Join us for Harborfest,
July 27-30, 2006 Oswego, New York


Thanks for making Harborfest great!

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

Board of Directors:

  • Tim Barnhart
  • Shane Broadwell
  • Joan Carroll
  • Matt Chetney
  • Kim Cloonan
  • Bob Close
  • Jeff Coakley
  • Nancy Czerow
  • Rick Devercelly
  • Dan Dorsey Jr.
  • Mike Howard
  • Paul Lear
  • Tom Nawn
  • Tami Palmitesso
  • Kurt Pomerenke
  • Marta Santiago
  • Paul Santore
  • Jay Scanlon
  • John Scardella
  • Paul Scott
  • Kristen Shanley
  • Marsha Wheeler
  • Gay Williams

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

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

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