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Rodeo Austin Hiring for Administrative Assistant

For Immediate Release August 14, 2023

From: Rodeo Austin

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team and provide administrative support to the COO and to aid the staff members that work closely with the COO in the following departments: Operations, Ticketing, Competitive Events, Exhibits & Attractions, and BBQ. This position effectively acts as a key member of the staff and a contributor to Rodeo Austin’s overall strategy, event execution and culture. This is an opportunity to take on the challenge of working in a fast-paced, customer-driven non- profit; in an environment that is exciting, motivating, challenging and fu

More information can be found here : https://www.texasfairs.com/p/about/job-opportuniti...

TAFE Hires New Executive Director, Darlene Lively

TAFE Board and Members, we are pleased to announce, Darlene Lively as the New Executive Director of the Texas Association of Fairs & Events. Darlene was selected in a tough competition to find the best fair industry candidate for this demanding position and to assist TAFE as we move forward into a changing future.

Nominations for the TAF&E Board of Directors

The TAF&E is currently accepting nominations for the TAF&E Board of Directors. Nominations will be considered by the nominating committee for future service to the TAF&E Board of Directors.

Download the TAF&E BOD Nomination Form (.pdf file)

Considerations for Animal Activities

The Center for Disease Control recently released some Considerations for Animal Activities at Fairs, Shows & Other Events. As your event makes it's plans these considerations might assist.

cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/animals/events-animal-activites

Event Communications Check List

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions has assembled a number of tools and materials for fairs/events to utilize in making decisions and implementing their events. In this time of uncertainty we are all working to make the best decisions. As TAF&E gets more resources we will pass them along.

View the Resource Page: https://www.fairsandexpos.com/Communicable-Diseases

TAF&E Educational Foundation Scholarship Deadline

TAF&E Educational Foundation Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2022

If you have any question feel free to contact Executive Director Chris Shivers at 830-990-1332 or Monica Mears at 979-532-9141.

Scholarship Application: https://www.texasfairs.com/p/resources-and-awards/scholarships/youth-scholarship-opportunities

Legislation passed to Reduce Taxes at County Fairs

Read the HB 2684 Press Release

Read the HB 2684 Bill

Make plans to Attend the 2023 TAF&E Convention!

Each year Fair/Event and Associate Members meet at the TAF&E Convention for fellowship, education, a trade show that offers necessary services and the showcases of some of the best talent in the country.

January 5 -7, 2023