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The Western Fairs Association Board of Directors approves the establishment of committees and their functions. The Committee Chair and members are appointed by the Chair of the Board and approved by the Board of Directors. Each committee has its specific responsibility and objective to support the Association and our Memebership. WFA Board liaisons report committee action at each quarterly Board of Directors meeting. Committee Chairs work closely with the President & CEO to e\stablish and execute the annual goals of each committee. While all committees have specific responsibilities, participation from the membership is essential for the success of any committee or program.

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Achievement Awards

Achievement Awards The Achievement Awards Committee refines and updates the Achievement Awards program on an annual basis, and preserves and archives the awards to provide as a resource for the fair industry.

Committee Chair:

Kelly Violini, Monterey County Fair

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture Committee Comprised of Animal Ag & Livestock Advocacy, Animal Attractions, and Ag Education - helps to ensure that issues relating to agriculture receives the attention needed as its members assist in advocacy and outreach in regards to any issues that may arise.

Committee Chair:

Dara Tobias, San Benito County Fair

Blue Ribbon Foundation Auction

Blue Ribbon Foundation Auction A subsidiary of WFA, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting the fair industry through professional and public outreach. The committee is responsible for fundraising to support key programs for convention and BRF/WFA scholarships.

Committee Chair:

Joe Brengle, Contra Costa County Fair

Industry Standards

Industry Standards Reviews industry issues, particularly with respect to fair management, joint power authorities, and service members with a goal of problem solving and creating mutually approved best business standards.

Committee Chair:

Wanell Castello, Arizona State Fair

Leadership Development

Leadership Development Develops programs to enhance and foster executive development of fair board directors, chief executive officers, and fair management throughout the industry, as well as mentors and directs the training for fair board directors.

Committee Chair:

TJ Plew-Hearne, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Professional Development

Professional Development Curates the educational programs and materials produced by WFA. Works with staff on educational programming content for the annual Convention and other programs as needed.

Committee Chair:

Carrie Fankhauser, @TheGrounds

Showcase Committee

Showcase Committee Develops criteria and assists in the selection of acts and attractions to Showcase during the WFA Convention. The committee also makes recommendations to improve the overall effectiveness of the Showcase program.

Committee Chair:

Joe Anderson

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