OSWEGO HARBOR FESTIVALS INC.
MISSION STATEMENT
To create nationally recognized festivals and events that attract and engage a broad and diverse audience, celebrate and build community, and advance economic development in Oswego.
OSWEGO HARBOR FESTIVALS INC. ORGANIZATION
Harborfest is produced by Oswego Harbor Festivals Inc and is supported through use of food tickets, memorabilia sales, site fees, membership, foundation grants and by the business community. Harborfest is thankful to its business partners for their generosity and continued support throughout the years. As a not-for-profit organization Oswego Harbor Festivals Inc. operates on a break-even budget and relies heavily on the support of volunteers. Proceeds from all revenue sources go toward the expenses associated with putting on this admission-free festival. Revenues in excess of expenses are invested into improvements for the next festival and support of cultural education in Oswego County Schools.
Officers:
- President .............................Bob Close
- 1 st Vice President ..............Gay Williams
- 2 nd Vice President .............Shane Broadwell
- Treasurer .............................Joan Carroll
- Recording Sec. .....................Tim Barnhart
- Corresponding Sec. ..............Martha Santiago
- At Large ...............................Paul Lear
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Board of Directors:
- Tim Barnhart
- Shane Broadwell
- Joan Carroll
- Matt Chetney
- Kim Cloonan
- Bob Close
- Jeff Coakley
- Nancy Czerow
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- Rick Devercelly
- Dan Dorsey Jr.
- Mike Howard
- Paul Lear
- Tom Nawn
- Tami Palmitesso
- Kurt Pomerenke
- Marta Santiago
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- Paul Santore
- Jay Scanlon
- John Scardella
- Paul Scott
- Kristen Shanley
- Marsha Wheeler
- Gay Williams
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Ex-Officio Board Members:
- Bonnie Bostian
Entergy Nuclear Northeast
- Gary Budd
- Philip Church
Oswego County
- Fred Crisafulli
City of Oswego Tourism
- Dave Dafoe
Sithe Independence Station
- Kathy Fenlon
Oswego City-County Youth Bureau
- Christine Gray
Oswego County Tourism
- Jennifer Hill
Greater Oswego Chamber of Commerce
- Tom McAuslan
Port of Oswego Authority
- Tim Murphy
Niagara Mohawk a National Grid Company
- Yvonne Petrella
OswegoState University
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Staff:
- Michael Redding
Executive Director
- Chrystal Hoyt
Membership / Volunteer Coordinator
- Maggie Majlaton
Sponsorship Coordinator
- Barbara Manwaring
Business Manager & Program Coordinator
- Gerald Rockower
Communications Manager
- Heidi Strong
Event & Marketing Manager
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Affiliations:
International Festival and Events Association
New York Festival and Events Association
Seaway Trail, Inc.
Oswego County Tourism Advisory Council
Greater Oswego Chamber of Commerce
Lake Ontario Bird Fest |
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