Preliminary List of the OAAS Convention Workshop Topics – 2024
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Pre-Convention Workshops – Thursday February 22, 10am-2:30pm
(pre-registration required via the online convention registration form)
In the Know: Mental Health
Field Crops Judging School
Baking & Canning Judging School
Honey & Maple Syrup Judging School
Convention Workshops
Advantages of Online Sales
Ag Awareness While Dealing With the Public
Ag Education At Your Fair
Avian Flu Update
Best Practices of Handling Your Cash At the Fair
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Events
Creative Ideas for Competitive Exhibits
Dealing With Difficult Volunteers
District Group Discussions
Effective Grant Writing For Fairs and Event Organizers
Entertainment at the Fair Doesn't Need to Blow the Budget
Exploring the Evolving World of AI
Future Proof Your Fair Leadership
Hands On Social Media - Learn to Post to Instagram & TikTok
Homecraft: Teamwork makes the Dreamwork!
How to Spice Up Your Homecraft Display
Insurance
OAAS Update: First Impressions & District Updates
PANEL DISCUSSION: Managing Headliner Acts
PANEL DISCUSSION: Secretary/Treasurer
PANEL DISCUSSION: What Our Ambassador Program Looks Like
Recruiting Volunteers
Strategic Planning For Your Ag Society
The Journey from an OAAS Apprentice to A Certified Judge and Instructor
The Value of Licenced Entertainment
The World of Mental Health Around Us
Vendors and Concessionaries - $ucce$$ in the Detail$
Volunteer Onboarding, Orientation & Training
Volunteer Program Infrastructure
Website Accessibly: Ensuring Everyone Can Experience Your Fair
Welcome to the OAAS Convention, For the First Time
What’s It Means to be A Registered Charity
Your Internet Options at The Fair