FAQ

A:  The committee is made up of volunteers from the community of Odessa. The committee members do not receive financial compensation for their services. Each committee member is voted in by the existing committee and is asked to serve a three-year term. The committee includes a president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. The vice president will be the president during the next year; all other positions will be voted on by the committee members.

A:  The committee is responsible for making all arrangements for the upcoming Puddle Jumper Days festival each year. The members meet once a month and discuss issues and vote on outcomes. During the month when there is no meeting, the members are in touch with one another and voting on issues through email and phone calls.

A:  This depends on the year, but currently the committee has 15 active members.

A:  Contact Christi Cundiff, president of the 2011 committee, and let her know that you are interested in becoming a member.

A:  Odessa Puddle Jumper Days is funded in the following ways:

(1) Citizens of Odessa and area communities who attend the weekend activities and events

(2) Contributions from community businesses

(3) Advertising banners and signs purchased by community businesses

Funds raised through Puddle Jumper Days go to providing a quality summer festival that people young and old can enjoy.  There is something for everyone.

The Puddle Jumper Days committee has contributed to community projects in the past, such as providing bleachers to the Parks & Rec department.