Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization.

With 80+ committees and year-round preparation for this great event, it’s our volunteers who make everything possible.

From advance planning to on-site ticket sales, if you’d like to help, we’ve got a spot for you! Our committees are led by active Rotarians and other energetic community leaders. Below, you’ll find a listing of our primary committees and their chairs.

2008 Festival of Trees

Chair:  Bill Byrd III

Chair Elect: Sheryl Beauchaine

Past Chair: Dean Sutherland

Treasurer: David Horowitz

Executive Committee: Bruce Davidson, Jennifer Larson, John Fite,

Bob Stepsis, Greg Kimsey

Sponsorship: John McDonagh

Auction Procurement: Bruce Ziegman & Celia Gesting

Gala Event: Jennifer Larson & Courtney Barker

Decorations: Robin Anderson

Facilities: David Smith & Harley Morgan

Public Viewing: Mike Pomeroy & Bob Williams

Hands-On: Matt Spencer

Festival of Gifts: Jim Egly

Teddy Bear Carnival: Kurt Rylander

Community Tree Lighting: Bob Knight

Community Pops Concert: Karey Schoenfeld

Community Involvement: Eric Olmsted

Marketing: Jeff Williams

If you’d like to get in touch with any of them, please send a note to volunteer@festivaloftrees.net, and we’ll put you in touch.