ASSOCIATION • From the OABA Chair Chair’s MESSAGE Ben Pickett , OABA Chair 2024
Transforming Members & Membership As we step into the second half of our
2024 season, I am thrilled to update you on our comprehensive strategy for 2024 that is highly focused on enhancing members commitment to our mission and a vision for unparalleled engagement and service, we are well on our way in our year’s experience. meticulously crafted to align with our organizational goals and aspirations. Let us delve into the core elements of our 2024 vision, each strategically designed to elevate our board engagement, enrich member services, and fortify the very foundations of our esteemed organization. We have worked hard as a board to listen to you, our members, and to be as actively involved in moving the change talented groups of people in our country’s entertainment industry. It is our job to make sure that your voices are heard and that your needs are being met. This year we have prioritized the P-4 Visa as a top priority. Securing the future for companies across the nation, this one success will take pressure off for years to come. If we are successful, this would allow all fairs, festivals, carnivals, concessionaires and more, to be able to focus solely on the success of their business and to work on the other challenges. We truly appreciate all the support and effort by everyone so far. The work is far from complete, but the headway we have made has been impressive and there is light at the end of the tunnel, although distant still. I am happy to say that the joint
this progress to happen. It gives me hope for the future of our industry when I see everyone come together and work.
Together, we are so much stronger.
our other priorities to serve our members, as a board, reach far beyond labor. We are dedicated to strengthening the capabilities of our organization, transforming it into a hub of comprehensive services that cater to the diverse needs of our members, today and beyond. The concern for our members coincide with IISA. We have listened and succeeded in this years past. the feedback and have worked hard to create a very detailed that you as members rely on for your business and that they provide access for everyone to improve their safety, guest and communication programs. In conclusion, our 2024 vision for transforming members and membership is not merely a roadmap—it is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Together, let us embark on this transformative journey, united in purpose and propelled by the boundless potential of collective action. prosperity.
Warm regards,
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