SODA & The Festival
Impact in our Society Today ...
Getting “THE INSIDE SCOOP” I focused on some specific questions that may help festivals, events, organizers, and others interested in SUCCESS in their endeavors and enhance the visitor’s knowledge!
I asked the Committee, how
important is the “Jazz & Blues in the Village” focus of SODA aspect of this festival and how does it impact our
society today? Otherwise stated … Why do you think Jazz & Blues in the Village is an important part of our society and
the community today and what role do you see as its importance? The
reply …“The importance of organ/tissue
donation and transplantation continues to increase. Jazz
and Blues in the Village has allowed SODA
to bring this important issue before the people of our community and the
surrounding areas. It uses music to
connect to people of all ages and to spread the message about this important
issue. The Sarnia/Lambton donor registration rate has grown well above the Ontario average of 21%
to 38%. During each festival we honour
donors, recipients, those on waiting lists and medical professionals through
our opening ceremony. A candle lit
during the opening ceremony burns during the festival.”
“Key to Success”
My
next question might interest other festivals/event organizers as I asked what the
Committee attributed the success of Jazz & Blues in the Village to. Their
“key to success” … “We attribute our
success to the consistently high caliber of performers, good food, dedicated
volunteers, sponsors and the up close and personal feel of the festival. To quote attendees “the festival has never
disappointed, it is always a great party”
(To
Be Continued)
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