2008 Sturgis Falls Celebration
Administration
The Sturgis Falls Celebration is fortunate to have a hardworking and dedicated Board of Directors. Each member of this team brings to the Board their expertise in a variety of areas as well as their commitment to the long term success of this city-wide Celebration. Every year this knowledgeable team improves upon the previous year by fine-tuning their particular area with input from the community and other Board members. By the time the Celebration weekend arrives, everything has been put in place and each event contributes to the fun available all weekend long. The Sturgis Falls Celebration, Inc. is a successful entity because of the thoughtful planning and hard work of this far-sighted group of individuals.
Jay Stoddard, President - (Tourist Park Entertainment, Security, Carnival & Website)                                        Jay has been President of the Board for eighteen years, and a Board member since 1985. His experience at the UNI Dome and with outdoor event management has been invaluable to the Celebration as he spearheads the  organizational needs of the weekend with the other Board members. Jay and his wife Debbie are the parents of Ali, 17 and Jason, 32. 

Linda Kennedy, Vice President/Secretary -   (Overman Park Band Shell Entertainment, Street Fair, Talent Competition, Beach Party, Children’s Choir, and Scholarships)                                                            Linda is a past Sturgis Falls Committee member from 1983 -1989, and returned to the Board in 2000.  She has always been a tenacious and energetic community volunteer.  Linda and her husband, Bob, are the parents of Brandy and Jill, and the grandparents of Lane, Dylan, Audrienne, and Gavin.  In addition to spending time with her family, she, also, volunteers her time and energy to her church and Girl Scouts

Mary-Sue Bartlett - Treasurer (Parade, Car Show & Dignitary Liaison)                                                      Mary-Sue joined the Board in 1999 as an ad-hoc member and then in 2000 being voted on as a full Board member. She has enthusiastically embraced roles with both the
parade and the car show, as well as dignitary liaison. Mary-Sue is the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Education at UNI. As an active community volunteer, she brings fresh ideas and great experience to the Board, being Co-Chair of the College Hill Arts Festival and also the Lipstick Open Golf Outing. Mary-Sue has two grown children, Erin and Luke and has two granddaughters, Avery and Lakin.

Mark Lyman (Chair of Overman Park MCs)                      Mark has vast experience as a DJ that allows him to easily oversee and coordinate the community-based MCs on the Overman Park Bandshell Stage.  Mark and his wife Diane, are the parents of two children, Rachel age 14, a 8th grader at Peet Jr. High and Rebecca, age 9, a 4th grader at Southdale Elementary.
  Diane is a life-long Cedar Falls resident graduating from Cedar Falls High School in 1982.  Mark grew up in the small NW Iowa town of Newell. 

Kim Burger (Children's Parade)                                   Kim is Manager of the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau, began her service to the Celebration as an ad hoc member in May of 2000.  Kim helps involve and coordinate community groups in the planning and execution of the festival, which is the area's largest and most celebrated annual tourism event.  She also works with other annual community events including the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival, College Hill Arts Festival and Cedar Trails Festival.  Kim is a life-long resident of the Cedar Valley and proud parent of two daughters, Whitney and Mackenzie.

Bob Anderson - (Parade- Staging Area)                       Bob is a Cedar Falls Police Officer who has served as a Board Member since 1996. His ability to organize and instruct parade participants in the staging area has helped the parade get off to a smooth start for 9 years. Bob and his wife Joan live in Cedar Falls and are the parents of Jennifer, Jonathan, Shane, Shawn and Kyle.

Michael Drey (Food Vendors, Setup and Tear Down)  Michael has been involved with Sturgis Falls’ setup for several years while in College at UNI.  Now in his first year with the Sturgis Falls board he will be working with the food vendors.  Originally from Des Moines Michael moved to Cedar Falls in 1999 and currently works as a manager at Hy-Vee.  Outside of Hy-Vee he works as a technician at the Cedar Falls Band Shell, and owns his own DJ Business.  Michael enjoys playing softball and volunteers as Alumni Advisor for Kappa Sigma Fraternity.  He has a daughter Kaliah who is 4 years old

Chuck Frost (Memoribilia)                                           This is Chuck’s second year on the Board.  He has been a dedicated volunteer for several years, working at the information and memorabilia tent in Overman Park.  Chuck and his wife Pam, also volunteer their time at the Oster Regent Theatre and Special Olympic Events at River Hills School.  They have lived in Cedar Falls for 33 years and have raised two children, Laura and Meghan

Molly Dix (Kidsway Stage & Activities)                       Molly Kahler’s bubbly, friendly, and positive personality joined the Board in 2007. She is in charge of the Kidsway entertainment and activities. Growing up in the Overman Park area, she eagerly attended the Sturgis Falls Celebration.  When asked to become a Board member, it was natural for her to say “Yes”.

Brian Herzog (Advertising, Promotions & Billboards        Brian Herzog will coordinate the Advertising and Promotion for Sturgis Falls with local and regional media. After living away from the area for more than a decade, he has returned to his hometown.  His passion for Cedar Falls and the Sturgis Falls Celebration, fueled his desire to give back to the community by joining the Board of Directors. Brian is married to Barbie and has a daughter, Abby.
Susie Hines (Program Guide & Trifold)                      
Susie Hines moved to Cedar Falls in 2006, enjoyed the 2007 Celebration  and joined the board in Fall 2007. She has an eclectic professional  background in advertising, philanthropy, higher education, ministry,  transportation and sales. After 10 relocations in 5 states, she and 
her family look forward to making Cedar Falls home.
 
  
Lauri Miller (Street Fair)                                            Lauri Miller has accepted the responsibility of the Arts & Crafts Show, known as The Street Fair. She has enjoyed Sturgis Falls since it began in 1976. The free music, festive atmosphere and the Parade are a few of the things she enjoys. She feels honored to work with the Board and the community to bring such a great event to her hometown.

Pete Downs (Tent Setup, A-frames & Signage)            Pete Downs is in charge of Tents and A-Frame signage. He believes that serving on the Board of Directors is one way of saying “Thanks Cedar Falls, for being such a great place to live and raise a family. The Sturgis Falls Celebration serves as a platform showing off our community spirit by providing fun entertainment and family oriented events for all to enjoy. So many benefits, food, family friends and fun. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?”

Rose Miller (Tourist Beer, Groups to ID, Sell Tickets & Pour Beer) Rose will be co-managing Tourist Park.  She will be overseeing the group of volunteers that will ID, Sell Tickets, and Pour the patrons favorite brew.  Rose has volunteered with Sturgis Falls for several years, recently joining the Board of Directors in 2007.  Born, raised, and worked her whole life in the Cedar Valley.  She always looks forward to the weekend celebration

Tom Sullivan (Tourist Beer, Groups to ID, Sell Tickets & Pour Beer)  Tom is a Waterloo Police Officer and will be co-managing the group of vounteers in Tourist Park.  This is his first year on the Board but is looking forward to the challenge this experience is sure to bring.  Tom grew up in Boston before moving to the Cedar Valley.  He has a daughter, Colleen

   
   

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