The International Fan Club Organization (IFCO), a regulatory body with an international scope, is widely regarded as the foremost authority on setting-up and operating fan clubs. Founded in 1967 by Loudilla, Loretta and Kay Johnson, IFCO is now a respected force in the entertainment industry, a clearing house for fan clubs, and consumer watchdog for the fans.
IFCO Historical Perspective:
• 1967 - IFCO founded and established business operation, based in Wild Horse, Colorado.
• 1968 - Inaugurated its annual fan-driven celebration (dinner and show), held in conjunction with the Disc Jockey Convention (in the Fall) and staged (first four years) at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
• 1971 - The annual IFCO festivities (generally acknowledged as the precursor to Fan Fair re-scheduled to the Spring, coinciding with that newly-created event, co-sponsored by the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Association. (Since re-named CMA Music Festival.)
• 1972-1980 - IFCO participated in the annual Wembley Festival in London. Hosted an exhibit booth each year and staged showcases both on-site and off-site during the Springtime event.
• In addition to staging its Dinner & Show on-site at Fan Fair through 1994, IFCO also presented the New Country Showcase during its dinner on Friday evening, preceding the arena extravaganza. And in conjunction with Opryland USA, produced the Noon Luncheon Shows at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds.
• 1991- IFCO moved its base of operation to Music City, USA.
• 1992-1993 - IFCO worked closely with organizers of Fan Jam in Dallas to present a fan event which largely benefitted Saint Jude Children's Hospital and the historic West End District in that Texas city.
• 1994 - IFCO was involved with presentation of the first ever Las Vegas Country Music Fan Festival, held at the MGM Grand Hotel and Theme Park during the National Finals Rodeo in December; produced both main-stage (Grand Garden Arena) and secondary stage shows and hosted an exhibit booth. A portion of event proceeds benefitted the Children's Miracle Network.
• 1994-1995 - Worked with the FanFestgroup and Academy of Country Music to present FanFest, the first West Coast fan-driven event, held at the Los Angeles County Fair and Exposition Center (Fairplex).
• 1995 -2007 - Staged its annual show in Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. Billed as the "music kick-off for the Fan Fair celebration," the show consistently played to capacity crowds.
• 1995-1996 - Participated in the Indiana Country Music Expo in Indianapolis, sponsored by WFMS/95.5 Radio and WGRL/104.5 FM.
• 1998 - I FCO Center Stage Talent Search, a series of talent showcases, originated in Nashville and is held on a periodic basis.
• 2003-2005 - A portion of IFCO Fun Fest Show proceeds benefitted Country Cares / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In 2004, a Celebrity Silent Auction was added to the evening's agenda with 100% of proceeds benefitting St. Jude Kids.)
• 2006-2008 - IFCO Fun Fest Show benefitted the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. 100% of proceeds from the a Celebrity Silent Auction benefitted the Hospital. (No Celebrity Auction on-site in 2008.)
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Mornin Loudilla,I hope that things are goin as well as they can..was just thinkin bout ya when I saw the tagged pitures which are great by the way..Ya'll take care Kenny
Hey! I thought I would drop by to say that your friendship and support really means a lot to me. Thanks so much...you are incredible. Drop in and say “hello” when you get a chance. I hope love and everything wonderful comes your way!
Just stopping by to drop off a TON of cyber hugs for you and Kay. We think you gals need a vacation... our guest room is ready so why don't you come to Vegas?!
We love you both very much, ~~cheryl and ol' blue eyes xxooxxooxx .
May God Bless you Loretta. You will be greatly missed. My prayers go out for you and all those around you. Thank you for all you did for me as well as many others.
My heart is especially heavy tonight. I was hoping that what I heard was a horrible ugly rumor...but it is true. The Music Business, the fans, the artists, AND Nashville have lost one of the finest ladies I've ever known, Loretta Johnson. I don't know of anyone that has fought cancer with more determination and hope than her! If it were possible to bestow a Purple Heart on a non-military person, it would truly have to be given to her! Through it all she never lost that ability to make us laugh and to keep US upbeat about her condition. I know she had to be in so much pain...but she still kept smiling, telling jokes and causing trouble wherever and whenever she could! One cannot think of her and not think of that smile, laugh and jokes! I hope we all can face our personal turmoils with as much style, grace and courage as she!
Please keep Lou and Kay in your prayers........for I not only loved that fiesty little Loretta, I love the two of them as well!!!!
"Loretta, you ornery rascal....I'm going to miss you.....please try to stay out of trouble....and always remember how much we love you and are all going to miss your sense of humor, and your courage, you are truly one of a kind!!!!!!!'
With much, much love, shelby jean ILFCO (International Loretta Fan Club Organization)
For any of you that don't know, Loretta and her two sisters, Lou and Kay are the founders of IFCO, the International Fan Club Organization........wonderful, wonderful ladies, all three!!!!! shelby jean Lou & Kay....I love you! BIG HUGS! shelby jean
Loretta,you will be sadly missed.You were so sweet to me and everyone you came in contact with and you were and are a CHAMP!!! Loudilla and Kay,you all are in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless.
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