Click the link below for a news story about the Pa Showmen at the 2008 Farm Show in Harrisburg. Great job to all of this year's volunteers!!
http://www.abc27.com/news/stories/0108/485596.html

EVENTS

• January 9-16, 2010  Farm Show

• January 20-23, 2010  PSACF/PSSA Convention, Hershey Lodge

• January 24-29, 2010  NAARSO, Myrtle Beach, NC

• February 9-13, 2010  IISF Trade Show & Extravaganza, Gibsonton, FL

House Bill 1489

An amendment will be offered in the House to dramatically expand the Sales and Use Tax (SUT).  Included in the SUT is a 6% tax on anything that meets the definition of the term "recreation service."  The bill defines "recreation service" as follows:
 Providing services which provide or allow for an activity that diverts, amuses, stimulates and renews individual health and spirits, including all of the following:

1. Admission to commercial sports, whether live or broadcasted.

2. Admission to live presentations involving the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists and other performing artists.

3. Physical fitness facility services.  Services provided by health clubs, spas, fitness or recreational sports facilities.  The term includes exercise and other active physical fitness conditioning or recreational sports activities, such as swimming, skating, or racquet sports, whether or not on a membership basis.

4. Bicycle rental services.  The rental or lease of bicycles.

5. Golf course and country club membership fees.

6. Other memberships and admissions.

Please contact your legislators. Ask them to oppose this amendment.