Meet Team Starfest

Starfest is made possible by a team of dedicated volunteers who bring their unique talents to create the best possible program each year. Team Starfest consists of a Core Team and an extended team. The core team is responsible for planning the event, arranging for speakers, preparing the brochure, processing registrations, and looking after the host of other details that ensures that Starfest runs smoothly.

Core Team

Starfest contactTony Ward
Starfest Team LeaderMalcolm Park
Riverplace LiasonGlenn Slover
Pre-Registration, WebsiteMalcolm Park
Onsite RegistrationRosemary Kelsch
Kathleen Crawford-Slover
Vendor Coordinator:John Merchant
Artwork, BrochureElaine Dos Santos
Speaker Coordinators:Heide DeBond
Cathy McWatters
Elizabeth Doucette
Promotional Items:Malcolm Park
Elaine Dos Santos
John Merchant
Starfest Discussion Group ModeratorsPeter Tattersall
Marc Fitkin
Mark Kaye
Tony Ward
AstrotentRamesh Pooran
DatabaseMike Miner
Music DirectorDavid Cotterell
Audio/VideoBill Crutwell
John Merchant
Starfest Strategic PlanningNorm Folkers
Richard McWatters
Andreas Gada
Rick Kelsch
David Ledger
Andrew Brownbill
Elizabeth Zeller
Dave Dev

Extended Team

During Starfest another crew joins the team. Most Starfest Helpers are NYAA members but anyone is welcome to join the team and help. If you are interested in lending a hand please contact us at:
Starfest at nyaa.ca
Starfest Helpers are identified by a unique Logistics Team t-shirt. Some of the tasks performed by the helpers include:

  • Mailing of brochures
  • Preparing registration kits
  • staffing the registration desk
  • setting up the stage, and chairs inside the tents
  • running the electrical cables into the field
  • covering the lights in public areas with red plastic
  • helping with the Sky Tour
  • helping with Kidfest
  • putting up signage
  • moderating the sessions

    Brian O'Rourke
    Diane O'Rourke
    Bonnie Bird
    Stephanie Choquette
    Margueret Bernier
    Maureen Rowed
    David Rowed
    Tony Dos Santos
    Janet Ward
    Andrew Waring
    Mark Kaye
    Joan Masterson
    Liisa
    Cheryl Dawson
    Pat McLaren
    Cindy, Brenda and Dan
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