Introduction

Rich in history and founded in camaraderie, The Showmen’s League of America is a community of showpeople - both men and women - dedicated to service and fellowship. By providing scholarships, financial aid and memorial services, we promote the mutual welfare of our members and all showpeople, in good times and bad.  By maintaining our traditions, we honor the legacy of those who have come before us.  By welcoming new members from all areas of the amusement industry, we build a strong future. We invite you to our website and to join us, to share our mission, and join in friendship with some of the greatest men and women in the world.

The Showmen's League of America was founded in 1913, by a group of outdoor showmen meeting at the Saratoga Hotel in Chicago. Buffalo Bill Cody, the Wild West performer, was elected the Club's first President. The Showmen's League of America is the oldest organization of its type in North America.

President Mike Featherston’s 2010 Message:

The Just Dance competition, held at this year's Banquet and Convention, with the enormous effort put forth by Amber Swedgan and crew, was truly remarkable, andwonderfully successful. Congratulations to Amber and Mike Williams, our winners, and to all our dedicated and good-humored contestants and judges. They have set a high standard for our annual event, but we have in mind something that we think will be just as entertaining and fun for you all for next year. The 2009 banquet was sold out, so it’s not too early to start planning on joining us at the 2010 event onNovember 30^th. Save that date!

Congratulations also to Lorelei Schoendienst and her Buffalo Bill Bonanza Committee. They raised tens of thousands of dollars for our Scholarship funds in their year-long campaign to sell raffle tickets. If you didn’t win in 2009, get in early in2010. This year there will be TWO first place prizes!

Again, on behalf of the League I thank all our supporters and active members for their dedication, and I encourage you to get involved in 2010. There are plenty of resources here on our web site and plenty of opportunities to be a part of our success. In 2010 we’ll be bringing back the SLA Day and T-Shirt project along with a fantastic yearbook, an expanded convention silent auction and continuing our traditional events, including the Christmas party and our Scholarship awards. Click, call or email, I’d love to hear from you!