Announcing the Star Westfest Volunteers for 2013

June 18, 2013

Every year, we present a small number of "Star Volunteer Awards" to recognize outstanding commitment and contributions before, during, and after the Westfest weekend.  Here are the Stars for 2013, as chosen by Westfest Managers:

• Ron W. for filling in at backstage gate positions,  working more shifts than were originally scheduled, and for staying the latest on Sunday night ensuring the backstage stayed secure for shut-down.

• Pastor Dan B. & the entire OCBC team for manning the Churchill barricade for (almost) the entire weekend.  All the OCBC volunteers were on time, cheerful and enthusistic.

• Ken Z. for Main Stage Setup on Thursday & Friday (especially mulch spreading on Friday afternoon as we tried to contain the mud), and then happily working 4 more shifts on Saturday and Sunday as a Street Marshal.

• Christina G. and Mara M.: for outstanding work as Media Volunteers assisting Rosalyn.

• Gloria H. originally volunteered with us in 2007, and we are thrilled that she returned this year.  She is a delight to work with, whether at the Main Stage or Street Merch, is great with people, has good sense of humour, and is equally great with merchandising. 

• Paul K.: We typically select volunteers who commit to and work 4 or more shifts, but are making an exception this year.  For four years Paul is always a joy to work with; this year he did a fantastic job at the Street Merch Tent, and was very self-directed in handing out the program guides in a professional, friendly manner.

Thanks again to all the 2013 Volunteers, whether you worked one shift or six.  Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to the Star Volunteers at the Westfest Party tonight, with prizes available to all Volunteers.