TFEA News

TFEA CALLS FOR SHOWCASE ACTS

TFEA is inviting all genres of festival entertainment to submit their act for consideration for this year's showcase.  More than 80 festivals and events are expected to be represented at the event and each of those look to the showcase to get a preview of the selected talent.  Many acts in past showcases have booked more than 20 dates as a result of their appearance.

CLICK HERE to download the showcase rules and entry form.  Acts do not have to be a member of the International Festivals and Events Association, of with the Texas Festivals and Events Association is an official affiliate.  However, they must join if chosen.  Membership begins at a cost of $170.  The acts are also required to purchase a trade show booth, which includes one full registration with meals, at a cost of $275.  The trade show is the place where prospective buyers go to discuss bookings with the chosen acts.  CLICK HERE to download a trade show booth order form.

All submission materials must be received in the TFEA office by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, April 30 to be considered.  Late materials will not be reviewed.

Any questions regarding showcasing should be directed to the TFEA office at 830.997.0741 or by email to pennyreeh@ktc.com.

TFEA MARKETING AWARD APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE

CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND HALL OF FAME

NOMINATIONS OPEN

Recognize the shining stars of our industry by nominating them for consideration to receive one of TFEA's Professional Awards or induction into the TFEA Hall of Honor.  Professional award categories include:  TFEA/Carson Watt Professional of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Vendor of the Year. 

Nomination criteria has been mailed to all active Texas-based IFEA members.  They are also available online by CLICKING HERE.

You may nominate individuals within your organization or from another organization.  "I cannot think of a better way to honor those who have served our industry well," said Steve Rosenauer, Committee Chair and Executive Director of Fiesta Oyster Bake.  "We have had the honor of having people involved with our event chosen for these honors and I can say that it has been a huge personal accomplishment for those individuals and has brought prestige to our organization overall."

BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP AMONG VOLUNTEERS

Conflict between generations is certainly not a new phenomenon, but it is fair to argue that the lightning pace of technological change and the impact it has on generational perceptions has created a more distinctive, and potentially explosive, generational divide

than ever before. The best way to bridge this divide is for festivals to create an

organizational culture that welcomes each of today’s generational cohorts, uses their unique talents wisely, and encourages understanding and patience among all.  READ MORE

TELP ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD MARCH 15-16

The Texas Event Leadership Annual Conference has been announced for March 15-16, 2010.  The conference will take place in Francis Hall on the campus of Texas A&M University.  For more details call 979.845.5419 or visit http://www.rpts.tamu.edu/tce/TELP/annual%20workshop.html

RESULTS FROM THE LAST TFEA WEB POLL

19% expect their 2010 festival budget to be less than in 2009

39% expect the same budget

42% expect their 2010 budget will increase over 2009

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Applications for the TFEA Zenith Awards have been mailed to all Texas-based members of IFEA and are also available online.  New this year is a category for social media campaigns!  All entry materials are due in the TFEA office by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, May 28.  Late entries will not be reviewed. 

The awards will be presented at the TFEA Annual Conference during the banquet dinner on Saturday, July 10, at the Omni Houston Hotel.  All entry materials will be displayed during the conference dates.  Materials may be picked up by the respective submitting organizations.  TFEA is not responsible for the return of materials and cannot guarantee the entries against loss, theft or damage.  Materials that are not claimed may be discarded or placed in the TFEA store for sale.

Entries will be judged by industry experts in the fields of advertising, public relations, festival management and/or website design.  First, second and third place winners will be notified by TFEA prior to the conference, but the actual categories and place won will not be announced until the award banquet.

Kids these days, they just don’t want to work! How can I lead when the old guard won’t let me? Do either of these sound familiar to you? It’s because they represent the classic generation gap that many festivals are encountering as they seek to create a volunteer experience that engages both the seasoned volunteer and new, and often younger, volunteer.