Over 500 volunteers help produce the seven events that make up the Freedom Fest July 4th events . The core group of about 30 unpaid volunteers plan and chair each of the events , raise funds , and coordinate support services . They are led by a board of directors that meets year-round . Special thanks to the volunteers who made this year ’ s event possible :
BOARD Charles Weston , President Jeff Dixon , Vice President Rich Gamboa , Treasurer Tammy Clark , Secretary
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Run / Walk Charles Weston
Patriotic Sing & Essay Contest Karen Crane
Bike Tour & Marketing Nathan Winchell
Family Music Fest Dennis Dal Poggetto Manny Padilla Deborah Padilla Steve Padilla
T-Shirt Coordinator Leslie Miles
Fireworks Debbie & John Tawney
Logistics Rick Tifft Security & Communications
Everett Fitzgerald Clean Up
Tim Goodell Sponsorship Liaison
Mitsie Smith Marketing & Publicity
Frances Nance Marketing & Website
Lynn Astalos Liaison Sponsor Coordinator John Kitahara
Parade Bob & Maureen Hunt Sam Houston Brenda & Dennis Andringa Bob Brentnall Don & Donna Cowan Jane Thuirer Patrick Moore Woody Salyer
Car Cruise ’ N Show Russ Carr
If you would like to help with next year ’ s event , call 408.779.1776 . Additional information and photos available at MHFreedomFest . com and on the Morgan Hill Today website : morganhilltoday . net
Fireworks
Congratulations to Charles Weston , President of the 2013 Freedom Fest and his amazing group of volunteers .
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