Zone 7 IAFE Convention Grant

Idaho, Montana, Alberta, Colorado, New Mexica, Utah and Wyoming

Rules and Guidelines

This grant is designed to enable individuals from Zone 7 to attend the 2023 International Association of Fairs and Expositions Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah November 26 – November 29, 2023.

Through the support of the IAFE Zone 7 efforts, two grants will be awarded in 2023, providing up to $500 to the recipient to assist with trip expenses including hotel and travel costs. Convention registration will be paid for by the IAFE. Recipients will be asked to give a brief report on their experience of the convention (up to that point) at the Zone 7 meeting during the Convention. A copy of the following paid items must be submitted to the IAFE Office after the Convention (by December 15) for reimbursement: hotel registration and travel arrangements.

Two (2) Grants to be awarded in 2023

Guidelines and Eligibility

Must have never attended the IAFE Convention or have not attended in three or more years.
Must be from a fair that is in Zone 7 (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 2023 IAFE Annual Convention. 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 Annual 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 grant 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 – 2 points
Service to community and fair – 2 points
Outstanding character – 1 points
Essay – 5 points

Zone 7 IAFE Convention Grant

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 been to the IAFE convention?

Yes

If You have been to the IAFE Convention, please provide the year(s) you attended

Have you attended a 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 industry (Applicant must not reveal their identity or the identify of their organization)

Describe the impact the Fair industry had or will have on your life, and why you feel attending the IAFE Convention will be beneficial to you and the fair you represent. Applicant must not reveal their identity or the identity of their organization.300 words or less)

0 of 300 max words

Upload letter of recommendation supporting you attending the IAFE Annual Convention

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