RivahFest 2008 final coordination meeting, Wednesday June 13 at St. Margaret’s School included chairpersons and organizers for each area – from left to right – Suzanne Rennolds (Treasures of Tappahannock House Tour), Tom BradShaw (Steering Committee and Entertainment), Phil Stinchcombe (Logistics & Parking), George Longest (Entertaiment Main Stage), Kristen Morris (Tastes of Tappahannock), Libbie Franklin (Steering Committee andTastes of Tappahannock), Marsha Wadsworth (Arts, Crafts and Antiques), Bruce Thomas (Tastes of Tappahannock), Katherine Newman (Steering Committee, Promotions and Publicity), Tyler Lowery, (Maritime Area), Terry Brooks (Arts, Crafts and Antiques), Les Sydnor (Essex County Sheriff’s Department), Dale Bonhaus (Children’s Area), Len Stewart (Farmer’s Market & Merchant’s Row), John Clickner (Steering Committee and Treasurer), Kathy Kirila (Farmer’s Market & Merchant’s Row), Jimmy Sydnor (Town of Tappahannock), Glen Morse (Steering Committee and Sponsorships), Pat Martin (Beer & Wine Garden), Mike Blagman (Fire Department), Liz Martin (Beer & Wine Garden). Not pictured David Broad (Steering Committee, Web Site & Da Vinci Code Treasure Trail)
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Communicating with RivahFest Organizers
Effective January 1, 2009 telephone inquiries and messages may be passed to the appropriate RivahFest chairs by calling 1-888-973-4443
listen to the message and select the appropriate voice mail box - these messages are monitored daily and forwarded to the appropriate individuals and are the best way to get your message through to the right person.
Arts and Antiques Committee:
Planning for arts & crafts and antiques displays and sales and venue to encourage Rivahfest Patrons to visit the local Antique Stores.
Chairpersons:
Terry Brooks 888-973-4443
terryrivahfest@bealenet.com
Marsha Wadsworth 888-973-4443
mwadsworth@charter.net
Steering Committee liaison: Sharon James
Beer Garden Committee:
Planning for Beer Garden to include vendor, scheduling volunteer workers, tickets, tents, etc.
Chairperson: Pat Martin
martins@rivnet.net 443-6497
Steering Committee liaison:
Libbie Franklin efranklin@bankofessex.com
Car Show Committee:
Planning for antique car show
Chairperson:
Peyton Guess 804-443-4467 or 804-445-3008
Steering Committee liaison: Tom Bradshaw
Children’s Activities Committee:
Planning for children’s activities to include games, small rides, arts and crafts, safety efforts, etc.
Chairpersons:
Jennifer Lowery
katieboosmom@msn.com 443-4131
Steering Committee liaison: Tyler Lowery
Entertainment Committee:
Planning for entertainment throughout the day to include entertainment for adults and children. Music, puppet shows, dancing, carriage rides, etc.
Chairperson Main Stage:
George and Sandy Longest 804-443-4343
glongest@bankofessex.com
Steering Committee liaison: Tom Bradshaw
Logistics and Safety Committee:
Planning for traffic control, parking, safety and security of the event. Planning for logistical needs for event to include utilities, restroom facilities, trash, set up and clean up, signage for parking, bathrooms, etc.
Chairperson: Phil Stinchcomb 443-3307
pstinchcomb@riverlandinsurers.com
Steering Committee liaison: Jeff James - 804-241-5489
jsajames@vabb.com
Maritime Committee:
Planning for activities related to river recreation such as watercraft show, boat rides, water safety information and activities, marine-life/fishing information and activities.
Chairperson:
Tyler Lowery low16@co.henrico.va.us
Steering Committee liaison: Tyler Lowery
Merchants Row and Farmers Market Committee:
Planning for Farmers Market area, bake sales, business displays, agricultural displays and activities,hunting related information and activities
Chairperson:
Len Stewart
888-973-4443
Steering Committee liaison: Sharon James
Promotions Committee:
Planning for advertising and promotion of Rivahfest 2010 to include all advertising, print and airtime, and all promotional signage for the festival areas. Responsible for planning and selling festival items such as t-shirts, hats, etc. and planning for “Welcome Tent” services.
Chairperson: Katherine Newman 888-973-4443
katherine.newman@bankevb.com
Press Releases: Wendy Jenkins 443-3357
wjenkins@sms.org
Steering Committee liaison: Katherine Newman
Publications Committee:
Planning and maintaining website and development and production of festival program.
Chairperson:
David Broad david@usarelief.com 443-1221
Steering Committee liaison: David Broad
RivahFest Idol:
Planning and implementing RivahFest Idol contest.
Chairperson: Liz Martin
liz.martin@rivhs.com 443-6189
Steering Committee liaison: Sharon James
Sponsorship Committee:
Planning and soliciting of sponsorships for RivahFest 2010 from area businesses and related organizations.
Chairperson:
Glenn Morse 443-4333
Assistant:
Sharon James sjames@bankofessex.com 443-4343
Steering Committee liaison: Sharon James
Taste of Tappahannock Committee:
Planning for food service to include local food vendors, health department requirements, etc.
Chairperson:
Bruce Thomas
bthomas@bankofessex.com 888-973-4443
Steering Committee liaison: Libbie Franklin
Treasures of Tappahannock:
Planning and running the walking tour "Treasures of Tappahannock".
Chairperson: Suzanne Rennolds 443-4343
srennolds@bankofessex.com
Steering Committee liaison: David Broad
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