November 2004 - Greater Ohio Showmen`s Association

Greater Ohio Showmen's Association
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GOSA April 22 Board Meeting
Dear Members,
Welcome Home! For most of us the season is over. I hope that everyone had a safe
and profitable one.
As the annual winterization of the equipment begins, it's a good time to reflect on the
past several months. For us the spring was somewhat wet and dismal. With June came
the sun and the crowds. When fair time hit, everything was in full swing, with the excep­
tion of a few employees who hadn't quite got in the groove yet. As August approached
the circus jumps started to take their toll. Moods were a little stressed, trucks were tem­
peramental, and the presidential race was in full swing. After Labor Day passes, it seems
as though we are on the homestretch. Mother Nature was a lot drier this year than in
2003, for this time of year. (She owed us one.)
For most of us, we would have to agree that this season was successful, maybe not as
profitable as we would have liked, but successful all the same. Now that the equipment
is tucked away, suppliers are paid, and employees have gone home we can take this oppor­
tunity to reunite with family and friends ...and dream about next year when we can do it
all over again.
Welcome home GOSA Members!
GOSA October J8 Board Meeting
News In Brief
Upcoming Events
Fall Roundup
2004 Deceased Members
Classifieds
Membership Application
Greater Ohio Showmen's Association
P.O. Box 2448 • Zanesville, OH 43702-2448
877-977-GOSA (4672) • E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.mygosa.org
Your President,
Bill Prowant
L to R: Barb Kissel, Dominic Albanese and Karl Dearwester present the
$1000 award to the largest pumpkin at the Circleville Pumpkin Show on
behalf of the concessionaires. The prize pumpkin weighed over 1300
pounds.
Bill Prowant adding tongue-weight while
watching the lot.
Visit the GOSA \Nebsite at \N\N\N.Rlygosa.org
Minutes for GOSA
Officers & Trustees Meetings
April 22, 2004 • 11 :00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Bill Prowant, First Vice
President Tom Linn, Secretary-Treasurer Suzanne McCarty, Trustees:
Michael Albanese, Tony Albanese, Stan Connell, Dave Gallapoo, Doug
Guinsler, Kurt Otterbacher, Ray Prowant, Todd Sipe, and Bill Sterling.
GUESTS PRESENT: Harry Faint, Sy Kolassa, and Carole Kowatch.
President Bill Prowant called the meeting to order with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Bill Prowant welcomed everyone and thanked
the guests for attending the meeting.
Minutes of the March meeting were read and approved with a motion
made by Ray Prowant and seconded by Tom Linn. Motion carried.
Various items of correspondence were shared.
Suzanne McCarty presented the Treasurer's Report. Options for
savings-were discussed and reviewed. A motion was made by Doug
Guinsler and seconded by Ray Prowant to open a new short term CD
with Unizan Bank. A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report was
made by Stan Connell and seconded by Ray Prowant. Motion carried.
Bills were presented for payment. A motion to pay the bills presented
was made by Tom Linn and seconded by Todd Sipe. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
A report was given on each of the OFMA Spring District Meetings.
All of the meetings went well overall.
Bill Prowant reported that he ordered plaques for Charlie Blosser
and Ninia Downs of the Ohio Restaurant Association for appreciation of
their support of our organization. A motion was made by Doug Guinsler
and seconded by Stan Connell for the organization to purchase the
plaques. Motion carried.
Topics for sessions for the convention were discussed and reviewed.
Kurt Otterbacher will take care of finalizing the details for each of the
sessions with OFMA.
At this point in the meeting, member Mark Dalessandro was
recognized for providing a lunch.
An update was given on the proceedings for the accident in Lake
County. Trials will begin in May and June. No new information has
been made available recently. A discussion was held on the effects the
accident has had on inspections in various industries. Board members
were encouraged to contact their legislators individually to make them
aware of the situation.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion was held on the possibility of changing the location of
the meetings in order to decrease costs. A quote from the Ohio State
Fairgrounds was reviewed and compared to the current costs incurred at
the Holiday Inn in Worthington. Following discussion, a motion was
made by Tom Linn and seconded by Bill Sterling to move the monthly
meetings to the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The first meeting to be held at
the new location will be in November of this year.
Committee budgets for the year were reviewed and finalized.
The possibility of holding a meeting at some point in the sununer
was discussed. At this point, no summer meeting is scheduled.
The increasing cost of insurance in the industry was discussed.
Member Sy Kolassa took the floor to share a possible idea for the future.
He distributed an article he found concerning the creation of a story
collection. Further details on the possibility of doing this will be
discussed at future meetings.
Questions concerning the Pepsi National Account Program were
addressed. Those present were reminded that all bottlers used must be
notified of participation in the program individually.
Plans for the Extravaganza at the convention were discussed. Tom
Ansteatt will be notifying us of the entertainment provider for the event.
The Silent Auction will be held in the Foyer area this year to allow for
more space. The possibility of having Pepsi sponsor beverages for each
table will be checked into.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Membership Committee- Suzanne McCarty reported that there
are currently 332 paid members. The following new membership
applications were submitted for approval: Lake County Agricultural
Society-Associate, Sam Hamilton-Regular. A motion to approve the
new memberships was made by Ray Prowant and seconded by Kurt
Otterbacher. Motion carried. Rules and guidelines for the membership
contest were reviewed.
B. Round Up Committee-Michael and Tony Albanese reported that
plans for the round up were all set. A plaque for Mr. Hooks will be
ordered and presented to him the night of the Round Up.
C. Yearbook Committee- Tom Linn and Suzanne McCarty reported
that the proof for this year's yearbook is being reviewed and it will be
printed soon. The same amount of books will be ordered as last year.
D. Ride Safety Committee-No additional information to report.
E. Newsletter-Kurt Otterbacher reported on the results of the annual
golf outing. He also reported that the next newsletter will be going to
print soon. A summer edition of the newsletter will be attempted in mid
August, time permitting.
F. Scholarship-Doug Guinsler shared a note of thanks he received
from Alyson Miles for awarding her with a scholarship for this year.
Applications for both scholarships were distributed to everyone present.
G. Games-No report.
H. Health & Sanitation-Nothing new to repoli.
I. Website-Thc possibility of converting to the OFMA website
program was discussed. It was noted that the address needs to be
updated on the website.
J. Joint Membership-Nothing to report.
Everyone present was reminded thatthe next meeting will be held on
Monday, October 18, 2004 at 11 :00 a.m. at J.R. Hooks Restaurant in
Circleville.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made
by Ray Prowant and seconded by Todd Sipe. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 2: 17 p.m.
Minutes for GOSA
Officers & Trustees Meetings
October 18, 2004 • 11 :00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Bill Prowant, First Vice
President Tom Linn, Second Vice President Kevin Koski, Secretary­
Treasurer Suzanne McCarty, Trustees: Michael Albanese, Tony
Albanese, Stan Connell, Dave Gallapoo, Matt Gallapoo, Doug Guinsler,
Kurt Otterbacher, Ray Prowant, Todd Sipe, and Bill Sterling.
GUESTS PRESENT: Sy Kolassa
President Bill Prowant called the meeting to order with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Bill Prowant welcomed everyone and thanked
guest Sy Kolassa for attending.
Minutes of the April meeting were read and approved with a motion
made by Tom Linn and seconded by Kevin Koski. Motion carried.
Various items of correspondence received since the last meeting were
reviewed.
Suzanne McCarty presented the Treasurer's Report. The arumal
financial report will be completed and available for review at the
November meeting. A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as read
was made by Dave Gallapoo and seconded by Todd Sipe. Motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
President Bill Prowant reported on the legal status of the ODA
inspectors involved in the Lake County accident. Discussion was held
on the position if any; the board should take on in this situation. It was
decided to wait until a later date to take a position.
A brief discussion was held on the status of the program for the
convention. An additional seminar may be added to address alternatives
for rent increases from fairs. It was mentioned that the Entertainment
for the Extravaganza has not yet been chosen.
Bill Prowant reminded those in attendance that the next meeting
would be held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in the Rhodes Center.
Detailed information and directions will be sent to everyone prior to the
meeting.
Suzanne McCarty gave a short review of the membership benefits
currently offered to our members. Discussion was held concerning the
necessity of members to verify with Pepsi that the organization is
getting credit for their purchases.
NEW BUSINESS:
Members of the Games Rules Committee were reminded that a
meeting would be held with ODA on November 5th to review various
possible rule changes concerning games and their operations.
A lengthy discussion was held on the future of our industry including
continuous increases in rent by fairs and festivals and other issues. A
committee consisting of Michael Albanese, Stan Connell, Dave
Gallapoo, Matt Gallapoo and Kevin Koski was formed to develop a
solid p.lan of alternatives to target fairs and discourage rent increases.
This committee will have a report at the November meeting.
The possibility of having a hospitality suite at the OFMA convention
was discussed. As an alternative to this, hosting a night in the 2nd floor
lounge to promote our organization was discussed. Appetizers could be
provided and a band could play for entertainment. If this is done, the
appetizers would take the place of the appetizers provided at the annual
meeting and would be limited to stay within our costs. Maxwell from
the Hyatt will be contacted on the possibility of doing this.
Matt Gallapoo proposed that we ask members for award nominations
for the convention during the Round Up. Matt will make up a form to
distIibute. A nomination was accepted for Festival of the Year.
Bill Prowant asked officers and trustees when they would be
available to go through the older files and belongings of the association.
Everyone agreed to Monday, December 13th. Further information and
directions will be provided at the November meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Membership Committee-Suzanne McCarty presented the
following new membership applications for approval:
John
Klopfenstein-Regular, Howard Hawkins-Regular, Greene Co. Ag.
Society-Regular, James Bell-Regular, Eddie Miracle-Regular,
Interactive Game Experience-Regular, Andy Emrisko- Old World
Foods-Associate. A motion to approve the new memberships was made
by Stan Connell and seconded by Kurt Otterbacher. Motion carried.
B. Round Up Committee-Michael and Tony Albanese reported that
everything was in place for the night's events. All tickets that were sold
had been turned in and the plaque for Mr. Hooks was ready to be
presented.
C. Yearbook Committee-No report.
D. Ride Safety Committee-A meeting will be held on Thursday,
October 21st with O.D.A.
E. Newsletter Committee-Kurt Otterbacher reported that a
newsletter will be sent out prior to the November meeting.
F. Scholarship Committee-Doug Guinsler reported that a full report
will be given at the November meeting.
G. Games Committee-Previously discussed.
H. Health & Sanitation Committee-Nothing new to report.
I. Website Committee-A discussion was held on the possibility of
changing our website to the OFMA Website plan. A report on this will
be given in November.
J. Joint Membership-No report.
Everyone present was reminded that the next meeting would be held
on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at I J :00 a.m. at the Rhodes Center on
the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by
Matt Gallapoo and seconded by Kurt Otterbacher. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Members of the Games Rules and Committee and President Bill met
with Jim Truex and inspectors from the ODA about games issues. The
main focus was on build-up games. The amount of complaints, despite the
committee's cautions, will most likely lead to the abolition of these trad­
ing types of games. These issues will be further discussed in future
newsletters and at a special session at the OFMA convention.
Please follow up on your Pepsi accounts and billing to make certain
that you are credited with all of your purchases from the season. This
will allow you to receive your rebate as well assuring that the organiza­
tion makes the minimum gallon requirement. We want to be able to con­
tinue this excellent benefit for the organization.
Remember that we have a membership contest. The seller of the most
memberships will earn a trip to Las Vegas in 2005. Contact the GOSA
office for further details.
We apologize for our inability to publish a summer newsletter. The
committee was not able to find the time necessary to complete it. Please
feel free to contact us: [email protected] with any ideas or photographs.
We would be happy to receive any input, including news articles from
your local papers or photographs of members during the season.
NOVEMBER MEETING
November 18 • I I :00 a.m.
Ohio State Fairgrounds Rhodes Center
DECEMBER MEETING
December 16 • II :00 a.m.
Ohio State Fairgrounds Rhodes Center
OHIO FAIR MANAGERS ANNUAL CONVENTION
January 3-6 • Columbus Convention Center
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 4 • 3:00 p.m.• Fairfield Room
GOSA/OFMA Extravaganza
Wednesday, January 5 • 7:00 p.m .• Ballroom
JANUARY MEETING
January 20 • II :00 a.m.
Ohio State Fairgrounds Rhodes Center
FEBRUARY MEETING
February 24 • II :00 a.m.
Ohio State Fairgrounds Rhodes Center
MARCH MEETING
March 17 • 11 :00 a.m.
Ohio State Fairgrounds Rhodes Center
APRIL MEETING
April 21 • 11 :00 a.m.
Ohio State Fairgrounds Rhodes Center
The GOSA Officers and Trustees welcome all participation and
remind you that all Board Meetings are open to the Membership.
FALL ROUND-U' IS A FUll SUCCESS
The GOSA Fall Round-Up was held on October 18 at JR Hooks in downtown
Circleville. The event was again well organized by the Albanese families, a tra­
dition dating back to the event's inception.
President Bill Prowant started the evening by presenting an appreciation
award to Mr. Hooks for hosting the event the last few years. He was clearly
moved by our recognition of him at his establishment.
Following dinner and a plea from President Bill to "dig deep for the scholar­
ship fund," the auction and raffle began. Auctioneers Dave and Matt Gallapoo
did their usual stellar job of running the auction. Colby and Andee assisted in
the raffle. Although the attendance was down from previous years, the ticket
sales were brisk and the bidding wars were spirited. A dolly manufactured and
donated by Travis Downs generated nearly as much in ticket sales as the 50-50
raffle. Thanks Bud!
The GOSA thanks all of those who attended and/or donated and purchased
tickets and auction items. The bottom line was actually improved by over $1000
from the last two years. How many times this year have we been fortunate
enough to be "up" in the rain? The proceeds from the event all go to the schol­
arship fund; one of our finest programs. Please make an effort to attend next
year's Round-Up to support our organization and its scholars.
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Bill Sterling's plate.
Kenny Thompson:
ticket seller
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Lois Gallapoo won the 50·50 Raffle. (ShUg and JoE lien Albanese
and Shane and Amber Anderson seated behind Lois)
2004 FALL ROUND UP
INCOME
Ticket sales
Auction
50/50
$5,420.00
$5,481.50
$ 345.00
(our half)
$ 590.00
Dolly raffle
Total income
Expenses (tv, cash prizes)
Overall total
$11,836.50
-$ 3,200.00
$ 8,636.50
PRIZE WINNERS
1st - $2,000.00 Kurt Otterbacher
2nd - $500.00 John Plymeser
3rd - S500.00 Matt Gallapoo
TV - Eli Prowant
50/50 $345.00- Lois GaJlapoo
Dolly - Stan Connell
Michael, David and friends conducting the raffle
SAVE MONEY!!
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Green Co. Ag. Society
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