Sacred Heart

Festival Committee

Jennifer Keller, volunteer coordinator, at 326-8502

The first festival, held in 1970, after the new Church was built, was
a good way to raise money to pay for maintenance for repairs to
the buildings and grounds. It continues to be THE major fundraiser
for our Parish. It has always been meant as a way to reach out to
the entire LaPorte community, and let them know who we are.

Even though the actual festival is just 24 hours long, thousands of
hours of manpower go into making itsuccessful (meetings are held
at least eight months of the year for planning). There are 53 hours
for set up and take down, but it actually takes 400 to 500 hours to
get everything done! Help is always needed, and greatly
appreciated. Moving, storage, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
tasks always need to be done.

There are at least 30 chairmen needed each year; they cover the
dinners, booths, various concessions, bingo and behind the scenes
people. Even though the labor hours have never actually been
figured, we calculate that it takes at least 3,000 hours to get
through the wekend.

Dedicated people volunteer each and every year, but their numbers
are getting smalller. Come on over and volunteer an hour or two; it
would greatly help. Chairman may not know you, so if there is a
particular are where you feel you could be of help, call Jennifer
Keller, the volunteer coordinator. We need you!