[SEL] US Show Fences & Insurance Issues

[John]

After reading all the chatter about fences, insurance in AU would like 
list to know it is happening right here in midwest USA shows. Here is 
Rollag,MN show with most engines (not all) behind metal ridgid 
livestock fences & must be member to exhibit & attend safety meeting at 
show.  http://www.rollag.com/   Albert City,Iowa > 
http://www.albertcitythreshermen.com/register.htm  This show requires 
exhibitors sign liability release.  Albany,MN requires signed liability 
release & safety meeting signed form. 
http://www.albanymnchamber.com/pioneer.htm   Hanley Falls,MN  requires 
signed liability release from exhibitors, 
http://www.mnmachinerymuseum.com/welcome.html    Menno, S Dak show has 
safety meeting & member giving safety speech stated club does not have 
insurance on exhibitors, only on the club.  We exhibited at last 3 
shows listed in 2004 & complied but I don't like the release of 
liability signing required, my opinion the club should get proper 
coverage even though individuals may have there own is not the issue. I 
would like to see GEM ask exact requirements about insurance any any 
signings, meetings required in show directory request from clubs, then 
when you show up at gate you know the rules ahead of time.