2008 Annual Oklahoma Fairs and Festivals Convention

It’s time to get ready to rumble at the Oklahoma Association of Fairs & Festivals Convention February 7, 8 and 9, 2008. Inspired by our Keynote Speaker, Coach Doug Sauter, OKC Blazers, this year’s theme will be “Face Off For The Next 100 Years.”  In order to make power plays we will offer special motivational seminars, roundtables and panel presentations designed to give you the tools and information to stay in touch with what your people and organization need to succeed.  A convention  schedule is included with this mailing.

We are now being hosted by the Clarion Meridian Hotel & Convention Center, located at 737 S. Meridian in Oklahoma City.  Room rates for 1-4 people king/doubles are $64.00 + tax per night.  Reservations can be made, by calling the Clarion at (405) 942-8511 or (800) 784-7830.  Be sure to mention you are attending the OAFF Convention to receive this special rate. 

Mailed under separate cover is your annual membership renewal.  Please make sure to return all information with a check by January 10th, to be included in this year’s membership directory/convention program.  Remember, you must be a member in good standing of the OAFF in order to register for the convention. If you are interested in a booth at the convention, you also are required to be current with your membership and must return the enclosed form with payment.  If you are not interested in a booth, use this opportunity to sign up an associate and get him or her involved!

Don’t forget the awards luncheon on Friday, will now not only honor our volunteer and professional recipients, but it also will serve as the official announcement event for the 2008 OAFF scholarship award recipients.  We look forward to seeing all the great scholarship applications and perhaps announcing a deserving senior from your area!  But we can’t do it without all the members encouraging students in their areas to apply.  Applications are available online, through your county OSU Extension office or Local Ag Educator, or by checking out the scholarship application on the website www.oaff.com.   

We wish you a happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you in February! 

Larry Klumpp                      Misty Henson

Larry Klumpp                                      Misty Henson
President                                           Vice President/Convention Chairman