There’s some new direction at Vernon Winter Carnival.
The society held its annual general meeting recently and elected a new board of directors to organize the Feb. 6 to 15, 2015 events.
“We are looking forward to an entertaining year,” said newly elected chairperson Doug Edgar.
“We have a great team and a great theme, The Carnival of Rock and Roll. Here in Vernon the winter carnival reflects a community spirit that is truly ours.”
Aside from planning, budgeting and governance, the board of directors are also responsible for running and ensuring the success of a number of the high profile events that the community looks forward to each year. Some of these events include the parade, Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, B.C. Championship Snow Sculpture Competition and the Jopo House Luncheon.
The 2014 – 2015 board of directors consists of:
Chairperson – Doug Edgar
Vice chairperson – Deb White
Treasurer – Caroline Radics
Director – Teresa Durning – Harker
Director – Don Gilowski
Director – Marti Giroux
Director – Kim Heizmann
Director – Calvin Hoy
Director – Mark Meaney
Director – Sarah Moorhouse
Director – Karla Ziegler
As well as these directors with one year remaining in their two-year term:
Director – Brenda Fletcher
Director – June Rigby
Director – Ruth Hoyte
Director – Sue Solymosi
Director – April Kimble
Director – Joy Stratford
Those interested in running an event or becoming a sponsor during Winter Carnival can find more information at www.vernonwintercarnival.com.
Vernon Winter Carnival is a community celebration for the entire family. For more than 50 years the community has come together to celebrate Carnival with family and friends. More than 25,000 people participated in the over 100 events in 2014. The Vernon Winter Carnival is the largest Winter Festival in all of Western Canada and the third largest in Canada hosts the only Hot Air Balloon Competition.
The 55th Vernon Winter Carnival will be celebrating Jopo’s 50th birthday.
