The Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society Board of Directors are investing their time and expertise in support of improving and advocating for sport and recreation for all in our community.
Join us – together we’re building a better community through sport we can all be proud of.
President Jamie Austin
I have been involved with Funtastic since moving to Vernon in 2004, as a player, volunteer, board member, Vice President, and now president of the Funtastic Sports Society.
We look forward to seeing all the ball players, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers at this years event.
Here’s to making 2024 one of the best Funtastic yet.
Vice President Craig Baker
My name is Craig Baker. I was born and raised in Salmon Arm and started playing ball at three. I’ve never stopped.
After moving to the coast at 18 for 10 years or so, and traveling up to Vernon for many Funtastic weekends. I met my wife and we decided to move back up to the interior.
Vernon it was. Since we moved here I haven’t missed a Funtastic event.
After taking advantage of the tourney for many years I decided to give back and started volunteering. One thing led to another and now I’m on the board
Treasurer Rosemarie Samoleski
Secretary Rick Windsor
Director Akbal Mund
I moved to Vernon in 1993, and have been involved with Funtastic since 1994; from player, Board Member, Vice President, President, General Manager in charge of overall operations of the event. Now, back as a Board Member, I have been involved in many large events in Vernon; President 2012 BC Winter Games, Vice President 2017 Special Olympic Games, Director 2014 Royal Bank Cup, President North Okanagan Soccer Association, Vice Chair Vantage One Credit Union, Director Armstrong Regional Co-Op, Director Kindale Association, President North Okanagan Sports Society, former Mayor of Vernon 2014-2018, sitting Counsellor since 2018, as well as numerous other volunteer activities.
Director Matt Royal
Director Glenn Schmidt
Glenn is a new director who is on the quiet side….too shy to even share any details about himself.
Executive Manager Diana Williamson
I have been involved with Funtastic, in some capacity, for 22 years.
Looking for a way to be involved with my community, I saw an ad looking for Funtastic directors and that was the beginning. From being a director overseeing guest services and scoreboards, to secretary and President, to sharing the Managerial role and to now becoming the Executive Manager of this organization I have seen so much growth.
The ability to host an event the capacity of Funtastic with the goal of giving back to this community is something I take great pride in.