Zone 8: Join the YPI Steering Committee
Apply by Sept. 7
Are you, or do you know, a wonderful IAFE member age 40 and under from Alaska, California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, British Columbia, Oregon, or Washington (Zone 8)? We're looking for a young professional in the fair industry to join the YPI Steering Committee for a term through December 2018! Hurry - the deadline to apply is next Thursday, September 7!
IAFE Convention Scholarship Deadline Quickly Approaching
Apply by Aug. 31
Scholarships are available to folks involved at member fairs who would like to attend the annual IAFE Convention and Trade Show. Below are the available scholarships with a small description. Applications are due August 31, 2017.
YPI Convention Scholarships by Zone
Young professionals age 40 and under are eligible to apply for scholarships available from each Zone. Scroll down for more information and application links:
- Zone 1 Application Two scholarships at $1,000
- Zone 2 Application Two scholarships at $1,000
- Zone 3 Application Five scholarships at $600 (one for each state/province in Zone 3)
- Zone 5 Application Two scholarships at $750
- Zone 6 Application Two scholarships at $500
- Zone 7 Application Two scholarships at $500
- Zone 8 Application Two scholarships at $500
First-time Convention attendee scholarships
You haven't been to the IAFE Convention before? Now's your time to go - and save! There are scholarships for first-timers (below), AND any new Fair joining the IAFE in 2017 gets free attendee registration! Take advantage of these offers and mark your calendar today.
- Small Fairs Application (Less than 100,000 attendees and your Fair hasn't sent a delegate since 2006) - Complimentary Convention Registration
- Advertising & PR Professionals Application (staff, board member or volunteer from any fair; for first-time Convention attendees only) - $560 travel stipend
Institute of Fair Management (IFM) Course Enrollee Scholarships:
Are you enrolled in the Institute of Fair Management? You're eligible to apply for the $17,000 in scholarships that are available. These funds can help cover your IFM tuition, attendance at the IAFE Convention, or at the Institute Summit. Hurry - the deadline to apply is Aug. 31!- Bob Williams Application One scholarship at $500 Applicant must be an Institute enrollee, from Zone 4, and from a small fair (less than 50,000 in attendance).
- Bob Williams Memorial Application One scholarship at $500 Applicant must be an Institute enrollee, from Zone 4
- Cow Palace Scholarship Application One scholarship at $500. Applicant must be from Zone 8 and an enrollee in the Institute.
- Errol McKoy Application Up to twenty scholarships of $500. Any Institute enrollee is eligible to apply. This will be the final year for the McKoy Scholarship.
- Kitchen Craft Application Twenty scholarships at $500. Any Institute enrollee is eligible to apply.
Be a Rising Star!
Apply by Aug. 31
One of the goals of the YPI was to create a “Rising Star Award” to recognize leadership and industry contributions of IAFE members, age 40 and younger. Nominate an outstanding young person leading the way in the IAFE. A Rising Star recipient will be honored at the IAFE Convention. Nominations are due by August 31, 2017.
For more information and to submit your nomination, visit: https://s3.amazonaws.com/iafe/website/documents/2017RisingStarAward.pdf
For more information and to submit your nomination, visit: https://s3.amazonaws.com/iafe/website/documents/2017RisingStarAward.pdf
Announcements!
- Participate in the Igniter – IAFE Discussion Board! If you haven't already joined, now is the time to sign up for the IAFE's online member service. If you have questions or need help logging in, please contact the IAFE office at 800-516-0313. The board allows you to post questions/discussions, reply to topics, post document resources, look up contacts, and to network. This is an incredibly simple way for you to easily interact and communicate online and exchange ideas, experience, knowledge, and wisdom with your peers. Click here for instructions on how to use the board. Already signed up? Log in to participate and start a topic.
- Join the Young Professionals Initiative-IAFE - To connect with other YPI members, click here.
- Post on social - Tell us what you're up to! Post using #IAFEYPI. You might just get retweeted! We're on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
