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
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| Starfest Team Leader | Andreas Gada |
| Registration Cordinators: | Bonnie Bird |
| Rosemary Kelsch |
| Vendor Coordinator | Susan Engels |
| Kidfest Coordinators | Ken Davy |
| Alexi Manus |
| Speaker Coordinators | Marc Castel |
| Heidi DeBond |
| Elizabeth Doucette |
| Cathy McWatters |
| Bob Sandness |
| Tony Ward |
| Product Coordinators | Otto and Joan Skalicky |
| Rosemary Kelsch |
| Brochure | John Klemmer (layout and design) |
| Ray and Wendy Samson (proofing) |
| Website | Malcolm Park |
| Starfest Discussion Group Moderator | Peter Tattersall |
| Astrotent | Ramesh Pooran |
| Database Support | Mike Miner |
| Riverplace Liason | Glen Slover |
| Audio/Video Support | Bill Crutwell |
| John Merchant |
Extended Team
During Starfest another thirty people join 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 Helpers are identified by a unique Logistics Team t-shirt. Some of the tasks performed by the helpers include:
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
David Cotterell
Norm Folkers
Rick Kelsch
Katya Kuprianov
Dave Ledger
Richard McWatters
Bob Miller
Dave Oldford
Brian ORourke
Diane ORourke
Dave Oldford
Mike Ruttan
