If your fair has less than 100,000 attendance and has never sent a delegate to the Convention, you can enter to win a free registration – Send us a letter by September 26 telling us how your fair would benefit by sending a delegate to the Convention.
Don’t Miss The Chance To Jingle & Mingle At The Trade Show
Ho, Ho, Ho – who wouldn’t go? Don’t miss out on the chance for a “merry” time at the IAFE’s premier event of the Annual Convention – the Trade Show. The 2008 show will be held December 15-17 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas and we’ll have our bells on for this event.
Whether you come by planes, train, automobile (or sleigh!) your booth space at the IAFE Trade Show will provide your company networking opportunities galore, a chance to mingle with the movers and shakers of the fair business, and an unparalleled exposure to your key buyers.
For complete details and an exhibit application, click here. For that personal touch in answering all your questions, give our Trade Show Elf (Steve Siever) a jingle at 800-516-0313.
Be an All-Star in the 2008 Coca-Cola Membership Contest
Membership contest sponsor, Coca-Cola, is offering some great rewards to those IAFE members who recruit new members in to the IAFE. The grand prize is a trip for two to the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star game!
A special 7th inning stretch award will be provided to those IAFE members recruiting 4 or more new members before Aug. 1. In addition, tremendous cash awards will be provided to qualifying participants at the IAFE Convention in Las Vegas. Click here for complete contest details. The contest ends November 15, 2008, so be sure and make a play to recruit new members for the IAFE Team!
Institute of Fair Management
Are you a volunteer, part-time or full-time paid staff member at your fair? You can join others involved with fairs, exhibitions and shows to focus on your professional development in a curriculum covering all aspects of management in the Institute of Fair Management. Courses are offered in the core competencies necessary for the successful operation of today’s fairs, large or small. This is basic training at its best, with courses conveniently offered over time in a variety of settings so that you can take your time and pay as you go.
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Be an All-Star in the 2008 Coca-Cola Membership Contest
