GoFundyEvents.com, Saint John, New Brusnwick




	THE GO FUNDY TEAM “Anonymous Owners” Trevor Pierce A life long resident of Saint John and local entrepreneur, Trevor is an active partner with Go Fundy Events. Creating and expanding with his construction company has lead Trevor to expand once again. He has been successful in providing locals and visitors with great indoor dance and culinary experiences by opening a local dance club “Cougars” and the “Saint John Ale House” pub and restaurant. Trevor’s goal is to extend the fun to the great outdoors. Trevor’s not so great experience with skydiving has lead him to a direction of staying grounded (or on the water)! David Ryan Every company needs an idea person and David’s dedication to attracting great events to Saint John such as the 2002 East Coast Music Awards, 2004 Saint John Tall Ships and the 2006 Canadian Country Music Awards has created much excitement locally and regionally. As a partner with O’Leary’s Pub and Go Fundy Events, David and his team have welcomed thousands of locals and visitors to Saint John. David has been developing tours for Go Fundy Events such as our “Pitcher Perfect Paddle” - A sunset Paddle followed by a pitcher of your favorite brew. “OVER THE TOP OPERATIONS” Wanda Hughes With 25 years experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, Wanda brings passion, expertise and lots of creativity to the Go Fundy Events Team. Wanda enjoys the challenges of creating, selling, planning and facilitating fun and unique programs and events for visitors and locals in the Greater Saint John Region. Serving on numerous local committees including ECMA’s, Tall Ships Festival, Greater Saint John Tourism Awards and the upcoming 2006 CCMA’s has provided Wanda with the skills to assist in planning and facilitating outstanding events in Saint John. You’re invited to contact Wanda to customize a program for your special group for a kayaking adventure or special event. Richard Sullivan After nearly fifty years in the New Brunswick education system as a student, teacher and Counsellor this gregarious "chief cook and bottle washer" and chauffeur extraordinaire thoroughly enjoys meeting new friends from around the world anxious to enjoy the beautiful St. John River experience in a sea kayak. Happy times with great guides on a picturesque waterway is culminated by a good old-fashioned lobster cookout on the beach of Dominion Park or other equally beautiful beaches in the greater Saint John area. Richard and crew prepare a down home culinary treat to satisfy all appetites with the world's best lobster or a traditional BBQ. He takes great delight in sharing experiences and enjoying the company of interesting vacationers as well as locals while they feast on the best that the Maritimes has to offer. Kim MacDonald Jack -of -all -trades and master of all! Kim has been around for the birth of the owner’s babies and the birth of Go Fundy Events. She still returns each season to assist with administrative duties, on- site programming, and baby-sitting everyone’s children. From office duty to serving up fresh steamed Lobster on the beach, Kim tackles all duties with vim and vigor. Kim returns to school this fall to continue her career path in Respiratory Therapy. Famous Quote: “If the scenery doesn’t leave you breathless the kayaking will” Brittany Morris Our resident social co-ordinator and psychologist, Brittany joined the GFE team this summer to assist in Marketing our products and services as well as customer and team care. Brittany has taken on the “Play ground Program” at Rockwood Park, developed by the City’s Leisure Services Department. This program is designed to encourage local youth to become more active and experience the great outdoor s. Her past experience as a youth counsellor has been very beneficial for this program. Brittany will be returning to St. Thomas University to complete her studies in Social Work. Dealing with the unique characters of each GFE team member will be a great lead into her future goals. “GROOVY GUIDES” Danny Coates “Slinger” has been collecting outdoor gear for years and 3 years ago took it out of the bubble wrap to join us as a guide. Danny is an experienced white water and sea kayaker of 8 years and is an avid outdoorsman. He’s easily recognizable by his shiny baldhead and his new gear and gadgets that he loves to show off. He currently is just ahead of Pete in the race to be the “ultimate gear snob” (check back regularly for updates on this ongoing duel). Danny is certified with CRCA Level II, BCU 3 Star as well as a certified water rescue technician, trained in first aid, CPR and sea and swift water rescue. He works as a professional firefighter and has recently taken up babysitting and changing diapers. Bob Howard A 28-year-old outdoor enthusiast trapped in a 43 year old body! A Canoeist for twenty plus years, Bob has also been racing canoes for three years. He has sea kayaked the Bay of Fundy Shores for the past eight years. This will be his second year guiding with Go Fundy Events and he has been a great addition to our team. Bob works as a professional firefighter, is a certified water and ice rescue technician, and is trained in first aid, CPR and sea kayak rescue. He enjoys scuba diving and dabbles in the culinary arts (translation: he loves to experiment with Coleman stoves and mass quantities of food…) Famous Quote “Don’t tip the boat tip the guide” Paul Hutchings “Hutch” is a native Newfoundlander and has been guiding with us for 3 years. He is easily recognizable by his big yellow souwester. Paul has been kayaking for over 10 years and has built his own kayak. He is certified with CRCA Level II, as well as, a water rescue technician, trained in first aid and CPR and kayak rescue techniques and works as a professional firefighter. Paul enjoys all season cycling with his old buddy Steve and collecting classic cars (Triumph motorcycles and Ford Festivas). Peter Lavigne A strong, quiet leader in our group (to those who don’t know him), “Flip” is an exceptionally talented paddler. He has built his own stitch and glue kayak and has paddled both sea and white water for the past 10 years. Pete has competed in several adventure races with great success. Peter is certified with CRCA Level II, BCU 3 Star, as well as, a certified water rescue technician, first responder and works as a professional firefighter. He has been a guide with us for 4 years and regularly leads tours. Pete is a self-proclaimed “gear-snob” and is in stiff competition with Danny for that title. Pete also enjoys mountaineering, mountain biking, and hanging out with his son Zach and his golden retriever “Alex”. Jamie Maillet Jamie is our lead guide and has been with us for 8 years. He has a degree in Physical Education with a major in Outdoor Recreation from the University of New Brunswick and 10 years of kayaking experience. Jamie has extensive paddling experience on the Bay of Fundy and the St. John River and he is CRCA Level II certified as well as trained as a first responder and in kayak rescue techniques. He works as a professional firefighter and enjoys playing guitar and skiing. Jamie has become known at the Go Fundy Events “male secretary” aka executive assistant! Thanks for all of your help with setting up the retail store Jamie! Alex Quinn The newest and youngest member of the team, Alex joined us this spring fresh from the St Andrews Community College with a degree in Outdoor Recreation. Alex’s team initiation went well; considering his past experience with “youth at risk” now he has become a “youth at risk” Actually, the rest of the team has welcomed Alex without incident. He can be visited on sunny days at Rockwood Park’s Fisher lakes from Thursday thru Sunday renting kayaks. He would be the guy with the bright floral shorts and the lime green flip flops…he may not be a fashion statement but he can paddle a mean kayak. Welcome to the team Alex! Steve Voutour Steve is the motivational speaker of the group. He loves to demonstrate his extensive knowledge of the St. John River and the Bay of Fundy, which has earned him the nickname “The Mouth of the St. John River”. He has also swallowed his share of the river having recently taken up white water kayaking in Reversing Falls. He has been paddling since 1985 and has been a guide with us for 4 years and regularly leads tours. He is a CRCA level II certified guide, a water rescue technician and is trained in first aid, CPR and sea kayaking rescue techniques. Steve works as a professional firefighter and enjoys cycling and origami. Famous Quote “It’s not a rickshaw it’s a kayak”