TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS

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1 TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS Your Time Makes A Difference NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION JANUARY 22nd - 24th, 2015 SHERATON MUSIC CITY

2 Tennessee Association of Fairs Officers Debbie Bradshaw-Hart... President Ruthie Jeans... V.P. Middle Tennessee Brenda Pierce-Williams...V.P. East Tennessee Shelly Stricklin... V.P. West Tennessee Emily Pitcock... Executive Secretary DIRECTORS Brian Weatherly Blake Laws... West Tennessee Will Lowery Lisa Robinson Pat Hollman... Middle Tennessee Scott Jones Rhonda Humbert Karen Marshall... East Tennessee Ricky Smith Stephen Potter...Immediate Past President Scott Suchomski John Rose...Advisors Phil Booher Charles Panacek, Jr. James Roy Pope...Associate Billy Tucker Julie Thompson...Executive Assistant Lynne Williams...Fair Administrator OFFICIAL CONVENTION USHERS H. D. Crosslin & Jimmy Sweet, Co-Chairs Robert Breeden Krystal King Ronnie Smith Eddie Burch William Lowery Steve Stricklin Jimmy Carter Alan Psota Brian Weatherly Henry Dean Loretta Rummel Ken Weaver Kent Greene Doug Singleteary Tracey Worlds Raymond Hamby Richard Smith Andy Zaricor Jim Humbert Ricky Smith

3 Tennessee Association of Fairs 2014 COMMITTEES Program/Convention Brenda Pierce-Williams - Chairman Pat Holliman Karen Marshall Shelly Stricklin Fairest of The Fairs Kathy Weatherly - Co-Chairman Sue Crooks - Co-Chairman Frances Brooks Ruthie Jeans Tammy Kennedy Clara Terry Becky Walker Brenda Pierce-Williams Audit John Beasley - Chairman Lynn Tollett Phil Booher Legislative Hale Moss - Chairman Eddie Anderson John Beasley Lynn Tollett John Rose Grievance James Spear - Chairman Charles Panacek, Jr. Ricky Smith Trade Show James Roy Pope - Co- Chairman Will Lowery - Co-Chairman Blake Laws Billy Tucker Brian Weatherly Convention Audio Visual Rick Clark -Chairman Pat Holliman Blake Laws Nominating Stephen Potter - Chairman Tommy Wheatley James Spears Showcase Rhonda Humbert - Chairman Phil Booher President's Ball Paul Hart - Co-Chairman Gina Jackson - Co-Chairman Jake Bradshaw Sam Bradshaw John Dodson Kristi Kosman Cole Shelton Ellen Shelton Britni Singleteary Doug Singleteary Merit Award Ruthie Jeans - Chairman Stephen Potter Debbie Bradshaw-Hart Brenda Pierce-Williams Shelly Stricklin Emily Pitcock John Beasley Phil Booher H. D. Crosslin Henry Dean Keith Franks Deneicia Gregson Gina Jackson Debby Terry-Keith Blake Laws Karen Marshall Steve Queener Cindy Smith TAF Newsletter Cindy Smith - Chairman Ruthie Jeans Karen Marshall Loretta Rummel Scott Suchomski Brenda Pierce-Williams Auction Lisa Robinson - Co-Chairman Terry Whitson - Co-Chairman Eddie Anderson Johnny Bruff Patsy Bruff Ed Cuthbertson Mike Farley Bryan Finley Paul Finley Larry Gibson Steven Helton Hunter Jackson Scott Jones Eric Maupin David Queener Ted Swafford Fair Showcase Karen Marshall - Co-Chairman Kim Potter - Co-Chairman Marla Cantrell Rick Clark Brittany Dean Rose Ann Donnell Rhonda Humbert Donita Moore Lorene Reavis Cindy Robbins Leon Rogers Judy Sandlin Tracey Scott Angie Starr Faye Underhill Brenda Pierce-Williams TAF Photographers Cindy Smith - Chairman Shannon Blackwood Winona Brewer Ronnie Brewer Karen Marshall

4 From Your T.A.F. President... YOUR TIME MAKES A DIFFERENCE! As your TAF President, how true these words became as I crisscrossed the great State of Tennessee seeing old friends and meeting new friends along the way. I would like to thank each of you that took the time to show me your fairgrounds and share the history of your county fair. During my years of service as a Director and Past-President of the Dyer County Fair, it was those years that prepared me for the path I would take with TAF. I know personally the sacrifices of your time and efforts it takes to make your county fair the best it can be. As I traveled across Tennessee the past four years, I realized just how important TAF is to its members. We all learn from each other as to how to better our facilities, our fairgrounds and even how to establish a solid board of directors to make things happen. These things don t happen overnight but take many years of hard work, dedication and time. I want to personally thank the TAF board, both past and present, for not only the opportunity to serve as this year s president but as well for the kindness and support you ve shown over the past seven years. To Emily: Thank you for the countless hours that you spend serving as Executive Secretary to help make this association what it is today. My heartfelt thanks go to the Dyer County Fair and all the West Tennessee Fairs, for having the confidence in me to lead us into Last and certainly not least, thank you to my best friend and husband, Paul, who has been with me on this treasured journey the past seven years. God bless you, and remember: YOUR TIME MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

5 Tennessee Association of Fairs 2015 CONVENTION SPONSORS Anderson County Fair Appalachian Fair Bedford County Fair Benton County Fair Carroll County Fair Clay County Fair Cocke County Fair Coffee County Fair Cumberland County Fair DeKalb County Fair Dickson County Fair Dyer County Fair Fentress County Fair Franklin County Fair Gibson County Fair Greene County Fair Hardin County Fair Henderson County Fair Henry County Fair Lincoln County Fair Macon County Fair Meigs County Fair Middle Tennessee District Fair Morgan County Fair Obion County Fair Overton County Fair Polk County Fair Putnam County Fair Rhea County Fair Robertson County Fair Sequatchie County Fair Sevier County Fair Smith County Fair Tennessee State Fair Tennessee Valley Fair Trousdale County Fair Van Buren County Fair West Tennessee State Fair Warren County Fair White County Fair Williamson County Wilson County Fair Belle City Amusements, Inc. Dixieland Carnival Company LLC Drew Expositions Excalibur Data Services Family Attractions Regalia Manufacturing

6 TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS 2015 Convention Badges and/or tickets required for all events. Drawings will be held at unannounced times and early bird drawings will be held for all sessions in the ballroom, with the exception of pageants and banquet. Thursday, January 22nd 12:30 p.m...registration & Rehearsal for Fairest of the Fairs (Hermitage Ballroom) 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m....set Up Trade Show Booths (Plantation Lobby) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m...registration for Delegates & Associate Members (Plantation Lobby) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m... Enter Exhibits & Set Up Tabletops Fair Showcase (McGavock s Ballroom) 4:00 p.m...associate Member Meeting (Oaklands Room) 4:30 p.m... Usher Meeting (Evergreen Room) 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m...fair Showcase Committee Meeting (McGavock s Room) 6:00 p.m...opening Night Party (Plantation Ballroom) 6:30 p.m...showcases (Plantation Ballroom) 7:00 p.m... Auction (Plantation Ballroom) 7:00 p.m...queens Party (Fairest of the Fair Contestants Only) (Belle Meade Room) Immediately following Auction...Opening Night Dance Music by Four on the Floor (Plantation Ballroom) Friday Morning, January 23rd Vice President Brenda Pierce-Williams, Presiding 8:00 a.m... Board of Directors Breakfast Meeting (Belmont Room)

7 8:00 a.m...fairest of Fairs Interviews Contestants Only (General Thomas & General Hood) Followed by Rehearsal for Contestants Only (Hermitage Ballroom) 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m... Trade Show Open (Plantation Lobby) 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...judging ONLY Fair Showcase Room (McGavock s Ballroom) 9:00 a.m... Registration Desk Opens (Plantation Lobby) 9:00 a.m... Opening Session Welcome Debbie Bradshaw-Hart, President Presentation of U.S. Flag and TN State Flag Pledge of Allegiance Singing of National Anthem Roll Call of Fairs Emily Pitcock, Executive Secretary Commissioner Julius Johnson Tennessee Department of Agriculture Lynne Williams, Fair Administrator 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m...jerry Carroll Farmer, Comedian, Co-Host of TV s Amazing America" Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m....fairest of Fair in Review 10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m... Showcase Entertainment 1l:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m...lunch On Your Own Friday Afternoon, January 23rd Vice President Shelly Stricklin, Presiding 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m...introduction of Associate Members 12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m... "The Making Of A Champion of Champion Fair" Presented by Overton County Fair 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m... Visit Fair Showcase Room (McGavock's Ballroom)

8 1:15 p.m. to 2:15...Break-Out Sessions (Pick One) 1. It s Lego Time in Tennessee! Workshop facilitated by Robin Marsh & Paula Suchomski Tennessee Valley Fair Knoxville, TN (Belle Meade Room) 2. Animal Health Update Dr. Charles Hatcher Tennessee State Veterinarian (Oakland Room) 3. Color My World Do the Tammy Algood colors you select match the Marketing Specialist message you want to send? Tennessee Department of Agriculture (Evergreen Room) 4. Explore the Fair with Fair Bingo Resource Technician Davidson Co Soil Conservation District (Edgewood Room) 5. Hands On Ag-Tivities Tara Witherow Education Curator TN Agricultural Museum (Kingsley Room) 6. Ageless Beauties Frances Brooks State Fairest of Fair Committee Cumberland County Fair (Belmont Room) 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m...break 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m...repeat Breakout Sessions 3:00 p.m...fairest of the Fair Primping Room Opens (Two Rivers Room) 4:00 p.m... Visit Trade Show & Associate Members Rooms (Plantation Lobby) 5:30 p.m... Fairest of the Fair Line Up Contestants Only (Kinsley Room) 6:00 p.m...fairest of Fairs Contest (Plantation Ballroom) 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m... Visit Fair Showcase Room (McGavock s Ballroom) Saturday Morning, January 24th Vice President Ruthie Jeans, Presiding 8:00 a.m....past President s Breakfast (Cheekwood Room)

9 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m... Fair Showcase Opens (McGavock s Ballroom) 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...trade Show (Plantation Lobby) 9:00 a.m...fair Showcase Winner Presentation 9:30 a.m to 10:00 a.m... Clowning Around Scott Jones Manager, Tennessee State Fair John Tumey, Manager Amusement Device Unit Tennessee Dept. Of Labor & Work Force 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m... Showcase Entertainment 11:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m... Lunch On Your Own Saturday Afternoon, January 24th President, Debbie Bradshaw-Hart, Presiding 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m... Divisional Caucuses West-Shelly Stricklin, Presiding... (Edgewood Room) Middle-Ruthie Jeans, Presiding... (Oaklands Room) East-Brenda Pierce-Williams...(Evergreen Room) 1:30 p.m...general Business Session Grand Prize Drawing (Must be present to win and have your Commemorative pin on) (Tulip Grove Room) Immediately after Business Session... Board Meeting of New Board (Cheekwood Room) 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m... Visit Fair Showcase Room (McGavock's Ballroom) 6:30 p.m... Merit Awards Banquet (Plantation Ballroom) Immediately after Merit Awards Banquet... Release of Fair Showcase Exhibits Including Fairest of Fair Shoes (McGavock s Ballroom) Immediately following the Banquet President s Ball It s Time To Get Your Beach On! The Kimberlie Helton Band Plantation Ballroom

10 Tennessee Association of Fairs 2014 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (2015 List Will Be Available at Registration Desk) Allied Specialty Insurance, Inc. Amusement Attractions Amusements of America B & T Savings Inc. Belle City Amusements Buffalo Beals Petting Zoo Bullwhip Rodeo, LLC Burton Brothers Amusements Carnival Tyme, LLC Championship Mud Racers Association, Inc. Circle C. Farms Dixieland Carnival Company Drew Expositions Excalibur Data Solutions, Inc. Fair Publishing House Family Attractions Fare Foods Corporation Four On The Floor George's Fun Food Gregory Talent & Productions Hawk Specialty Services JCJ Amusements James Gang Amusements Kaliff Insurance Kissell Entertainment, LLC Lowery Carnival Company NICA OABA Paradise Amusements, Inc Party Animals Payton Taylor Entertainment, LLC Pope's Concessions Pork McElhinny Pyro Shows, Inc. Regalia Manufacturing Company Rockin' A Ranch Animal Exhibit Rolling Stone Rodeo Samnders Marketing Group Stars Mud Racing The Wade Henry Show Triangle Talent, Inc USA Pullers Variety Attractions

11 A. W. McCartney Will A. McTeer S. F. Houston S. F. Houston S. F. Houston A. U. Taylor W. L. Little J. H. Bennett Henry Beaudoin Henry Beaudoin Henry Beaudoin O. D. Massa Maude Atwood G. E. McAdams P. G. Crooks W. J. Huddleston John B. Waters C. E. Johnson J. W. Shouse Patt Kerr Hunter Taylor Stanton Hunter Jack Vinson G. W. Wynne G. W. Wynne Leonard Rogers Leonard Rogers Hunter Taylor Leonard Rogers J. B. Grant J. B. Grant James N. Hardin Joel Bell Vernon Henson Thornton Taylor James Fisher Crosby Murray Wilson Sparks Wilson Sparks Ted Vaughn Tennessee Association of Fairs Past Presidents Rupert Blair Jim Rippy W. B. Lockert George Sliger Truman Lewis John Beasley Jack Thurman Jim Craig Sarah Posey David Crooks A. B. White Mike Eubank George Walker Bob Nichols Hale Moss Don Holifield Eddie Anderson Roy Womack Bob Presley George Atwood Dr. John Beasley Alan Shelton Johnny Bruff Emily Pitcock Garry Hood Milton Rodgers Andy Brummett Ed Underwood Larry Gibson Terry Whitson Jim Parker Rose Ann Donnell Kevin Lawrence Richard Shadden Paul Finley Bill Phillips Lynn Tollett Tommy Wheatley James Spears Stephen Potter

12 Member Fairs Anderson County Fair... Clinton Appalachian Fair... Gray Bedford County Fair...Shelbyville Benton County Fair...Camden Bledsoe County Fair...Pikeville Carroll County Fair...Huntingdon Cheatham County Fair...Ashland City Claiborne County Fair...Tazewell Clay County Fair...Celina Cocke County Fair... Newport Coffee County Fair... Manchester Cumberland County Fair...Crossville Decatur County Fair...Parsons DeKalb County Fair... Alexandria Dickson County Fair...Dickson Dyer County Fair... Dyersburg Fentress County Fair... Jamestown Foothills Country Fair...Cleveland Franklin County Fair...Winchester Gibson County Fair...Trenton Giles County Fair... Pulaski Greene County Fair... Greeneville Hamilton County Fair...Hixson Hardeman County Fair... Bolivar Hardin County Fair...Savannah Henderson County Fair...Lexington Henry County Fair... Paris Houston County Fair....Erin Humphreys County Fair...Waverly Jefferson County Fair...Jefferson City Lauderdale County Fair... Ripley Lincoln County Fair... Fayetteville Macon County Fair...Lafayette Marion County Fair... Jasper Maury County Fair... Columbia McNairy County Fair...Selmer Meigs County Fair... Decatur Middle Tennessee Fair... Lawrenceburg Morgan County Fair... Wartburg Obion County Fair... Union City Overton County Fair...Livingston Polk County Fair...Benton Putnam County Fair...Cookeville Rhea County Fair... Dayton Robertson County Fair... Springfield Scott County Fair...Oneida Sequatchie County Fair... Dunlap Sevier County Fair...Sevierville Smith County Fair...Carthage South Central Area Fair...Hohenwald Sumner County Fair....Gallatin Tennessee State Fair...Nashville Tennessee Valley Fair... Knoxville Trousdale County Youth Fair... Hartsville Van Buren County Fair... Spencer Warren County Fair...McMinnville West Tennessee State Fair... Jackson White County Fair...Sparta Williamson County Fair...Franklin Wilson County Fair...Lebanon