INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT SHOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION
2024 TRADE SHOW: February 13 - 16
Seminars & Classes

Various presenters will be presenting daily workshops on topics that effect the industry on a daily basis.  These workshops are available to all attendees at the IISF Super Trade Show & Extravaganza.  The workshops will include audio/video presentations, handouts as well as round table discussions of some of the challenges affecting every aspect of the carnival business.


Tuesday, February 14, 2023

10:00am - 2:30pm
Become Certified in the ServSafe Program

This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.

Cost: $150 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people

Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom

Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.


1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carny 101 - Rountable Discussion

General knowledge for the mobile amusement industry.  How it has evolved, safety, services, rules, and regulations.

Examples of subjects:  Fasteners, blocking, lubrication, NDT, corrosion, inspection points, lock out tags, fall arrest (harnesses), cables, midway conditions, hard hats, proper footwear, gloves, fire extinguisher, dealing with body fluids, drug testing, cell phones, ear plugs, customer service, height requirements, incident reports, dealing with inspectors, scared children, operator requirements and attention span.
Class size is limited to 25 people

Location: Carousel Pavilion
Presented by: Sharon & Michael Hupalo and guest speakers.  
Sponsored by MAH Consulting 352-585-7954





Wednesday, February 15, 2023


10:00am - 2:30pm
Become Certified in the ServSafe Program

This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.

Cost: $150 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people

Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom

Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.


11:00am - 12:30pm
Insurance 2023 - The Hard Market

Open forum round table:  How do I insure my industry amusement concerns in todays world.

Sponsored by McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance, Inc.
Presented by Jeff Kolenic and additional underwriters

Location: Carousel Pavilion



1:30pm - 3:30pm
H-2B PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION

JKJ Workforce Agency and the Small Business Workforce Alliance will be conducting an educational and empowerment seminar at the Gibtown Annual Super Trade Show and Extravaganza.

Compliance:  How to prepare and deal with USCIS and USDOL audits.  How USDOL and USCIS are changing the regulatory framework for bars for compliance via insurance of supplemental visas.

H-2B UPDATE

By JKJ Workforce and the OABA

Update on the rapidly changing H-2B enviornment, political, regulatory, compliance, and when will you get your workers?

Presentations by James K Judkins, President of JKJ Workforce Agency, Inc. and Leon Sequeria, Employment Attorney

Speakers:

  • Cathy Mize, JKJ Agency Rep. - Cell: 903-715-7153
  • James K. Judkins, President - Cell:  510-815-6936

H-2B BALANCING ACT
PRACTICAL, POLITICAL STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL IN THIS NEW ABNORMAL

  • POLITICAL: What can we expect from a Biden Administration Department of Labor, Department Of Homeland Security, and Department of State?
  • POLITICAL: Filing strategies for your company to beat the cap. Pitfalls and problems, solutions, and work-arounds.
  • PRACTICAL: Compliance and Enforcement issues and solutions.
  • SURVIVAL: Strategic Planning on labor and staffing
  • The Big Picture


Location: Carousel Pavilion


Contact Info:
James K. Judkins, President
E-mail:  carnival.workforce@gmail.com 
Cell Phone: 510-815-6936
Office: 956-440-8720




Thursday, February 16th, 2023


10:00am - 2:30pm
Become Certified in the ServSafe Program

This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.

Cost: $150 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people

Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom

Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.


11:30am - 1:30pm
Carny 101 - Rountable Discussion

General knowledge for the mobile amusement industry.  How it has evolved, safety, services, rules, and regulations.

Examples of subjects:  Fasteners, blocking, lubrication, NDT, corrosion, inspection points, lock out tags, fall arrest (harnesses), cables, midway conditions, hard hats, proper footwear, gloves, fire extinguisher, dealing with body fluids, drug testing, cell phones, ear plugs, customer service, height requirements, incident reports, dealing with inspectors, scared children, operator requirements and attention span.
Class size is limited to 25 people

Location: Carousel Pavilion
Presented by: Sharon & Michael Hupalo and guest speakers.  
Sponsored by MAH Consulting 352-585-7954



Friday, February 17th, 2023


11:00am - 3:00pm

Become Certified in the ServSafe Program

This is a required exam for ALL food service vendors in ALL states including some local / city requirements.

Cost: $150 per person (includes class materials, study guides, & test)
Class size is limited to 25 people

Location: IISA office - upstairs boardroom

Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, call Teresa Rimes at 813-677-9377 or email teresa@gibtownshowmensclub.com.



1:30pm - 3:30pm
Industrial Truck / Forklift Training

Class includes handbook, certificate & permit card **(for on-site equipment only).

Class size is limited to 25 people

1:30 - 2:30pm: DVD Preview and Manual Review
2:30 - 3:30pm: On-Site Outdoor Training

Sponsored by: MAH Consulting - Sharon Hupalo
Cost: $40 per person
Registration: A sign-up sheet is posted in the trade show office.


ALL ON-SITE GROUND SAFETY INSPECTIONS PROVIDED BY:
Worldwide Safety Group, Avery Wheelock


Office: 813.677.3590

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