OABA SEPTEMBER 2016

September 2016

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Contents The Official Publication of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association

Features

Seeking 2017 Hall of Fame & Pioneer Award Nominations

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Groups Renew Push for Congress to Overhaul Immigration System OABA Leaders Wanted

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September 2016

ASSOCIATION 4 FROM THE OABA CHAIR

16,22 SERVICES, BENEFITS & PROGRAMS

On The Road Again

Jammin’ Jamborees and Contribution Fund Drawing Winners

6 ASSOCIATION BUZZ Ride Manufacturers and Suppliers Are Critical

GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS 25 DOT REGULATORY NEWS

8 ON THE EARIE

State and Federal Legislation and Regulations

Tom Powell reports on the industry’s shows, fairs, colorful show folks and amusing events.

GOVERNMENT Features 29 H-2B VISA PROGRAM

10 AS THE WHEEL TURNS

By Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)

Who, what and where are people making news? Here’s the scoop.

CIRCUS MEMBERS 30 FROM THE CENTER RING

15 PHOTO GALLERY The OABA catches members in action.

Rodney Huey follows circuses around the country.

33 CAPITOL UPDATE Joan Galvin, Government Relations Consultant

Manadnufacturers Suppliers

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Our Mission: To promote the preservation and growth of the

outdoor amusement industry through leadership, advocacy and education.

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ShowTime PUBLISHER|MANAGING EDITOR Robert Johnson 407.681.9444 H bobj@oaba.org EDITOR Dee Dee Alford 407.681.9444 H deedeea@oaba.org GRAPHIC DESIGN Avic-Versi Creative Jen Burge H 817.602.7254 H avicversi@att.net ADVERTISING SALES 407.681.9444 H oaba@oaba.org ASSOCIATION OFFICE Outdoor Amusement Business Assn., Inc. 1035 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 1045A Winter Park, FL 32792 407.681.9444 H fax 407.681.9445 © Outdoor Amusement Business Assn. 2016

OABA OFFICERS

OABA TRUSTEES

CHAIR Thomas J. Gaylin, III 1ST VICE CHAIR E. J. Dean 2ND VICE CHAIR Jay Strates 3RD VICE CHAIR Larry Yaffe TRUSTEE 2015 Michael Wood TRUSTEE 2014 Chris Lopez TRUSTEE 2013 Mike Featherston TREASURER Mitchell Kaliff PRESIDENT Bob Johnson

OABA DIRECTORS Michael Brajevich Doug Burtch Tony Cassata Brad Dallman Andy Deggeller Michael Doolan Blake Huston Stacey Jamieson Marc Janas

Michael Lauther Charlene Leavitt Ron Morris Ben Pickett Debbie Powers Rick Reithoffer Lorelei Schoendienst Patrick Sheridan Scott Siefker

Joseph Skerbeck Mary Chris Smith Greg Stewart Holly Swartz Rob Vivona

Jeanne McDonagh-2012 Bill Johnson-2011 Dominic Vivona, Jr.-2010 Wayne McCary-2009 Andy Schoendienst-2008 John Hanschen-2007 Guy Leavitt-2006 Ron Burback-2005 Don Deggeller-2004 James E. Strates-2003 * Jackie Swika-2002 Danny Huston-2001 Jeff Blomsness-2000 Sam Johnston-1999 Buddy Merten-1998 * Richard Janas-1997 Jean Clair-1996 James Murphy-1995 Dominic Vivona-1994 * Bill Dillard, Sr.-1993 Tom Atkins-1992 * Red Wood-1991

* Billy Burr-1990 Bob Coleman, Sr.-1989 * Milt F. Kaufman-1988 * Andy Andersen-1987 * John Vivona-1986 * Mike Farino-1985 James H. Drew, III-1984 Gerald L. Murphy-1983 * John A. Campi-1982 * Buster L. Brown-1981 * Hub Luehrs-1980 * Lloyd J. Hilligoss-1979 * Hal F. Eifort-1978 * Alfred H. Kunz-1977 * P.E. Reithoffer, Jr.-1976 * Bernard P. Thomas-1975 E. James Strates-1974 * Rod Link-1973 * C.J. Sedlmayr-1972 * John Portemont-1971 * William T. Collins-1966-70 * W.G. Wade-1965

* Deceased

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ASSOCIATION H MESSAGE FROM THE OABA CHAIR

On The Road Again Tom Gaylin, OABA Chair 2016

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y previous article referred to the debacle that As I said, industry suppliers and manufacturers were on became a cancelled trip to Del Mar, California hand in support of our industry. Ron Porter, wearing two hats, and sitting in the airport with my wife, Barwas on hand along with his wife, Laura, as owners of Fare bara, for almost twelve hours. Our most recent trip took less Foods who are almost always seen with Fare Foods’ Audrey time by driving; a journey to Chicago for A Fantasy AmusePoole. Patty Sullivan, president of Eli Bridge Company, was ment’s OABA Jammin’ Jamboree. Our most gracious hosts, also on hand after her afternoon duties downtown at the Mary and Bill Johnson, know how to throw a party, with Department of Labor building chairing the Illinois Advisory almost 200 people attending, early Board on Amusement Rides. Bob in the evening, at the beautiful Kane and I also attended that meetCounty fairgrounds in St. Charles, ing with our lobbyist, Margaret Manufacturers and suppliers Illinois. Even the fair board gave Vaughn. The wonderful feast that not only keep the wheels of the Barbara, Bob Johnson and myself evening was donated by Georges’ an audience, explaining the hismobile amusement industry greased, Food Service, Ritchie and Judy tory of the fair while overlooking and their family, the hospitality but by and large go out their way the fairgrounds and midway from was fantastic, the camaraderie and to support the efforts of this great their administration building with friendship were exceptional. two large exhibit halls on each end.

As an OABA member, please industry time and time again.

What a memorable trip! remember your suppliers and At the Jamboree, attendees came manufacturers. Without their from all walks of life. Guest workers from Mexico and South overnight services and technical support, all of us would Africa, food and game concessionaires, ride/game personnel, have a tough time staying in business. They not only keep the Johnson family, as well as suppliers and manufactures the wheels of the mobile amusement industry greased, but were all enjoying the evening’s festivities. “Elvis“ Bill even by and large go out their way to support the efforts of this made an appearance as the themed event was Las Vegas. great industry time and time again. Don’t forget, the next I don’t know of too many Jamborees that have a former time you talk with them, THANK them for all their help. president of the IISA, Ritchie George; the former president of The following day, our trip to Chicago included a visit with NICA, Adam McKinney; the current president of the SLA, Ron elder statesmen Tony Salerno, the patriarch of Windy City Porter; Bill Johnson himself an OABA Trustee and former SLA Amusements. After about a half hour of reminiscing, telling president; the president of the OABA and the current chair of industry war stories and sharing the good old days, Tony enthe OABA. joyed some friendly banter with Bob. When he found out that

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ASSOCIATION H ASSOCIATION BUZZ

Ride Manufacturers and Suppliers Are Critical to North American Fairs, Festivals and Expositions Bob Johnson, OABA President

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hen the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposiare more efficient, controlled by computers, with backup tion opened on May 1, 1893 some 500,000 safety systems and fabulous new LED lighting. people came through the gates with buildWe have great respect and gratitude to this industry’s ings unfinished, most exhibitions not in place, entertainment manufacturers and suppliers who help make you look poorly organized and poor food and drink service at outragreat and help provide the revenue needed to operate your geous prices. The only high structure on the grounds was business and promote North America’s fairs, festivals and the tower of the unfinished “Ferris Wheel.” expositions.

George Washington Gayle Ferris, age 32 was working his ASTM F-24 Committee on Amusement Rides and Devices men long hours. This man with “wheels in his head” had apwas formed in 1978. Today it’s a consensus, standard setting proached the Exposition’s managecommittee with current membership ment with the “crazy idea” of buildclose to 1,000 worldwide. They pubing a gigantic amusement wheel, lish and continue to update some 20 We have great respect over 264 feet high, with 1,368 seats standards. These standards have and and gratitude to this industry’s for passengers on his riding device. continue to play a preeminent role in His wheel, which paid for itself in manufacturers and suppliers who all important aspects of the design, the four and half months of operahelp provide the revenue needed inspection and operation of amusetion, helped make the Exposition a ment rides and devices. to operate your business. financial success.

U.S. ride manufacturing comJust as important today, the porpanies such as A.R.M., Battech, table industry’s manufacturers and suppliers are critical in Bumper Boat, Chance Rides, Dalton, Eli Bridge, the success of American and Canadian fairs, expositions and Fredrickson, KMG, GoldStar, Majestic, Owen, Larson, festivals throughout North America.

Wisdom and Zamperla are members of ASTM F-24 The engineering talent and creative minds building porCommittee and usually have experts attending meetings. table amusement rides both in the U.S. and Europe are willWhile many rides today are manufactured in Europe, ing to take financial risks to build a new prototype ride that most carnival owners and independent ride owners travel to meets safety standards, will pass DOT and amusement ride Europe to preview prototypes or actual rides working at fairs regulatory inspections, be moved frequently and operated and festivals or facilities. European manufactured rides also efficiently. We have come a long way since 1893, in only 123 conform to similar European (TUV, UK or DIN) or Canadian years, to today’s spectacular portable amusement rides that (CSA) standards and now ASTM is working hard with a new

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ASSOCIATION H ON THE EARIE

On The Earie Tom Powell, OABA News Ambassador

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verybody has their own opinion about who the next president will be, and most of them are pretty heated, but there is no doubt and no controversy over the fact that Johnny Maple of Kenny’s Funland Carnival will be the next president of the Hot Springs Showmen’s Club.

Gene McQuater, former secretary of the club and owner of McQuater’s Greater Shows, is proud of the job Johnny has done after the death of his dad, Kenny, in 2013. “Gene did a really great job for the club and also used to book spots for us around Houston,” said Maple.

I talked with McQuater recently and the best he could say is that he is still with us. His daughter, Melanie Dell, who is helping to care for him, said Gene is down to 134 pounds and in bad health.

He helped organize and keep alive our Polish Picnics at Andy and Ethel’s Showtown Lounge in Gibsonton during the IISA trade show. In later years, he traveled with Swyear Amusements in Illinois.

I helped arrange for McQuater to meet Polka King Jimmy Sturr at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City.

Sturr, a fellow graduate of mine from the University of Scranton, plays the fair every year. General Manager Paul Davis told me the fans would rebel if he didn’t book him. Sturr and his orchestra always perform on the opening Seniors Day to packed crowds.

When I mentioned his dad, Maple said, “I was trained by the best. He had managed Junior Barnett’s Carnival and when he sold out in 1980, Dad started his own show.” Kenny’s Funland, OABA members based in LaFeria, TX, plays the states of Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and Iowa. “It’s a big jump to get to Iowa, but after that, it’s a tight route for us, with all spots within a distance of 100 miles.

The show played the 175th annual Lee County Fair in Donelson, IA July 6–11,

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“It’s not a bad little deal,” said Maple.

“It’s hard for a lot of little fairs in Iowa to get a show, so it works out well for both of us.” Lee County Fair Board President Brock Westfall credits volunteers for keeping the oldest county fair in the state going since 1841.

The carnival travels with approximately 20 rides, three food stands and 15 games. As for anything new, Maple said, “We’ve been buying anything and everything. We got a Hurricane from Deggeller Attractions last year, and this year I purchased a Mind Winder and Baby Ferris Wheel from Brian Woodke’s Amusement Devices. The company used to be known as Fiberglass International.” At the time of the interview, Maple was expecting delivery of a new Reckless, which is a mini-Freakout, from Woodke.

“We bought two light towers from Showmen’s Supply, which were to be delivered in May. One was on time, but we didn’t get the other until mid-July. From others I spoke to, all deliveries seem to be late this year, even canvas from Waterloo Tarp and other manufacturers,” said Maple.

On the subject of help, Maple said he doesn’t try to employ foreign workers through the H-2B Visa program. “You can’t get good help any more. First of all, it’s hard to get people to work, and it’s even harder to get them to travel, which is a necessity.” I reminded Johnny that the help situation has been about the same since the birth of carnivals.

Asked how his season was going, Maple replied, “The same as usual. Last week was up a little, so I figure this week will be down a little. My dad and I talked about this subject all the time. He always said that if we get a little money saved up, it’s time to buy and then there are no problems. It seems to hold true.”

Traveling with Maple are his wife, Kim, and children who include Chris, 22, Brittany, 21, and Charley, 13. Kenny’s

Funland booked with John Hanschen’s Mighty Thomas Shows at the Port Neches, TX Riverfest last year “and they were really good to work with. We actually have a non-stop season. We get back to the house around Thanksgiving and then have a lot of rentals until the second week of December. We then don’t go back on the road until the end of January. I play a lot of spots in the spring with Billy Dillard in Texas. He doesn’t come out, but has a lot of dates booked. “My dad used to be over there with Bill Dillard Shows at one time.” When Maple asked if I knew Little Billy Dillard, I replied that Christine and I spent a week with him partying one night in New Orleans. His dad, Bill Dillard, was a good friend and the brother-in-law of Sonny Myers, who had been the sheriff of Joplin, MO. One year in Las Vegas, I missed my early morning flight and was placed on standby for the next one. I was told there was no chance. Bill Dillard and Buddy Lee, the great talent agent from Nashville, who booked many stars and was a close personal friend of mine, took up my cause. They went to the front desk and told the attendant I was their personal physician and they couldn’t travel without me. She informed them they would both be missing their flights as well.

After they boarded, I had totally given up and the door of the plane was about to close when my name was called. I rushed to the plane and my seat was in the area of Dillard and Lee – in first class. Bill immediately checked my pulse as if he were a doctor and suggested I needed a double Scotch!

Maple said that after his dad died, his mother, Jeannie, who is still alive, stayed out on the road for one more year and then sold the show to him. “I send her payments every month and she’s doing well.” Maple said regular concessionaires include Wayne Kohler with games, and Jeff McMurrin with dozers.

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From left are OABA Chair Tom Gaylin and his son, Joseph, Rosedale Attractions, with Michael Wood, Wood Entertainment.

Katie Leeman, left, and Dora Bertram are two of the bartenders, now on the road with different shows, who worked during the IISA trade show.

David Starkey, who has rides and food with Arnold’s Amusements, visits with veteran cookhouse operator Grace Yeager, who booked for years with Jim Murphy’s Mighty Blue Grass Shows and Rod Link Shows.

She still sets up each year at the Mississippi State Fair.

Archie (Hawk) Lidey and his wife, Becky, Tropical Amusements, Scottsdale, PA, visit at the Gibtown trade show with Tom Plouffe, right, Specialty Insurance, West Haven, CT.

Trish Yhnatko, who books with Premier Amusements at an amusement park in Myrtle Beach, SC, chats with Gene McQuater, who owned McQuater’s Greater Shows, traveled with Swyear Amusements, and was longtime secretary of the Hot Springs Showmen’s Association.

With Allied Specialty Insurance, Treasure Island, FL, at the trade show in Gibsonton, from left are Carol Serra, Sue Veriker and Marianne Hochmuth.

Maple said the fuel situation has really been a big help for the bottom line the last couple years. “The worst problem we have is with drivers. I use trucking companies. They’re expensive, and it’s hard for them to get things right. I would say dependability is our major concern.” Nevertheless, Maple is happy with the route he acquired from his parents and content with what is working well. His election is near.

Please send news to tomp@oaba.org or call 615-319-1258.

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Veteran games concessionaires Joey Fowler, left, and Jim Cook, center, visit with Canadian food operator Scotty Oakes, who sells corned beef sandwiches during the Gibsonton trade show.

JoAnn Arnold, who travels with Amusements of America, is now president of the IISA, having succeeded Richie George. With Arnold is Judy (Mrs. Richie) George, George’s Fun Foods.

At the OABA/SLA booth during the IAAPA convention in Orlando are Tom Powell and Dee Dee Alford (seated) and Cindy Henning, executive secretary of the Showmen’s League of America; Bob Johnson and Brenda Rodriguez.

From left, in Gibsonton during the trade show are OABA Director Tony Cassata, Bob’s Space Racers; Tina and John Doolan, Doolan Amusement Co., and food operator Rosie Ash, who is planning to become a Methodist minister.

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Making News...

Bradford Doolittle, Haas & Wilkerson, Transfers to Amusement Division Haas & Wilkerson announced that Bradford Doolittle has been transferred from the company’s Recreation to the Amusement Division and will now focus on insurance and risk management services for amusement operations, family entertainment centers and concessions. Brad can be reached at 913-676-9307 or 913-961-1272 (mobile), or by email at Bradford.doolittle@hwins.com. H

IN MEMORIAM

Tara Pugh

Tara Michelle Pugh passed away July 12. She was a resident of Lithia, Florida.

Born in New Castle, Indiana and raised in Gibsonton, Florida, she spent her childhood with family on the road, traveling in the outdoor amusement industry. Nothing much changed as she grew into adulthood and met and married the love of her life, Beau. Together they built Pugh Concessions and continued to travel, spending the majority of their time with Reithoffer Shows.

Tara is survived by her loving husband, Robert (Beau) Pugh; sons Clark and Parker; her parents, grandmother, brother, stepbrothers, aunt, uncle, in-laws, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Tara will be remembered most by her big, beautiful smile and her devotion to her “three boys,” living life to the fullest. She loved to entertain and plan elaborately decorated events and she enjoyed boating and traveling and had a passion for show business. Tara was a gold card member of the IISA and a past First Lady. H

IN MEMORIAM

Lloyd “Mokey” Choate, Sr. Passes Away Lloyd “Mokey” Choate, Sr., age 73 of Judsonia, died July 25, 2016 in Searcy, Arkansas. Mokey was the owner of Star Amusements of Arkansas and owned several CP Huntington trains. He was born January 26, 1943 in Judsonia, Arkansas to Robert Choate, Sr. and Camella Roseanne Winch Choate. He is survived by one son, Lloyd “Mokey” Choate, Jr. and wife Tonya of Judsonia; two daughters, Luanne Quattlebaum and husband Alan of Judsonia, Phyllisha Swindle and husband Jeremy of Searcy; six grandchildren; and numerous loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. H

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ABA is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Hall of Fame and recipients for the Pioneer Award.

Do you know someone who, through their work and achievements, has made a significant contribution to the

mobile outdoor amusement industry? Well, now is the time to help us honor and recognize that outstanding individual and submit your nomination for OABA’s most prestigious honor, the OABA Hall of Fame and Pioneer Award.

In order to be nominated, the individual must have made substantial achievements and/or contributions to the OABA and/ or the mobile amusement industry. Nominees may either be currently active, retired or deceased, and represent any facet of our industry. Nominations received in prior years will be considered once again in 2016. For a list of current OABA Hall of Fame inductees and Pioneer recipients, as well as a nomination form, please visit www.oaba.org.

Please take a few minutes today to complete the form and submit your nomination for these prestigious honors in the mobile amusement industry. Nominations must be received by October 1, 2016.

There are three ways to submit your nomination form: H Email your nomination form in a MS Word document to: oaba@oaba.org.

H Fax/scan to the attention of Bob Johnson at 407.681.9445 or to oaba@oaba.org.

H Mail to the attention of Bob Johnson, President, OABA, 1035 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 1045A, Winter Park, FL 32792.

The Hall of Fame Committee will review all nominations and select one or more individuals to be inducted into the OABA Hall of Fame and to receive the Pioneer Award. Individual(s) approved by the Board of Directors will receive this honor at the OABA’s Annual Meeting in February. The OABA Board will vote on the recommendations of this committee at the November Board Meeting.

Previously submitted applications received by the OABA in the past five years will be considered, along with all new applicants for these awards, by the Hall of Fame Committee.

If you have any questions, please contact Bob Johnson at 800.517.6222. H

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“It’s local data and local stories that will push the needle on immigration reform in 2017.”

John Feinblatt Chairman, Partnership for a New American Economy

Bloomberg-Murdoch group is prepared to work with either presidential candidate.

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton wants to end deportation of non-criminal immigrants and introduce overhaul legislation in her first 100 days in office. Donald J. Trump, the Republican nominee, has called for limiting immigration.

“When the door opens, we’re prepared to walk through it,” Johnson said.

Partnership for a New American Economy published 51 reports Wednesday — one for each state plus the District of Columbia — outlining how local economies benefit from both documented and undocumented immigrants.

“It’s local data and local stories that will push the needle on immigration reform in 2017,” John Feinblatt, the group’s chairman, told reporters on a press call Wednesday.

For instance, the report on Ohio says immigrant-led households earned $15.6 billion in personal income in 2014, and paid $4.4 billion in federal, state and local taxes. The same year, immigrant-led households in Iowa earned $4.1 billion and paid $1.16 billion in taxes.

And in California, which boasts the largest immigrant population of any state, 784,584 self-employed immigrants generated $20.2 billion in business income and provided jobs to 1.46 million people in 2014. The study said 38 percent of the state’s entrepreneurs are immigrants.

The group is also enrolling the help of faith leaders. Rev. Tony Suarez, executive vice president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, said polling of evangelical Christians shows overwhelming opposition to deporting the millions of undocumented immigrants living in United States. H

IowaStateFair The IOWA STATE FAIR is seeking written proposals for providing the following components for an independently owned and operated midway amusement area for the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2017 (all components must be wholly owned by the applicant; subcontracted proposals will not be considered).

Elements will include: Spectacular, major, standard and children’s rides Games of skill Support equipment & services: Electrical generation and distribution, safety inspection and loss control, ticket sales booths, staffing and other guest services/comforts Proposals should include owner’s contact information, elements provided and pictures if available.

For more information: www.iowastatefair.org/midwayrfp

MIKE NYE | CONCESSIONS AND EXHIBITS DIRECTOR | P.O. BOX 57130 | DESMOINES, IOWA 50317 P 515.262.3111 EXT. 205

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ASSOCIATION H PHOTO GALLERY

Photo Gallery Florida Federation of Fairs Meeting Florida Federation of Fairs board members enjoying a fabulous dinner at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds are, from left, Dawn Rowe, Leah Norris and President Felicia Chivington, who hosted the summer meeting at her fairgrounds.

Jay, Tracy and Dan West, Manatee County Fair manager, with new NICA Executive Director Michelle Card (second from right).

Front row, from left: Providing the FFF’s summer meeting attendees with a fantastic dinner were Felicia Chivington, Federation president and Assistant Fair Manager in Pensacola; Don Frenkel, Pensacola Interstate Fair GM; Sharon Reed, food caterer and concessionaire with her wonderful helpers, Bobbye Covan, Patsy Enfinger, Crystal Boredhom and (back row, from left) Laura Hill and Susan Jennings, who created the beautiful table centerpieces.

Illinois Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Advisory Board Meeting – Chicago, IL

From left: DOL Chief of Staff Dan Mumpher, Ride Inspection Engineer Margaret Royer, OABA Lobbyist Margaret Vaughn, Chief Amusement Ride Inspector Tom Coe, DOL Director Hugo Chaviano, Amusement Ride Board President Patty Sullivan, Division Director Bill Szerletich, and Board Members Joe Redshaw, Linda Rhodes and Dan Kirschner.

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PROGRAM

Fourth Generation Carnie, Fifth Generation Circus Royalty

2016 OABA Jammin’ Jamboree

OABA Jamborees are fun, exciting and entertaining. They provide an opportunity for everyone on the show to get together and have a great time while doing some good for the OABA.

2016 Jammin’ Jamboree Totals

West Coast Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,541 Butler Amusements - Lance’s Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,000 A Fantasy Amusement Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,780 Twentieth Century Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,200 Butler Amusements - Mick’s Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 TOTAL $59,521

2016 OABA Jammin’ Jamboree Schedule

OABA Chairman Tom Gaylin visits with Sonny (Stevey) Bailey, left, who is the great-great-grandson of the founder of Barnum & Bailey Circus, at the Walkersville VFC carnival.

Twentieth Century Rides, Brownsville, TX . . . . . . . . . . March 2 Butler Amusements – Lance’s Unit, Sacramento, CA . . . July 13 Butler Amusements – Mick’s Unit, Turlock, CA . . . . . . . . July 14 A Fantasy Amusement Co., St. Charles, IL . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 West Coast Amusements, Red Deer, AB, Canada . . . . . . July 19 West Coast Amusements, Vermilion, AB, Canada . . . . . . July 27 Rosedale Attractions & Shows, La Plata, MD . . . . September 13 NAME/Mid America Shows, Centreville, MI . . . . September 21 Powers Great American Midways, Greenville, NC . . September 22 Thomas Carnival, Ft. Smith, AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25 Wright’s Amusements, Winnie, TX . . . . . . . . . . . September 26 Belle City Amusements, Gainesville, FL . . . . . . . . . . October 26

OABA Visits Windy City Amusements

Nicole Dell, game concessionaire with Family Fun, operating her children’s Duck Pond game in Lincolnwood, IL.

From left: Barbara Gaylin; Tony Salerno, Sr., owner of Windy City Amusements; OABA Chair Tom Gaylin and OABA President Bob Johnson.

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West Coast Amusements, Bobby & Wendy’s Unit – Red Deer, AB Bobby and Wendy Hauser held their jamboree in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

These two pretty ladies helped with the jamboree; Jaclyn Benson and Stephanie Buttazzoni.

Enjoying the steak dinner from left, Lewis Merz, LJM & Associates; and Wendy and Bobby Hauser.

The master chefs preparing the steak dinner; Percy Surette and Bruce Gillis.

Kim Dale kept track of the money and auction items.

A fun game, The Price is Right, the person closest to the retail price wins. Ron Dalgliesh, center, was the “Bob Barker” emcee.

Hawking OABA shirts were Ron Dalgliesh and Al DeRusha.

Proud grandpa Bobby Hauser and grandkids Mirko Buttazzoni, Zach Benson, Levi Benson, Dylan Benson and Diego Buttazzoni.

Debbie Surette loves her OABA shirt.

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Jammin’ Jamborees continued Butler Amusements, Lance’s Unit – Sacramento, CA Thanks to Mike Winchester and Mary Tompson who sold the pull tabs.

Lance & Jill Moyer held their unit’s jamboree in Sacramento.

Pictured from left, Nicole Martinez, Brandy Harrington and Kris Brajevich. Nicole is 2016 president of the Showfolks of America.

Sean Butler, left, helped with the live auction. Bobby Ellis was the highest bidder for a tool set.

Bryon Maybe ran the blackjack table.

Jackie Busbee ran the water race game.

Lance Moyer with his new OABA shirt.

Nicolle Gabburi ran the balloon game.

Pictured from left, Debraun West, Al DeRusha and Adam West. The Wests were the highest bidders for the umbrella covered with scratch-off tickets.

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From left, Len and Alexis Soled, Rides-4-U; Kris Brajevich; Paul and Pam Muller, OA Finance; Lance Moyer; and Laura and Peter Theunisz, Used Rides Europe.

The Theuniszs were visiting Butler Amusements and stayed for the jamboree.

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Butler Amusements, Mick’s Unit – Turlock, CA They knew we were coming so they baked two cakes – a jamboree cake and a birthday cake for Aspen Bogue!

Thanks to the master chef Jeff Johnston, who prepared the delicious barbeque dinner. He is pictured with Al DeRusha.

They love playing the water race game!

It was four-monthold Phillip Chesser’s first jamboree and he didn’t quite make it through!

Chris and Heather are his parents.

The Bogue family celebrated Aspen’s 18th birthday; dad Jesse, mom Lisa, daughters Aspen and Savanah, and son Branden.

Carlos Mendoza won the race for the OABA hat.

Crystal McCarter and her dad Deane enjoyed the party.

Ron and his wife, Tami (Butler) Guint.

Sally Shaffer selling tip boards.

Richard Dueberry, left, with his longtime friend Jesse Bogue. Richard has been with it for 50+ years and has worked carnivals in seven countries!

Susan Hill, the “Jello Shots Lady,” kept everyone in good spirits!

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“Our industry is stronger when we unite together. OABA represents me on industry issues while I’m running my show. OABA WORKS FOR ME.”

E.J. Dean Fiesta Shows

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to work for you!

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ASSOCIATION H SERVICES, BENEFITS & PROGRAMS

Contribution Fund PROGRAM

2016 OABA Contribution Fund Program Participants

BRONZE • Get Your Contribution Fund Tickets Now • This is deductible as a business expense

OABA Contribution Fund Program

THE OABA’S CONTRIBUTION FUND offers three different plans to meet your show’s contribution to the OABA and in turn rewards the show and concessionaires for these donations.

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE? You will be given the opportunity to receive cash prizes for your contributions to this program and help the OABA protect the carnival industry.

WHAT IS IT? Fund-raising for the OABA has always been based on the generosity of its members and depends on members to pay their fair share, the theory being that the organization belongs to the members who raise relevant issues and in the belief that they will also underwrite activities. Support and participation of enough members will provide the revenue necessary to continue and improve on membership services.

HOW IS IT HANDLED? This OABA program advises member carnivals to collect funds from all office-owned and independent concessions and rides, side shows and arcades. When the show owner collects the money, they need to give or complete a receipt. The show or concessionaires then send the receipts to the OABA office, which will be eligible for monthly and annual incentive prizes.

Please note that it is important to include your phone number on your receipt, as we want to be able to contact you when you win!

WHAT IS THE MONEY USED FOR? The funds collected for this program are earmarked for legal, legislative and lobbying issues. Also, funds are used to continually upgrade member services.

CAN’T I JUST CONTRIBUTE? Sure, but then you lose out on the opportunity to participate in winning cash incentives.

SEND IT ALL IN! Funds are solicited and contributed in the name of the OABA. Once money is collected, please send it monthly to the OABA office in form of a check or money order. You may check ShowTime magazine where the contributions and monthly winners in each plan will be published monthly. H

Bronze Plan

Contribution from Concessions & Rides $5.00 per event

Monthly drawings April-October First Prize $300 $200 Second Prize Third Prize $100

Final drawing in February First Prize $3,000 $2,000 Second Prize Third Prize $1,000

Silver Plan

Contribution from Concessions & Rides $10.00 per week

Monthly drawings April-October First Prize $400 $300 Second Prize Third Prize $200

Final drawing in February First Prize $4,000 $2,000 Second Prize Third Prize $1,000

Bronze and Silver Plans: If the carnival contributions exceed $5,000, OABA dues are waived for carnival.

Gold Plan

Contribution from Concessions & Rides $5.00 per day

Monthly drawings April-October First Prize $500 $400 Second Prize Third Prize $300

Final drawing in February First Prize $5,000 $2,000 Second Prize Third Prize $1,000

Gold Plan: If the carnival contributions exceed $10,000, OABA dues are waived for carnival.

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Piper Broetsky S.P. Broetsky S.T. Broetsky Steve Broetsky Allie Carpenter Lauren & Billy Carpenter Frazier Shows Damian Haller Jessica Johnson Jamal Khalil Lauren Lauther Garfield Miller Garry Miller Ginny Miller Carlos Ramirez Jaxon Scales AJ Schrum Adam Schrum Betsi Schrum Schrum Enterprises Mike Scott Cortney Skaggs

Doolan Amusements Abigail Doolan Heidi Doolan John Doolan Michael Doolan Sean Doolan Tina Doolan Frazier Shows 3 G’s Ashley Ice Cream Blazen Enterprises Broetsky Entertainment Broetsky Equipment Broetsky Foods Andrea Broetsky Ashley Broetsky Bryan Broetsky Cash Broetsky Jan Broetsky Julie Broetsky

2016 OABA Contribution Fund Ray Cammack Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,800 Reithoffer Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,710 Deggeller Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,400 Frazier Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,405 Powers Great American Midways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,720 Luehrs’ Ideal Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,150 NAME/Astro Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,640 S&S Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,085 Rainbow Valley Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,650 NAME/Mid America Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 A Fantasy Amusement Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Rosedale Attractions & Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 Doolan Amusement Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 Elliott’s Amusements... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 Carousel Family Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 TOTAL $61,235

July Drawing Winners BRONZE

Teri Kedrowicz Rainbow Valley Rides $300

Michael’s London Broil S&S Amusements $200

Michelle Farrow Rosedale Attractions & Shows $100

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Rick Reithoffer Reithoffer Shows $400

Corky & Debbie Powers Powers Great American Midways $300

Dennis Rowland Deggeller Attractions $200

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Nathan & Stephanie Janousek Ray Cammack Shows $500

Hailey Ousey Ray Cammack Shows $400

Chris & Jody Lopez Ray Cammack Shows $300

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Barb Sloan Larry Sloan Tobias Sky Andrea Tobias Dylan Tobias Emma Tobias George Tobias Georgie Tobias NAME – All Star Amusements JPB Blomsness Kris Rieder & Carl Wagoner Dawn Snoddy Dennis Voss Rainbow Valley Rides Teri Kedrowicz Rosedale Attractions & Shows Michelle Farrow Barbara Gaylin Tom Gaylin Wayne Hinson J&J Concessions Susan Shreve John Smith S&S Amusements Andrew’s Balloon Andrew’s Blockbuster Andrew’s Fishy Fish Andrew’s Ring Toss Andrew’s Water Race Bears Tubs Britt’s Duck Britt’s High Striker Britt’s Long Range Evan’s Lemonade Jimmy’s Balloon Jimmy’s Basketball Jimmy’s Break a Bottle Jimmy’s Duck Jimmy’s Long Range Jimmy’s One Ball Jimmy’s Shark Jimmy’s Sponge Bob Jimmy’s Tubs Josh’s Tye Dye Larry’s Balloon Larry’s Bebe Gun Larry’s Fish Larry’s Gold Fish Larry’s Soup Can Maco’s Balloon Maco’s Miniball Michael’s Cotton Candy Michael’s French Fry Michael’s Funnel Cake Michael’s Ice Cream Michael’s Popcorn Michael’s Popper Paula’s Pretzel Princess Pizza S&S Fun Clinic S&S Fun House S&S Monkey Maze Santillo’s Funnel Cake Santillo’s Lemonade Santillo’s Popcorn Santillo’s Popper

Santillo’s Sausage Tim’s Can Tim’s Cork Gun Tim’s Dart Tim’s Duck Tim’s Fish Tim’s Tin Can Tim’s Tubs Tony’s Ice Cream Skerbeck Entertainment Group Cindy Koleff Tim Koleff

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Memberships Sold Heidi Elsperman – Deggeller Attractions Marina Zaitshik – Wade Shows Madison Kissel – Kissel Entertainment Andrew Schoendienst – Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Carly Vertz – Skerbeck Family Carnival

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Carousel FEC Angelo Cappetta Patricia Thomas Deggeller Attractions American Concessions Candy Anderson – Bottle Up Any Name Jewelry Barrett’s East Coast Foods Bobo Brandon Concessions Bucky the Bull Bungee Blast Chen Name Art Cypress Enterprises – Jamie & Andy Deggeller Deggeller Attractions Deggeller Elsperman Attractions Deggeller Foods – Cathy Deggeller Heidi & Cliff Elsperman – Tea Cups Heidi Elsperman – Raiders Fairplay Games – Dale & Sharon Negus Flarecopter Happy Swing Kat’s Quarters LT’s Airbrush Michael Lauther Thomas Lauther Christian Lopez M&D Rides MacNeill Bull Scott Henry MacNeil Make-It Concessions – Willie Ryan Robby Myers – Puppy Roll Robby Myers – Yoyo Old Tyme Photos Dexter Oscar Outdoor Attractions Parks Penny Royalty Concessions Perry Ristick Concessions Porky’s Pugh & Sons Freddy Pugh R&A Concessions Ramey Entertainment Robbeloth Concessions Russell Foods – Jay Russell T&T Concessions Tattz n Toons Walk Magic

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Luehrs Ideal Rides Chris & Kristin Atkins Clair’s Classic Foods – Joe & Jean Clair First Class Attractions – Andy & Lorelei Schoendienst Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Inc. Andrew Schoendienst, Jr. NAME – Mid America Shows Gary & Lori Crabtree Ray DeFrates Facepainting – Sylvia Wilson Banks Huston Cooper Huston Lucy Huston Miles Huston Richard Huston Alvin Kennedy Troy Meadows Eldon Runyan Sylvia Wilson Powers Great American Midways A Dream Photo Brandon Phil & Suzi Corl Dave’s I Got It Jeff & Sheila Dean DeWitt Tattoo Elliot/Powers Ruthie Evans Mike Heaton Ianni Concessions Marc & Tiffany Janas Jason’s Caricature Klingenmeyer Pam McDonald Bob & Suzette McKnight Mel & V Concessions Nu Again Enterprises Corky & Debbie Powers Raymond Sadie Tang Pics Tara Teddy Bear Concessions

Reithoffer Shows Tony Albanese Gary Alberry Jan Husted Michael Lauther Beau Pugh Bobby Pugh Rick Reithoffer Mario Rojas Paul Smith John Stoorza

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Ray Cammack Shows Nancy Bishop Brian Bradbury Emily Bradbury Jacqueline Bradbury Savannah Bradbury Zane Bradbury Matthew Burton Nathan Burton Jose De La Cruz Joyce Hutchins Nathan & Stephanie Janousek Nathan Janousek Ashley Kastl Cameron Kastl Joe Lewis Vanesa Lewis Mad Hatter Tom & Jeanne McDonagh Bill Morton Burt Morton Carrie Morton Deborah Morton Hailey Ousey Jayce Michael Ousey Kate Ousey Kirsten Ousey Mary Ousey Michael Ousey Michael John Ousey Jayce Michael Pacheco Dominic & Kim Palmieri Alan Putter Andrew Schoendienst, Jr. Sweet Cheeks Stephanie VanderVorste

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Insurance Programs for OABA Members

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2017 INDIVIDUAL POLICY HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT HN OVEMBER 1, 2016: Open Enrollment starts. This is the 1st day you can enroll in a 2017 Individual Health Insurance Policy Plan.

H JANUARY 1, 2017: First date 2017 coverage can be effective.

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f you don’t enroll or renew in your individual policy 2017 plan by January 31, 2017, you can’t enroll in a health insurance plan unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

If you can afford health insurance but choose not to buy it, you must have a health coverage exemption or pay a penalty.

You will pay the penalty on the Federal Income Tax Return you file for the year you don’t have coverage. Most people will file their 2016 returns in early 2017.

If you miss the Open Enrollment deadline (January 31, 2017), you can apply for Short Term Medical which can help

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you bridge your coverage gap until the next Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2017). Please note that Short Term Medical plans are not compliant with the Affordable Care Act since minimum essential benefits are not included, therefore, individuals will be subject to a penalty.

Starting in October of this year, we will be contacting you regarding the new 2017 Individual Health Insurance Plans that will be available. You will be able to obtain a free no cost no obligation health quote.

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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS H DOT REGULATORY NEWS

DOT Regulatory News Congress Recesses For Summer With No Action On DOT Appropriations Congress has recessed for the summer without any action by the House of Representatives on the Department of Transportation appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017. The House and Senate will not reconvene until September 6, 2016, and will have only a few legislative days until the end of the current fiscal year on September 30, 2016.

This lack of action jeopardizes the timely enactment of several provisions that are important to trucking interests: Hours of Service Restart. Sec. 132 of the House bill would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from using any funds to implement, administer or enforce the 34-hour restart requirement for two off-duty periods from 1 AM to 5 AM or the prohibition on use of more than one restart during a consecutive 168-hour period, and such provisions shall have no force or effect. In addition, the 34-hour restart rule in effect on December 26, 2011 would be restored to full force and effect.

Safety Fitness Determinations. Sec. 135 of the House bill would prohibit the FMCSA from using any funds to amend, revise or otherwise modify by rulemaking, guidance or interpretation the regulations in effect on December 4, 2015 relating to safety fitness determinations for motor carriers until

the FMCSA completes the study of the CSA program, submits a Corrective Action Plan to Congress, and the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation makes the certifications set out in the FAST Act that the FMCSA has implemented the items in its plan. If enacted, this will prevent the FMCSA from going forward with its Safety Fitness Determination rulemaking until the study and corrective action plan are executed.

Meal and Rest Break Preemption. Sec. 134 of the House bill would preempt state and local governments from imposing additional meal or rest break requirements on commercial motor vehicles drivers who are subject to the federal hours of service regulations. In addition, the effective date of this provision would be August 23, 1994, which would prevent lawsuits for prior deprivations of meal or rest breaks under state or local law.

The Senate version of the FY 2017 DOT appropriations bill, which was passed by a vote of 89-8 on May 19, includes language fixing the 34-hour restart for drivers’ hours of service by reinstating the prior restart rule without the two periods of 1 AM to 5 AM and the once every 168 hours limitation.

It also includes a 73-hour cap on total on-duty time in any seven consecutive calendar days when a restart is used. The Senate bill does not include the safety

fitness or meal and rest break provisions.

When it reconvenes in September, Congress is likely to pass an omnibus appropriations bill that will include funding for DOT for several months. That bill might not include these trucking sections, however, as Congress usually strips all or most policy provisions from omnibus funding bills to promote quick passage.

12.4 Percent Of Vehicles Declared OOS In CVSA Brake Check The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance held its

annual, unannounced brake check day on May 4, 2016, as part of its Operation Airbrake program. CVSAcertified inspectors in 31 participating U.S. states and Canadian provinces and territories checked brakes on 6,128 commercial motor vehicles.

H 12.4 percent of vehicles were placed out of service with brake violations.

H 13.9 percent of vehicles were placed out of service for violations other than brake violations.

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DOT Regulatory News continued out-of-service items (representing 43 percent of OOS violations during the CVSA Roadcheck in 2015).

Most participating jurisdictions also reported the number of trucks with antilock braking systems as well as ABS violations observed (out of 5,991 inspections).

CVSA members found that most vehicles were equipped with ABS but some exhibited fault codes (lamp stayed on) or non-functioning ABS lamps. Trailers requiring ABS were twice as likely to exhibit ABS violations as straight trucks or tractors requiring ABS. In addition:

H 91.5 percent (4,751) of 5,191 air-braked trucks (including tractors) inspected and 87.2 percent (650) of 745 hydraulic-braked trucks inspected required ABS based on their date of manufacture.

H 85.5 percent (2,847) of 3,329 air-braked trailers inspected required ABS based on their date of manufacture.

H 9.6 percent (456) of 4,751 ABS-required, air-braked trucks and 9.8 percent (64) of 650 ABS-required, hydraulic-braked trucks had ABS violations.

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trailers requiring ABS exhibited ABS violations.

CVSA has designated the week of September 11-17, 2016 as Brake Safety Week, when law enforcement agencies across North America will conduct inspections on large trucks and buses to identify out-of-adjustment brakes, and brake-system and anti-lock braking system violations.

mandating by Congress in the FAST Act. 81 Fed. Reg. 47714 (July 22, 2016). The statutory changes went into effect on October 1, 2015, retroactively, and require that FMCSA make conforming changes to its regulations to ensure they are current and consistent with the statutory requirements.

The final rule implements the following FAST Act provisions:

FMCSA Implements Several Fast Act Mandates The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule implementing several requirements

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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS H DOT REGULATORY NEWS

DOT Regulatory News continued Administration has issued a final rule amending several regulatory requirements.

81 Fed. Reg. 47722 (July 22, 2016). Specifically, the final rule:

tread groove;

H adds a definition of “major tread groove” and an illustration to indicate the location of tread wear indicators or wear bars on a tire signifying a major

H revises the rear license plate lamp requirement to eliminate the requirement for an operable rear license plate lamp

“OABA continues to advocate on my behalf for seasonal guest workers with the H-2B Visa program.

OABA WORKS FOR ME.”

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on vehicles when there is no rear license plate present; H amends the regulations regarding tires to prohibit the operation of a vehicle with speedrestricted tires at speeds that exceed the rated limit of the tire; H provides specific requirements regarding when violations or defects noted on an inspection report must be corrected;

H amends two appendixes to the FMCSRs to include provisions for the inspection of antilock braking systems (ABS) and automatic brake adjusters, speed-restricted tires, and motor coach passenger seat mounting anchorages; H amends the periodic inspection rules to eliminate the option for a motor carrier to satisfy the annual inspection requirement through a violation–free roadside inspection; and H amends the inspector qualification requirements as a result of the amendments to the periodic inspection rules.

In addition, the FMCSA published a revision to its guidance to clarify that a CVSA Level I or Level V inspection is not equivalent to the federal periodic inspection requirements and may not be used to satisfy the periodic inspection requirement in 49 CFR § 396.17.

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Government H-2B VisaFeature ProgramTitle

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overnment regulations and red tape continue to hurt small businesses across the country, especially when it comes to the ongoing struggle to find temporary seasonal workers. The H-2B guest worker visa program has always been a lifeline for seasonal businesses committed to maintaining a legal workforce and filling critical jobs during peak tourism and travel seasons.

The H-2B visa program supports the hiring of American workers by increasing business capacity and ensures that Americans are not displaced by employees only temporarily in our country.

As you may know, I am a steadfast and outspoken supporter of the H-2B visa program because I understand the vital role it plays to many businesses in Maryland and throughout the country. A large portion of my district-including the resort town of Ocean City, MD, which boasts a world-class beach and boardwalk, almost 10,000 hotel rooms, 200-some restaurants, and countless amusement park rides and games-relies on the H-2B visa program to keep its economy afloat.

If you participate in the H-2B visa program, I am sure that you are familiar with problems that persist in the processing and issuance of these visas. These problems are in large part due to efforts by the Department of Labor to undermine the program in ways that are clearly beyond their authority. This pattern of behavior, by this administration and the Department of Labor in particular is, and has been, disruptive and costly to many seasonal businesses across the country.

Observing these obstructionist behaviors over the years has prompted me to write several letters to the heads of various agencies, including Secretary of Labor Perez and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Johnson, urging them to abandon their dilatory tactics and administer the H-2B visa program in a faithful and efficient manner. Though these letters resulted in discreet improvements and specific course reversals, I am still concerned that any Democrat administration will continue to look for ways to knee cap this critical program.

I believe the H-2B visa program must be protected and reformed to more effectively serve the needs of those who rely

on it to facilitate the hiring of seasonal labor. That is why, in the 113th Congress, I introduced H.R. 4238, which would put the program back on reasonable ground.

As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am glad that this year’s funding bills include staggered entry for workers and provides for the use of private wage surveys by employers. Additionally, I am proud to have offered an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, adopted in committee that would reinstate provisions

exempting returning workers from the annual cap on H-2B visas. I will work to retain each of these important provisions when the House and Senate versions of the bills are combined and reconciled later this year.

Small and seasonal businesses rely on the H-2B visa program to fill temporary vacancies in seafood harvesting and processing, hospitality and amusement parks, forestry, landscaping, golf courses, circuses, carnivals, food concession stands, swimming pool maintenance, horse training, and other occupations when sufficient domestic workers are unavailable.

The H-2B visa program is essential to the Maryland economy, and especially to those American workers whose jobs depend on the availability of seasonal labor. For every H-2B visa granted, more than four American jobs are supported. I am dedicated to ensuring that small businesses throughout Maryland have the resources they need to succeed, and the H-2B visa program plays an important role for many in the First District. H SEPTEMBER 2016 | OABA ShowTime Magazine H

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From The Center Ring Connecting & Protecting the Circus Industry!

Rodney Huey, RAH PR Strategies OABA Circus Media Consultant

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eptember 2016 officially closes the door on summer and ushers in the beginning of election season. But all the political hijinks and ballyhoo will not detract funloving audiences enjoying America’s real circus!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s new spectacular Out of This World (OOTW), departing California mid-month for stops in Salt Lake City (UT) and Denver (CO), is winning new young converts with its high-tech video projections, “good vs. evil” storyline and interactive APP. Moreover, it is piquing the imagination of national media. NBC TV’s Today Show, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, CNN and Forbes are just a few of the big-time media that have reported on Ringling’s “re-imagined circus.”

But OOTW, produced by Alana Feld, is also attracting hightech and new age media, such as Da Da Rocks and Tech Savvy Mamma, whose super-mom founder Leticia described OOTW as a “multi-sensory intergalactic adventure featuring favorite acts in a classic story of good versus evil performed on ice.” Kudos to Feld Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Global Public Relations Steve Yaros and his team that created a “public relations narrative” based on “joy, wonder and fun.” Yaros noted that the level of national coverage was not only “unprecedented, but extremely positive.”

Ringling’s Circus Xtreme opens in Little Rock (AR) September 2, then it’s on to Lexington (KY) and Kansas City (MO) before closing the month in Grand Rapids (MI). By the way, Circus Xtreme is looking for a new Ringmaster to host its 2017 edition. Upcoming auditions will be held online and inperson in Las Vegas on September 8; New York on September 14; and Orlando on September 16. Prospective candidates may pre-register for an in-person audition or audition online at www.Ringling.com/Ringmaster.

Universoul exits St. Louis (MO) on September 4 to spend the rest of the month at Chene Park in Detroit (MI). Carson & Barnes Circus is reportedly back on the road this month after a short hiatus to avoid intense summer heat. Kelly Miller Circus has returned to the Midwest to fulfill a number of Indiana and Illinois dates. Circus Vargas plays the California cities of Hayward, Corte Madera, Citrus Heights and Roseville this month.

Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios continues in the Washington, DC area through September 18, then heads north to open in New York City’s Randall’s Island Park on September 29. Cirque’s OVO opens at the Germain Arena outside Ft. Myers (FL) on September 28. The ever-expanding Cirque also recently announced plans to “stage about 30 touring shows” in Shanghai, China in 2017; open “a new performance venue” in Hangzhou, China in 2018; and develop a “Cirque du Soleil theme park”

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in Nayarit, Mexico in 2018 in partnership with Mexico-based Vidanta Group.

Cirque Italia’s circus/water show opens the month in Raleigh (NC). The Big E Circus Spectacular will be among the star attractions of the 2016 Eastern States Exposition that opens September 16 in West Springfield (MA). Chicago’s (IL) Midnight Circus in the Parks tour is celebrating its 10th season this year, appearing in eight city parks from now through October 16. This year’s edition, which kicked off in Ogden Park August 27, features “an all-new storyline and new award-winning artists.” The goal of Midnight Circus, according to founders Jeff and Julie Jenkins, is “to create community, raise funds, and rebuild parks... one circus at a time.”

The Big Apple Circus was unable to raise the necessary $2 million through crowdfunding to mount a new show this fall.

However, all the money raised will go to support its Clown Care units where 80+ clowns make more than 225,000 visits annually in 16 leading pediatric hospitals nationwide. Additionally, the debut of the newly announced King Cole Circus (a revised version of Cole Bros. Circus) closed after its first engagement in North Carolina in July.

One of America’s most famous horse-drawn circus wagons —Two Hemispheres — was recently purchased by Peter Gorman of Vancouver, Canada, and moved from its Orlando (FL) home into a historic circus barn at the International Circus Hall of Fame in Peru (IN). The 13,000 pound, 114-year-old wagon was commissioned by circus pioneer/owner James Bailey in 1902, and used extensively by both Ringling Bros. Circus and Barnum & Bailey Circus (later combined in 1919) in street parades across the country. Gorman, an ICHOF board member for 20 years, purchased the wagon at the Heritage Auction’s Americana & Political Auction in Dallas (TX) for $250,000.

In other ICHOF news, veteran Big Apple Circus clown Barry “Grandma” Lubin was inducted into the ICHOF, making him the first Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College graduate to receive such an honor.

The proposed movie, The Greatest Show on Earth starring Oscar Nominee Hugh Jackman as the legendary P.T. Barnum, has been on 20th Century Fox’s drawing board since 2009.

But Variety’s report that actor Zac Efron has been inked as Jackman’s co-star may indicate that the movie project is back on track, although the studio has yet to confirm the rumor.

SB1062, the “ban the elephant hook bill,” passed out of the California Assembly Committee on Arts and Entertainment with hardly any discussion and no consideration of an amendment offered by Chairman Chu that would have protected elephant welfare while allowing for responsible use of the

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elephant guide. If the bill passes in the Assembly, it goes to the Governor’s desk to be either signed into law or vetoed. Last year Governor Brown vetoed the bill because there are already laws in place to protect elephants from abuse, and a new law was unnecessary legislation. The author of the bill, Senator Ricardo Lara, brought basically the same bill back this year. The main difference is that instead of a criminal penalty there would be a civil penalty. Senator Lara thinks this addresses the Governor’s veto. Our hope is that Governor Brown won’t think so!

Finally, the circus community is all abuzz about the 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC that will celebrate CIRCUS ARTS June 29 – July 3 and July 5–9. According to its curator Preston Scott, the Festival “will take people behind the scenes of circus life to explore the culture and artistry of one of America’s most important and historic performance art traditions” while focusing on five circus arts — aerials, acrobatics, balancing, juggling and clowning. H

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Charles Bellatti - in memory of D.R. Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Kenneth K. Fake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Felix Adler-Paul Binder Tent No. 12, CFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Paul Gutheil - in fond memory of Bill Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 David & Priscilla Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Leonard Aylesworth Ring Circus Model Builders . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Hamid Circus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Jim & Jan Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Misc. Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 TOTAL $8,060

To contribute to the Circus Fund, make your check payable and send to: OABA Circus Fund, 1035 S. Semoran Blvd., Ste. 1045A, Winter Park, FL 32792

It is important that we maintain this fund so we are able to hire professionals to assist with challenges such as legislation that threaten our members’ businesses. Please consider and make your contributions to this very important resource pool. Feel free to be creative such as matching dollars, innovative fundraisers, endowments and memorials, to name a few. Another option is to designate a percentage or daily amount of your ride operation to be set aside for this important fund.

Help the OABA maintain the right of Circuses and USDA licensed animal exhibitors to provide Americans with educational performances of exotic animals.

Contribute a minimum of $25 to the OABA Circus Fund to receive your NEW 2015-2016 Elephant Pin Your contribution will be listed in the next issue of ShowTime magazine.

Donations of $50 or more will be listed in ALL issues of the campaign year.

Make your check payable to: OABA Circus Fund and send it to: OABA, 1035 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 1045A, Winter Park, FL 32792

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write this “on the road” having just enjoyed a couple of days in Cheyenne, Wyoming for Frontier Days, in addition to a great rodeo experience and all the delicious food on a stick I could manage. The thrill of watching a friend’s twin 13-year-olds jump on and off as many amusement rides as possible, I couldn’t help reflect on the role that fairs and carnivals play in bringing families together and creating memories!

My KDW colleague, Mark Anderson, attended a two-day event in California for Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), who has taken an active interest in OABA’s guest worker visa issues.

Mark and the Congressman had a lengthy discussion about his H-1B visa bill that he believes will be included in a year end package along with other items. They then discussed the H-2B visa issue at great length, and the Congressman again mentioned the idea of “first to file” when it comes to visa applications. He sees immigration as an issue that will be addressed again in the next Congress and believes that first to file is something that OABA should consider.

Although Congress left Washington for its July/August break and a couple of political conventions, the work continues. Prior to the break, we convened our quarterly meeting of animal industry groups to share Intel and talk about legislative and other priorities. While we all work in different sectors — animal attractions, agriculture, biomedical research, pet industry, etc. — we often share the same critics. The meeting was hosted this time by the Animal Agriculture Alliance, and they took the opportunity to brief us about some of their outreach activities in support of the fairs — helping counter animal activists and ensuring venue security. We know for a fact that the animal activists are now targeting 4H activities — taking videos in support of their campaigns to end youth livestock competitions and shows. By working together and pushing back against their misguided efforts, we can protect 4H and other animal-related youth and education programs at our fairs.

On another animal-related note, I attended the most recent meeting of the Elephant Tb Stakeholders working group in Atlanta. This impressive array of animal and human health experts — from veterinarians to elephant managers, to human and animal infectious disease experts, to state public health officials — all meet once a year to review and update the state of scientific knowledge and best practices for the detection, control and management of Tb in Elephants. As many of you are aware, the activist community continues to try to exploit the existence of this disease as a barrier to interstate movement and exhibition. The good news? The science continues to confirm that there is no risk to the public and negligible risk to animal workers from this treatable disease. And state veterinarians are more and more taking note of the work and guidelines produced by this all volunteer expert panel that has long been supported by the OABA. Some interesting news on drones — Congress passed an extension of the FAA’s authorization in its final days before the break and the bill contains provisions that will allow certain public and private activities to limit or restrict drone use based on security concerns. We will have more on this in a future report but we are encouraged by the possibilities.

Finally, I had the opportunity to attend the Great American Ag Lunch in Cleveland during the convention. (A quick shout out to anyone from Cleveland - Your Town Rocks!) Featured speakers included the Chairmen of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and several state agriculture commissioners. It was a great celebration of American agriculture and the role that fairs play in support of this vital sector of our economy.

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