Welland Rose Festival Inc.

Date last revised: September 6, 2023


Short name: Rose Festival Board
Purpose: Promoting the City of Welland’s official title, Rose City of Canada, encouraging community spirit, involvement, and pride, and hosting an annual festival of events and activities. Acquiring and overseeing lands, facilities, and equipment. Managing donations, gifts, and bequests.

Meeting information

Meeting schedule: Bi-weekly on Thursdays
Meeting time: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting location: Welland City Hall, 60 East Main Street
Chair: Karen Bless, President
Contact: 905-732-7673
Fax: 905-732-0100
vmrosefestival@gmail.com

Members:

  • Councillor Claudette Richard (appointed for the term of Council expiring November 14, 2026)
  • Karen Bless, president
  • Jeff Ward, past president
  • Jessica LaHay, first vice-president
  • Michael Silenzi, second vice-president
  • Gail Earle, treasurer
  • vacant, secretary
  • directors
    • Anthony Dockrill
    • Craig Elcich
    • Don Romano
    • Patti Goodfield
  • members
    • Cat Duly-Lisle
    • Chris Lisle
    • Felisha Crivea
    • Trevor Hitchcock
    • Wes Pierce
Please contact the Welland Rose Festival Inc. for a complete list of members.

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