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 Team LeaderMalcolm Park
Riverplace LiasonGlen Slover
Pre-RegistrationMalcolm Park
Onsite RegistrationRosemary Kelsch
Kathleen Slover
Vendor Coordinator:Susan Engels
Kidfest Coordinator:Dianne O'Rourke
Speaker Coordinators:Heide DeBond
Cathy McWatters
Elizabeth Doucette
Product Coordinators:John Merchant
Joan Skalicky
BrochureMalcolm Park
Andrew Waring
Wendy Samson
Artwork CoordinatorMalcolm Park
WebsiteMalcolm Park
Starfest Discussion Group ModeratorsPeter Tattersall
Marc Fitkin
Mark Kaye
Tony Ward
AstrotentRamesh Pooran
DatabaseMike Miner
Audio/Video SupportBill Crutwell
John Merchant
Starfest contactTony Ward

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 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
    Andreas Gada
    Bonnie Bird
    Norm Folkers
    Rick Kelsch
    Katya Kuprianov
    Dave Ledger
    Richard McWatters
    Stephanie Choquette
    Margueret Bernier
    Maureen Rowed
    David Rowed
    Janet Ward
    Jane Khuen
    Bill Obrien
    Lance!
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