Funworld September 2009

IAAPA On the Road…

This summer, IAAPA’s chair of the board, Darrell Metzger, and IAAPA President and CEO Charles Bray visited several parks around the world to meet with members and discuss the state of the industry. To learn more about Metzger’s impressions, see his Letter from the Chairman. See below for a few snapshots from the tour.

Get Moving in Las Vegas

IN CONJUNCTION WITH IAAPA ATTRACTIONS EXPO 2009, the 3rd Annual IAAPA Charity 5K Fun Run & 1K Walk to benefit Give Kids The World (GKTW) will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Pecos Legacy Park in Henderson, Nevada. Choose to participate in a 5K run or 1K walk, or join our Silent Runner program. Come and have fun, get some fresh air, and enjoy nature while raising money for the GKTW Village. Online registration and information on our new sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.IAAPA.org/expos/attractions/FunRun.asp. The cost to participate is $25 before November 6. On-site registration is $30.

ASTM F24 Committee to Meet in Toronto

AS PART OF ITS ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SAFETY in the attractions industry, IAAPA participates in the ASTM International Committee F24 on amusement rides and devices.

Committee F24 is a consensus-based standards-setting body and is open to anyone interested in ride safety. Industry members, manufacturers, consumer advocates, and government officials participate in the committee and its many subcommittees that address various issues of ride safety. The committee is chaired by IAAPA member Jim Seay of Premier Rides.

The committee meets in person semiannually but works year-round via web-based meetings and teleconferences. The next meeting will be held Oct. 15-17 at the InterContinental Toronto Centre in Toronto, Canada. Meeting registration information, as well as information on how to become a member of the committee, is available at www.astm.org. There is a $75 annual fee for an individual membership that allows members to attend meetings, vote on proposed standards, and either download or order existing standards.

For more information on the ASTM Committee F24, contact safety@iaapa.org.

Find It All at IAAPA.org

IT’S QUICK AND EASY TO FIND ALL THE MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION you need at IAAPA.org. Key personnel, phone numbers, and more are updated in real time on the association’s web site. To access the online directory, please do the following:

» Visit IAAPA.org.
» Go to the member login prompt.
» Enter username and password.
» If you are unsure of your username and password, please contact Marie Gatlin at mgatlin@IAAPA.org or +1 703/836-4800.
» For a list of suppliers, click “Buyers’ Guide” on the right-hand sidebar. (Note: Nonmember facilities can also access this information.)
» Search by company type, keywords, or geographic location.
» For the facility member directory, choose the “Resources” tab at the top and select “Member Directory.”

If you have further questions, contact IAAPA at +1 703/836-4800.

Let Us Do the Planning

IAAPA wants attendees to have the most memorable experience possible while attending IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009 in Las Vegas.. If you and your associates are looking for a customized Expo and entertainment package, contact IAAPA about the Attractions Expo Global Delegation Trip.

This customized option was designed to ensure your group has a well-rounded and fun experience while in Las Vegas during the Expo. Included in this one-of-a-kind deal are the following: daily access to the trade show floor, special events, breakfasts specific to your country or region, and comfortable lodging. Arrangements can also be made to purchase tickets to some of the hottest entertainment shows Las Vegas has to offer such as the Blue Man Group and “Le Rêve.” To view the schedule and registration information, visit www.IAAPA.org.

And… Post-Show Trip to California

Not ready to leave? If you’d like to prolong your trip after IAAPA Attractions Expo 2009, sign up for this exclusive package trip to Los Angeles and Anaheim, California. Registrants will visit well-known parks Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland and participate in a guided tour of Los Angeles, Universal Studios, and more! To participate in this three-day, four-night experience, contact Angela Albertini at aalbertini@IAAPA.org.

Read IAAPA in 11 Languages

ALL CONTENT ON IAAPA.ORG IS AVAILABLE IN 11 LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Arabic. To view IAAPA.org content in a specific language, log on to the web site and select a language by moving your mouse over the words “Language Select” in the top right-hand corner.

Don’t Miss FUNWORLD’S Digital Edition

For those who just can’t wait for the mail to arrive, check out FUNWORLD’s new digital edition, which puts the entire magazine online—page for page and word for word. Simply visit www.IAAPA.org/digitalfunworld from any computer connected to the Internet to read the latest issue of IAAPA’s official magazine. And if you see something you like, forward the page to a colleague using the e-mail share feature.