2012 Trade Show Educational Seminars and Workshops

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.

All seminars are located in the Carousel Pavilion.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

• 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  "Ride Operator Training" - What You Should Expect From Your Operator
  Speaker: Tom Carey
   

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  "QR Codes Explained" - What Are Those Odd-Looking Barcodes And How Can I Use Them In My Operation?
     
  Objectives:
      *Understand QR Codes And How They Work
      *Understand How To Implement QR Codes To Increase Revenue On Your Midway
   
  Sponsored by CORE Cashless LLC
  Speaker: Brooks Lilly, Director of Software
    
• 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  "Your Cashless Midway"
  Increase Profitability By Eliminating Tickets, Tokens and Cash From Your Midway
    
  Objectives:
      *Understand The Costs And Benefits Associated With Cashless Midways
      *Understand The Basic Technology Requirements For Developing A Cashless Payment System
      *Have Answers To The Most Frequently Asked Questions Regardiing Cashless Midways
     
  Sponsored by CORE Cashless LLC
  Speaker: Kristi Noyes, Director of Project Management
   
• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  "Smart Solutions For Fall Protection"
     
  *According to the National Safety Council, each year over 100,000 injuries and deaths are attributable to work-related falls. In addition to permanent injuries and  cost lives caused by falls, businesses lose billions of dollars each year from significant increases in insurance premiums, workers' compensation claims and other related expenses.
   
  *Regulatory agencies make it quite clear that it is the employer's responsibility to develop a fall protection program that complies with mandated regulation. It should be noted that regulatory agencies have steadily increased citations and fines for noncompliance and negligence.
   
  *OSHA and ANSI Standards apply at all times.
   
  Objectives:
      *Understanding Regulations and Standards; Hazard Identification; Written Fall Protection Program; Product Selection (Review of Equipment); and Training of Workers.
      *Hand-On Training Seminar With Live Demonstration.
   
  Sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson and Meadowbrook Insurance Group
     

Friday, February 10, 2012
 

• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Noon)
  Workers' Compensation Safety Seminar
  Sponsored by Allied Specialty Insurance
  Speaker: Charles Landrum
  CEO - Allied International Holdings
    
• 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  Strategies and Solutions to your Foreign Labor Puzzle for the Mobile Entertainment Industry
  *An Easy to Understand Presentation and Discussion About: FLSA (13) (a) (3) Exemption, H-2B Visa Program, Prevailing Wage, ETA Audits, WHD Audits
  *Dealing With The Government Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State
  **Recordkeeping I-9, E-Verifty, Hours of Operation
  **Long Term Solutions Litigation. Legislation, The Politics of Foreign Labor
   
  Speaker: Jim Judkin, President
  JKJ Workforce Agency, Inc.
  John Meredith, Founder
  The Meredith Advocacy Group
    

Saturday, February 11, 2012

• Industrial Truck / Forklift Training
  1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  DVD Preview and Manual Review
  2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  On-Site Outdoor Training
  $40.00 Per Person
  Class Includes Handbook, Certificate & Permit Card
  Sign-Up Sheet Posted in Trade Show Office
  Limited to 25 Participants
   
  Sponsored by PLH Consulting
   

Additional Seminars: 
  

• 2012 Schantz Manufacturing Gibtown Seminars
   
  Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  What To Look For When Purchasing A Concession Trailer
  *Not all concession trailers are created equal, what to look for, what questions to ask, what are the 'must haves' on a trailer and what areas have some flexibility.
   
  This 15 - 20 minute informal presentation will take place in their outside booth area
   
  Thursday, February 9, 2012
  Schantz Retractable Wheel System
  *An over view of the one-of-a-kind retractable wheel system. How it works, the benefits; hands on demonstration.
   
  Friday, February 10, 2012
  How To Get More Out Of Your Concession Trailer
  *Are you maximizing your food operation?  Here are several ideas to boost your bottom line in 2012.
   
  Saturday, February 11, 2012
  How The Right Manufacturer Can Help Build Your Business
  *Providing real value, It's nt enough to simply  build a trailer. The Schantz philosophy on customer service, quality, support in the field  and building partnerships.