2006 Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce:

Ralph Witty-Director, Bob Bradford, John Cotter, Pat Sparks, Dale Knotts, Rob Kendall, Curt Hatton, Jeff Franklin, Cheryl Hamilton

Responsible to oversee the Linton Freedom Festival & 34 Days of June in its entirety and each of its subgroups.     All taskforce members are responsible for organizing and seeing through every detail regarding the Linton Freedom Festival Parade.  

Sub-Committees:

Linton Hall of Fame:  Bob Bradford & Marsha Kelley Co-Directors, Nadine Roush, Polly Miller, Lola Brewer, David Sisk

Responsible for providing an eligible and qualified candidate(s) for the Linton Hall of Fame and submitting to the Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce for approval; after approval, committee is responsible for details such as press release to newspaper, award, etc. – coordinating with the Chamber Executive Director

Arts & Crafts/Flea Mkt:  Ralph Witty & Rob Kendall Co-Directors, Jim Stevens, Nadine Roush, TBD

Entertainment:  Dale Knotts-Director

(Responsible for scheduling of entertainment for Linton Freedom Festival)              

Karaoke Contest -

Little Mister & Little Miss Linton Contest - Debbie Haseman, Lola Brewer, Charolett Bresach

Fish Fry:  Pat Sparks-Director, Jim Hubble, Bob Bradford, Nigel Lehman, Nadine Roush, Curt Hatton, Dale Knotts, Rob Kendall, Jeff Franklin

Fireworks:  John Cotter & John Hert Co-Directors

Queen Pageant:   Sheila Neff & Shirley Firkins Co-Chairpersons, Rich Brown, Michelle, Tim Meek, Charolett Bresach, Lola Brewer, Crystal Woods, Caridad Ax

Responsible to organize and carry out each detail for a successful pageant, bringing ideas and plan to the Linton Freedom Festival Taskforce for approval.

Freedom Run 2005:   Jeff Franklin – Director, Ralph Witty, Bob Bradford, Kip Hoffer, Jeff Mortland

Classic Car Cruise-In:  John Cotter-Director, Janette Evans-Chairperson, Classic Car Cruisers Car Club Members

Bed Races:    Curt Hatton-Director, Lee Stremming & Megan Halstead – Co-Chairs, Rob Kendall, Kip Hoffer, Jeff Franklin

Heavyweight Horse pull:       Jim Hubble-Director

Freedom Festival Open:        Ralph Witty & Executive Director - Co-Directors, Bart Beard, Jerry Margraf, Curt Hatton, Randy Padgett

Parade:    Ralph Witty & Bob Bradford Co-Directors, John Cotter, Dale Knotts, Pat Sparks, Jeff Franklin, Rob Kendall, Jim Hubble, Sherry Gaither, & approximately 45 volunteers for event day.