The Leaders Corner
From Your Co-Leads Laurie Harley & Vlad Haltigin
It’s
hard to believe it’s the end of September!
The weather keeps reminding us of summer and the visitors just keep
coming. There have been days when you’ve
engaged with close to 250 people at the Welcome Centre Kiosk and continued to
welcome over 500 visitors to the Court House.
We’re on track to reach 50,000 engagements this season. Absolutely AMAZING!
In
this issue, we’re delighted to recognize our third “Ambassador of the
Month”. Cheers go out to Yvonne
McMorrough who volunteered for a total of 9 shifts in the month of August. When you see her strolling the streets of Old
Town or inviting guests to tour the Court House, be sure to congratulate her for
her outstanding contribution.
While
we’ll officially hang up our hats after Thanksgiving, there are still a number
of key activities on our calendar.
October 18 - Doors Open
The
Court House and the Kisok will be open on Saturday, October 18. That’s the day Niagara-on-the-Lake opens its
doors to many historical and cultural gems, some not normally open to the
public. There are still a few shifts
available for signup in MAP.
October 20 – End-of-Season Event
You’ve
made the 2025 season the most successful yet.
Now it’s time to celebrate! Join
us on Monday, October 20 from 4 to 6 pm for fun and refreshments in the Barn at
the Monet Gardens, Pillar and Post.
Please let us know you’re coming by signing up in MAP by October 3.
December 5 – Candlelight
Stroll
Watch
for an announcement in early November on how Ambassadors will participate in
this iconic event that launches the holiday season in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
January 16/17 & 24/25
2026 – Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village
The
new year will be here before we know it and with it comes the arrival of the
2026 Wineries of NOTL’s Icewine Festival.
You’ll find rack cards promoting the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village
already available at the Kiosk. Similar to last year, there will be an
Information Session this fall to share details of the event. We’ll announce that meeting as soon as the
date and venue are confirmed.
For the
Leadership Team, it’s time to start planning for next year. One key element of our planning process is gathering
your feedback on this year’s program.
You’ll be invited to participate in an Annual Ambassador Survey that
will be launched the week of October 20th. Please find time to respond and tell us about
your Ambassador experience. With your
comments and suggestions for improvement, we’ll make 2026 an even better
season.
Laurie and Vlad
