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
