Loose Change - May 2025
- Melissa M
- May 1
- 3 min read
Save the Date
🏆 Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open! 🏆
We’re now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026—help us honor the legends of the coin-op and amusement industry!
🗓️ Nominations are open now through July 18th.
Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Nominate them today!
🎉 Get Ready…Set...GO! 🎉
🏆 AAMA’s 2026 FEC of the Year Applications Opens TODAY! 🏆
Think your Family Entertainment Center has what it takes to rise above the rest? Starting May 1st, we’re officially accepting applications for AAMA’s 2026 FEC of the Year — and we want to see you in the spotlight!
Whether you're known for your next-level games, unforgettable guest experience, or just have that unbeatable FEC magic, now’s your chance to shine. 🌟
📅 Applications open: May 1, 2025
📅 Deadline to apply: July 18, 2025
So polish those arcade floors, fire up the fun, and get ready to show us what you’ve got! 🕹️🎯🎠
Let the games begin!
🎪 Volunteer at a Sunrise Carnival! 🎉
Come spend a day with the amazing kids of Camp Sunrise—children living with cancer and their siblings. Join us for a day of joy, games, and heartwarming moments. 💛
📍 July 10 – Chicago (Lake Zurich, IL)
📍 July 23 – Philly
📍 August 12 – Long Island
You’ll laugh, play, and leave inspired. 🌟
📩 Questions? aamacharity@gmail.com
Joe Camarota Honored with 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
🎉 We’re proud to once again announce that Joe Camarota of Alpha-Omega Sales is this year’s recipient of the AAMA Lifetime Achievement Award!
To celebrate Joe’s incredible contributions to the industry, the American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation is producing a commemorative Ad Journal—and you can be part of it!
✅ Ad spots range from $100 to $25,000
❤️ Proceeds benefit KEEN Kids, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Sunrise Association, and a charity of Joe’s choice.
Let’s honor Joe and give back to children and families in need.
📩 Interested in placing an ad? Click below
Join the AAMA Game Room at Top Trade Shows in 2025!
Partner with AAMA and showcase your products and services at some of the amusement industry's leading trade shows in the AAMA Game Room. Members can display 1–2 pieces (depending on size) within the AAMA Game Room—a professionally designed, shared booth space that saves you money on shared expenses like furnishings and common areas.
Participating trade shows for 2025 include:
· Bowl Expo
· IATP (International Association of Trampoline Parks)
Let AAMA handle the logistics, from paperwork to booth setup, making your experience smooth and hassle-free. Oversized pieces may incur additional placement charges.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with key audiences and make an impact in the industry.
Join Us in DC This June!
We’re excited to invite AAMA members to our annual DC Fly-In, June 9–12, featuring key meetings with Congressional offices, a Product Showcase, and a night at the Congressional Baseball Game! This is a valuable opportunity to meet with your representatives, advocate for our industry—especially on the critical issue of tariffs—and connect with fellow members in a meaningful way.
🗓️ Timeline Highlights
· Monday, June 9 – Arrive by 4:00 PM for a prep meeting and group dinner
· Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10–11 – Meetings on The Hill + TBA group event
· Wednesday Afternoon – Product Showcase & Meet & Greet in Rayburn Building
· Wednesday Evening – Enjoy the Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Stadium
· Thursday, June 12 – Depart
You’re welcome to attend as much or as little as your schedule allows—we’d love to have you join us for any part of the trip. The more voices we bring, the stronger our message.
Shout out to Embed for supporting AAMCF and our charity partner, Sunrise Association!
The Embed team stuffed nearly 500 Anytime Bags and delivered them to children’s hospitals across the U.S., including Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas. These bags bring comfort and play to young patients and their families, right in line with AAMCF’s mission to support the communities behind our industry.
📸 Embed’s Sara Paz, Embed CMO & Growth Officer; Stephanie Gaines, Embed HR North America; pictured with Mark Lewis, Sunrise on Wheels Project Coordinator and the Sunrise on Wheels team (on the left) and hardworking staff of Medical City Children's Hospital
Is your company making an impact with an AAMCF charity partner? We want to hear about it—send updates to Melissa at melissa@coin-op.org
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