Zone 4 to Zone 4 Conference Grant Guidelines and Application - International Association of Fairs and Expos

Zone 4 to Zone 4 Conference Grant

Manitoba, Minesota, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the portion of Ontario more than 85 degrees longitude west of Greenwich

Sponsored by Scott Wick, Sioux Empire Fair, SD

Rules and Guidelines

This grant is designed to enable an individual from IAFE Zone 4, to attend the 2024 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Zone 4 conference. The grant will be awarded to a recipient from a state/province of this Zone. The grant will provide up to $500 towards the recipient’s trip for expenses including hotel and travel costs. Conference registration will be paid for by the IAFE Zone 4. *A copy of paid items must be submitted to the IAFE Office after the Convention for reimbursement: hotel registration and travel arrangements.

One (1) Grant to be awarded in 2023 (for the 2024 Conference)

Guidelines and Eligibility

Must have never attended the IAFE Zone 4 Conference or have not attended in three or more years
Must be from a fair that is in Zone 4 (board member, staff members, or volunteer)
Fair representing the nominee must be a current member of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions
Grants are not transferable
Funds received are for the 2024 IAFE Zone 4 Conference. Any unused funds will return to the Zone for general use.
*Travel expense receipts will be submitted to the IAFE, after the event, for reimbursement. Expenses include lodging, air travel, vehicle rental, mileage for personal vehicles (at the federal reimbursement rate). Lodging and other rental(s) require the name of the grant recipients be identified on the manifest/rental agreement(s)

Procedure

Applications due by August 31. (See below)
Provide a letter, from the organizations CEO. Board President, supporting applicants’ participation in the IAFE Zone 4 Conference

Judging

Applications will be “blind” when delivered to members of the grant selection committee and will be given “blind judging”
Judging will be based on an individual score. Each judge will review each application, individually, and on its own merit, assigning a score to the individual application.
Applicants will be “blind” when delivered to members of the scholarship selection committee and will be given “blind judging”.
Judging will be based on an individual score. Each judge reviews each application individually and on its own merit, assigning a score to that individual application.

Criteria

Evidence of leadership & involvement – 3 points
Service to community and fair – 3 points
Outstanding character – 3 points
Essay – 3 points

Zone 4 to Zone 4 Grant 2023

First and Last Name

First

Last

Phone (WK)

Phone (Cell)

Organization

Organization Address

Organization City

State/Provence

Postal Code

Role you play at your organization (Title)

Number of Years Associated with Your Fair

Have you attended an IAFE Zone meeting?

Yes

If you have attended Zone meeting(s), please provide the years(s) you attended

Please list any presentations, workshops, etc. provided at Zone meeting(s)

Have you attended State and/or Provincial Association Meetings?

Yes

If you have attended State and/or Provincial meeting(s), please provide the years you attended

Please list any presentations, workshops, etc. provided at a State and/or Provincial Association meeting

Please list volunteer commitments and roles outside of the Fair industrty

Describe the impact the Fair industry had or will have on your life, and why you feel attending the IAFE Zone 4 Conference will be beneficial to you and the fair you represent. Applicants must not reveal their identify or the identity of the Fair. (300 words or less)

0 of 300 max words

Upload letter of recommendation supporting you attending the IAFE Zone 4 to Zone 4 Conference

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