Ohio Fair Managers Convention & Trade Show January 7-10, 2016 Presenting Sponsor: Garth G

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

Index

Page: 4 OFMA Officers & Directors Page: 5, 29 Suite Holders Page: 7 Queen Sarah Everhart Page: 8-9 Queen Candidates Page: 10, 11, 12 Meeting Room Floor Plans Page: 13-14 -15 Program Thursday Page: 16-28 Program Friday Page: 20-22 Trade Show Vendors Page: 27 Showcase Acts Page: 30-31 Sponsors Page Page: 36-57 Program Saturday Page: 58 Program Sunday Page: 59 Future Convention Dates Page: 59 Spring Meeting Dates

Advertisers

Page: 3 Garth Cox Esq. Columbus, Ohio Page: 6 Katie Ohh, Red Couch Ent. Page: 6 Willandale Golf Cart Sales Page: 15 Hopkins Food Services Page: 12 Hass Wilkerson Page: 15 Kissel Bros Shows Page: 16 Waggoner Communications Page: 18 Allied Insurance Page: 20 Klein Attractions LLC Page: 25 Farm Credit Mid American Page: 32 Burnham and Flower Group Page 32 OHHA Page: 33 Live! Tech Production Page: 33 Eagle Golf Cars Page: 35 Concessions by Cox Page: 35 Bleachers on Demand Page: 40 Hamburg Fireworks Page: 45 Nationwide Demolition Derby Page: 45 Durant Amusements Page: 47 Fair Publishing Page: 49 Mowry's Pizza Back Cover 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

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

Member of Greater Ohio Showman’s Association

Associate Member Ohio Fair Managers Association

Harris, McClellan, Binau & Cox, P.L.L., 37 W. Broad Street, Suite 950 Columbus, Ohio 43215

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

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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

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Sarah Everhart 2015 Ohio Fairs’ Queen

Dear Ohio Fairs. Many emotions stir as I at- tempt 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 proba- bly wondering, what’s the final count? How many fairs did she attend? Let me pref- ace 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 im- pacted 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 As- sociation 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

Ohio Fairs’ Queen Competition Contestants Sponsored By: Eagle Golf Car Company

KARLIE HARPER ADAMS COUNTY FAIR JENNA MONTLE ALBANY IND. FAIR INDIA MILLER ALLEN COUNTY FAIR NATALEE BLACKFORD ASHLAND COUNTY FAIR KORTNEY SQUIBBS ASHTABULA COUNTY FAIR MACKENZIE LOWE ATHENS COUNTY FAIR MORGAN MILLER AUGLAIZE COUNTY FAIR CORA McCONKIE BELLVILLE IND. FAIR NATALIE WAGNER BROWN COUNTY FAIR SUSANNA MARTIN CARROLL COUNTY FAIR HEAHTER LOWRY CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FAIR RACHEL PARKER CLARK COUNTY FAIR MADELINE GROEN CLINTON COUNTY FAIR HANNAH FOSTER COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR JADE POORMAN COSHOCTON COUNTY FAIR CeCELIA VON STEIN CRAWFORD COUNTY FAIR ERIN WAITKUS CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR DANIELLE HESSON DARKE COUNTY FAIR JACKIE GALLOWAY ERIE COUNTY FAIR NATALYN LANDIS FAIRFIELD COUNTY FAIR ABBIE NOBLE FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR AMANDA MORGAN FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR SARAH SIMON FULTON COUNTY FAIR ALI DAVIS GALLIA COUNTY FAIR KALLI WEBER GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR MELISSA ANN KELLEHER GREENE COUNTY FAIR ZOE ZURESS GUERNSEY COUNTY FAIR HANNAH BROWN HANCOCK COUNTY FAIR NICOLE SUTHERLAND HARDIN COUNTY FAIR BRITTANY CAYTON HARTFORD IND. FAIR GRUENHA- AMBER GEN HENRY COUNTY FAIR EMILY BURWINKEL HIGHLAND COUNTY FAIR HANNAH SCHRADER HOCKING COUNTY FAIRR LYNDSEY DAVIS HOLMES COUNTY FAIR KIRA BROOKE MULLINS JACKSON COUNTY FAIR SARA WAGGONER JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

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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

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First Floor

Registration

Tradeshow Booths 400-708

Second Floor

Out of Service Area Under construction Tradeshow Booths 40-75

OFMA Tradeshow Booths 1– 39

Spaces 100—203

OFMA Tradeshow Booths

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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

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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

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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

10-11:30. Fair Secretary 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

1:00– 3:30 Fair Treasurer 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 First Time Attendees Knox Room 1. Presenters: Paul Harris, OFMA District 9 Director Moderator: Howard Call, CFE, OFMA Executive Director Name Badges must be worn to all functions

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 3. Pricing for off season rentals Champaign Room Presenter : Ester Pierson, Greene County Fair Moderator: Dan Bullen, OFMA 2nd Vice-President

4. Attracting Sponsors Fayette Room 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 prepa- ration 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 Nationwide B

4:30 Queens Changing Room 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

14 “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

 concession supplies  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

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 Meengs 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 Con- tracts, What's fair and how do you enforce the con- tract 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 Varto- rella, ODA, Representatives from – OCRA, WOCRA, SVCC, HTCC & OFRC Moderator: Rodney Arter, OFMA District 6 Director, Fred Arnold, OFMA Past President

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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 dis-

cussion 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 17

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

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

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Trades Show Vendor Listing Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox

1st Floor Nationwide Foyer Number Name of Exhibitor 400 & 402 R B POWERS AWARDS 404 RAINBOW INDUSTRIES 406 R & R FARMS BBQ SHAK 408 UNIQUE IMAGES LLC 410 GALLION PRODUCTIONS 500 DIAMOND J RODEO 501,503,600,602 C.A. HOUSE PRODUCTIONS 502 GREGORY PECK SOUND 504 MR. PUPPET 505 THE STOCKSDALE FAMILY BAND 506 HAAS & WILKERSON INSURANCE 507 THE MOOGICIAN 509,511,608,610 CINCINNATI CIRCUS COMPANY 601 NATIONAL TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOC (NTPA) 603 STATE SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS SERVICES 604 MAGIC & ILLUSIONS OF JOHN STEVEN BLOOM

605 PROFESSOR BUBBLEMAKER'S 606 LIZ GREGORY TALENT & PRODUCTION 607, 609 & 706 WILLANDALE GOLF CART SALES 611 REGALIA MFG CO 700 SOUND RENTAL SERVICES 702 ALLIED SPECIALTY INSURANCE 704 SUPAFUN BAND 708 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

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Trades Show Vendor Listing Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox

Franklin Rooms 2nd Floor Number Name of Exhibitor 40 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECT, INC 41 MAGIC WITH ELI 42 FOSSIL CREEK BAND 43 MIKE BLAINE HYPNOTIST 44 MR SPEED- THE WORLD'S BEST KISS TRIBUTE 45 RELIABLE TENT RENTAL 46 RED COUCH ENTERTAINMENT 47 FAIRENTRY 48 MUSIC LEGENDS LIVE/ THE McCARTNEY PROJECT 49 BEAR HOLLOW WOOD CARVER 50 & 51 VALLEY EXOTICS LLC 52 NASHVILLE CRUSH 53 THE MARVELOUS MUTTS 54 ANIMAL ENTERPRISES 55 ALMOST AMAZING REX & DANA 56 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 57 DNO PRODUCE, INC 58 AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND NIGHT PROWLER 59 HILLBILLY ZIPLINE 60 SLANT SEVEN RODEO CO 61,62,75,76 CONCESSIONS BY COX 63 RED DRAGON LASER TAG 64 NO REGRETS- THE BAND 65 A-BAR RODEO PRODUCTIONS 66 JOHN SCHWAB ENTERTAINMENT 67,68,69,70 NJF MANUFACTURING, LLC 71 SHELBY COUNTY LINE 72 CROUSE SLED RENTAL LLC 73 I'M NO DUMMY PRODUCTIONS 74 JESSICA KENNEY ENTERTAINMENT, LLC Delaware Hallways 2nd Floor 100-102 GOLF CAR CO 103 GOSA 104 E & D SPECIALTY STANDS 105 HUMMEL GROUP- TAYLOR AGENCY 106 AUDIO INNOVATORS 107 GRANITE INDUSTRIES 108 MIKE "HYPNO MIKE" BISHOP 109 ALL-WIN ELECTRIC 110 SMASH IT DEMO DERBY 111 MPE ENTERTAINMENT 112 -113 BURNHAM & FLOWER INSURANCE GROUP 114 BUCKEYE RODEO 115 WILSON ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS 116 OHIO HARNESS HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION 117 OHIO FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION 118 OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 119 EAGLE GOLF CARS, LLC 201 DECORATOR FOR CONVENTION TRADESHOW 202 BLEACHERS ON DEMAND 203 CENTRAL21 OHIO TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOC

Trades Show Vendor Listing Sponsored by: Concessions by Cox

Delaware Rooms 2nd Floor Number Name of Exhibitor 1 AMERICAN FIREWORKS CO 2 SIMBA JORDAN MUSIC 3 & 4 THURMOND ENTERTAINMENT/ PHILLIP FOX BAND 5 SUNSHINE MONKEY SHINE 6 RON STORER COMMERCIAL SOUND 7 TOM FRIETCHEN BAND 8 RMA PRESENTS 9 OTTER'S CONCESSIONS- DIPPIN DOTS 10 & 11 COSI 12 OHIO STATE TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION 13 FIREFIGHTER SHOW 14 BLEACHERS ON THE GO, LLC 15 1ST CHOICE PORTABLE STAGING 16 SOUTHERN ROCK SUPERSTARS 17 OMTPA 18 THE VOICES OF OHIO 19 GUN POWDER & LEAD BAND 20 & 21 FAIR PUBLISHING HOUSE 22 THE REAL BEAL'S 23 HAVE TRANSFER WILL TRAVEL 24 KLEIN'S ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 25 168 TICKETS 26 23 SOUTHBOUND 27 A & Z PRODUCTIONS dba BARNYARD REVIEW 28 ABRAHAM LINCOLN & CIVIL WAR CAMP 29 CIRCUS STELLA 30 & 31 VARIETY ATTRACTIONS 32 LEE GERMAIN & JUDI 33 & 34 KOI DRAG RACING 35 MOWRY'S PIZZA 36 UNIQUE PORTABLE STAGING 37 ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCE GROUP/ ERG 38 BUFFO THE WORLD'S STRONGEST CLOWN 39 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

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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

1:30 Tradeshow Refreshments Franklin Rooms, Delaware Rooms, Nationwide Foyer 1st Floor 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 Regen- cy 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 Fair Even Better: Champaign Room Speaker: Shannon Powell Rodocker. Ohio Farm Bureau Moderator: Bob Buxton, OFMA 1st VP 23

Friday Jan. 8, 1:45 to 3:45

1:45 –2:30 Table Topics Continued 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

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 over- sees 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

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

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26 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

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Friday Jan. 8, 6:00 to 10:00

6:00 Doors Open Regency Ballroom 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

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

29 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

30 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

31 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

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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

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

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 Lobby 3rd 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

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 ex- pected 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 perfor- mance 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 Skilla- thons, OMEs, Judging opportunities, and Avian Bowl. Par- ticipants 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 con- stantly 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 lan- guage, 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. An- nouncing 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 in- formed as well as calling classes and announcing winners. You are invited to Podium Power where you will learn general microphone37 procedures.

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

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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, win- ning 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 Champion- ship 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.

Ohio Fair Managers Tours

Each Year the Ohio Fair Managers organizes an Agricultural Tour of Fairs, Inter- esting 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

Saturday, January 10 10:00 –11:15 a.m.

Senior Fair & Junior Fair Topics

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 Ser- vices, Poor Jacks Amusements, Greater Ohio Showman's Associa- tion , Ohio Corn & Wheat Associ- ations, Ohio Wool Council, and your Tradeshow Exhibitors.

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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 Presenters: Dr. Forshey, ODA State Veterinarian Moderator: Tim Massie, OFMA Past President 2. Code of Conduct Madison Room Presenters: Virgil Strickler CFE Ohio State Expo Center and Ohio State Expo Staff. Moderator: Wade Flory, Director District 3

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

4. 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

5. Dealing with Horse Clubs Morrow Room Presenter: Diane Winter & Jon Melvin, Delaware County Fair

Moderator: Dan Bullen, OFMA 2nd Vice President 6. 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

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 Com- mittee. 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. 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 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 Com- mittee 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, Musk- ingum 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.

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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, Con- cessions 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 Associ- ates 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

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 Coun- ty; 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 cer-

tification.) 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 Pro- grams 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 im- provements 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!

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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 Coun- ty; 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

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 Tourna- ments 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 inge- nuity. 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

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 Advi- sors 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 Coun- ty; 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, sam- ple 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.

Saturday Jan. 9, 2:15 - 3:15 Senior Fair Table Topics

1:30 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 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 Moderator: Stanley Strode, OFMA Director District 7 2. Legal Fund Raising what works for you? Union B Room Presenter: Matt Hughes JMH Development Fair Funding LLC Moderator: Bob Buxton, OFMA 1st VP

3. Social Media Where are you? Marion Room Presenter: Meg Noah, Geauga County Fair Moderator: Richard King, OFMA Director District 1

4. Updating your Constitution Taft A Room Presenter: Greg Simpson, Clermont County Fair, David Page, Williams County Fair Moderator: Dan Martin, OFMA Past President

5. 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

6. 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

7. Three Keys to the foundation of Success: Transparency Per- ception 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

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. Pre- senters use a team approach when using ShoWorks, each working with the programming at different states of Jun- ior Fair implementation, problems and solutions encoun- tered, and represent diverse perspectives of the fair management program. Participates will learn 1) Utilizing on- line 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, Ash- land 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. 54

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 Advi- sors 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, sam- ple 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.

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 Kamer- on 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 & Conven- tion 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

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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

Sunday, January 10, 8:00– 10:45

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. OFMA/ODA Coordination Center Open Registration Nationwide A 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Church Service: 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 tak- en and forwarded to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research and the Stefanie Spielman Patient Assis- tance Fund. 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 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Regency Ballroom 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

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.