchase on CenterConcourse (2nd floor)

12:30 pm Silent Auction Bids Close!

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshops Animal Health Plans: 1 year later: Pearl Room Katie Ockert, 4-H/MSU Extension - Several counties created animal health plans in 2018, in this session we will talk about success stories, challenges, and how we can improve animal and human health at fairs and exhibitions. Volunteer 101: Atrium (lower level) Alexis Bremer, National Cherry Festival - We could not put on great events without outstanding volunteers. Come to this session to learn about volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition.

Handicapable Day: Grandview Room Bruce Doll, Kent County Youth Fair, and Susan Mesak & Amy Lovely, Swartz Creek Hometown Days - Learn how to create events for people with special needs that will engage participants and enrich the community. We will talk about or programs and we will also take questions.

yQCA: Emerald Room Come to learn about the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Program. What is it, how it works and the future of the program. This session will touch on requirements that fairs need to be aware of for pigs and beef from packers across the state.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Round Table Topics Harness Racing Update: Thornapple Room John Currie, MAFE Horseracing Committee & Cinda Karlik, MDARD - Come to discuss the 2019 racing schedule and also industry updates from the association and the MI Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Large Fair Networking: Berkley Room Vickie Micheau, UP State Fair - Come to discuss common issues that large fairs deal with including entertainment, advertising, promotion, venders and much more. This is also an opportunity to network with other large fairs.

MAFE Feedback: Heritage Hill Room Lisa Reiff & Brian Kuemin, MAFE - It is your time to come tell us what you like about convention and what could be improved, while it is still fresh on your mind. If there are other areas you would like to see change in MAFE, bring ideas to share.

Temporary Electric Service Issues: Haldane Room Mary Zellner, Wayne County Fair - Working through electric issues during your event can be a challenge. What are some areas you have struggled with? What has worked for your event and what has not? Come prepared to share.

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3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Zone 1 meeting Emerald Room

Zone 2 meeting Atrium Room (lower level)Zone 3 meeting GrandviewZone 4 meeting Heritage Hill RoomZone 5 meeting Thornapple RoomZone 6 meeting Berkey RoomFestival meeting Ruby Room

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Reception & Pre-banquet Cocktails Center Concourse (2nd Floor)

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Awards & Closing Session Ambassador Ballroom Volunteer of the Year Awards, Heritage Award, Scholarship Winners Raffle & 50/50 Drawing

7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner & Entertainment Ambassador Ballroom

9:00 pm - Midnight Visit Associate Member Hospitality Rooms

NOTES AND CONTACTS

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Sessions are designed for youth age 14-19Teens can check in for the program in the Nelson Room

10:00 - 10:30 am Kick off Session with an Ice Breaker - Nelson Room - Get a chance to meet your fellow teens

10:30 - 12:00 pm Teen Fair Project - Have you ever wanted to run the fair? This session is your chance! Participants will work with trade show vendors and fair professionals to explore different aspects of running a fair. We will break into groups and create fair plans in areas such as daily entertainment, awards, and grandstand events.

12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch and Learn - Nelson Room

12:30 - 12:45 pm Ambassador Program Feedback - Nelson Room - MAFE may start an ambassador program that would include state recognition and scholarship money for our industry youth. Before we create this program, we need your thoughts! What would you like to see for this program? What would make you want to participate? Come prepared to provide your feedback.

12:45 - 1:30 pm How Can you Have an Impact at your Fair? Winchester Room - Olivia Mangan, Teen Leader, and Matt Kempf Newaygo County Ag Fair - Come hear how teens can have a voice at their fair and work closely with senior board members.

1:30 - 2:00 pm Break and Prepare for Presentations

2:00 - 2:45 pm Teen Fair Program Presentations - WinchesterRoom - Groups will give a 5-10 minute, presentation of the fair program they create to fair professionals. Teens will have a chance to watch other group presentations and are encouraged to ask questions.

2:45 - 3:15 pm Fair Feud - Winchester Room We surveyed fairs, so it is time to play a version of Family Feud. Survey says!

3:15 - 3:45 Teen Leadership Project - Nelson Room How to take your teen leadership to the next step by displaying it at the Fair. Learn about the new teen leadership project guideline book and how you can showcase your great work in a public venue.

3:15 - 4:00 pm Wrap up and final takeaways

2019 MAFE TEEN SCHEDULE Saturday, January 12, 2019

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TRADESHOW VENDORS

Allied Specialty Insurance IncAnderson Midways American Fraternal AgencyAnimal OasisArnold Amusements IncATR Motorsports PromotionsBC Sound & StageBig Rock Amusements, LLCBlueberry Hill Pony Rides & AmusementsBroken Horn RodeoBurr & CompanyCapsure Insurance Group IncCentral Michigan Pulling IncCincinnati Circus Company Cirque AmongusClark AttractionsCommunications DirectChuck King - Comedy Magician and Hypnotist Crown Trophy of MichiganElliott’s AmusementsFair Publishing HouseFamily Fun Tyme AmusementsFlying Star RodeoGrand Rapids PopcornGranite IndustriesGreat Lakes Fireworks LLCKent Family Magic CircusKlein’s Attractions Inc.KOI Drag RacingJay Samborn Entmt. - DJFun.comLions of MI Service FoundationLost Nations Rodeo CompanyMason Railtime AdventuresMatrix EntertainmentMaple Leaf AmusementsMcGowan Insurance

Melrose Pyrotechnics IncMeridian Entertainment GroupMI Dynamometer Assoc. MI Horsepulling Boat Assoc.MI Mini Horse Pulling Assoc.MI Monster Truck ShootoutMI Pony Dynamometer Assoc.Michigan Dippin’ Dots Muxlow ExoticsMy Adventure TheaterNational Pedal Pullers & RacersRB Powers AwardsRegalia Mfg CoSaffireSchmidt AmusementsSJO ProductionsSkerbeck Entertainment Group INCSkerbeck Family CarnivalSouthern Bleacher CompanySpectrum Weather and Specialty InsuranceStineman Ribbon CompanySuper Kicker Rodeo ProductionThumb Tractor Pulling AssociationTJ Schmidt & CompanyTNT Demolition DerbyUnique Motor SportsUSA Demolition Derby IncVariety Attractions IncWest Michigan PullersWestern Days MinistriesWhispering Pines Mobile ZooWolverine Pullers IncXtreme Roughstock Tour LLC

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2018-2019MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS

& EXHIBITIONS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident – Brian Kuemin

Vice President - Lenore SenterSecretary – Ric Crawford

Treasurer – Jamie SkerbeckPast President – Steve Thelen

2018 - 2019 DIRECTORS

Zone 1 – Brian Kuemin Cass County Fair (January 2016 - January 2019)Zone 2 – LC Scramlin CFEOakland County Fair (January 2017 - January 2020)Zone 3 – John Currie Mecosta County Free Fair (January 2016 - January 2019)Zone 4 – Doug KrawczakMidland County Fair (January 2018 – January 2021)Zone 5 – Lenore SenterEmmet Charlevoix County Fair(January 2018 – January 2021)

Zone 6 – Mike ZimmermanChippewa County Fair(January 2017 - January 2020)Director-at-Large – Steve Thelen, Saline Community Fair (January 2018 – January 2021)Director-at-Large – Ric Crawford, Shiawassee County Fair (January 2016 – January 2019)Festival Rep. – Larry Bush, Grand Blanc Family Fun Days (January 2017- January 2019)Associate Rep. – Jamie Skerbeck, Skerbeck Entertainment Group, Inc. (January 2017 - January 2019)Executive Director – Lisa Reiff

Banquet & Reception CommitteeLisa Reiff (Chair), Larry Bush, Ric Crawford, LC Scramlin CFE, Steve Thelen

Communication Awards CommitteeCarol Britten (Chair),Kathy Richardson, Nancy Thelen

General Session CommitteeBrian Kuemin (Chair),LC Scramlin CFE, Steve Thelen, Mike Zimmerman

MAFE AwardsSteve Thelen (Chair), Ric Crawford, Ric Crawford, John Currie, Cinda Karlik, LC Scramlin

Raffle Committee – Daily 50/50Doug Krawczak (Chair), Wally Brooks, Mike Zimmerman, Sara Zimmerman

Raffle Committee – MegaKaren Klug CFE (Chair), Sherry Bechler, Melody Hill, Jenny Koski, Doug Krawczak

Resolutions CommitteeDoug Krawczak (Chair), Brian Kuemin, LC Scramlin CFE, Mike Zimmerman

Showcase CommitteeLarry Bush (Chair), Brian Kuemin, Lenore Senter

Silent AuctionRuth Cornwell (Chair), Ellen Bates

Spouses Activities CommitteeCathy Zenz (Chair), Ruth Ann Crawford, Jamie Jones, Susie Wahl

Trade ShowJamie Skerbeck (Chair), Susan Mesack, Terry Slaggert, LC Scramlin CFE

Workshop & Table Topics CommitteeCinda Karlik (Chair), Brian Gardner, Christian Miller CFE, Lisa Reiff

Workshop-Roundtable Sub-committee – youth Education Lenore Senter (Chair), Brian Kuemin, Lisa Reiff

young Professionals (yMAFE)Dan Bonnell (Chair), Darryl DiamondJennifer Rhodes

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2019 MAFE CONVENTIONSPOUSE SCHEDULE

Friday, January 11, 2019

7:30 am - 8:00 am General Session Continental Breakfast Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place

8:00 am - 10:45 am Annual Meeting/Keynote SpeakerSteelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Trade Show & Silent Auction

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Line Dancing Presented by Lia’s Line Dance - Vandenberg Room

This is for beginners and seasoned line dancers! Come learn a few moves and have some fun with your fellow spouses. Seating is available, so go at your own pace. Lia has taught a wide variety of students, so feel free to come for a great time.

10:00 am - 11:00 am Speaker - Food Safety and Reading Food Labels - Imperial Ballroom

Dr. Stacy Zuelly, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Purdue University - Come hear from a food scientist about proper food handling and safety. Have you ever wondered about food labels and certain ingredients? Come prepared with questions.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch on your own

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Glass Painting - Governor’s Ballroom We will be painting again this year, but it will be a little different. Instead of painting a canvas we will be painting wine glasses! Each person will get to create and take home two wine glass masterpieces. Pre-registration required.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tour of Amway Kitchens Meet outside Vandenberg Room - Back by popular demand! Get a behind the scenes tour of the extensive Amway kitchens.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wine tasting - Vandenberg Room Come learn about different varies of wine and have an opportunity to do a small tasting of each. Pre-registration required.

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ANyONE REGISTERED AS A SPOUSE CANATTEND ANy OF THE CONVENTION

SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, ROUNDTABLES, TRADE-SHOW AND ANy OTHER ACTIVITy

ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAFE CONVENTION. NAME BADGES MUST BE WORN TO ALL CONVEN-

TION ACTIVITIES.

Saturday, January 12, 2019

8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Escape Room - Vandenberg Room

Groups of 6-10 people will try to solve a murder mystery game. Will you be able to figure out who murdered a tv show host? Each group will be given 15 mins to solve the mystery. More info at grandrapidsescaperoom.com

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Make and Take - Governor’s Ballroom Come make a fun craft to take home!

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Trade Show 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch on your own 12:30 pm Final Chance on Silent Auction

Make your way to the tradeshow for the final chance to win a silent auction bid.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bingo - Governor’s Ballroom Good old fashion bingo with fellowship and prizes!

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Euchre - Vandenberg Room

Enjoy a fun game of euchre. Feel free to bring a partner or come to meet a new friend

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Reception & Pre-banquet cocktails 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Awards & Banquet

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2019 ANNUAL MEETING AND KEyNOTE Friday, January 11, 2019

Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place

7:30 am – 8:00 amContinental Breakfast

Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place

8:00 am – 9:45 amWelcome

Brian Kuemin, Cass County Fair

National AnthemPledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Opening RemarksIntroduction of Board of Directors

Brian Kuemin, Cass County Fair

Presentation of Hall of Fame AwardsRic Crawford and Steve Thelen, MAFE Award Committee

Memorial and Communication AwardsCarol Britten, Manchester Community Fair

MI Department of Agriculture and Rural Development CommentsJames Averill - Deputy Director MDARD

Annual Business MeetingCall to order

Bylaw amendments Election of Director-at-large (three year term)

Legislative & Lobbying ReportFinancial Report

Election of Director-at-large (one year term)ResolutionsOld BusinessNew Business

Election Results

Introduction of Legislators

Adjournment of Annual Business Meeting

Closing RemarksBrian Kuemin, Cass County Fair

2019 KEyNOTE SPEAKER9:45 am - 10:45 am

Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos PlaceJim McCloughan

Communication Awards provided by Regalia Mfg. Co.Hall of Fame Awards provided by RB Powers

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2019 ANNUAL BANQUETSaturday, January 12, 2019

Ambassador Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktails - Cash bar

6:30 pm Welcome

Brian Kuemin, 2018-2019 President Cass County Fair

Invocation

Dinner*

EntertainmentChuck King Comedy Magician and Hypnotist

7:45 pm - 8:30pmAwards & Closing Session

Awards & IntroductionsHeritage Awards

(sponsored by the Michigan State Fair)Volunteer of the Year Awards

(sponsored by the U.P. State Fair on behalf of the Zone 6 Fairs)Scholarship Winners

Raffle & 50/50 DrawingSilent Auction Results

Introduction of 2018-2019 Board of Directors

Closing RemarksBrian Kuemin, Cass County Fair

*Dinner MenuTossed Salad, Slow Roasted Beef Brisket

Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Whip Potato’sGreen Beans with Crispy Onions and Bacon

Fresh Baked Rolls and ButterRocky Road Brownie and Lemon Bar

Coffee, Decaf Coffee and Hot TeaTables will be dismissed in groups

Salad , rolls and desserts will be at each table.

There will be 2-3 food lines. When everyone has been served, attendees can go for a second serving

Food allergy alternative meals are available - please request at convention registration

Volunteer of the Year Awards provided by Fair Publishing

Heritage Awards provided by RB Powers

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2019 ShowcaseEntertainment& Mega Raffle

MAFE and Larry Bush, Showcase committee chairman, gives a special thanks to the following for their

sponsorship and services:

All acts subject to change

TPC TechnologiesKen Kuespert800.840.4872

www.tpctechnologies.com

Jay Samborn (Showcase MC)Jay Samborn Entertainment

989-684-0772www.DJFun.com

Thursday, January 10, 20196:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place

Acts to Perform:Riverside Church Band, Danny Paul, Kanin Elizabeth,

Peace Maker, The Grant Reiff Band, Next Generation Leahy, DeWayne Spaw, and The Dale Vaughn Band

Friday, January 11, 2019Kids Friendly Showcase - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pantlind Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Acts to performThe Family Tradition, Tara Renee Band, and Eric Burgett,

Friday, January 12, 2019Mega Raffle Drawing - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Steelcase Ballroom, DeVos Place

Acts to perform (in Alphabetical Order):Cincinnati Circus, Cirque Amongus,

The Michigan Stiltwalker

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Entertainment Contact Information:THURSDAy SHOWCASE

Riverside Church BandDustin Peckinpaugh dustin@riverside-church.com

Danny PaulDanny Paul810-287-6132Dannypaul5@yahoo.com

Kanin ElizabethMichelle Thelen517-230-2333kaninelizabeth@gmail.com

Peace Maker Brian Carson989-529-2258brian@eemold.com

The Grant Reiff BandGrant Reiff574-870-8226grantreiff@yahoo.com

Next Generation Leahy Klein Entertainment RJ Kaltenbach815-943-9777rj@kleinsentertainment.com DeWayne Spaw615-218-5968dewaynespaw1@yahoo.com

The Dale Vaughn BandAnnette Vaughn260-316-1396Thedvb1@hotmail.com

FRIDAy KIDS SHOWCASE

Cincinnati CircusChris Yantek 513-351-6000 info@cincinnaticircus.com

Cirque AmongusTeresa Abrahams734-525-4335teresa.abrahams@gmail.com

The Michigan StiltwalkerNeil Sauter517-416-0441neilsauterstilts@gmail.com

FRIDAy MEGA RAFFLE

The Family TraditionRobert Muccino248-765-7980thefamilytraditionband@gmail.com Tara Renee BandTara Strand419-212-7009singer4life1982@yahoo.com

Eric BurgettEric Burgett217-412-8731burgettmusic@gmail.com

SATURDAy BANQUET

Chuck King Comedy Magician and HypnotistChuck King517-285-0114Cking2@wowway.com

CONVENTION PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR THEIR NAME BADGES AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO ENTER CONVENTION

WORKSHOPS, SHOWCASE, TRADE SHOW, GENERAL SESSION AND SPOUSAL EVENTS.

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2019 Acknowledgements

Thank you for participating in the 134th Annual Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions Convention. We hope you learned much and had a good time as well. Please take time to fill out the convention evalua-tion forms and either fax or mail to the Association’s office. We would like to THANK our distinguished sponsors. A special thanks to our major sponsors who understand what an opportunity fairs are. The Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions sincerely appreciates your support.

Major sponsors include:Mid America ShowsSkerbeck Entertainment Group Inc.

Our other very important sponsors include:

Also, not to be forgotten are all the volunteers within our Association and the fair industry that have contributed time, talent and support to help make not only our Convention but our Association, throughout the year, a leader in Michigan and our industry.

THANK yOU FOR yOUR SUPPORT

Michigan Association of Fairs & ExhibitionsPO Box 554, Manchester, MI 48158517.317.4544 voice 517.481.2880 faxmifairs@gmail.com • www.mifairs.com

NAME BADGES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO ENTER CONVENTION WORKSHOPS,

SHOWCASE, TRADE SHOW, GENERAL SESSION AND SPOUSAL EVENTS.

Allegan County FairAllied Speciality Insurance Amway Grand PlazaDodak & AssociatesElliott’s Amusements, LLCFair Publishing House Fiske Concessions Inc Michigan Antique and Collectible Festivals Michigan Dynamometer Association IncMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentMichigan State FairMidland County FairMonroe County FairOakland County Fair Shiawassee County FairSkerbeck Family CarnivalTJ Schmidt & CompanyU.P. State Fair on behalf of the Zone 6 FairsUSA Demolition Derby IncVariety Attractions IncWade Shows Inc