Loose Change - November 2025 Edition

In this November issue

• A Letter from your AAMA President

• 9-1-1, What's your Emergency?

• David Cohen named Sunrise Champion

• Lifetime Achievement Nominations are Open

• What to Watch

• SFP Member Benefit

  
  

  

  There are so many exciting things going with AAMA. There’s never been a better time to align with our association. I hope you’ll take the time to stop by the AAMA booth (911) at the upcoming IAAPA show! Come on over and bring a friend to check out all the ways we can connect you and your business with opportunities that help you grow.

  I can’t believe my first year in this 2-year term as Madam President has come to an end. There’s still so much we want to accomplish.

  
  

  I want to personally thank each of you for your commitment to one another and our organization. So many of our members, new and old, have stepped up to chair or serve on committees or be a part of the charitable arm of the association.

  

  It’s exciting to be a part of a network that represents the entire eco-system of the entertainment industry. The board has worked diligently to help execute the strategic plan that was set for the year and the results show. We increased membership by more than 18%, held an amazing Annual Meeting in Dallas, and are hard at work with a rebranding initiative- (more to come!) Finally, I’d like to acknowledge our hard-working trio at the home office who make all the crazy things we want for the association happen! It takes a village for sure, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this team.

  I look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks and hope your business is gearing up for a big fourth quarter and your family is primed and ready for the holidays.

  Sincerely,

  Beth Standlee 

  
  

  

  
  

AAMA at IAAPA Expo 2025: We are on call to help our members succeed!

We are getting excited for the upcoming IAPPA Expo, taking place November 18–21 in Orlando, Florida! The AAMA team can’t wait to reconnect with members, explore the latest innovations, and celebrate the creativity that drives our industry forward.

You can find us at Booth #911 — and yes, we love the coincidence! Think of AAMA as your industry emergency contact — always just a call (or booth!) away when you need support, advocacy, or a place to connect. Stay calm and call AAMA in Booth 9-1-1.

Stop by to catch up with AAMA leadership, get the latest updates straight from headquarters, and grab your Save the Dates for 2026. We can’t wait to see our members and friends in person and hear what’s new on your end of the industry floor.

Past AAMA and AAMCF President David Cohen and his wife Jane Taubenfeld Cohen will be honored with the Sunrise Champion Award at the Sunrise Association’s Dare to Dream Benefit. Their generosity and leadership have strengthened AAMCF’s long-standing support of Sunrise and its mission to bring joy to children with cancer and their families.

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🌟 Now Accepting Nominations! 🌟

AAMA members — it’s time to recognize the legends among us! 🏆

Nominations are now open for the 2026 AAMA Lifetime Achievement Award — our industry’s highest honor.

Nominees must:

✨ Have at least 15 years of service in the amusement industry

💛 Be a humanitarian who uplifts others and shares their expertise

💡 Demonstrate innovation and creativity that benefit the industry

🤝 Reflect strong ethical, emotional, and moral character

Only AAMA members may submit nominations — now through November 5th.

Help us celebrate those who make our industry extraordinary!

Nominate Here

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