Gearing up for Funtastic

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The biggest concert and slo-pitch tournament in the region is still several months away, but there is already a lot work going on behind the scenes for the 35th annual Funtastic Slo Pitch and Music Festival.

The event that attracts thousands of people runs from June 28 to July 1.

At the Funtastic annual general meeting held earlier this month, Ryan McGiverin was appointed the 2018-19 president.

His father Bill McGiverin was president of Lumby and Vernon Funtastic.

Darcy Sochan is first vice-president and Jamie Austin steps in as second vice-president. Greg Wutzke is returning as secretary and newcomer Nik Vischschraper takes on the treasurer duties.

Rounding out the board are Tim Reardon, Brad Steel, Corinne Buller, Devin Drader and Bryan Quint.

Akbal Mund and Diana Williamson will continue to share the manager position that was created last year.

“I look forward to working with the board to build on the successes of last year and using the profits to donate back into the sporting community in Vernon and area,” said McGiverin.

The Funtastic Sports Society gives back to the community through sport using the funds raised at its annual event.

Since 1984, the society has been able to contribute more than $1.7 million to the community.

With the financial success of the 2018 event, the board has approved the continuance of the community grant program and plans are now in motion to make that happen. Notification will be announced within the next month.

Registration for the slo pitch tournament is picking up with slots filling up fast.

The live entertainment line up is being compiled and there will be an announcement in the spring. There will be three entertaining evenings with great lineups each night. Tickets will be available online.

For anyone wanting to be part of Funtastic can email [email protected] or call 250-558-7756.