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

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