Thursday

3:00-8:00    Registration

6:00-8:00    Welcome Reception

 

Friday

7:30-12:00    Registration

 

8:00-10:00    Breakfast & Welcome

Speakers:

John Keenan, MA State Representative

Simple Truths in the Workplace and in Life - Gary Berg

 

10:00-10:15 Break

 

10:15-11:00 Workshops

• Using True Colors for Enhanced Effectiveness    Lisa LynnLisa Lynn Consulting, MN

• Hot Topics    Mark St. JacquesWashington County Fair, NY

• Security Issues   Officer Neil HoveyTopsfield MA Police Department

 

11:15-11:15     Break

 

11:15-12:00  Workshops

• Issues Driven by Form 990     Dan Clasby, CPA, Topsfield, MA

• Young Professionals Involvement in Your Fair    Renee St. Jacques, Washington County Fair, NY; Elena Hovagimian-Shannon, Eastern States Exposition, MA

• Fair Websites and On Line Entries    Mike Sperling, Web Designer, Topsfield Fair, MA

 

12:00-1:30    Lunch & Speaker:

Advertising, Media, and Marketing – Making It Not So Scary    Jen Puente, Wisconsin State Fair

 

1:45-2:30 Workshops

 

• Lessons Learned from an Encounter with Animal Activists    Dan Miramant and Debbie Huscher, Durham Fair, CT

• Gate Operations    Jerry Richard, Eastern States Exposition, MA; Mark St. Jacques, Washington County Fair, NY; Dick Moore, Topsfield Fair, MA

• Bringing School to the Fair   Kate O’Brien, Topsfield Fair, MA

 

2:30-4:30    Institute of Fair Management:Course #142, Food and Beverage   Presenter: Rey O’Day

 

5:00     Dinner on your own with friends*

Options available at registration *this meal not included with registration fee

 

9:00-11:00    Hospitality Suite  (cash bar)

 

 

Saturday

8:00-10:00    Breakfast & Welcome

Speakers:

IAFE update - Steve Siever

Opportunities in Agriculture for Youth   Casey Hall, Pennsylvania FFA

 

10:10-10:15   Break

 

10:15-11:00   Workshops

• Sponsorships – Part 1  Pricing and Fulfillment    Jen Puente, Wisconsin State Fair WI

• Walking the Fine Line of Livestock Exhibits   Jessica Underberg, Erie County Fair, NY

• Museums: How to Get Started   Connie Richardson, Huntington County Agricultural Museum, PA; Dennis Picard, Storrowton Village, Big E. MA

 

11:15-11:15  Break

 

11:15-12:00 Workshops

• Sponsorships – Part 2  Trends and Ideas   Jen Puente, Wisconsin State FairThe Fair

• Through the Eyes of a Competitive Exhibitor   Casey Hall, Pennsylvania FFA

• All Things Food Concessions   Greg Chiecko & Gillian Palmer, Eastern States Exposition, MA and a concessionaire

 

12:00-1:30   Lunch & Zone Meeting & Committee Meetings

 

1:45-2:30 Roundtables

• How to Stretch Your Entertainment Budget   Wendy Manemeit, Durham Fair, CT

• Competitive Exhibitor Privileges   Laura Kwilos Erie County Fair, NY

• Kids’ Activities at Your Fair   Gerry Elthrop, Herkimer County Fair, NY

 

3:30    Load buses for dinner at Topsfield Fairgrounds