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"To Protect and Promote the Haunted House Industry"
That's not just a slogan; it is a commitment from the veteran haunted attraction owners from all across America who are dedicating their time and energy into the creation and future success of The Haunted House Association.
This is not "Larry's association,” this is not about choosing sides, and this is not about ego.
This is a fellowship of experienced, passionate, and professional haunted attraction owners working together to protect and promote the future of the haunted attraction industry and all of it’s hard working owners and operators.
This is the goal of the Haunted House Association.
This is the reason - the only reason - why the following haunted attraction owners have agreed to donate their time, resources, and experience into the development of this professional organization.
This is not about division, this is about unity.
Haunted attraction owners can take comfort in the knowledge that this is going to be YOUR organization, and it should serve your needs and protect your interests. We fully encourage your feedback, your questions, your suggestions, and your criticisms.
Bylaws will be written, protocols will be developed, and regular reports will be issued.
Elections will be held, votes will be cast, and haunted house owners will soon have the opportunity to help shape the very future and perception of our industry . While we encourage anyone with an active interest or role in the industry to join HHA, only experienced haunted attraction owners will be permitted to serve as officers or board members.
To put it simply, any board member or officer who decides the direction of the HHA - or is empowered to represent HHA in dealings with the media, Transworld, IAAPA, etc ... must own and operate their own haunted attraction.
This is the Haunted House Association, a proud "official" organization and sponsor of Transworld's 2009 Haunt & Attractions Show ( http://www.hauntshow.com/sponsors ) ... and these are the haunters who have pledged to protect and promote the haunted attraction industry.
Ben Armstrong (Netherworld)
Wayne Barneschi (Trail of Terror)
Randy Bates (Bates Motel)
Allan Bennett (Bennett's Curse)
Tim Dunne (Fright Kingdom)
Peter M. Karlowicz (Niles Haunted House)
Mike Jubie (Headless Horseman Hayrides)
Larry Kirchner (The Darkness)
Eric Lowther (Haunted Overload)
Dwayne Sanburn (13th Gate)
Scott Simmons (The ScareHouse)
Tony Wohlgemuth (Spookywoods)
Speaking personally now, I hope that this announcement will generate excitement and enthusiasm within the industry that generates such passion from all of us ... but I know that it will also instill some surprise, some criticism, and some heated debates. I welcome it, but with the hope that we can debate the concerns and issues that we may have while still maintaining a healthy respect for each other.
This is not about destroying or dismissing the energy and efforts of other haunters or associations – this is about the creation of an organization that is driven and represented strictly by haunted attraction owners, with a goal of better promoting and protecting our part of the 7 billion dollar Halloween industry.
That's not just a slogan; it is a commitment from the veteran haunted attraction owners from all across America who are dedicating their time and energy into the creation and future success of The Haunted House Association.
This is not "Larry's association,” this is not about choosing sides, and this is not about ego.
This is a fellowship of experienced, passionate, and professional haunted attraction owners working together to protect and promote the future of the haunted attraction industry and all of it’s hard working owners and operators.
This is the goal of the Haunted House Association.
This is the reason - the only reason - why the following haunted attraction owners have agreed to donate their time, resources, and experience into the development of this professional organization.
This is not about division, this is about unity.
Haunted attraction owners can take comfort in the knowledge that this is going to be YOUR organization, and it should serve your needs and protect your interests. We fully encourage your feedback, your questions, your suggestions, and your criticisms.
Bylaws will be written, protocols will be developed, and regular reports will be issued.
Elections will be held, votes will be cast, and haunted house owners will soon have the opportunity to help shape the very future and perception of our industry . While we encourage anyone with an active interest or role in the industry to join HHA, only experienced haunted attraction owners will be permitted to serve as officers or board members.
To put it simply, any board member or officer who decides the direction of the HHA - or is empowered to represent HHA in dealings with the media, Transworld, IAAPA, etc ... must own and operate their own haunted attraction.
This is the Haunted House Association, a proud "official" organization and sponsor of Transworld's 2009 Haunt & Attractions Show ( http://www.hauntshow.com/sponsors ) ... and these are the haunters who have pledged to protect and promote the haunted attraction industry.
Ben Armstrong (Netherworld)
Wayne Barneschi (Trail of Terror)
Randy Bates (Bates Motel)
Allan Bennett (Bennett's Curse)
Tim Dunne (Fright Kingdom)
Peter M. Karlowicz (Niles Haunted House)
Mike Jubie (Headless Horseman Hayrides)
Larry Kirchner (The Darkness)
Eric Lowther (Haunted Overload)
Dwayne Sanburn (13th Gate)
Scott Simmons (The ScareHouse)
Tony Wohlgemuth (Spookywoods)
Speaking personally now, I hope that this announcement will generate excitement and enthusiasm within the industry that generates such passion from all of us ... but I know that it will also instill some surprise, some criticism, and some heated debates. I welcome it, but with the hope that we can debate the concerns and issues that we may have while still maintaining a healthy respect for each other.
This is not about destroying or dismissing the energy and efforts of other haunters or associations – this is about the creation of an organization that is driven and represented strictly by haunted attraction owners, with a goal of better promoting and protecting our part of the 7 billion dollar Halloween industry.
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