Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Press Release

FOR RELEASE:  May 11, 2012

Government of Yukon commits increased funding to Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Society for 2013 festival.

WHITEHORSE –Tourism and Culture Minister Mike Nixon has committed to provide increased government funding to the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous (YSR) Society for the 2013 festival. Minister Nixon made the announcement at the Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Yukon Inn on Monday, May 7, 2012.

“The Government of Yukon is proud to support the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, a fun-filled event that is uniquely our own,” said Minister Nixon. “I am very impressed by the hard work of the volunteers and with the successful expansions of programming, combining long-held traditions with exciting innovations.  With that in mind, I am pleased to announce that the Yukon government will be providing an additional $25,000 in funding to Rendezvous for the 2012-2013 year, bringing our level of support to $75,000 through a one-year contribution agreement. I applaud the accomplishments of everyone involved in this annual event and wish them continued success in the years to come.”

“The increased funding to our society will go a long ways to allow the society to continue to grow and improve our winter festival,” said Marj Eschak, President of the YSR Society.  “Minister Nixon’s announcement was the perfect catalyst for our group to continue with the improvements that we have been initiating over the past few years”

Eschak also announced the two Volunteers of the Year; Denise Homenchuk who has been spent countless years organizing the Sourdough Sam events and selling 50/50 tickets and Kate McConnell who lead the 2012 Can Can line as their Manager.

Kevin Fisher was announced as the Board Member of the Year. Kevin Fisher ensures the smooth running of the Sourdough Sam events and oversees all events as the Vice President of Events.

YSR is pleased to welcome Honorary Lifetime Members for the Society, Dale and Samantha Best who have significantly invested in both volunteer time and sponsorship.

Elections were held for the 2012/2013 Board of Directors.  The elected members are:

• Marj Eschak
• Kevin Fisher
• Reba Parris
• Tracey Anderson
• Derek Charlton
• Joanne Gueho
• Scott Westerlaken
• Keith Jacobsen
• Kate McConnell
• Fabi Naves
• Bonita Tarr
• Chelsea Best

For more information about this and other press releases, please visit: www.yukonrendezvous.com

For more information about funding and sponsorship, please call the YSR office at 667-2148.

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Contact:

Marj Eschak

President

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Society

(867) 332-6000

marje [at] klondiker [dot] com

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