Contents The Official Publication of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association Features OABA Strategic Planning 2019
OABA Circle of Excellence Program 2019
VOLT Training Program ASSOCIATION 18
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4 FROM THE OABA CHAIR This Is All About You
6 ASSOCIATION BUZZ The OABA Begins With You
8 ON THE EARIE Tom Powell reports on the industry’s shows, fairs, colorful show folks and amusing events.
11 AS THE WHEEL TURNS Who, what and where are people making news? Here’s the scoop.
14,16 SERVICES,
BENEFITS & PROGRAMS Jammin’ Jamborees and Contribution Fund Drawing Winners
15 PHOTO GALLERY The OABA catches members in action. June 2019 GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
19 DOT REGULATORY NEWS Federal Legislation and Regulations
21 INSIDE THE BELTWAY: OABA PRESENTS PRIORITIES TO LAWMAKERS
By John Ariale, Husch Blackwell Strategies, OABA’s Government Relations Team
CIRCUS MEMBERS
22 FROM THE CENTER RING Rodney Huey follows circuses around the country.
25 ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES AND EXHIBITIONS:
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE By Vanessa Gagne
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PUBLISHER|MANAGING EDITOR Greg Chiecko 407.848.8010
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EDITOR Sue Gallup 407.848.4958
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GRAPHIC DESIGN Avic-Versi Creative Jen Burge 817.602.7254
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ASSOCIATION OFFICE
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OABA OFFICERS CHAIR Larry Yaffe 1ST VICE CHAIR Debbie Powers 2ND VICE CHAIR Andy Deggeller 3RD VICE CHAIR Richard Reithoffer TREASURER Mitchell Kaliff TRUSTEE 2018 Jay Strates TRUSTEE 2017 E.J. Dean TRUSTEE 2016 Tom Gaylin PRESIDENT Greg Chiecko
OABA TRUSTEES Tom Atkins - 1992 Jeff Blomsness - 2000 Ron Burback - 2005 Jean Clair - 1996 Don Deggeller - 2004 James H. Drew III - 1984
OABA DIRECTORS Tom Arnold Chris Atkins
Stephen Broetsky Doug Burtch Tony Cassata Brad Dallman Bob Hauser Blake Huston
Mike Featherston - 2013 John Hanschen - 2007 Danny Huston - 2001 Bill Johnson - 2011 Sam Johnston - 1999 Guy Leavitt - 2006
Twitter @oabainfo
Instagram @outdooramusementbusinessassn
Stacey Jamieson Marc Janas
Nathan Janousek Mary Johnson Tammy Kissel Charlene Leavitt Lance Moyer Benjamin Pickett
Chris Lopez - 2014 Wayne McCary - 2009 Jeanne McDonagh - 2012 Buddy Merten - 1998 Gerald L. Murphy - 1983 James Murphy - 1995
Lorelei Schoendienst Patrick Sheridan Scott Siefker Niki Skerbeck Mary Chris Smith Greg Stewart Holly Swartz Rob Vivona
Andy Schoendienst - 2008 James Strates - 1974 James E. Strates - 2003 Dominic Vivona, Jr. - 2010 Dominic Vivona, Sr. - 1994 Michael Wood - 2015
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