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. 

2012 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, & URSULA PAVLICK

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*, & RICK MARCHOINE

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

DIRECTORY: MARY OTT*, LISA BARTLEBAUGH*, & SUELLEN IMES PFEFFER

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, & KAREN SHEA

WEBSITE: MARY O'JEVICH* & JAMES SNYDER*

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

*DENOTES CHAIRMAN

2012 PSSA OFFICERS & DIRECTORS:

 STATE PRESIDENT: LARRY JOHNSON
717-767-5104
STATE TREASURER: DONNA KRAMER
610-678-7231
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: BEV GRUBER
610-767-5026
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT: ANDY GOODMAN
717-575-6863
Milliron Associates

Eastern Chapter 2012
CHAIRMAN: JUDD GOOD
484-851-3154
VICE CHAIRMAN: BEN PFEFFER
610-476-2963
SECRETARY: KAREN MICHAEL SHEA
610-678-2963
STATE TREASURER: DONNA KRAMER
610-678-7231

DIRECTORS:
MARY OJEVICH - 570-822-4615
RON KRAMER - 610-678-7231
STEVE SWIKA III -  570-254-6853
DEBBIE COOPER -  610-838-2057
JIMMY HOUGHTON - 610-869-2309
SUELLEN PFEFFER - 484-368- 2606

Western Chapter 2012
CHAIRMAN: LLOYD SERFASS
412-751-9691
VICE CHAIRMAN: JENNIFER BARTLEBAUGH
814-349-5519
SECRETARY: NICOLE SNYDER
STATE TREASURER: JIMMY SNYDER
814-360-4123

DIRECTORS:
ALLEN BARTLEBAUGH - 814-349-5519
JERRY BARTLEBAUGH - 814-667-2316
LISA BARTLEBAUGH - 814-667-2316
RANDY CARPER - 814-644-0652
JERRY SNYDER - 814-360-3645
JIMMY SYNDER - 814-360-4123

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

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