| For release November 18, 2009
Close to 100 Attendees Join CFSA Staff for CFSA's 2009 Fall Training Seminars
We wrapped up our final training seminar of the year in Sacramento with an audience of nearly 50 attendees from 19 fairs and one fair JPA.
The Sacramento seminar, like the three before it, began with a short presentation on CalPERS' new Public Employee Readiness Team program. After this, CFSA's assistant director, finance, presented an in depth explanation about how even one claim can affect an individual fair's annual pool fees. From here on, CFSA staff provided attendees with tips and advice they could put to use immediately to hold down not only claims costs but their annual pool fees as well. In addition, two of our Safety specialists shared strategies the department is implementing to help fairs set realistic goals toward the reduction and prevention of fairground-related accidents.
Attendees also received a personalized binder filled with sample forms and handouts, a copy of the day's PowerPoint presentation, and claims and safety information specific to their fairs.
A short "How'd We Do" survey completed by all attendees at the close of the day will help CFSA ensure that future presentations include information the fairs want and need.
Thank you WFA! At each of the four training sessions, participants had the opportunity to win a $100 Sierra Grand Hotel gift certificate generously donated by Western Fairs Association. The 2010 Western Fairs Convention will be held at the Sierra Grand in Reno, Nevada, and all winners agreed that the gift certificates would come in handy.
Seminars were held
Tuesday, September 15, at the Shasta District Fair in Anderson;
Tuesday, October 20, at the Madera District Fair in Madera; Wednesday, October 28, at the Ventura County Fair in Ventura; and
Monday, November 16, in Sacramento at the Courtyard Marriott next door to CFSA's offices.
For release: August 21, 2009
Delivered: Our 2008 Annual Report: "Curiosity." Copies of CFSA's 2008 annual report have now been mailed to all fairs and fair agencies. If you haven't received yours, or if you would like additional copies, please e-mail Melissa Thurber. It's also available online.
Annual Report Archive: If you'd like to read an earlier annual report, you'll find reports from 2003 through 2007 in our archive . You can also request printed copies by contacting Melissa Thurber, 916/263-6163 or mthurber@cfsa.org. (Remember to include the year you're interested in.)
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