Contents The Official Publication of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association
Features On to the Next Town: The IAFE Annual Convention Sets Up in San Antonio
ASSOCIATION
4 FROM THE OABA CHAIR See You at IAFE in San Antonio
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6 ASSOCIATION BUZZ November’s Fall Finale
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.
13 PHOTO GALLERY
The OABA catches members in action. 13,16 SERVICES,
BENEFITS & PROGRAMS Jammin’ Jamborees and Contribution Fund Drawing Winners
November 2018 GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
18 DOT REGULATORY NEWS State and Federal Legislation and Regulations
GOVERNMENT Features 19 INSIDE THE BELTWAY: FY19 APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS
FINISHES ON TIME – ALMOST By John Ariale, Husch Blackwell Strategies, OABA’s Government Relations Team
20 OABA’S INVOLVEMENT IN U.S. REGULATORY ACTIONS
CIRCUS MEMBERS
22 FROM THE CENTER RING Rodney Huey follows circuses around the country.
24 ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES AND EXHIBITIONS:
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE By Mary Lou Kelly
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ASSOCIATION OFFICE
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© Outdoor Amusement Business Assn. 2018
OABA OFFICERS CHAIR Jay Strates 1ST VICE CHAIR Larry Yaffe 2ND VICE CHAIR Debbie Powers 3RD VICE CHAIR Mick Brajevich TRUSTEE 2017 E. J. Dean TRUSTEE 2016 Thomas J. Gaylin, III TRUSTEE 2015 Michael Wood TREASURER Mitchell Kaliff PRESIDENT Bob Johnson
OABA DIRECTORS Stephen Broetsky Doug Burtch Tony Cassata Brad Dallman Andy Deggeller Michael Doolan Blake Huston Stacey Jamieson Marc Janas
Nathan Janousek Mary Johnson Tammy Kissel Charlene Leavitt Lance Moyer Ben Pickett Rick Reithoffer
Lorelei Schoendienst Patrick Sheridan
Scott Siefker Niki Skerbeck Mary Chris Smith Greg Stewart Holly Swartz Rob Vivona
OABA TRUSTEES Chris Lopez-2014 Mike Featherston-2013 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 * Deceased
* 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
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