LOOK INSIDE FOR GOSA CONVENTION PHOTOS! GOSA December Board Meeting Minutes 2 Concession Corner 3 2008 Award Winners 4 Thanks to Conventino and Gala Sponsors 4 Editor’s Note 4 2009 GOSAScholarship Recipients 5 2009 GOSA Committee Assignments 5 GOSA Legislative Report 6 2009 Extravaganza Winners 8 Go Time at the Gala 9 Ride Safety Update 10 Ohio Fun Fair Trivia 10 Extra! Extra! 10 News from the Backlot 11 Classifieds 11 Membership Application 11 January 2009 President’s Message Dear Members, It was great to see many of you at the Convention. For those of you who were unable to attend, I hope to see you next year. The GOSA Board is reviewing our part in the Convention and finding ways to improve the program for next year. As always, we would appreciate any feedback or constructive criticism. The GOSA would like to sincerely thank those who sponsored our Membership Appreciation Party following the Annual Meeting. These sponsors are listed in this newsletter. Please return their support whenever possible. Thanks are also due to those who donated door prizes and helped out by giving their time and effort in the office, GOSA sessions and the Extravaganza. We also recognize the cooperation of the OFMA, who continue to allow our presence and influence at the Convention. Congratulations are in order for Carole Kowatch, Mauri Miles, Steve Rader, Judy Otterbacher and Stan Connell for the awards they received at the Annual Meeting. There was certainly a decrease in the number of awards given at the Annual Meeting, but this is no reflection on the deserving individuals who were honored this year. I would like to welcome Scott Kowatch and Bo Ramsey as new trustees and congratulate them on their election. They will make fine additions to the GOSA Board, and we will look forward to their contributions in several areas. Stan Connell and Tony Albanese chose to retire from the Board as their respective terms expired last month. I thank Stan and T.A. for their years of service to the organization, and I hope that the younger and less experienced trustees will strive to follow their examples of leadership and dedication. Our organization will face some new challenges in the coming year. Please let our Board know your thoughts and concerns. We strive to represent your interests, so it is crucial that we foster healthy communication. We continue to extend an invitation to you to attend a GOSA Board meeting. Our next meeting is on February 19 in the Rhodes Center at the State Fairgrounds. Sincerely, Kurt Otterbacher, GOSA President Greater Ohio Showmen’s Association P.O. Box 2448 • Zanesville, OH 43702-2448 877-977-GOSA (4672) • Web: www.mygosa.net E-mail: [email protected]CATEGORIES: Fair Secretary of the Year ________________________________________________________________________________ By________________________________________________________________________________ Concession Manager of the Year __________________________________________________________________________ By________________________________________________________________________________ OFMA District Director of the Year _________________________________________________________________________ By________________________________________________________________________________ A list of OFMA District Directors is available at www.ohiofairs.org. Persons in this category must have been in office in 2008. Festival of the Year ______________________________________________________________________________________ By________________________________________________________________________________ Special Appreciation ____________________________________________________________________________________ By________________________________________________________________________________ This category can include law enforcement, groundskeepers, electricians, office staff and volunteers, or really anyone that youfeel is deserving of recognition for their contribution to a fair or festival. Send nominations to: Andy Pocock, 4398 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224 • Email: [email protected]Deadline is Feb. 18, 2009. Voting will take place at the Feb. 19 Board meeting. It’s That Time of Year Again Spring Awards Just Over the Horizon The Nominations and Awards Committee is now accepting names for Spring Awards. These awards afford an opportunity for the membership of the GOSA to recognize outstanding Fair Managers, OFMA District Directors and support staff at events we play throughout the season. These awards are presented at the various OFMA Spring Dinners. We also select a Festival of the Year at this time, and that award is presented at the OFEA Convention in November or at the festival itself, if scheduling allows. Nominations should be accompanied by at least a paragraph in support of the candidate and must include the nominator’s name. Anonymous nominations will not be considered. ✁
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LOOK INSIDE FOR GOSA CONVENTION PHOTOS!
GOSA December Board Meeting Minutes 2
Concession Corner 3
2008 Award Winners 4
Thanks to Conventino and Gala Sponsors 4
Editor’s Note 4
2009 GOSAScholarship Recipients 5
2009 GOSA Committee Assignments 5
GOSA Legislative Report 6
2009 Extravaganza Winners 8
Go Time at the Gala 9
Ride Safety Update 10
Ohio Fun Fair Trivia 10
Extra! Extra! 10
News from the Backlot 11
Classifieds 11
Membership Application 11
January 2009
President’s MessageDear Members,
It was great to see many of you at the Convention. For those of you who were
unable to attend, I hope to see you next year. The GOSA Board is reviewing our part
in the Convention and finding ways to improve the program for next year. As always,
we would appreciate any feedback or constructive criticism.
The GOSA would like to sincerely thank those who sponsored our Membership
Appreciation Party following the Annual Meeting. These sponsors are listed in this
newsletter. Please return their support whenever possible. Thanks are also due to those
who donated door prizes and helped out by giving their time and effort in the office,
GOSA sessions and the Extravaganza. We also recognize the cooperation of the
OFMA, who continue to allow our presence and influence at the Convention.
Congratulations are in order for Carole Kowatch, Mauri Miles, Steve Rader, Judy
Otterbacher and Stan Connell for the awards they received at the Annual Meeting.
There was certainly a decrease in the number of awards given at the Annual Meeting,
but this is no reflection on the deserving individuals who were honored this year.
I would like to welcome Scott Kowatch and Bo Ramsey as new trustees and
congratulate them on their election. They will make fine additions to the GOSA Board,
and we will look forward to their contributions in several areas.
Stan Connell and Tony Albanese chose to retire from the Board as their respective
terms expired last month. I thank Stan and T.A. for their years of service to the
organization, and I hope that the younger and less experienced trustees will strive to
follow their examples of leadership and dedication.
Our organization will face some new challenges in the coming year. Please let our
Board know your thoughts and concerns. We strive to represent your interests, so it is
crucial that we foster healthy communication. We continue to extend an invitation to
you to attend a GOSA Board meeting. Our next meeting is on February 19 in the
This category can include law enforcement, groundskeepers, electricians, office staff and volunteers,or really anyone that youfeel is deserving of recognition for their contribution to a fair or festival.
Send nominations to: Andy Pocock, 4398 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224 • Email: [email protected]
Deadline is Feb. 18, 2009. Voting will take place at the Feb. 19 Board meeting.
It’s That Time of Year AgainSpring Awards Just Over the Horizon
The Nominations and Awards Committee
is now accepting names for Spring Awards.
These awards afford an opportunity for the
membership of the GOSA to recognize
outstanding Fair Managers, OFMA District
Directors and support staff at events we play
throughout the season. These awards are
presented at the various OFMA Spring
Dinners. We also select a Festival of the Year
at this time, and that award is presented at
the OFEA Convention in November or at the
festival itself, if scheduling allows.
Nominations should be accompanied by at
least a paragraph in support of the candidate
and must include the nominator’s name.
Anonymous nominations will not be
considered.
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Minutes for GOSA Officers & Trustees Meeting
DECEMBER 11, 2008
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Kurt Otterbacher; First
Vice President Doug Guinsler; Second Vice President Andy Pocock;
Secretary-Treasurer Suzanne Guinsler; Trustees: Jo Ellen Albanese,
Travis Downs, David Drake, Mick Orosz, Dick Pilati, Kevin Pope,
Bill Sterling and Mike Tedrick.
GUESTS PRESENT: Carolyn Towner, Sam Hamilton, Todd
Kensler, Bill Merritt, Bo Ramsey and Charlie Swain.
President Kurt Otterbacher called the meeting to order at 11:07
a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guests were welcomed and thanked for attending.
Roll call was taken. The minutes of the November meeting were
approved as written with a motion made by Doug Guinsler and
seconded by Dick Pilati. Motion carried.
Various items of correspondence were shared.
The financial report for November and the annual report for the
2008 fiscal year were presented and approved with a motion made by
Kevin Pope and seconded by Dick Pilati. Motion carried. Bills
currently owed by the organization were presented and approved for
payment with a motion made by Dick Pilati and seconded by Doug
Guinsler. Motion carried.
The membership committee report was given, and the following
were approved as new members of the organization with a motion
made by Doug Guinsler and seconded by David Drake: Beth Wright,
Cuppy’s Coffee; William Lowther, Cortland Lions Club; Christina
Bohlander, Cosmo Corporation; Tim Bohlander, Poor Jack
Amusements; Judy Allen; Patrick Allen, PA Electric; Kim Osting,
Jungle Island Zoo; Ken Sprague, Hamburg Fireworks; and Dale
• CANDY APPLES • WAFFLES • CARAMEL CORN • DRINK CUPS • COLD DRINKS • PAPER GOODS
• ELEPHANT EARS • HOT DOG ON A STICK• FRYERS • FRYING OILS
• LEMON SQUEEZERS
Family Owned and Operated
We have a complete and full-time Service Department to keep your
equipment in A-1 condition.Established 1935
Concession Cornerby Mike Tedrick
My name is Mike Tedrick, and I would like to get to know you. I
was recently elected as one of your board members for GOSA. My
family has been in the concession business for over 30 years. I have
been a food inspector for almost 28 years. I was also a ride inspector
for five years, back in the early 1980’s. At the Columbus Health
Department, I have been in charge of the Mobile Food Concession
area for the last 10 years. I graduated from Ohio State with a B.S. in
Microbiology. I understand the food concessionaire business and
know the laws and regulations that govern them very well.
I would like to help those concessionaires that have questions and
offer advice to those who are having problems. I would also like to
address issues of continuing education and trends that are developing
as they impact the concessionaires, especially within the fairs and
festivals arena. I believe that there may be misinterpretations of the
laws regarding inspection reports. I would like to address those
issues and report the food code as it is written, so you can see where
the truth may lie (no pun intended). I taught a Person In Charge (PIC)
class at the FMA/GOSA convention, which was attended by
approximately 30 people. PIC certificates were issued to those in
attendance. These certificates are valid for three years and are
recognized by all Health Departments. Mandatory Food Safety
training is not yet required under the Ohio law. Currently there is a
proposal in committee at the statehouse that would require this type
of training. This proposal is still in the governor’s office and has not
yet been formulated. At this time, under the proposal,
Concessionaires are exempt from the requirement of food safety
training. The requirements for a mandatory food safety training
certificate would be:
1. New owners — must obtain a food safety certificate from an
approved training site within 90 days after receiving their
Food Service License.
2. Any owner that has a verifiable food poisoning from their
establishment.
3. Any owner that is in enforcement action before a Board of
Health.
Remember, mobile concessions are exempt from these proposed
mandatory rules.
As a board member of our organization I will keep you informed
of what’s coming down the pike. I will include the exact section of
the food code in each article to inform you about certain topics. For
example, Head Coverings. Here is what the code says:
3717-1-02.3 Management and personnel: hygienic practices.(C) Hair restraints – effectiveness.
Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair
coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body
hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair
from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or
linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. This
provision does not apply to food employees such as counter staff
who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods,
hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of
contaminating exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens;
or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.
If you would like to submit a question about rules, regulations,
unfair inspection reports, questionable violations or anything along
those lines, e-mail me through the GOSA website at
http://www.mygosa.net. Then click on Contacts, and click on Mike
Tedrick to email me your inquiries.Concession Corner, continued on page 7
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2008 Award WinnersPresented at the 2009 Annual Meeting
— LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT —
Carole Kowatch
— OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FOOD —
H & R Concessions: Steve & Barb Rader
— OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN RIDES —
Big “O” Amusements: Judy Otterbacher
— SPECIAL RECOGNITION —
G.T. Wolf Awning & Tent: Mauri Miles
— PAST PRESIDENT’S SERVICE AWARD —
Stan Connell
Editor’s Note:You may notice that this newsletter is not filled with many photos
from this year’s convention, like it has been in the past. While some
people email photos to us, others send hard copies, thumbnails or
even negatives for us to use. Believe me, anything that is provided to
us is greatly appreciated. But, sometimes we cannot always use what
is provided to us because of the format it is in.
Please, please continue to send us what media material you would
like to share! For future reference, please note that it is best if we
received photos either by email or on a disc in either the .jpg (JPEG
file) or .bmp (BITMAP file) in as high a resolution as possible. Sendthe photos full-size (just as they come out of the camera); do notreduce them in any way. Having media material sent to us in this
fashion makes it incredibly easier and quicker for us and the printing
company to expedite our newsletter and yearbook.
Thank you!!
Annual Meeting Check-in:Donna Drake
Gwen Ingles
Todd Kensler
Jen Koski
Greg Myers
Amy Otterbacher
Jasmine Otterbacher
Penny Otterbacher
Cathy Pilati
Meralie Pocock
Jamie Pope
Bill Prowant
Amanda Sines
Kristy Smith
Robin Tedrick
OFMA – Extravaganza:John Ackerm an
Bev Fisher
Dan Kimmet
Jon Overmyer
Queens:Bethany Baird – 2008
Kristen Free – 2009
2009 Convention Thank You ListOffice/Sessions/Extravaganza
Donations/Door PrizesBates Brothers Amusement Co.
Big Onion Concessions –
Lee & Debbie Amos
Gold Medal Columbus
(popcorn for tables)
Kissel Bros. Shows
(Barb Kissel)
Myers Concessions, Inc.
Nanco
Roth Produce Co.
Sweet Jo Concessions
Appreciation Party Sponsors:A & N Restaurant Equipment
Berk Enterprises
Bones Framed Pictures & Plush
Classic Toy Co.
Concessions by Cox
Rhode Island Novelty
Selby’s LP Gas
Shreve Printing
Sterling Fundways
Towner Policy Group
Toy Network
Award PresentersMichael Albanese
Kevin Koski
Ray Prowant
A & N Restaurant Equipment426 W. Market StreetWarren, OH 44481330-399-6119
Berk Enterprises3869 Niles Road SEWarren, OH 444841-800-323-3547
Bones Pictures & ToysP.O. Box 72809Newport, KY 410721-888-442-8696www.bonespicturesandtoys.com
Classic Toy Co.12825 Taft AvenueCleveland, OH 441081-800-621-8097
Concessions by Cox717 E. 17th AvenueColumbus, OH 43211614-297-0735www.cbycox.com
Home City Ice6045 Bridgetown RoadCincinnati, OH 452481-800-759-4411www.homecityice.com
Rhode Island Novelty5 Industrial RoadCumberland, RI 028641-800-435-3456www.rinovelty.com
Selby’s LP Gas5800 Borah Hill RoadLancaster, OH 431301-800-562-0353www.berkpaper.com
Shreve Printing390 E. Wood StreetShreve, OH 446761-800-821-0456www.shreveprinting.com
It was reported that the ODA would be eliminating the licensing
of pony rides. On 9/23/08, this situation arose when a pony operator
questioned whether or not a pony ride met the definition of an
amusement ride. Legal interpretation was made that the pony ride is
a live animal, and the only thing mechanical is the center pivot and
chains. This was viewed by the ODA as a positive. No negative
reaction by the pony ride owners was expected.
After several phone calls to pony ride operators, it became
apparent that they did not agree with this new classification.
Moreover, they wanted to continue to be inspected and licensed by
the state.
Upon further review by the ride safety advisory board, it was
decided that pony rides would continue to be regulated by the state.
The council’s decision will be recommended to the director.
Special thanks goes to the efforts of John Grenko; his comments
regarding this matter were very well received and appreciated. The
board appreciates Bill Sterling for attending as well.
Inflatable Issues: Discussions took place regarding inflatables
and some scary things that occur during inflatable rentals — you can
find examples of this on YouTube and also through the CPSC
website. One of the biggest issues is operations; the ODA allows
inflatable owners to train parents, etc. to operate the inflatables,
rather than having to provide their own operators. The number of
inflatables the ODA licenses increases each year. We have recorded
six accidents during the year, and three of them were on inflatables.
As of October 28, 2008, six accidents were reported to the ODA.
Three of them were on inflatables, two occurred in water parks and
one on a trackless portable train, at a mall parking lot. The ODA also
issued 29 violations and letters of warning.
The Ride Safety Advisory Council has also been busy working
on a letter/report mandated by the governor regarding alternative
funding. This letter was sent to Governor Strickland, the Speaker of
the House, the President of the Senate and Director Boggs of the
ODA. This letter follows this article.
The division will be sending half of the inspectors to a NAARSO
training seminar, held in Tennessee. The ODA will also be hosting a
water park seminar and in-house hydraulic training and climbing
certification. Winter audits are ongoing and will continue throughout
the next few months.
The next meeting will be held March 12, 2009, at the Ohio
Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
State of Ohio Amusement Ride Safety Advisory CouncilRide Safety Division, Dept. of AgricultureAlternative Funding Report
Since it’s inception in 1985, the State of Ohio’s Ride Safety
Division of the Department of Agriculture has successfully met
the challenges of an industry with steady growth and constant
evolutions in technology. The number of attractions that were
inspected and licensed has increased from 1,000 in 1985 to over
3,000 in 2008, while the Division’s staff has decreased from 16
to 10. The Ohio program draws much of its strength from the
many Ohio Ride Inspectors that have over 20 years of experience.
In 2005, the Ride Safety Division lost operational funding
from the State of Ohio’s General Revenue Fund (GRF). The GRF
had previously provided funds that covered approximately 50%
of the Division’s operating expenses. Following the loss of GRF
funds, the operation of the Ride Safety Division became self-
funded, relying solely on dollars generated from its Permit fees.
In 2006, the Permit fees were increased by $100 each. To
date, these significant increases have provided funds sufficient to
balance the deficit created by the loss of GRF dollars. The
Amusement Ride Advisory Council for the State of Ohio has
since discussed and reviewed several alternative funding
proposals to investigate whether the present Permit fee structure
and approach to funding can be made more efficient and
equitable.
Ohio currently has one of the highest Ride Permit fee
structures in the country.
The Advisory Council has concluded that the present fee
structure is sufficient to provide dollars necessary to fund the
operation of the Ride Safety Division. No significant changes are
necessary unless increases in operational costs climb
significantly. In an effort to address the question of the equitable
nature of the present fee structure, some new Permit categories
may need to be added to the program. Currently, ride licenses are
broken into four categories: Kiddie Rides, Family/Other Rides,
Bungee/Aerial Lift Attractions, and Fixed Coasters. Several new
attraction types do not cleanly fit into existing categories. They
are often placed into the more general Family/Other Rides
category and licensed as such. In the future, the Advisory Council
may recommend legislative changes to establish additional
attraction categories and corresponding fees.
Ride Safety Update submitted by Bill Prowant
Ohio Fun Fair TriviaAnswer to December Trivia Question:Q: According to recorded history records, what year did
the “traveling carnival” begin?
A: In 1893, the Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition
(also called the Chicago World’s Fair) was the cata-
lyst for the development of the traveling carnival. The
Chicago World’s Fair had an area that included rides,
games of chance, freak shows and burlesque. After
the Chicago World’s Fair, traveling carnival compa-
nies began touring the United States.
January Trivia Question:
Q: When was any type of entertainment introduced into
the Ohio fair industry?
Answer to follow in next newsletter.
EXTRA! EXTRA!Yearbook organizing is well in the mix! For those ofyou who have not yet paid your annual dues or stillneed to pay for or make changes to your listings orads, the deadline has passed!!
Please contact Suzanne Guinsler as soon aspossible to reconcile your information at 877-977-4672 or [email protected] or by correspondingthrough the GOSA website by going towww.mygosa.net, clicking on Contacts andselecting Suzanne Guinsler.
Thank you for your immediate attention!
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� REGULAR MEMBER – $100.00(Individuals actively involved in the Outdoor Amusement Business)
� ASSOCIATE MEMBER* – $100.00(Businesses who provide product/services to the industry) *Manufacturers & Suppliers are Non-voting and No Death Benefits.
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• CLASSIFIEDS •
NOTICE: Classified ads will run for one month and must be renewed by the
fifteenth of the month. They are free to members to sell only the equipment
they own. All other classified ads are $15.00 for three lines per month. To
renew or place ads, please fax ad copy along with your name, address and
phone number to Jo Ellen Albanese, 614-409-2732, 4081 Garrard Dr.,