October 2 & 3, 2010

Volunteers

 
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."--Elizabeth Andrew   

 

BECOMING A VOLUNTEER AT PORT ELGIN PUMPKINFEST

Volunteers play an important role at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest.  Each year well over 200 volunteers are recruited to help in all aspects of the festival from pumpkin carving to car show parking. 

 To join the team of volunteers it takes to run Port Elgin Pumpkinfest please contact Heather Lorenz, Community Relations Coordinator at 519-389-3714. 

You can also download the Volunteer Application form and fax, email, or drop it into the office.

Volunteer Form

VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Port Elgin Pumpkinfest's Volunteer Board of Directors meets throughout the year and assist the staff in the overall planning of the festival.  The 2010 Board of Directors is as follows:

Chairperson--Brad Scott

Vice-Chairperson--Nina McMeekin

Chamber of Commerce Representative--Cheryl Goetz & John Kirkham

Treasurer--Rachelle MacKenzie

Secretary--Ryan Smith

Car Show Director--Terry Ford

Entertainment Director--Jody O'Hara

Vendor Director--Connie Barker

Growers Development--Doug Court

Growers Representative--Dave McCallum

Transportation Director--Andy MacKenzie

Director at Large--Tiffany Main

PUMPKINFEST VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED

Congratulations to the following volunteers who were honoured for their years of service by the Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration.

Youth Award--Ryan Smith

5+ Years of Service--Connie Barker, Verna Nelson, Luke Charbonneau

10+ Years of Service--Duncan Atkinson, Roger Carson, Kevin MacMillan

15+ Years of Service--Jim Kline, Sibyl Henderson, Bill Henderson, Joe Brunato, Don Lindhorst