History

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 reasonable and proper way with all Pennsylvania State Showmen members.

2018 Officers & Directors

STATE PRESIDENT: LEON CARACHILO 570-840-6477LO STATE TREASURER: DONNA KRAMER 610-678-1049 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:  BEV GRUBER 610-767-5026 LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT:  ANDY GOODMAN Milliron Associates 717-575-6863
Eastern Chapter 2017	Western Chapter 2017
CHAIRMAN: JEFF GOOD 610-704-6171 VICE CHAIRMAN:  JIM HOUGHTON, JR. 610-496-2507 SECRETARY:  KAREN MICHAEL SHEA 610-760-2963 TREASURER:  DONNA KRAMER 610-678-7231 DIRECTORS: AARON BROTZMAN JEFF GOOD JUDD GOOD JASON HOUGHTON KEITH INNERS LARRY JOHNSON	CHAIRMAN: ALAN BARTLEBAUGH 814-349-5519 VICE CHAIRMAN: JENNIFER BARTLEBAUGH 814-349-5519 SECRETARY: KAYLA BARTLEBAUGH 814-6672316 TREASURER: JIMMY SNYDER 814-360-4123 DIRECTORS: JASON BARTLEBAUGH JERRY BARTLEBAUGH LISA BARTLEBAUGH SHELIA BARTELBAUGH LLOYD SERFASS JERRY SNYDER
Remember, these officers & directors need to have your input. Call them and let them know what is on your mind.

2018 Committees

LEGISLATIVE:	Allen Bartlebaugh*, Dale Ott*, Dick Horstman, David Pfeffer, Randy Carper, Irv Good
GRIEVANCE:	Wanda Johnston*, Mary Ott*
SCHOLARSHIP:	Patty Swank*,Donna Kramer*, Wanda Johnston, Mary O’Jevich,Angie Serfess, Karen Shea, James Snyder, Ursula Watts, Dorthy Dunlap, Irv Good
SAFETY SEMINAR:	Jerry Bartlebaugh*, Jeffrey Good*, Lisa Bartlebaugh, Irv Good, Jimmy Houghton Jr.,Lloyd Serfass
GAMES:	Dale Ott*, Jason Bartlebaugh*
WAYS & MEANS:	Larry Johnson*, Jen Bartlebaugh*, Leon Carachillo, Randy Carper, Judd Good, Pat Horstman, Mary Ott, Lloyd Serfass
FOOD:	Donna Kramer*, James Snyder*, Wanda Johnston, Mary Ott, Dan Royer Jr, Brenda Shimmel
BY-LAWS:	Donna Kramer*,Jerry Snyder*
OABA:	Lary Johnson, Steve Swika III
FARM SHOW:	Ron Kramer*, Jerry Bartlebaugh*, Dave Pfeffer*, Randy Carper, Jim Huey, Donna Kramer, Ben Pfeffer, Jerry Snyder
DIRECTORY:	Kayla Bartlebaugh*, Christine Houghton*
CONVENTION:	Bev Gruber*, Sheila Bartlebaugh*, Lisa Bartlebaugh, Mary Ott, Suellen Pfeffer, Paula Swika
MEMBERSHIP:	Jeffery Weiner*, Pat Horstman*, Joe Shea, Kayla Bartlebaugh
CHINESE AUCTION:	Jennifer Bartlebaugh*, Melanie Serfass*, Angie Serfass, Cheryl Swika-Post, Diane Welsh
HOSPITALITY:	Barb Kenney*, Ron Kramer*, Jason Bartlebaugh, Shelia Bartlebaugh, Jim Huey, Ben Pfeffer, Paula Swika
WEBSITE:	Jeff Good*, James Snyder*
FARM CITY DAY:	Allen Bartlebaugh*, Dale Ott*, Jerry Bartlebaugh, Jerry Snyder, Aaron Brotzman, Lary Johnson

*DENOTES CHAIRMAN