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January4- 7, 2018 Omni<R.§sorts - rz1ie¾omestecuf ew FIRST PLACE FOR FUN OF VIRGINIA Thank you Virginia Association of Fairs! 2018 DATES: Sept. 28 – Oct. 7, 2018 The Meadow Event Park, Caroline County, VA Visit statefairva.org for updates on what’s new in 2018! Soaring Into the Next Century !! The sky’s the limit! Whether our 2017 fair season was ‘off the charts’ with great weather, record attendance and a smiling bottom line, or proved to be a challenge due to circumstances beyond our control, we can all be grateful and encouraged to be part of an industry that is still family focused, aiming our youth into leadership, as well as enjoying life in our ‘today’ while reaching for and enjoying that cutting edge of the future. How’re we doing that?!? The planned program for this year’s VAF 2018 annual conference at The Homestead is chocked full of topics/speakers/round tables which will address some of the most pressing concerns of our fair operations. AND, you’re going to be treated to pure fun while enjoying one of America’s highest acclaimed resorts. Great food, fabulous showcase, best trade show, $100 give-aways, showing off our fair’s best, and a special treat! Be sure to get your banquet tickets for Saturday night and enjoy special guest entertainment “Little Texas”. “It IS a BIG DILL!!!!” One of the grass root qualities any fair/festival can possess and which is the foundation for a successful event – customer service. Let’s always remember the phrase, “Get ready, company’s coming”. Be sure to mark your schedule to view the fun-filled theatre presentation, “Just Give Them the Pickle” on Saturday morning. Be on the lookout for friendly ‘pickles’ all weekend! Our past 100 years as the Virginia Association of Fairs has given us a great jump start on a stellar next century. Enjoy some fun and relaxation and a refueling at the upcoming annual conference in January. See you there!!!! Remember Wrigleys, Betsy Brown, VAF President 2018 VAF COMMITTEES ADVERTISING ....................................................................................................................Joye Wood AUCTION AND SILENT AUCTION .............................................Essie Berry and Keith Harless CONFERENCE SCHEDULE/HOTEL COMMITTEE ..........................................Tom Eshelman COMMUNICATION AWARDS ................................................Sandy Dodson and Brenda Payne DECORATING ............................................................................................................Debbie Badami DOOR PRIZES ...................................................................................................................Debbie Hite EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................Brian Mancini and Joye Wood FAIR PERSON OF THE YEAR ......................................................................................Betsy Brown MISS VAF PAGEANT .............................................................................................Wendi Gruninger NOMINATING COMMITTEE ..................................... Brenda Rich, Sam Long, Tom Eshelman PRESIDENT’S HALL OF FAME ....................................................................................Betsy Brown SECURITY ....................................................................Dan Schmitt, Alex Wilkins, Tom Eshelman SOCIAL MEDIA .......................................................Terry Corle, Danny Byrum and Dan Schmitt SPEAKERS ............................................... Brian Mancini, Ellen Shaver Shank and Tom Eshelman SPONSORS .................................................................................................... VAF Board, Joye Wood SHOWCASE AND CAFÉ.............................................................................................Danny Byrum TRADE SHOW .......................................................................................Alan Nogiec and Sam Long YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS .................Kari Sponaugle and Essie Berry VAF HOSPITALITY SUITE ......................................................Fauquier Co and Orange Co Fairs HAZEL STALEY LEADERSHIP AWARDS .......Alan Nogeic, Brenda Rich and Tom Eshelman WELCOME .....................................................................................................................Brian Mancini VAF STAFF Joye Wood • Lana Woody • Teresa Griffith • Andrew Pope PHOTOGRAPHERS Kevin and Kim Estep TO OUR SPONSORS, A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU ----- It is with great appreciation that we salute our generous sponsors. Without their kindness, many of the special programs and amenities included in the 2017 Virginia Association of Fairs Conference would not be possible. A number of these Associate Members have not only sponsored our conference, but they dedicated their dollars to special events and many have placed 2017 conference Program Book advertisements. Please check out their ads in this program. Patron Sponsors ($50) Fun Time Amusements Brass Sponsors ($100) Sponsoring Francine Whittaker Judges School for the Home Arts Debra and Wick Coleman Communication Awards Artists and Attractions Showcase Drawing Bronze Sponsors ($250) Sponsoring Allied Specialty Insurance Company Silent Auction Silver Sponsors ($500) Sponsoring Fauquier County Fair Hospitality Suite True Grit Roundtables Orange County Fair Hospitality Suite Variety Attractions Live Auction State Fair of Virginia Friday Session Break Gold Sponsors ($1000) Sponsoring Fair Publishing House Hazel Staley Award RMC Events Entertainment Talent Showcase Salem Fair Welcome Party and Social Stineman Ribbon Company Trade Show Closing Drawing Platinum Sponsors ($1500) Sponsoring Deggeller Attractions Conference Badge Pouches Pepsi Cola of Central Virginia Miss VAF Pageant The State Fair of Virginia Saturday Luncheon Beyond Spots and Dots Educational Sessions VISIT WWW.VAFAIRS.US TO VIEW PICTURES OF THE CONFERENCE. ALSO VISIT US ON FACEBOOK. RECYCLE YOUR VAF BADGES IN THE RED TOTES BEFORE LEAVING THE CONFERENCE – THANK YOU. Virginia Association of Fairs $800 Giveaway Here is how you can go home $100 richer 1) The 1st Fair to Show Terry Corle two signed contracts from an exhibitor at the 2018 Trade Show will receive $100. (Terry is a Board member and will have on his VAF vest and name tag) 2) $100 given away at one of the morning seminar sessions on Friday. 3) $100 given away at one of the afternoon seminar session on Friday. 4) $100 given away at one of the roundtable sessions on Saturday. 5) Two $100 bills will be given away during the 2018 Showcase. 6) $100 to be given away sometime during the day on Friday or Saturday via the VAF phone App. 7) Again give Terry the secret word and win $100 on the spot. (Secret word will be in a sealed envelope at the registration desk and the word known only by Terry) Hint: word is associated with the Fair industry 8) $100 given away to the person who purchases a 50/50 ticket with a 4 digit number written on the back of one ticket (XXXX). Note: VAF Board members, VAF Staff and their families are not eligible to win. Te r r y C o r l e is a VAF Board member and will have a name tag for identification. FREE TO PARTICIPATE TO THOSE WITH A VAF REGISTRATION BADGE FOR 2018 MISSION STATEMENT VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS We serve association members through representation, education and direction which will enhance their productivity, economic viability and administrative capabilities, thus enhancing the economic growth, development and quality of Virginia Communities. Officers and Board of Directors Betsy Brown, Russell County Fair – President ...........................................................276-971-4321 Danny Byrum, Isle of Wight County Fair - Vice President, Director ....................757-635-5725 Essie Berry, Madison County Fair - Secretary ...........................................................540-948-4415 Mack Wright, Jr, Caroline County Agricultural Fair - Treasurer ......................... 804-370-4551 Terry S. Corle, The Corle Group - Associate Director .............................................. 703-727-3951 Harless, Lee County Fair - Director ............................................................................276-393-0048 Debbi Hite, Salem Fair – Director ............................................................................... 540-580-4346 Patti Knight, Orange County Fair - Director ...................................................... 540-718-3767 Sam Long, Field Day of the Past Fair- Ex Officio .......................................................804-240-4040 Allan Nogiec, ASN Promotions -Associate Director ............................................... 757-621-3005 Brenda Rich, Fauquier County Fair - Director ‘. ......................................................540-270-1659 Dan Schmitt, RMC Events - Associate Director ................................................... 804-353-7621 Ellen Shaver Shank, Augusta County Fair - Director ...............................................540-421-6651 Alex Wilkins, Patrick County Fair - Director ........................................................... 276-806-1796 Joye Wood - VAF Executive Services Coordinator .................................................703-919-7020 VAF Administrative Office P.O. Box 416 Middletown, VA 22645 703-919-7020 www.vafairs.us EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Friday, January 5th 1ST SERIES MORNING EDUCATION SESSIONS 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Piedmont Room – Topic 1 Dave Neudeck: Dave is the Digital Marketing Director for the Virginia