In 1953, a group of Showmen in the western part of the State met with the intention of working together to keep the Outdoor Amusement Industry alive and strong through their combined efforts. They were known as the Golden Triangle Showmen' Association. Twelve years later, across the State, another group of Showmen with the same goals got together and formed the Lehigh Valley Showmen's Association. 

These two groups merged together in 1967 under the name of the Pennsylvania State Showmen's Association agreeing to work for the betterment of all Showmen and the Outdoor Amusement Industry. 

Many of these men are still with us still working for those same goals envisioned all those years ago They have been joined by generations of Showmen and have become stronger and stronger until now they are respected throughout the Industry and across the county for their accomplishments. 

The P.S.S.A. has grown because its members have learned to put their individual goals aside for the common goals of the Industry. This unity has given them the strength and foresight necessary to continue their work into the next century. 

May we always remember our goals and work to the best of our human ability to keep the Outdoor Amusement Industry the best of America's Family Entertainment.

Code of Ethics
I. TO SERVE the welfare of the community, state and nation by conducting my business with the public on the highest level of integrity; by treating my patrons as my guests; and by issuing no false nor misleading statements to the public. 

II. TO PRESENT clean, wholesome rides, shows and concessions that best serve the public by entertaining and enriching; that maintain good will, secure friend- ship and sponsor loyalty for the carnival industry; that seek to promote the objectives of the outdoor amusement industry; and that contribute to public education. 

III. TO WRITE no contract except on a basis that permits a reasonable profit for all concerned; and to strive to fulfill the provisions of all legal contracts executed by me. 

IV. TO MAINTAIN fair dealings with business representatives, business associates and employees; to refrain from disseminating false or malicious information and to accept my responsibility for cooperating in every reas9nable and proper way with all Pennsylvania State Showmen members. 

2010 PSSA COMMITTEES:

LEGISLATIVE: ALLEN BARTLEBAUGH, STEVE SWIKA JR.*, DALE OTT, & DICK HORSTMAN*

GRIEVANCE: WANDA JOHNSON*, MARY OTT*

SCHOLARSHIP: PAT HORSTMAN*, DONNA KRAMER*, JAMES SNYDER, MARY O'JEVICH, PATTY SWANK, JUDD GOOD, KAREN MICHAEL SHEA & DOROTHY DUNLAP

SAFETY SEMINAR: JERRY BARTLEBAUGH*, KEITH INNERS, PATTY SWANK, MARY O'JEVICH*, LISA BARTLEBAUGH, & IRV GOOD

GAMES: DALE OTT*, JASON BARTLEBAUGH, SUELLEN IMES PFEFFER, & LISA BARTLEBAUGH*

WAYS & MEANS: LARRY JOHNSON*, LISA BARTLEBAUGH, JUDD GOOD, LLOYD SERFASS*, MARY OTT, SUELLEN IMES PFEFFER & PATTY SWANK

FOOD: DONNA KRAMER*, BRENDA MICHAEL SHIMMEL*, JAMES SNYDER, & MARY OTT

BY-LAWS: DONNA KRAMER* & LYNN SNYDER*

FARM SHOW: RON KRAMER*, DAVID BARTLEBAUGH, DAVID PFEFFER, RANDY CARPER, DONNA KRAMER, & LYNN SNYDER

DIRECTORY: MARY OTT* & LISA BARTLEBAUGH*

CONVENTION: BEV GRUBER*, LISA BARTLEBAUGH*, SUELLEN IMES-PFEFFER, RICK MARCHIONE, & ASHLEY BARTLEBAUGH 

OABA: JAKE INNERS* & STEVE SWIKA JR.*

MEMBERSHIP: SUE ELLEN IMES PFEFFER*, URSULA PAVLICK & ASHLEY BARTLEBAUGH*

CHINESE AUCTION: JUDY WOTASEK*, DIANE WELSH, JENNIFER BARTLEBAUGH* 

HOSPITALITY: BARB KENNEY*, RON KRAMER*, JASON BARTLEBAUGH, STEVE SWIKA JR., & MARY O'JEVICH

WEBSITE: MARY O'JEVICH* & JAMES SNYDER*

FARM CITY DAYS: To be announced if the need arises!

*DENOTES CHAIRMAN

2010 PSSA OFFICERS & DIRECTORS:

PRESIDENT: DAVID PFEFFER
814-355-5776
TREASURER: DONNA KRAMER
610-678-7231
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: BEV GRUBER
610-767-5026
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT: JOHN P. MILLIRON
717-232-5322

Eastern Chapter 2010
CHAIRMAN: LARRY JOHNSON
610-385-6403
VICE CHAIRMAN: JUDD GOOD

DIRECTORS:

Eastern Chapter
AARON BROTZMAN
RON KRAMER
KEITH INNERS - 717-792-3942
STEVE SWIKA, III - 570-254-6251
BEN PFEFFER
SUELLEN IMES PFEFFER - 610-476-4233

Western Chapter 2010
CHAIRMAN: JASON BARTLEBAUGH
814-280-3523

Western Chapter
LISA BARTLEBAUGH - 814-667-2316
JERRY BARTLEBAUGH - 814-667-2316
LLOYD SERFASS - 412-751-9691
JIMMY SYNDER - 814-355-5776
PATTY SWANK - 412-795-0189
ALLEN BARTLEBAUGH - 814-280-3522

Fall Elections Held!

Eastern Chapter

 CHAIRMAN: LARRY JOHNSON
VICE-CHAIRMAN: JUDD GOOD
SECRETARY: KAREN MICHAEL SHEA
TREASURER: DONNA KRAMER

Directors:

 AARON BROTZMAN
KEITH INNERS
RON KRAMER
BEN PFEFFER
SUELLEN IMES PFEFFER
STEVE SWIKA, III

Western Chapter

 CHAIRMAN: JASON BARTLEBAUGH
VICE-CHAIRMAN: WANDA JOHNSTON
SECRETARY: CORINE BARTLEBAUGH
TREASURER: JIMMY SNYDER

Directors:

 LISA BARTLEBAUGH
JERRY BARTLEBAUGH
JIMMY SNYDER
ALLEN BARTLEBAUGH
LLOYD SERFASS
PATTY SWANK

Remember, these officers & directors need to have your input. Call them and let them know what is on your mind.  

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