Catching Up with IAFE Chair Jo Reynolds, CFE, Warren County Fair

Reasons to go to the convention:

• Endless education

• Priceless networking

• Idea exchanges

• Re-ignite and/or enhance your “WHY”

• Connect with mentors

• Meet and make new Fair friends

• Collaborate with industry leaders and partners

Things in my suitcase:

• Connection cards

• Fair pins

• Business cards

• Notes to mentors

• Notebook/pens

• Lotion for a dry climate

Convention tips:

• Meet people

• Remember that all Fairs deal with the same challenges, some have larger budgets and some have more staff than others.

• The more you get involved, the more involved you will get!

• Per Marla, sit with someone new at every session or workshop to expand your network.

• Ask questions