February 28, 2022

Hello,

Just a note to inform you of the passing of Richard "Dick" Adams. Dick passed on 2/20/22 just hours after his 95th birthday. He was a long-time member of Show Folks and well known and well-loved in our industry. Dick will be missed by his family and friends.

He will be laid to rest on March 10,2022 at 11 AM at Cherokee Memorial in the Military section. There will be a gravesite service followed by a reception at the Lodi Fairgrounds in Burgandy Hall.

Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home Lodi Grape Festival Grounds

Hwy 99 and Harney Lane 413 E Lockford Street

Lodi, Ca. 95240 Lodi, Ca. 95240

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time.

February news

Hello Show Folks!

Our meeting on February 2, 2022 was a success! We had several people from our sister club, PCSA in attendance and our Installation of our 2022 Officers was held. Our cabinet is as follows:

President: Matt Payne

1st Vice President: Tina Johnston

2nd Vice President: Michaele Dempsey

3rd Vice President: Jill Moyer

Treasurer: Marta Quinn

Recording Secretary: Linda Davisson

Corresponding Secretary: Sally McClain

The next meeting will be held Tuesday March 8, 2022 at the Lodi Fairgrounds.

Board of Governors Meeting: 5 pm

Catered dinner: 6 pm

General Meeting: 7 pm

Please bring a dessert and a raffle prize or two. We would appreciate an RSVP so we can get a good count for the Caterers.

Please see the following note from Scholarship Chairman, Kris Brajevich and part of 2022 PCSA President, Gena Tuttle's newsletter.

A note from Kris Brajevich, Scholarship Committee Chairperson:

Hello All,

The scholarship committee is excited to hear from students who are continuing their education. Please spread the word! We love to help out our young adults as they venture out on their own to further their education. Please look at the Showfolks of America website for qualifications. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2022.

Kris Butler Brajevich Krisbrajevich@me.com408 718-8284
Part of PCSA President, Gena Tuttle's January newsletter:

We had a great Banquet and Ball Murder Mystery! Justice was served up with a nice banquet, special thanks to Kris and Mick Brajavich for finding and arranging this wonderful catering company. Congrats to the winners of the Hit the Roof project tickets! Gregory Jewell and Frank Mobley were the big winners!

The bar was swinging along with the dance floor. Our sister club, Showfolks of America attended and celebrated their Banquet and Ball alongside PCSA, this made for a wonderful party! Special thanks to Marta Quinn and Linda Davisson for helping collect membership fees and selling banquet tickets.

Our next meeting will be held on February 22nd, 2022 at 6 P.M. in Indio at the Fairgrounds off track wagering facility. The address is 82-503 CA-111, Indio CA. If attending, please bring an item of your choosing to be auctioned off during a silent auction. All proceeds will go directly to PCSA.

I know everyone is gearing up for our 2022 season. Here's hoping it is Healthy, Safe and Prosperous for all!

Sally B. McClain

Mick's Unit

Butler Amusements, Inc.

Cell: 209-587-0406

Fax: 928-752-3666

Meeting correction

I am so sorry for the inconvenience but the meeting on February 1, 2022 will actually be the Installation of 2022 officers. They had the Installation for our sister club, Pacific Showmens Association's 2022 officers but did not do Show Folks on January 11, 2022 in LA.

Dinner is still a catered affair starting at 6 pm and the Installation of our 2022 officers will follow dinner.

Please still bring a yummy dessert and a raffle prize or 2.

If you have not already done so, please RSVP so we can get an accurate head count for the caterer.

Again, I apologize for the mis-communication!

January 2022

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 1, 2022 at the Lodi Fairgrounds.

Board meeting at 5 pm

Dinner at 6 pm

General meeting at 7 pm

Dinner is catered. Please RSVP asap to sallybmcclain@yahoo.com or 209-587-0406. We need a good count for the caterer.

Please bring a yummy dessert and a raffle prize or two!

Please keep Andrea Jewel in your thoughts and prayers, she is undergoing chemo and needs our prayers! We love you, Andrea!

December meeting

Hello Show Folks members!

I am so sorry for the confusion with my last email. Apparently, some of our members were confused by it. Let me explain. My last email was a newsletter written by PCSA President and Past Show Folks President, Kelley Butler.

Her wife, Gena Tuttle is our current President and incoming PCSA president. They are combining our annual festivities. Kelley's newsletter included the information on the combined Banquet and Ball, Installation and Memorial. She asked me to forward to our members so all would get that important information. The December 7 meeting mentioned in her letter is being held at PCSA clubrooms in Upland, Ca.

Show Folks December meeting will be held in Lodi at the fairgrounds on Monday, December 13, 2021.

Board Meeting at 5 pm

Dinner at 6 pm

General Meeting at 7 pm

Please bring a gift (spend $30 maximum) for a gift exchange. Bring a gift to be included in the exchange.

Bring a dessert and a raffle prize or two.

I hope this clears up any misunderstandings my last letter caused. If you have questions, feel free to contact me or check out the Show Folks of Ameria website.

Happy Thanksgiving!

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER PCSA NEWS

                                                                                NOV/DEC 2021 Newsletter

Hello Club Members,

 What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, there was little hope on when we could go out and make our livings, or go to a restaurant, or a simple visit to our families. Things are slowly going back to normal-maybe a new normal but that’s OK. 2021 was a crazy busy and exhausting year for our Industry as we tried to figure a different way to operate. Looking back, remember that no matter how bleak life seems, it does turn around and in time gets better.

 We just had our Nov. meeting. Thanks so much to all who attended and helped make the night and meeting a fun and productive one. Bills are being paid and checks are being deposited.

 The next meeting will be on DEC 7TH. It will be our Annual meeting. We will be putting together a nominating committee to select our incoming officers. The meeting will be Christmas themed, so bring a present or two. We will do a x-mas exchange, so if you don’t like the one you opened you can steal someone else’s.  Debby Helm didn’t screen my call so she will be providing the food and helping with the decorations. 😉 Hope to see many members there and bring a friend so we can sign up some new members!

 I have dates and info for the upcoming Banquet & Ball -Memorial and Installation. Please message me or Shari Davis if you have someone in our industry that you would like mentioned and honored at the memorial service.  The Henon Family will be attending to honor our fellow giant in our industry, Ron Henon.  Bring along some stories to share, it’s nice to hear and honor our showfolks who left us too soon.              UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER  

Dec 7th     Annual Meeting and Nominations     Club opens at 5p.m. Dinner at 6p.m.   Meeting at 7p.m.

Jan 10th  Banquet & Ball & Past Presidents Party for PCSA and ShowFolks of America                                                                                     Clubroom opens @ 4p.m. Cocktails 5-6p.m  Dinner @ 7p.m.  The cost will be $30 a person or $50 a couple.   We will have entertainment-music-photo booth and prizes to give away.  Please RSVP, if you can- so we know how much food to order and tables to set.   It will be a blast with the theme BLAST FROM THE PAST!  

  Jan 11th  Installation @ 1p.m. with the Memorial following- both will be at the club – Lunch will be provided

I have a block of rooms at the Doubletree- Claremont 555 W. Foothill Blvd in Claremont about 4 miles from the club.  Rates are $139 and the low rates will be held until Dec. 11.   Book early to get these rates.   (909) 626-2411  Check in @3p.m.  Checkout @ Noon

 – Take Care and remember……There’s no People like Show People!!

                           Your PCSA President 2021 & Incoming PCSA President 2022

                                              Kelley Butler & Gena Tuttle

Update on November meeting

Hello Show Folks,

The November 2 meeting has been changed.

The November meeting will now be held on Monday November 8, 2021 at the Lodi Fairgrounds.

There will be a board meeting at 5 pm. followed by a catered Thanksgiving dinner at 6 pm.

General meeting will be at 7 pm

Please bring a few raffle prizes and a Thanksgiving dessert.

There will be a zoom available at 7 pm for those who cannot attend. As soon as information is available it will be posted on the website and I will email to those on my email list.

It would be helpful for a head count for the caterer if you would RSVP Linda or I with the number planning on attending.

Linda: 209-351-0612

Sally 209-587-0406

Thanks!

November Meeting

Hello All,

I hope this finds everyone busy out on the road, making lots of smiles and making lots of money!

We will be having a meeting in Lodi at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. It will be a catered event but we still need desserts and raffle prizes.

5 pm Board Meeting

6 pm Dinner

7 pm Open Meeting

Marta has requested an RSVP so she can get a number for the caterer.

Please either answer this email with a number of attendees in your party, or you can text me at 209-587-0406 or Marta at: 415-441-1974.

Thanks!

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Hey Showfolks! Greetings from the road. I hope that this email is finding you all in good spirits! I wanted to touch base and tell you a little about our last meeting. Harry and Eva Mason hosted our meeting in Woodland, California where his show was set up. We all had a chance to catch up a little after the long hiatus. We had an amazing barbeque dinner and a general good time with a good turnout considering the time of year. It was really good to see everyone who attended and we are looking forward to seeing all of you at our November meeting! During the August meeting we discussed the loan that we gave to Pacific Coast Showmen's Association for the roof replacement, a motion to forgive the final $10,000 payment to Showfolks was put to a vote and passed with the majority in favor. PCSA President, Kelley Butler, was in attendance and expressed her gratitude to Showfolks for their generous contribution to the betterment of our sister club. The roof has been replaced and the club is making money again. The floors have been replaced and the club is being restored to its former glory.

Because of the pandemic, we were unable to raise much money in 2020, and as the shows begin to get on their feet again this year, it has been difficult. We are doing everything we can to raise money. Because of the low fundraising this year I spoke to Kelley Butler about using the PCSA clubhouse to host our Banquet and Ball. We decided to have both banquets at the same time in order to save money for both clubs.

The next meeting will be held in Lodi, CA at our clubhouse on Tuesday, November 2nd. There will be a board meeting at 5 P.M, dinner served at 6 P.M and a regular meeting at 7 P.M.

We hope you all can make it! Wishing you all the very best!

Gena Tuttle

2020-2021 Showfolk's President

JULY 21, 2021

Hello Show Folks!

There will be a meeting on Monday August 2, 2021. The meeting will begin at 1 pm and be held in

Woodland at the fairgrounds in an airconditioned building. Hopefully many of you will be available to attend.

Not much other news except that I am so grateful that many in our industry are back to work doing what we do best, entertaining the public and bringing happiness to so many! 2020 will be one for the books! Looking forward to a brighter future!

April 27, 2021

Hello,

I am so sorry to have to report that Ruth Bernice Jones, mother of our Recording Secretary and Past President, Linda Davisson passed away on April 18, 2021. Bernice (as most of us knew her) was 91 years old at the time of her death. Bernice was laid to rest on Monday April 26 in Lodi, California,. Our sincere condolences to Linda and her family.

On a better note, Past President of Show Folks and current President of P.C.S.A., Kelley Butler is recovering after a double mastectomy. Thank God they got all the cancer and at last report Kelley was doing well and no further treatment is expected! God is good! Our continued thoughts and prayers are with Kelley and the Butler family.

That's all the news I have to report right now as a lot of us gear up to go back out on the road, I pray for everyone to be safe, be careful and wear your masks as you bring back a little normalcy to our lives, and smiles, laughter and fun to so many!

If anyone has any news they want to share, please feel free to contact me at any time!

Sally B. McClain

Corresponding Secretary

209-587-0406

Postcard sent March 2021

Hello Show Folks,

I have been sending out emails and receiving too many

returned as undeliverable. If you have not been getting

emails from me, please drop me an email so I can get

your correct address.  sallybmcclain@yahoo.com

I have been keeping the website up to date and posting

every email under “newsletters”  If you do not have email, you

can go to the website and stay informed.

showfolksofamerica.com

Please feel free to contact me any time you have any news

that you need or want to share with the members.

At this point, dues have been cancelled until 2022, since

few of us have been working!

Thanks!  Hope everyone is healthy and happy! Stay safe!

Sally B.     209-587-0406

February 21, 2021

Hello Show Folks,

As the pandemic rages on we continue to stay vigilant in our efforts to stay healthy and negative for COVID-19. I recently recovered from the disease myself and it was no walk in the park for me, it was three weeks of fever, shallow breathing and body aches. I’m lucky that I survived it. Kelley handled it better than I did, she was sick three days.

I’m not sure when it will be safe to hold in person meetings again. Hopefully soon as I miss seeing all of you and breaking bread together.

On February 17th, we lost a showmen very close to my heart. My uncle, Billy Tuttle passed away at home in his sleep. Billy had been struggling with cancer for some time. He was 86 years old and had a very happy life, I don’t know yet when the services are. My aunt Shiela mentioned a virtual celebration of life. When I know more I will share that information.

We also lost Christine White whom some of you know as “Jazzy” She died in the hospital on February 6th, 2021.


John Taggart also passed away this year. I don’t know the details of his services either.

Please stay safe everyone as we try and navigate another closed season. We will get through this together, with strength and a good dose of optimism.

Until we meet again,

Gena Tuttle

2020-2021 President

February 16, 2021

Hello Members!

For once I have some good news! OABA, Outdoor Amusement Business Association has a Hall of Fame that honors Icons in our industry. These are people who have made an impact on the industry. We have the honor of having two of our former Presidents all ready in the Hall of Fame Lloyd Hilligoss and Earl "Butch" Butler, this year in Gibtown at the trade show another of our Past Presidents will be awarded this prestigious honor! Our own Sam Johnston! I can think of nobody who is more deserving. Sam has worked diligently to improve our industry in every aspect. He has been involved with many organizations championing our cause to make our lives safer and our industry prosper.

Thank you , Sam from all of us, and a big Congratulations!

I also want to tell everyone that the website Showfolksofamerica.com has been updated. Scholarship information is there along with an application. If you click on "Join us" at the top right hand corner of the home screen, then choose "Scholarships" from the drop down menu it will take you right to it.

I hope all are happy and healthy, I miss you all!

Sally B. McClain

Corresponding Secretary

February 10, 2021

Hello Show folks,

It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you that we have lost one of our own to the Covid - 19 virus that has taken so many and hurt our industry and changed our whole way of life!

Christine White aka "Jazzy" lost her fight with the virus and was taken from us on Sunday, February 7. Jazzy was a bright spot on the midway, always with a smile and a song!

She traveled and worked on Sean and Kelley's unit of Butler Amusements for many years and will surely be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her and call her friend.

Our sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Sally B. McClain

Corresponding Secretary

Show Folks of America

February 9, 2021

Hello Showfolks members,

It's that time of year for Scholarship applications to be turned in. The application deadline is March 1, 2021. If you have a family member that is enrolled as a full time student & could benefit from a scholarship please download the requirements from the Showfolks of America website. Follow the instructions & you can send via email to:

Krisbrajevich@me.com

*The official transcript needs to be sent to the scholarship committee at the below address.

Showfolks of America Scholarship Committee

c/o Kris Brajevich

1915 lilac lane

Morgan Hill, CA. 95037

Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.

Best of Luck,

Kris Brajevich

Scholarship Committee CoChair

408 718-8284

December 13, 2020

Some of you may have already gotten this email. I am forwarding it to all of my Show Folk's contacts. I hope everyone has a healthy, happy and safe Holiday. Merry Christmas to you all.

December 13, 2020

Hello Friends,

Hopefully this letter finds you all well during this time of disturbance. I am good, staying busy which is always good for the mind and soul. With Christmas approaching, I can’t help but think of those that are less fortunate than me. I have been blessed. My bills are paid, I have food on the table, and I do have toilet paper. However, there are those that do not have that, and they are just like me, hard-working and providers of their family.

I have been thinking for days of what I can do to make a difference. I have been impelled to help those families that just don’t fit in the “box”. I am not talking about our people, as we know we always take care of our own. I am feeling more impelled to help those types of families that have been working, possibly laid off in March, then back to work, then laid off again. These may be families that EDD has not or won’t pay in time before Christmas. Bills are behind and they have to make a choice of electricity or gifts under the tree for their kids. I want to bring relief to those families that may be in this type of situation.

I have decided on doing this myself. After contacting my local fire departments, The Salvation Army, as well as my own Church and obtaining families that have been nominated to receive help in this time of need, I found the local need was expediential. After trying to select a couple families I could directly impact, I then thought of my fellow Show folks that are always so giving. With your help, I firmly believe we can make a small difference to at least 15 families in the next 15 days. I would like your financial support in the motivation to pay it forward.

I will do all the homework, shopping, delivering and bookkeeping (I seem to have plenty of time these days). I would also like to assist these families not only in helping to put Christmas under their tree, but to see if they have exhausted all their resources with their late payments and benefits available to them. i.e. payment deferments etc. I don’t have a lot of money to offer but I have plenty of time, knowledge and resources. With all of our support we can make a small difference.

I also ask that if you may know of a family needing this assistance please forward their information to me. Maybe this is your hairdresser or nail lady, your bartender, gardener, hell..even your Direct TV guy. I have attached a simple pdf form that you can send back to me with that family’s information and needs. Please include how this person has impacted you and what their situation may be.

With all of you that know me with my heart and soul involved, this is going to be an enlightening and fun project. With a lot of hard work and dedication, the reward will be priceless. Anyone that donates to me will receive a financial statement at the end where funds were disbursed. Please join me in donating to this project. You may send through Pay-Pal or Facebook or you can contact me.

Thank you all for taking the time during your holiday season and reading this through. I am excited to see where this goes and continuing it in the years to come. Helping 15 families in 15 days with everyone’s help its possible maybe even more. May you all be blessed this holiday season and we will “see ya down the road”!

With Love,                                                                           1806 Lake Ridge St

Karla Kinsel                                                                          Atwater, CA 95301

559-217-0838

February 2020

Hello Show Folks!

Just a quick note to let you know what was discussed at the February 4th meeting for those who missed it.

I am told that Michaele Dempsey was officially installed as 3rd vice president for 2020. (Michaele's plane was late returning from Africa so she missed the Official Installation on January 12)

There was not a capsule winner (not sure who's name was drawn) but it is now up to $350.00.

The Combined Banquet weekend was discussed. Show Folk's 2020 President, Gena Tuttle and her wife, Pacific Coast Showmen's Association's 2020 President, Kelley Butler are having a combined Banquet and Cruise in New Orleans. 

A new 3rd vice president for Show Folks for next year was elected, and the winner is, Jill Butler!

There is a special meeting with our CPA on the 12th about our nonprofit status.

There was some discussion about loaning PCSA money to do some repairs on their roof.

Safety Seminar in Portland, February 17-20 was discussed.

Anyone interested must contact Sam Johnston ASAP.(916-296-5174)

Scholarship applications are due by the end of February.

The next meeting will be on March 10, 2020 at Lodi Fairgrounds.

Bring a desert and a raffle prize or two.

Catered dinner at 6 pm

General meeting at 7 pm

I hope to see everyone there!

Sally McClain

Corresponding Secretary

Show Folks of America

February 2019 Again

Hello Everyone!

I am so sorry that I missed the February 12th meeting! I don't miss too many and I apologize for my absence. (I am sorry President Tom Eachus, I won't miss another one!)

I am told that project tickets were given out so we can start selling them and President Tom's special project is a golf cart since the last one went over so well! If any of you need or want tickets feel free to contact Tom or myself and we will be

sure to get some out to you!

It was also decided to have a 50/50 drawing at the meetings with half the pot divided between three winners. So, no more raffle prizes. 

The capsule was drawn for a $50 prize.  Unfortunately,  the person whose name was drawn was not in attendance, so next meeting it will be worth $100.

The next meeting will  be on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Lodi Fairgrounds.

5 pm Board of Directors meeting

6 pm Catered Dinner

7 pm General meeting

Bring a dessert. (no more raffle prizes)

If you want to see or order pictures taken in the photo booth at Past President Eva Mason's banquet, go to: https://futurephotobooths.smugmug.com/Showfolks-of-America-2019/

I am so excited to be able to announce President Tom Eachus banquet info is as follows:

Friday January 10, 2020

Annual Memorial

Olivet Cemetery, Colma

11 a.m.

Friday January 10, 2020

Past President Party

Paddlewheel Room - Delta King

1000 Front St., Old Towne,  Sacramento

7 p.m.

Saturday January 11, 2020

Banquet and Ball

Grand Ballroom Holiday Inn

Sacramento Downtown Arena

Hors D'Oeuvres and Pictures 6 p.m.

Dinner and Dancing 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Sunday January 12, 2020

Installation of 2020 Officers

River City View Room

16th floor Holiday Inn

Complimentary Breakfast Buffet

11 a.m.

There is a block of 40 rooms reserved at $119.00 at the Holiday Inn.

I am told that Past President Rick Larson's service on February 13 was very nice.

At least 100 friends and family were in attendance. Phillip Cameron officiated and lots of stories and memories were shared. Rick would have been proud.

The Showfolks website should be updated in the next few days.

See you all on the 12th!

Sally B. McClain

Corresponding Secretary

Show Folks February 2019 Newsletter

Hello Show Folks!

Our annual Banquet and Ball weekend was a great success! I am told about 40 people attended the Memorial Service in Colma on Friday. The service was nice and the repairs were done, the cemetery looked great. Ron Quint got us an American Flag and the Show Folks flag were both flying high!

Past President's party was attended by several Past Presidents on Friday night at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln. Saturday night's big event was exciting, the entertainment was a lot of fun featuring a Contortionist and a Giant Ring Dancer. After the professional entertainment, the "Carny Kids" in attendance entertained us with their interpretation of the contortionist and dances of their own. 

Past President Gordy Johnston and his beautiful wife, Tina won EVERYTHING! 

All three prizes of the president's project tickets as well as the seller on all three! Then when the ticket for President Eva Mason's Special Project, the Carousel Horse was drawn, Tina's name was on it as well! They were both thrilled to the max, to say the least. But I must also add that they sold more tickets than anyone else in the whole club!

Then on Sunday morning the 2019 Officers were installed by Sam Johnston. Your 2019 Officers are:

President: Tom Eachus

First Vice President:  Gena Tuttle

Second Vice President: Matt  Payne

Third Vice President: Tina Johnston

Treasurer: Marta Quinn

Recording Secretary: Linda Davisson

Corresponding Secretaries: Sally McClain and Karla Kinsel

Good Luck to all of our 2019 Officers!

Our next meeting will be next Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Lodi Fairgrounds.

As always, Dinner is at 6 pm. General meeting at 7 pm.

Please bring a yummy dessert and a raffle prize or two.

Last meeting the capsule pot was won by Melissa Nicely who won a whopping $450.00. The pot starts again at $50 this next meeting. You must be present if your name is drawn. Congrats to Melissa !

As you all know we lost Past President and fellow showman, Rick Larson on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Services for Rick will be held at 1:00 pm on

February 13, 2019 at:

Whitehurst McNamera Funeral Service

100 W. Bush Street

Hanford, Ca. 93230

Reception immediately following service. Dinner will be served at 3:30 pm at:

Elks Lodge

506 N. Douty St.

Hanford, Ca. 93230

Hope you all come out and support our 2019 President, Tom Eachus, let's make this a great year!

Sally B. McClain

Corresponding Secretary

209-587-0406