SESSION 5 will focus on emergency planning/management/response, crowd management & gate screening, weather safety, active shooter/emergency response.
AGENDA
Thursday, June 26
10:30 a.m. OFA Fair Managers Only Roundtable
11:00 a.m. OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
12:00 p.m. Networking Lunch
Vegetarian Lasagna, Chicken Fettuccini alfredo, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, iced tea
1:00 p.m. Active Shooter
Sgt. Dan Schwenn, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Sgt. Jonathan Dorland, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Tour & History of the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex
Ciera Keith, Director, Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex
3:45 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. Employee Background Checks
Patrick Sieng, Executive Director, Oregon Fairs Association & Background Investigator, Polk County Sheriff’s Office
5:00 p.m. Adjourn
5:00 p.m. Dinner
Smoked Tri-Tip, Lemon Pepper Chicken, Oven Baked Baby Potatoes, Seasoned Vegetables, Garden Salad, Rolls with Butter - $22 per person. No Host Bar Available
Recommended Hotels
- Hampton Inn & Suites Roseburg
- Holiday Inn Express Roseburg
Friday, June 27
9:00 a.m. Parking, Ticket Sales, Gate Screening, Security, Surveillance, Crowd Management
Mike Goff, President, Event Pros NW
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
PARKING: In front of Floral Building or around Main Gate Entrance
What is the goal of Oregon Fair College?
Educate New and Re-Educate Experienced Fair Managers, Staff, and Board Members on basic fair and fairgrounds operations and best practices in Oregon.
2025 Dates
- Monday, February 3-Tuesday, February 4 - Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, Salem
- Thursday, March 20-Friday, March 21 - Clackamas County Fair & Event Center, Canby
- Thursday, April 24-Friday, April 25 - Jefferson County Event Complex, Madras
- Thursday, May 29-Friday, May 30 - Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, Hermiston
- Thursday, June 26-Friday, June 27 - Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex & Speedway, Roseburg
- Thursday, September 25-Friday, September 26 - Baker County Fairgrounds Conference & Event Center, Baker City
- Thursday, October 16-Saturday, October 18 - Graduation during OFA Annual Convention at Westside Commons Wingspan Event & Conference Center, Hillsboro
Graduation/Attendance Requirements
All sessions will be in-person only without a virtual option in order to promote networking among members. OFA members may attend individual sessions, but in order to graduate, attendance requirements listed below based on a 1-year or 2-year track are required.
- Valedictorian Graduate with Honors (1-year): Attend all 6 fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within the same year to earn Valedictorian Graduate with Honors status.
- Salutatorian Graduate (1-year): Attend at least 5 of the 6 fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within the same year to earn Salutatorian Graduate status.
- Graduate (2-year): Attend all 6 of the fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within a two year period to earn Graduate Status.
Registration Fee
FAIRS/FAIRGROUNDS Managers/Staff/Board Members: Each session will allow one individual from each fair/fairgrounds to attend for free. Additional attendees at the same session will be $50 per person. Please register separately for each session.
SERVICE MEMBERS: One Service Member is also allowed to attend each session for free - Please check with Service Member Directors Pat Wood or Courtney Latham prior to registering. Please register separately for each session.
