shopteacher Posted February 7, 2005 Report Posted February 7, 2005 UP THE RIVER 2005 was amazing.. it was true... if you book them, they will come. Next year the crowd will be larger... lots of curiosity AFTER THE FACT! We had great experienced and beginner fliers. the floor was busy the entire time. Thanks to ALL the people who donated time, effort, and stuff to make this work. Spectators felt welcome to approach ANY flier and ask questions of have a lesson... no age limit! Up the River 2005 CREW: JUDGES-VOLUTEERS Linda Hayes Carmen Kontour-Gronquist-Mayor of Arlington Colleen Cunningham BOB Wendt Kirstie Hayes DOOR CREW and 'whatever we need' ladies--Colleen Cunningham & Kelly Wright ANNOUNCERS---Rick Wright & Dave Shattuck EVENT HOW TO DUDE---Scott Davis ( I could have NEVER pulled this off without his help!) AUCTION/RAFFLE/SUPPORT DONORS 70+ items for the bag raffle and live auction Columbia River Kites...trophies and SO MUCH MORE! Daniel Haigh---feathers for recognition awards Pass Times, Hood River OR Prism Vapor and Air Yo The Kite Shoppe, Vancouver WA Lynx Feather Johnny's of Fife Arlington Chamber of CommerceUp the River 2005---Food for FLiers on Saturday Local Businesses: Mid-Columbia Hair Design Pheasant Grill Happy Canyon Pizza Village Inn Motel AHS Class of 2006---concessions Flier Families---too many things to list Arlington School District/High School New Tech Kites--Air Yo's, Pyro, Firecrackers PHOTOJOURNALIST---Caitlin Bartlemay VIDEOGRAPHER---Sonia Turner MEDIA---East Oregonian, Hermiston Herald, The Dalles Chronicle, KiteLife (John Barresi & Dave Shattuck), 97.5 COOL FM Special Thank yous to the generosity of the fliers and spectators generating over 400 dollars for the World Kite Museum. What can I say? I am Tired, Sore, and ready for bed... what a perfect weekend of flying! Many Happy regards Captain CHaos(also known as ALAN)---ANNUAL Up the River INDOOR Kite Festival event coordinator. Next STop for Indoor is Lincoln City in March... they have a bigger gym! Caitlin also says thanks for your support.. and G'Day! Quote
mirecat Posted February 7, 2005 Report Posted February 7, 2005 Job well done! Seriously! Thanks goes to Allen and gang. Quote
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