Organization
The Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. is a
non-profit organization committed to the idea of coordinating events of culture,
history, and fun for the interest of visitors from throughout the vast midlands
of America.
Purpose
The corporation's purpose is to promote, to educate, and to preserve the
heritage of Vincennes through the Rendezvous and through other similar
activities.
Officers 2007
President - Dale Phillips
Vice President - Cathy Lane
2nd Vice President - Melaina Menke
Corresponding Secretary - Pam Burton
Recording Secretary - Ken Yochum
Treasurer - Linda Yochum
Board of Directors, Includes
the above listed officers and the following individuals
Chairman of the Board -
June Keene
Past President - Dan Sievers
Alan Snyder
Chris Coffee
Frank Doughman
Mark Hill
Kevin Doyle
Other activities of the Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. - providing scholarship awards to graduating seniors from each of the Knox County High Schools. Making the French Commons available for other appropriate activities. Presenting the Long Knife Award to recognize an individual who has been praiseworthy in his/her efforts to promote the history of Knox County. Providing living history people to highlight conferences, meetings, and other functions conducted throughout the Vincennes and Knox County area.
Membership (Join the membership here!)
Enjoy the celebration by being a volunteer in the best historical festival throughout the Midwest!
Annual membership in the Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. is $5. Meetings for the Rendezvous are held the second Tuesday of each month, September, November, and January through June. Meetings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Old Town Players building on Broadway. An annual meeting is held each September to elect new officers and to begin the planning process for the next Rendezvous. Members have the opportunity to serve on one or more of the eight committees.
Benefits
Rendezvous members receive free admission during the entire event weekend.
Receive discounts on official Rendezvous souvenirs. Volunteers are invited to
attend the annual appreciation dinner held in September.
Committees
Attendance and Gates; Entertainment; Encampment & Battlefield; Finance; Food
Booths; Grounds Maintenance; Merchants, Traders, and Craftsmen; Marketing and
Publicity; and Membership.
If you would enjoy working with an organization that promotes the community, promotes the area's history, and provides an enjoyable festival for the family then consider membership in the Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. Send your Name, Address, and Phone number to The Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. P.O. Box 1816, Vincennes, IN 47591 or register online. Also include the names of any committees you would be interested in working with.
The
Spirit of Vincennes, Inc.
Spirit of Vincennes, Inc
P.O. Box 1816
Vincennes, IN 47591
Web Master
Frank
Doughman