Water festival leader retiring; volunteers sought to keep event going

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Water festival leader retiring volunteers sought to keep event going

Don Hector, the man who led the Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival, is retiring after 18 years of service.

Published Mar 19, 2024 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 1 minute read

Children's Water Festival, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
Chatham-Kent secondary school student Sydney Hawthorne, left, and Ridgetown St. Michael elementary school student Isabelle Beer, 9, inspect what she scooped up from the pond at CM Wilson Conservation Area in this Oct. 5, 2022 photo taken during the Chatham-Kent Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival. (File photo)

Don Hector, the man who led the Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival, is retiring after 18 years of service.

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More than 25,000 elementary and high school students have experienced the festival during that time, states a media release from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.

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“Don’s passion, commitment, and tireless efforts have been instrumental in shaping the festival into the celebrated event it is today,” the LTVCA said. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Don for his unwavering dedication and wish him nothing but the best in his well-deserved retirement, filled with successful fishing adventures.”

Don Hector, seen in this February 2016 file photo, has retired as leader of the Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children’s Water Festival. jpg, CD, apsmc

The LTVCA is ready to embrace a new chapter for the water festival and invites individuals to join in continuing the important community tradition.

“We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help organize and run the festival, ensuring its continued success for years to come,” the LTVCA said.

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The following volunteer roles are available:

Committee lead: Supported by the LTVCA and St. Clair Region Conservation Authority staff, the committee lead will oversee the organization and execution of the event. Responsibilities include fundraising, volunteer coordination, and overall event management.

Committee members: Collaborating closely with the committee lead, members will contribute to decision-making processes and assist in various aspects of organizing and executing the Water Festival.

Volunteer Commitment:

  • Meetings will be held at an office convenient to the committee.
  • Anticipate one meeting a month, with a two-month break following the event.
  • Volunteers can expect to attend approximately 10 meetings a year.

“Whether you have experience in event planning or simply a passion for supporting educational initiatives, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us,” the LTVCA said.

Those interested in volunteering or seeking further information can contact Mark Peacock at [email protected].

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