We Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Thank Everyone In The Holy Rosary Community For Their Participation And Help In Making Westfest 2009 A Huge Success.
Posted on September 24, 2009
A special thank you to the following people:
- All Food Booth and Beer Garden Coordinators: Sam & Jodi Sherwood, Joe & Cassandra Keppler, Brian & Marti McGaughey, Albert Raines, Karen Raines, Jack Miller, Jill & Troy Fulmore, Todd & Geralyn Bertellotti, Dan & Viviane Pisciotta, Melissa & Chris Ardales, Kristin Paskett, Tara Stordahl, Karri Lange, Sheila Cosgrove, Mark Moorleghen, Katie Jergens, Al & Lisa Bajocich, Monica Wingard, and all of your Volunteers
- Jodie Underwood & Regina Schulz (Kid’s Carnival Game Coordinators) and Volunteers
- Katherine Gudgel (Kid’s Ride Coordinator) and Volunteers
- Michelle & Ed Wardian (Cashier Room) and Volunteers
- Jennifer Durante & Suzanne Nevan (Kid’s Crafts and Facepainting/Tatoos)
- Kamila Kennedy (Childcare Coordinator) and Volunteers
- Kimberly Tish (Raffle) and Volunteers
- Our energetic Cakewalk Volunteers
- Ann Summers (T-Shirt Sales)
- Bob & Currie Baker (Hi-Yu Parade Coordinators)
- Sherri Chun & Lisa Mosher (Used Book/Media Sale) and Volunteers
- Genne Baleto & Curious Kidstuff (Wristband Sales)
- Tom Hubbard & Jim Dever (Stage Line-Up)
- Carol Ann Joyce & Lisa Roach (Prize Room) and Volunteers
- Kristi DuPuy & Bruno Tarabochia (Bingo Coordinators) and Volunteers
- Nancy Stillger (Publicity & Neighborhood Relations) and Volunteers
- Maggie Hooks (Recycling & Composting)
- Christine & David Tweedy (Information & First Aid)
- Chris Dormaier (Sponsorship)
- All Security Personnel
- Steve & Laura Antush (Parish Centennial Table) and Volunteers
- Christina Clarke, Tricia Mclean, Steve Hulsman (Italian Dinner) and all of your Volunteers
- Brenda Oczkewecz (Classroom donation for Cakewalk items)
- Diane Blanco (Classroom donation for power. Sorry about the residual BBQ smell!)
- Sue Harris (Library donation for childcare)
- Maggie Judd (Office donation for laminator)
And an extra big THANKS to the following SUPERSTARS who went above and beyond the call of duty:
- Randy Peters (a very efficient sign-maker)
- Fr. John
- Sandy Rottler (Food Inspections/Fire/Electrical - and everything else under the sun!)
- Dave Hartley (New layout design, set-up & take down) and all Set-Up & Take-Down Volunteers
- Ed Merklin (Graphics/Signs)
- Kara Klem (FCE/Bulletin/Flyers)
- Tag Gleason (Overnight Security x 2 nights)
- Frank Newman (Overnight Security)
- Sarah Dahleen (Advisor & Sponsorship, as well as office space donation)
- Jodi Sherwood (Advisor and New layout graphics)
- John Campagnaro (Electrical)
- Dave Bauman (Everything under the sun, as usual!)
- Joe Keppler (Electrical & Set-up))
- Bart Eldredge (Electrical & Set-up)
- Mike Grueter (Website)
- Mike Go (Website)
- Jefferson Square Safeway & David DuPuy (Cakewalk donations)
- David Jerge (Everything under the sun)
- Scott Stoefen (Everything under the sun)
- Phuc Phung (Custodian)
- Mike Lindblom (Everything under the sun)
- Alex Gardner (Pizza & Potatoes)
- Celine Leigland (Everything under the sun)
- West Seattle Christian & Suzanne Nevan (Table donations)
- Peggy Cunningham, Janise Jordan, Jennifer MacDonald, Mary Simpson & Melissa Tuthill (Support Staff)
Plans are already underway for WestFest 2010, so if you are interested in coordinating a booth or participating in any other way, please feel free to contact us.
With much appreciation,
Meg Peterson & Erin Podany, 2009 WestFest Co-Chairs
From Your Westfest Bingo Chairs
Posted on September 24, 2009
THANK YOU to all the hardworking volunteers, Tanya Blayney, Ann Bowers, Dave DuPuy, Roxanne Gerhardt, Patrick Kennedy, Cameron and Malinda Newstrom, Ralph Poole, Tom Richmond, Melody and Michael Sarkies, Tammy Simmons, Barb Schreck and Todd Waltier, who helped make BINGO such a great success this year. We had so much fun and we couldn’t have done it without all of you. Special thanks to Shelley Neal (A Child Becomes Preschool) for the crayon donation, and to our guest callers, Dr. Peters and Father John, who helped work the crowds. We’d also like to thank the following sponsors, whose generous donations helped create all the excitement for our Jackpot Blackout Games: Teresa and Paul Brown, Len and Laurie Quadracci, Tom Richmond, Brian Duffy (Edward Jones), Patrick Henry (M & T Bank), Menashe & Sons Jewelers, Rick Diedrich and Chris Teppner (CYO), and Donna Jerge-Nass (Holy Rosary BASE). With your support, we had another record year! And to Bruno Tarabochia…as always, we have to mention how much we appreciate all your hard work, as well as the fun and excitement you bring to this adventure. You really are the BINGO King
- Kristi DuPuy & Janet Richmond
A Huge Thank You To Westfest Chairs
Posted on September 24, 2009
A Huge Thank You To Westfest Chairs Meg Peterson and Erin Podany for their amazing efforts to make this year’s WestFest awesome and super fun for everyone! We are all so grateful!
WestFest Fall Family Festival!
Now on its 20th year, WestFest is West Seattle's much anticipated Fall family festival! Join us September 18 (6-10) and 19th (10-10) for food, fun and entertainment for the entire family! See the online schedule to check out which activities you CAN'T miss. Wristbands for Saturday's rides are $10 prior to the event, available at Curious Kidstuff and through the school FCE. Day of event wristbands will be $15, available at WestFest ticket booths. Adults will have plenty of entertainment too with great food, live stage and beer garden.
New Westfest Layout
Posted on September 10, 2009
Westfest News
Posted on September 10, 2009
Plans are well underway to make this year’s WestFest the most memorable ever! There will be a lot of changes this year, starting with a new layout of all of the events. Another highlight is childcare will be provided by Kamila Kennedy and “Teacher Shelley” of A Child Becomes! We are still in need of volunteers to make this huge event run safely and smoothly! Please read more details about other happenings and how you can be part of the festivities.
Westfest News
Posted on September 4, 2009
Download and read the latest Westfest News (PDF)!
Westfest Order Forms
Posted on September 4, 2009
- Westfest Wristbands (PDF). As a celebration of Holy Rosary's Centennial and Westfest 20th Anniversary, wristbands will be offered at a significant discount during presale this year. Wear them for unlimited access to those blow-up rides and play area games (does not include Kids' Games or Cake Walk). Buy yours for only $10 each (that's a savings of $5 per band!) before September 19. Prices on Saturday at the event rises to $15, or $1 per band. Get our band at Curious Kidstuff, through the FCE (for school kids), or the ticket booth at Westfest.
- Westfest T-Shirts (PDF)
Westfest Volunteer Incentives
Posted on September 4, 2009
There are even better reasons to sign up and help out at this year's Westfest. Anyone who works two or more concurrent blowup ride shifts (4+ hours) will earn two extra fundraising hours. It's as simple as that!
20th Anniversary T-Shirt
Posted on July 27, 2009
The new "20th Anniversary" edition WestFest T-shirts are now on sale for $10 each. The following sizes are available: Youth small, medium, large and Adult small, medium, large, XL, XXL, 2XXL. Shirts will be for sale at the Holy Rosary Block Party on Aug 9th, the Kindergarten BBQ on Aug 27th, and the Parent Open House on Sept 10th, as well as through the first FCE. Please . if you have any questions.
Open Positions
Updated on July 24, 2009
We are looking for a West Fest Co-Chair for 2010!
Do you want to get all your hours completed at the beginning of the year? Do you want to support Holy Rosary School by helping organize one of the school’s most popular events? Join us to have fun and to help coordinate West Fest! Feel free to approach us with any questions.
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Movie Night Chair
Coordinate movies and an ice cream bar to help entertain on Friday night. This is a fun easy way to get involved and get some of your hours completed!
The Movie Night Chair position has been filled.
Please or if interested in any of these positions!
West Seattle Hi-Yu Photos
Posted on July 18, 2009
Westfest
Posted on June 4, 2009
Come help us celebrate 20 years of WestFest by participating in the West Seattle Grand Parade on Sat., July 18th! Meet us at the Admiral Safeway (along California Ave) at 11am to ride the float (or walk alongside it) and handout candy & flyers. Our new special edition t-shirts will be available for purchase that day, as well. The Used Book/Music and Movie Sale needs your donations! Please bring any used books, music (CD's) or movies (VHS & DVD's) and drop them in the bin located in the back of the church.
Warmly,
Your 2009 WestFest Committee
Westfest News
Posted on May 28, 2009
Did you know that this year commemorates the 20th Anniversary of WestFest? Come help us celebrate this momentous occasion by participating in the West Seattle Grand Parade on Sat., July 18th! Meet us at the Admiral Safeway (along California Ave) at 11am to ride the float (or walk alongside it) and handout candy & flyers. Our new special edition t-shirts will be available for purchase that day as well.
Other WestFest news: Due to construction of the new Parish Center, we had to donate what was leftover from last year’s Used Book Sale, so we are starting from scratch this year. Please bring any used books, music (CD’s) or movies (VHS & DVD’s) and drop them in the bin located in the back of the church.
With much appreciation,
Meg Peterson & Erin Podany
(2009 WestFest Chairs)
Westfest
Posted on May 7, 2009
Westfest is coming up September 18 and 19! Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on the fun! Our first BIG WestFest planning meeting of the year will be May 26 from 6:30-7:30! We are going to do our best to keep the meetings short, informative and fun! We would like all chairs to be there as we have some logistical changes in the works that you will need to be aware of and plan around. Of course, anyone is welcome. We have some fun positions available to help with those volunteer hours! So, if you would like to learn more about how you can help with one of West Seattle’s best community events, please join us!
Available Positions: Safety and Security Chair, West Fest Co-Chair in training, Sponsorship Chair, T-shirt Chair, Hi-Yu Holy Rosary Parade Float Chair, Food Booth Chair, Neighborhood Relations Chair, Raffle ChairFace Painting and Tattoo Booth Chair, Help with Live Entertainment.
-Meg Peterson and Erin Podany, Westfest Chairs
Mark your calendars for Westfest 2009!
Posted on March 23, 2009
Mark your calendars for West Fest 2009!
Friday, Sept. 18 (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Saturday, Sept. 20 (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Holy Rosary School
