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IAFE Membership Benefits
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Networking Opportunities
Build relationships that make your job easier and your event services
or products the best. A variety of professional improvement and
networking opportunities will connect you to fair professionals
and volunteers, including an annual management conference, special
seminars, zone conferences, and state or provincial meetings.
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Annual Convention & Trade Show
The Annual Convention and Trade Show, held in Las Vegas, is
the largest event serving fairs, shows, exhibitions, and expositions.
Convention attendees network and learn from each other and top
professionals during the intensive four days of workshops, special
seminars, round table discussions, and social events.
The Trade Show allows companies to showcase themselves while
serving as a one-stop shop for all your event’s booking,
product, and service needs. Associate members receive a $100
credit toward the purchase of exhibit space at the annual
Trade Show.
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Exhibit and Advertising Materials
Boost your fair’s marketing program for less cost with
IAFE’s Advertising Packet, complement your children’s
activities with the IAFE’s most popular product the “Color
the Fair” coloring books, add something special to your
children’s agriculture education programs with our Activity
Displays, and promote literacy and increase participation in
your fair with the Read & Win program.
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Library
In a world where life is fair, going to the library is fun.
The IAFE Library provides you with the information and research
tools you need to succeed. Donations from members, colleges and
universities, and materials developed by the IAFE staff cover
topics such as contracts, employee handbooks, job descriptions,
media packets, agriculture education ideas, policy and operations
manuals, and surveys. Library materials can be searched using
a simple keyword search or more advanced phrases and categorical
searching. Then items can be downloaded or requested from the
IAFE Education Department.
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Web Site
The www.fairsandexpos.com web site offers members all IAFE services
and the latest happenings. It also connects the public through
the “Find a Fair” link and the “Link to Our
Members” section.
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Learn more about the IAFE
• Utilize IAFE products and services
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Register and find information about IAFE meetings
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Find information about
IAFE’s contests and certification
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Visit our State and Provincial Associations to find events in your state or province
•View current
fair
job
listings
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Participate in bulletin board discussions
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Link to IAFE fair and associate members' web sites (including submitting your
own site for publication
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Discover
current
legislative resources
• Maintain and update your IAFE membership
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Find the latest fair industry news
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Evaluate sponsorship and advertising opportunities to promote your business
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Read past and present
Fairs & Expos articles
Fairs & Expos Magazine
Published six times a year, Fairs & Expos magazine is the
source for information about trends, innovative ideas, and association
activities. The magazine is designed to assist you in sharing your
successes and learning from the experiences of others. You are
encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your
achievements in Fairs & Expos. One idea from this magazine
or the Members Only section of the web site will more than pay
for your membership.
Annual Directory
You will receive a complimentary copy of the Annual Directory
with lists of dates, attendance, and much more about each fair
member. In addition, it is the handy reference that puts associate
members, their products, services, and business activities in front
of all members year round.
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Contests and Member Recognition
IAFE’s annual contests for fair, show, exhibition, and
exposition members recognize and reward excellence. All contests
are judged by IAFE member representatives and professionals from
respective fields. The Agricultural Awards Program has three
main goals:
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to improve the agricultural education of fairs
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to help fairs improve service to both fair exhibitors and the
fairgoing public
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to recognize fairs that provide outstanding agricultural education
The Competitive Exhibits Contest recognizes excellence in competitive
exhibit display methods and supplements the IAFE resource library
by increasing the amount of helpful information available for
you. The Communications Awards Program recognizes the outstanding
advertising and promotional campaigns and is an absolute treasure-trove
of ideas.
Discounts/Insurance
You will enjoy special discounts from DHL Express, Hertz Rent-A-Car,
Sherwin-Williams, and Choice Brand Hotels, as well as one $5,000 AD&D
insurance policy.
CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING SOLUTIONS! As an IAFE member, you are eligible to receive exclusive discounts and preferred pricing with the leading transportation providers in the industry. To enroll in the IAFE Shipping Program, call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377).
 DHL: Save up to 25% on Express Air and Ground Delivery
- Next day 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 2nd Day and Ground
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International service to more than 220 countries
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Web based tools to automate your shipping process
 DHL ShipReady™: Preferred pricing for flat rate, guaranteed next day delivery
- No weight limits or zone restrictions
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No pick up fees or fuel surcharges
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No expiration and no invoicing hassles
 Yellow Transportation: Save at least 52% on North American LTL freight services
- Standard Ground - Reliable service throughout North America
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Definite Delivery - Guaranteed Delivery of standard transit time
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Exact Express - Expedited guaranteed air and ground delivery
 Roadway Express: Save at least 52% on North American LTL freight services
- Standard LTL - Reliable service throughout North America
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Time Based - Expedited services, with guaranteed delivery options available
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Exhibit Services - 100% guaranteed delivery to trade shows at no extra cost
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Sealed Divider Service - Safe secure shipping environment of dedicated space
 UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Save 45% on North American Heavy Air Cargo and 25% on International Air Freight
- North American Air Freight – Guaranteed Next Day, 2nd Day, and Economy Service
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International Air Freight – Gold Priority, Express, Preferred, and Standard Services
International Association of Fairs and Expositions' members are able to take advantage of a 15% discount at over 5,000 participating Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn®, and Suburban Extended Stay® brand hotels worldwide! Make reservations conveniently by booking online at www.choicehotels.com or by calling 800-258-2847. Don't forget you must book in advance and reference the International Association of Fairs and Expositions' Special Rate Identification number.
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Other Benefits
The Certified Fair Executive (CFE) Program promotes professional
improvement of executives and recognizes those who achieve the
rigorous standards of the CFE Program. Certification is bestowed
on individuals who have demonstrated their abilities through years
of service to their events, communities, and the IAFE.
The Hall of Fame award is presented annually in recognition of
an individual’s distinguished achievement in, or contribution
to, the world of fairs, expositions, shows, and exhibitions.
The Heritage Awards Program was launched in 1994 to honor the work
of volunteer fair, show, exhibition, and exposition managers. The
nominations are open to individuals who have at least 10 years
of fair management experience and receive no more than $2,500 remuneration
annually for serving in the position.
Learn about membership types >
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