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Fay represents AAMA, JAMMA at Customs meeting overseas Bob Fay, executive vice president of the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA), traveled to Brussels, Belgium, in mid-November to represent the U.S. association and the Japan Amusement Machinery Manufacturers Association (JAMM.A) at a conference of the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC). The purpose: to set up an in- ternational enforcement program with Customs agencies throughout the world. As a result of the meetings, the following recommendations were made to the CCC enforcement committee: 1. Establish an international data base that both the private sector and Customs agencies can use in dealing with counterfeiting activities. (For example, Hong Kong would be able to report djrectly to the CCC and other Customs agencies.) 2. Establish a formal training program in which the private sector, in cooperation with the CCC, would train Customs agencies at the borders to detect counterfeit products. 3. Prepare a questionnaire to send to private industry identifying which AMOA, AAMA continue support of Olympics From left: Olympian Roger Mar of the '92 U.S. Shooting Team; Harvey Schiller, executive director of the USOC; Craig Johnson, president of AMOA; Bob Fay, executive vice president of AAMA; John Krimsky Jr., deputy secretary general of the USOC; and Chryss Watts, '88 and '92 U.S. Handball Team. The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) recently received a check on behalf of the coin-op amusement industry. Funds were generated by the sale of stickers that read, "Proudly · Supporting America's Best," and featured the logos of AMOA, AAMA, and USOC '92. AMOA and AAMA have long supported America's young athletes by operating free play PLAY METER 14 game rooms at the processing centers before the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics and during special events, such as the 1990 Goodwill Games and the U .S. Olympic Festivals of 1989 and 1990. AMOA's Craig Johnson said, "AMOA is proud to be able to support the U.S. Olympic Committee and their efforts on behalf of the fine athletes of the United States." AAMA's Bob Fay added, "The coin-op amusement industry and AAMA are happy to be able to give some rest and relaxation, as well as funding, while the young people prepare for competition." Fay extended thanks to Rick Kirby of New England Coin-op and Rich Babich of The Colorado Game Exchange for coordinating AAMA member efforts to establish game rooms in Lake Placid, N.Y., and Colorado Springs, Colo. JANUARY 1993 countries are actively involved in counterfeiting. Fay made two significant suggestions: a ) that Customs agencies receive a questionnaire as to their willingness to receive training and the type of training now available, if any, and b) that forms be developed for submitting information to the data base. IThe group approved forms that Fay developed at the meeting.) Fay was the only former law enforcement officer at the meeting. The CCC, which is composed entirely of Customs officials, is committed to making intellectual property enforcement an important agenda item. Award winner The IAAPA Exhibit Award for " Best Arcade Piece," presented at IAAPA's annual fall trade show, went to Coastal Amusement Distributors for Bankroll, the company's progressive jackpot skill redemption game. Congratulations!