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2026 FFF Convention signup sheet
Select from the following Volunteer Opportunities for this year's Federation Convention & IAFE Zone 2 Meeting.
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Stuffing Registration Bags
Wed May 13 - 9:00-12 noon
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3
Stuffing Registration Bags
Wed May 13 - 1:00-3:30 pm
Mary Beth L.,
2
2
Door Monitor Badges OPENING SESSION / Business Meeting
Thurs - May 14 - 9:00-9:45 am
Paul M.,
Kandi M.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Open Carry Laws, Entry Screening & ADA Compliance
Thurs - May 14 - 10:00-11:00 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Smarter Marketing for Fairs: Using social media & Data to Drive Attendance
Thurs - May 14 - 10:00-11:00 am
Rita D.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - Booking & Managing Fair Entertainment: What Works and What Pays Off
Thurs - May 14 - 10:00-11:00 am
Kayla C.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 9 & 10 - Engaging the Next Generation: Growing Young Leaders in Your Fair
Thurs - May 14 - 10:00-11:00 am
Florance T.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 11 & 12 - The Future of Fair Concessions: Trends, Challenges & New Leadership
Thurs - May 14 - 10:00-11:00 am
ryan H.,
FULL
Session Room Host Ballroom A - Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows Business Session
Thurs - May 14 - 11:15 -11:45 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Preview into the newly created Florida State Fair Ethics Program
Thurs - May 14 - 1:30-2:30 pm
Jacqueline S.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Fair Before the Fun, Best Practices in Contracting
Thurs - May 14 - 1:30-2:30 pm
Kayla C.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - Associates to Associates: Booking Business & Keys to Effective Communication
Thurs - May 14 - 1:30-2:30 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 9 & 10 - Building Better Partnerships: Creating a Positive Culture with Concessionaires & Ride Operators
Thurs - May 14 - 1:30-2:30 pm
ryan H.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 11 & 12 - Crisis at the Fair: Dealing with the Media in a Crisis
Thurs - May 14 - 1:30-2:30 pm
1
1
Door Monitor Badges - Ballroom A - Trade Show Associate Mandatory Meeting
Thurs - May 14 - 2:45-3:00 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 13 & 14 - IAFE Zone 2 Meeting
Thurs - May 14 - 2:45-3:15 pm
Jacqueline S.,
FULL
Door Monitor Badges - Ballroom A-D - Trade Show Opens & Silent Auctions
Thurs - May 14 - 3:00-5:00 pm
Marcus L.,
Dawn Y.,
Victoria W.,
David C.,
FULL
Door Monitor & take tickets - Ballroom A - President's Party, Zone 2 Welcome Reception & Live Auction
Thurs - May 14 - 8:00 pm
Gretchen R.,
Mary Beth L.,
Mary Beth L.,
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - IFM Course #121-Sponsorship I
Friday - May 15 - 8:00 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Driving Attendance on a Budget: Smart Advertising That Works
Friday - May 15 - 9:45-10:45 am
Michelle W.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Concessions Under Pressure: Pricing, Policy and Guest Experience
Friday - May 15 - 9:45-10:45 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - Planning for the Future: Organizational Succession Strategies
Friday - May 15 - 9:45-10:45 am
Rita D.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 9 & 10 - Creating Winning Exhibits: Foundations for Strong Competitive Displays
Friday - May 15 - 9:45-10:45 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 11 & 12 - Panel for Understanding Your Entertainers' Needs
Friday - May 15 - 9:45-10:45 am
Kayla C.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - FDACS Session with Division of Animal Industry
Friday - May 15 - 11:00-12:00 pm
BECKY B.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Blue Ribbons & Big Crowds: Elevating Creative Living & Commercial Exhibits
Friday - May 15 - 11:00-12:00 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - Built for the Spotlight: Finding Contracts that Work for Both Parties
Friday - May 15 - 11:00-12:00 pm
Ryan R.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 9 & 10 - Building the Future: Funding Big Dreams at Your Fairgrounds
Friday - May 15 - 11:00-12:00 pm
Jose C.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Work-Life Balance in the Fair Industry
Friday - May 15 - 1:45-2:45 pm
BECKY B.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Guerilla Marketing for Fairs: Big Impact on a Small Budget
Friday - May 15 - 1:45-2:45 pm
Jodi B.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - Understanding Fair Fees: Finding the Right Balance
Friday - May 15 - 1:45-2:45 pm
Michelle W.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 13 & 14 - Reverse Trade Show
Friday - May 15 - 1:45-2:45 pm
Kayla C.,
FULL
Door Monitor Badges - Ballroom A-D - Trade Show Opens & Silent Auction
Friday - May 15 - 3:00-5:00 pm
Bo B.,
Debbie P.,
Lisa W.,
Holly H.,
FULL
Door Monitor Badges: Associate of the Year Award & Volunteer of the Year Reception
Friday - May 15 - 8:00 pm
Travis L.,
Katrina L.,
FULL
Door Monitor - Ballroom A - Trade Show Associates Wrap-Up Meeting
Saturday - May 16 - 9:00-9:30 am
Mary Beth L.,
FULL
Door Monitor Badges - Ballroom A-D - Trade Show Opens & Silent Auction
Saturday - May 16 - 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Michelle W.,
3
3
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Promotional Pricing for Fairs: What Works and What Doesn't
Saturday - May 16 - 9:15-10:15 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Livestock Auctions 101: Buying, Selling & Processing Made Simple
Saturday - May 16 - 9:15-10:15 am
Jacqueline S.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - AI & ChatGPT for Fairs: Practical Tools for Marketing & Operations
Saturday - May 16 - 9:15-10:15 am
Destiny K.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 9 & 10 - Building an Entertainment Plan Based on Patron Interests
Saturday - May 16 - 9:15-10:15 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Panel for Creating a Food Destination at Your Fair
Saturday - May 16 - 9:15-10:15 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Chapter 616, How Florida's New Farm Bill Impacts Florida Fairs
Saturday - May 16 - 10:30-11:30 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 11 & 12 - Emergency Planning: From Preparation to Response
Saturday - May 16 - 10:30-11:30 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - Digital Marketing Blueprint: Building a Winning Strategy for Your Fair
Saturday - May 16 - 10:30-11:30 am
Jessica F.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 9 & 10 - Current Trends in Livestock Shows
Saturday - May 16 - 10:30-11:30 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 11 & 12 - Modernizing Your Commercial Vendor Program
Saturday - May 16 - 10:30-11:30 am
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Social Media Marketing: Best Practices & What's Trending Now
Saturday - May 16 - 1:30-2:30 pm
Kayla C.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Conflict Resolution: How Best to Address Conflict
Saturday - May 16 - 1:30-2:30 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - Southern Hospitality in Action: Strengthening & Growing Sponsor, Vendor & Volunteer Relationships & Connections
Saturday - May 16 - 1:30-2:30 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 9 & 10 - Industry Updates: NICA/OABA
Saturday - May 16 - 1:30-2:30 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 11 & 12 - The Department of One: Winning Marketing for Small Fairs
Saturday - May 16 - 1:30-2:30 pm
Jacqueline S.,
FULL
Session Room Host Salon 3 & 4 - Doing More with Less: Smart Strategies for Tight Budgets
Saturday - May 16 - 2:45-3:45 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 5 & 6 - Spotlight on Success: Entertainment Best Practices That Deliver Results
Saturday - May 16 - 2:45-3:45 pm
1
1
Session Room Host Salon 7 & 8 - CEO Roundtable: Current Fair Trends in Florida
Saturday - May 16 - 2:45-3:45 pm
1
1
Door Monitor - Host Salon 13 & 14 - Florida Federation of Fairs Livestock Shows Board Meeting
Saturday - May 16 - 4:00 pm
1
1
Door Monitor - Ballroom A & B - Gala Banquet - take tickets
Saturday - May 16 - 7:00 pm
Michael R.,
Clay C.,
Beth B.,
Claudia H.,
FULL
