2010 JUDGE’S TRAINING SESSION
Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds
March 6, 2010

Annex A Building – Main Gate Access off Havana Street
then to Green Gate at northeast corner of parking lot.

8:00 – 8:30 Check-in
8:30 – 9:00 The Philosophy of Judging
9:00 – 9:30 WSFA Welcome / Updates
9:30 – Noon Choose one of the following:
Foods Presenter: Helen Samsel
Sewing Presenter: Lynn Jacobs

Noon – 1:00 Lunch (provided)

1:00 – 3:00 Choose one of the following:
Crafts Presenter: Kay Cook
Needlework Presenter: Lee McLeron

I will be attending the following (please check one for each session):

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_Foods or                Morning Session
___Sewing
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___ Crafts or               
 Afternoon Session
___ Needlework


2010 JUDGE’S TRAINING SESSION

REGISTRATION FORM
NAME: _____________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________
CITY / ST / ZIP: ______________________________________
PHONE: ____________________________________________
E-MAIL: ____________________________________________
FAIR / POSITION: ____________________________________

Please make checks payable to “SCF&EC”. When complete, please return this page of the flyer, along with
$20.00 per person, prior to February 26* to:

Jessie McLaughlin
Spokane County Interstate Fair
404 N Havana St Ste 1
Spokane Valley WA 99202-4663


*Registrations received between February 27 and March 3 will be considered “late” and the
registration fee will then be $30.00 per person.

This is going to be a great event and we hope MANY of you will be able to attend! Questions?
Please contact Louise Wells at (509) 926-5888. We hope to hear from you soon!
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DA: February 8, 2010
TO: WSFA Members / Northern Idaho Fairs / Western Montana Fairs
FR: Rich Hartzell, WSFA Board of Directors Position #6
RE: EAST SIDE SUPER SCHOOL
In about a month, the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center will host the East Side Super School in
Spokane, Washington on Saturday, March 6, 2010.
Enclosed please find a schedule of events for the day - registration and refreshments begin at 8:30 a.m.

Please complete the enclosed registration form and mail to WSFA – East Side Meeting, PO Box 914,
Chehalis WA 98532-0914 prior to February 19, 2010. We don’t want to miss anyone, so if February 19
comes too quickly, be sure to e-mail us with your intent to attend at fairexpo@spokanecounty.org. The
cost is $20.00 per person and includes lunch.

Super School will be held in the Expo Annex, accessible through the Green Gate after entering the
facility off of Havana Street through the main entrance. Judge’s Training will be held in the same
general area but will begin a little earlier.
Need a place to stay? Hotels / motels close by include the following:
Broadway Inns and Suites, 6309 E Broadway, 99212 / (509) 535-7185
Days Inn, 1919 N Hutchinson, 99212 / (509) 926-5399
Fairfield Inn, 311 N Riverpoint Blvd, 99202 / (509) 747-9131
Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E Mission, 99206 / (509) 927-7100
Maple Tree Motel & RV Park, 4824 E Sprague, 99212 / (509) 535-5810
Park Lane Motel & RV Park, 4412 E Sprague, 99212 / (509) 535-1626
Quality Inn Valley Suites, 8923 E Mission, 99212 / (800) 777-7355
Super 8 Motel, 2020 N Argonne, 99212 / (800) 800-8000

We will be having a silent auction during lunch. Funds raised during this event will be donated to
WSFA. Please bring with you an item for the Silent Auction and completed form (enclosed). If you have
some small items that you’d like to share, please bring them with you and we’ll have door prizes given
throughout the day as well.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessie (509-477-2772 or
JMcLaughlin@spokanecounty.org). We are looking forward to seeing all of you on March 6!
Spokane Valley, Washington
March 6, 2010

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Refreshments
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Judge’s Training (The Philosophy of Judging)
9:00 a.m. - Welcome, Introductions, Legislative Update

9:30 a.m. - Round Tables in the Following Groups. Each moderator will have approximately five
group-specific topics to choose from that morning based upon the need of those in attendance.
A. Superintendents – Still Exhibits
(Moderated by Bonnie Sewell, Spokane Interstate Fair)
B. Superintendents – Livestock
(Moderator TBA)
C. Managers
(Moderated by Rich Hartzell, Spokane Interstate Fair / WSFA Director)
D. Staff / Board Members
(Moderated by Val Watson, Adams County Fair / WSFA Director)

9:30 a.m. to Noon - Judge's Training (Foods or Sewing – Participants will choose one)

10:15 a.m. - Break

10:30 a.m. - Above and Beyond Your Entries (Unique Contests / Activities for Exhibitors and Public)
Presented by Jessie McLaughlin CFE, Spokane Interstate Fair
11:15 a.m. - Welcome to the Party…And here are the Rules! (Customer Service)
Presented by Chris Holloway CFE, North Idaho Fair

Noon - Luncheon / Silent Auction

1:00 p.m. - Public Friendly Displays and Layouts
Presented by The Washington State Fair Commissioners

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Judge's Training (Needlework or Crafts – Participants will choose one)

2:00 p.m. - Black and White Award Winners – Why They’re Winners
Presented by Representatives from Various Fairs
2:45 p.m. Silent Auction Closes / Announcement of Winners
2:50 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Judge’s Training is being offered during the same time frame. Participants in the Judge’s Training
program will be eating lunch with those attending the WSFA Super School. For Judge’s Training
registration information, please contact fairexpo@spokanecounty.org.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, Spokane Valley WA
Registration and Refreshments Start at 8:30 a.m.
Please encourage your Superintendents, Volunteers, Board Members and Staff to attend this
meeting. There is information for everyone. See you on March 6th.
Names of Individuals Attending                                 Fair Position
(Please print, this information will be used to create name badges)
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MAIL THIS REGISTRATION FORM BY FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Does your fair want Fair Dates Brochures? ____ If yes, how many? ___
Make Check Payable to WSFA and mail to:
WSFA – Eastside Meeting
P.O. Box 914
Chehalis, WA 98532-0914
Questions: 360-740-6479 or Gale’s cell at 360-219-6580
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