EDUCATION PROGRAM Note - This program is not final & subject to change
Scheduled for Wednesday, November 11 - 8 to 4:30
If you are enrolled, or are planning to enroll, in the IAFE’s Institute of Fair Management, please know that the Consumer Protection Program workshop is required for Institute completion.
The IAFE, working with Dr. Stephen Neel of Technical Solutions International, developed the Consumer Protection Program workshop to help fairs understand how fair guests might come in contact with enteric pathogens such as E.Coli in animal contact areas, and to provide information on analyzing traffic flow in all animal areas (not just petting zoos), creating proper signage, installing hand-wash areas and establishing specific cleaning protocols.
The workshop covers these important topics
Part 1 = Introduction to enteric pathogens: what they are, the impact to fairs, what’s at stake
Part 2 = Understanding enteric pathogens: some microbiology
Part 3 = Analyzing your facility: waste management, construction/floor materials, livestock equipment
Part 4 = Improving Operational Procedures: signage, hand-washing, waste management, etc.
Part 5 = Site evaluation exercises: each attendee examines their own facilities and works on ideas/plans
Part 6 = Record-keeping
Part 7 = Creating a Consumer Protection Plan
COST:
$150 per person for first person from fair. Additional attendees from same fair are $135 each ($119 if not taking a notebook). Lunch is included
A former talk show host and healthcare professional, Carol Scofield will open the 2009 RMAF convention with "HOW TO FIT A WELL-ROUNDED YOU INTO A SQUARE WORLD". Are you looking to get off the merry-go-round just long enough to make sure you're on the right ride?
We're all being asked to work harder, produce more - which translates into longer hours, less staff and less $$$. Take a pause, enjoy a giggle and reconnect with your passion. The journey was meant to be a whirlwind... an orchestrated one!
In her keynote address, Carol will leave you inspired, empowered and excited about your journey. Don't miss this presentation... it promises to be an "E ticket" experience.
Carol brings over 25 years of experience in the fair industry to her presentations, as a consumer, exhibitor, volunteer and spouse of the former CEO of one of California’s premier fairs. She has a passion for the industry and has been honored to speak at WFA, IAFE, Florida State Fair Association, Washington State Fair Association and our own Association in the past. She has offered outrageous customer relations training for fairs throughout California. Carol’s career has taken her to South Africa, Australia, Scotland and England. Known as the 4’7" woman who stands 7 feet tall, Carol is the consummate story teller and committed to the growth and success of our industry.
In addition to her keynote address, Carol will be presenting a workshop on Customer Service, CREATING FANS FOR LIFE! In this breakout session Carol will offer you 8 fool proof steps to create fans for life. She’ll give you the tools to move your fair, your company to the next level of excellence. Come away from this session re-committed to your position in the industry and armed with techniques that will assure your professional success and the success of your fair or related business.
Sponsored by Western Fair Association & RMAF SW District Education Fund www.carolscofield.com
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Brad Stine is on a mission – a mission to free us all from the chains of political correctness and prevent our eventual ‘wussification.’ From his Nashville stronghold, Stine is mounting his crusade against these hypocrisies, all of which are explored in his highly anticipated 4th album/DVD, aptly titled ‘WUSSIFICATION!’
“You know what offends me?....Offended people,” says Stine. A staunch supporter of first amendment rights and foe of political correctness, Stine asserts that rights should be universally applied. “In a country with guaranteed rights to freedom of religion, its citizens are constantly trying to make faith in public spheres illegal, I am offended by that contradiction and want to talk about it as a comic.” The strength of his conviction about our freedoms can be found in many places on WUSSIFICATION – from “Merry Christmas Too!” (the right to celebrate religion) to “At Least We’re Not France!” (the responsibility to take action as a country) to “Spank” (the ability to discipline our children the way we see fit).
What would cause the wussification of Brad Stine? “I hope that nothing ever wussifies me to deny my own personal beliefs,” he says. “Brainwashed wussies have been taught that standing up for yourself and defending your personal point of view makes you a close-minded hate monger.” Stine stops short of defending his point of view as the ONLY one, adding “… one must also be respectful of dissenting belief while supporting their own.” He is, after all, an inclusive figure who trains his comedy to attack ideas, not the people who embrace them. Stine’s faith forces him to acknowledge the respect and dignity of all… even the wussies with whom he disagrees!
Stine models his approach to comedy after legendary practitioners that he has known and loved over the years. Despite George Carlin’s disdain for theistic beliefs, he has been a big influence on Stine. “I always enjoyed Carlin for turning the tables on culture. He is an excellent writer that has endured for decades.” More current comedic touchstones are Brian Reagan, Paula Poundstone, Jim Gaffigan and Monty Python, among others.
Fear not, true believers – with his brand new album, Brad Stine is here to save the world from WUSSIFICATION – one politically-correct, offended person at a time!
