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), 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)
Your official contact list for communicating with the Festival movers and shakers, sending creative ideas, volunteering and obtaining more information.
Steering Committee:
Planning for overall event organization and budget. Development of the festival layout and area assignments. Reporting to the Chamber Board of Directors on event plans and activities. Coordination with County and Town officials regarding event plans and funding requests.
Chairpersons:
Tyler Lowery - 804-445-5205
low16@co.henrico.va.us
Sharon James - 804-443-4343 (Co-Chair)
sjames@bankofessex.com
Committee Membership:
| John Clickener | click03@verizon.net | 435-4173 |
| David Broad | david@usarelief.com | 443-1221 |
| Thomas Bradshaw | usetobereelin@verizon.net | 769-1774 |
| Katherine L. Newman | katherine.newman@bankevb.com | 443-4333 |
| Libbie Franklin | efranklin@bankofessex.com | 443-0169 |
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: Tyler Lowery - 804-445-5205
low16@co.henrico.va.us
Promotions Committee:
Planning for advertising and promotion of Rivahfest 2009 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 443-4333
katherine.newman@bankevb.com
Press Releases: Hank & Laura Verinder 445-1107
sverinder@hotmail.com
Steering Committee liaison: Katherine Newman
Publications Committee:
Planning and maintaining website and development and production of festival program.
Chairperson:
David Broad david@davidbroad.net 443-9000
Steering Committee liaison: David Broad
Sponsorship Committee:
Planning and soliciting of sponsorships for RivahFest 2009 from area businesses and related organizations.
Chairperson:
Rebecca Hubert rebecca.hubert@bankevb.com 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 443-4343
Steering Committee liaison: Libbie Franklin
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
Chairpersons:
Kathy Kirila kkirila@essex-virginia.org 443-2661
Len Stewart
patricia.stewart@vec.virginia.gov
Steering Committee liaison: Sharon James
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
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 443-4855
terryrivahfest@bealenet.com
Marsha Wadsworth 443-4612
mwadsworth@charter.net
Steering Committee liaison: Sharon James
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
Car Show Committee:
Planning for antique car show
Chairperson:
Peyton Guess 804-443-4467 or 804-445-3008
Steering Committee liaison: Tom Bradshaw
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
RivahFest Idol:
Planning and implementing RivahFest Idol contest.
Chairperson: Liz Martin
liz.martin@rivhs.com 443-6189
Steering Committee liaison: Sharon James
Treasures of Tappahannock:
Planning and running the walking tour "Treasures of Tappahannock".
Chairperson: Suzanne Rennolds 443-4343
srennolds@bankofessex.com
Steering Committee liaison: Tyler Lowery
Web Site Updates:
David Broad Click here to contact Webmaster
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ANTICIPATED DEADLINES
| No later than: | |
| November 30 | 1st Committee meeting of each Committee should have been held |
| November 30 | All vendor registration forms should be posted on the website |
| December 15 | Festival Layout should be approved by Steering Committee and posted on the website |
| January 15 | Finalized budgets should be submitted to the Steering Committee for approval |
| February 15 | Promotions “Calendar of Events” should be completed and ready to implement |
| April 15 | All vendors should be finalized and participant listing provided to Promotions Committee for event brochure design |
| June 18 | Final Chairmen’s meeting |
| June 18 | Set up for Event |
| June 18 | Rivahfest 2009!! |
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