Teams
Team Members
Every team member that you register will get an email with a link to log in so that they may complete their personal information, choose a shirt size, sign their waiver, and set their own fundraising goals to help the team reach theirs.
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In addition, each team member can download an email message that they may personalize if they wish, and then send out to their friends and family for support in reaching their fundraising goals.
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Angel Among Us
Captain: Randi Sanville
From Wenda to Barbara, friends for eternity, the baton is passed for this next leg of the race. We were blessed to have Barbara with us last year as we participated in our first Dragonboat Race. This year Barbara will be with us again, our Angel Among Us, pushing us over the finish line... Push hard Mom, Sister, Friend... We'll need you!!
Beijing Beauties
Captain: Eric Schulz
We are a team of dedicated, overworked IBM'ers and friends, who need some serious stress relief. There is nothing better than smacking the water with a paddle to take out your aggressions while raising money for a great cause.
Ben & Jerry's Scoopers
Captain: Karen Burt
We're honored to again sponsor and come together to scoop some waves in support of Dragonheart Vermont and Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. Our three-part mission statement is: paddle hard, scoop generously, and avoid becoming Phish Food.
Blue Crew
Captain: Megan Peek
We, the Blue Crew, are paddling for a healthier Vermont. While we may lack experience we keep our eyes on the prize — a cure for breast cancer! We “insure” an exciting race, so move over for the Blue Crew!
Brownell Barge
Captain: April Bolin
(Windows & Doors By Brownell) This is our first time in a Dragon Boat - but don’t be fooled - our teamwork is second to none and we’ll get the job done! Our team of WDB family and friends will be paddling our arms off for Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta!
Cabot Community Celebrities
Captain: Joey Daniell
An all-star aggregation that includes Vermont community celebrities – who will rally to support charity and, inspired and propelled by our rhythmic Cheese Chant “Two-four-six-eat, cheddar cheese is grate to eat!”, paddle our way to victory, fame and glory.
Chuckwagon
Captain: Lisa Stanton
Hinesburg Community School's Chuckwagon has returned for the fifth year with eyes fixed on the Einstein's Cup. Our motto is: "We're first in our lane." Our secret weapon? A paddler in spirit, Chuck Balchiunas, the inspiration for our team.
Church Skippers
Captain: DIANA KRIESEL
Willing to skip church to paddle for the Cause, we come pumped up and ready to go the distance and, well...drag the competition! Though we can't walk on water, you'll see us flying through it. And, watch out! We have a certain Higher Power cheering us on!
Citizens Bank Loan Rangers
Captain: Brigitte Ritchie
Citizens Bank Loan Rangers A fiery boat with the speed of light, a spray of water, and a hearty "Hi-Ho, Silver!” the Citizens Bank Loan Rangers Ride again!
Citizens Bank Prime Rate Paddlers
Captain: Denise Kellner
Our team is made up of people within our community. We have invested in the communities in which we live. We've grown as those communities have grown and we have succeeded by helping our fellow citizens succeed. We prosper when our community prospers.
CongoPaddlers
Captain: Cheryl Zanleoni
We are a group of excited paddlers not from the Congo but only 45 miles south of Burlington. We are not the most experienced paddlers, but we have the enthusiasm, commitment, and faith to do the best we can. Paddles Up!
CVCA's The Beat Goes On
Captain: Joanne Holden
Champlain Valley Cardiovascular Associates: We are employees and family members and although newbies to the race, we are not flatliners. CVCA knows that it is all in the rhythm and we are hoping to make some waves. We are looking forward to having fun and supporting our community in raising funds for Camp Ta Kum Ta
Danforth Lionhearts
Captain: Lauren Taddeo Miller
Danforth Lionhearts
"The Pewter Paddlers are back and ready to "cast" their spell and "spin” a tale of victory! We are a group of Vermont pewter smiths, purveyors and enthusiasts of the craft, who have hearts of gold and arms of steel! We raise our pewter goblets and toast all who are participating and the worthy causes that are receiving support this year. May it be the best year yet! Have fun and Paddles Up!"
Dealer.com Love Boat
Captain: Marisa Mora
The Dealer.com Love Boat represents the unique and undeniable energy that makes Dealer.com one of the most exciting and fun workplaces in America today. Dealer.com is proud to be a part of its first Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival!
Dirty Oars
Captain: Michele Leno
Dore's Ark Attack
Captain: Tom Hengelsberg
The Dore & Whittier Architects family knows how to work hard, but we also play hard with gusto! We can be a little crazy when let out to play, so get ready for some whoopin'and hollerin’! Our flawless teamwork will get us to the finish with success!
DR Power Paddlers
Captain: Karen Colvin-Rathbun
The DR®Power Paddlers are a diverse group of employees from DR® Power Equipment in Vergennes. We are proud to lend our support to this worthy cause, and we promise not to make use of the DR® Bottom-Mounted, Jet-Fuel-Powered, Dragon Boat Launcher-- unless we get really far behind. But it sure is nice to have options! Come by and see all the DRs at our Factory Store in Vergennes. Or, better yet, come and work with us . . . it's a wild ride!
Draggin for a Cure
Captain: Bridget Thomas
Draggin for a Cure is racing together for the second year. The team is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, GoodHealth Associates, and Fitness Options. All 3 companies are committed to healthy living, caring for seniors and cancer research.
Draggin' R Hineys
Captain: Kristi Johnson
Several of these motley hiney's are from Hinesburg, and some are not. All these hiney's are looking for some splashing good fun for a dashing good cause. See you on race day!
Draggins of Monkton
Captain: Suzanne Bushey
A motley crew from Monkton draggin our sorry ___ (arms, that is!)in support of a great cause. We are bone builders, yogis, book clubbers, co-workers and neighbors. Experienced paddlers and newbies ready to work hard and get wet for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.
Dragon Breath
Captain: Cheryl Austin
We love a challenge we can sink our teeth into! We're proud to participate in our 2nd Dragon Boat Festival and to sponsor Dragonheart and Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta.....working hard to take a bite out of cancer.
Dragon Techs
Captain: Ashley Heintz
The 3rd time's the charm for our awesome team of lab professionals, friends and family. We are the folks behind the scenes helping to diagnose and treat all our patients at FAHC, and can't wait to be out on the front lines helping Camp Ta Kum-ta and fighting cancer with our paddles held high!
Dragonheart Vermont Green Mountain Girls
Captain: Diane Telford
We are 21 paddlers committed together to support our Survivor Sisters, taking strength from their grace and courage. We throw our hearts into winning not only our dragon boat races, but striving to win the race against breast cancer and all other cancers.
Dragonheart Vermont Mixed Nuts
Captain: Barry Butkus
Dragonheart Vermont Snapdragons
Captain: Bari Brooks
Dragonmamas & Paddlepapas
Captain: Lori Durieux
We are a groovy group of friends, mostly from Williston, who are swapping our minivans for a dragonboat for a day of great fun and helping others! As moms & dads, we're excited to be paddling for kids in our first Dragonboat Festival. See you on the lake!
Dragon-R-Butts
Captain: Lois Roberts
We are a motley crew of Northern New York do gooders! Adirondackers, that besides raising good-looking, morally noble, assets to society, we love to help others! We can't wait to Drag-R-Butts across the "pond" and paddle our way to victory!
Drugon Boaters
Captain: Judith Kinner
We are a team of pharmacists and techs working together to provide high quality, safe and appropriate medication therapy. We eagarly await our 1st race with high hopes of succeeding and with as much courage and spirit as the cancer patients we serve.
Electric Dragons
Captain: Tony Kvedar
We are a group of co workers and family members from Green Mountain Power that enjoy dragon racing and raising money for a worthy cause.
Fire Birthing Dragons
Captain: Heather Fergerson
Our very colorful team of beauties represents the FAHC Birthing Center. We are nurses, doctors, midwives, LDA's and their friends and loved ones. While we paddle hard while on the water, we are sure to spread our sunshine and spirit to you on land!
Flying Pig Paddlers
Captain: Jennifer Pike
NORTHFIELD SAVINGS BANK - FLYING PIG PADDLERS
A bank that donates TEN PERCENT of profits to Vermont community organizations? Yeah, right, when pigs fly! But it’s true! Northfield Savings Bank makes the unbelievable happen: We make pigs – and paddles – fly! We are actively involved in helping make Vermont a better place to live and work by paying a “community dividend” of 10% of profits to great organizations like Dragonheart Vermont. We call this 110% Banking. Now we’re going to give 110% effort to get all our pigs – and paddles – flying in the same direction to make our dragon boat fly across the finish line!
Green Cleaning Dragons
Captain: Ashley Sullivan
Friends and family of Coastal Building Maintenance Vermont. CBMVT is a green contract commercial cleaning company. We are joining together to stop the spread of cancer and share in the positve impact green cleaning has on creating a healthier community.
Hakuna MaTaTas
Captain: Cindy Olson
Merchants Bank is the only independently owned statewide community bank. The mission of the day is to join together to raise funds for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta and provide kids with a true "no worries" experience as they fight the toughest battle imaginable.
Hot Habanero Dragons
Captain: Maegan Olsen
Undeterred by the refreshing swim we took last year, we are back with a vengeance!! Our team consists of Cabot employees who are proud to bring you the World's Best Cheddar. We are excited to be a part of this great cause for our second year!
Jazzin Dragons
Captain: Pamela Fontaine
Jazzin Dragons return once again to participate in this great event. Jazzin Dragons team consists of dedicated, local Jazzercisers from various towns along with their spouses, family and friends. Jazzin Dragon paddlers look forward to the competition!
Jocks & Bonds
Captain: Marie Mastro
Back for a third year, Dwight Asset Management is hoping for sunny skies and smooth waters as we defend our championship title. Aided by our experience navigating the turbulent seas of the economic markets, we are determined to stay afloat!
Kickin' Assays
Captain: Sean Jordan
We are the team from BioTek.
When asked to paddle we said "What the heck?"
So now we are back for our third season.
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta is a darn good reason.
If the skies are bright and blue or dark and gray,
we'll still be ready to kick some assay!
Making Waves
Captain: Michelle Miller
The Champlain College community plans to make waves in the race to beat cancer. The festival reminds us to use our talent, treasure and energy to support one another and those we have yet to meet who are rising to meet the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
McDugan's Clan
Captain: Gail Flanagan
Since the dawn of time, dragons and McDugan’s have battled even more fiercely than democrats and republicans. All the way from Ireland, theses young guns have decided to join with the dragons in an epic battle for honor. The battle will play will play out on Lake Champlain in August, where the multigenerational Clan will once again dominate. We’ll raise a Guinness after we win this!
Merchants Bancaneers
Captain: Carol Boivin
Merchants Bank is the only independently owned statewide community bank. The mission of this MB team is to have the best Dragon Boat on the lake & to speed past the rest and finish first in the race against cancer.
MicroStrain, MacroGain
Captain: Rebecca Corneau
Sure, we make some of the smallest sensors in the world, but watch out for our massive paddling skills! We’re ready to make some waves! The MicroStrain team is excited to compete in the Dragon Boat Festival. Look out, MicroStrain will be making Macrogain!
National Life Savers
Captain: Cynthia Fitzgerald
National LifeSavers National Life Group, a 160 year old financial services company with a whole lot of LIFE left.
NRG Wind Dragons
Captain: Drew Lepple
NRG Systems provides the most trusted brand in wind measurement for the global wind industry. The NRG Wind Dragon have been trusted to raise a bunch of money for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta and bring home a large team trophy. Thank You Dragonheart Vermont!
Paddling in Vein
Captain: Monica Mello
We are the American Red Cross Blood Services. We spend our days collecting the precious Gift of Life that is used by many, many cancer patients and survivors. We are honored and so happy to be a part of this incredible day once again!
Paper Dragon
Captain: Bobbi Hart
We are a fiesty collection of reporters, advertising executives and delivery personnel, that are not only known for being the areas best news source, but are also a fine bunch of individuals teamed together to help keep Camp Ta-Kum-Ta afloat. Paddles up!!!
Patient Support Oars
Captain: Phyllis Bartling
An amazing team of cancer survivors, professionals, family and friends who recognize the importance of support – whether during treatment, recovery, or paddling in a race to promote cancer awareness. “It’s all about support.”
PD Paddlers
Captain: Linda Sheehey
The PD Paddlers is the Sheehey family and honorary members. We paddle, in unison (we hope), to represent something bigger than ourselves. We are athletic & not, strong & weak. Our strategy is stay on top of the water!
Pizzagalli Paddlers
Captain: Eve Norris
Pizzagalli goes above and beyond for our clients everyday. We also have a passion for giving back to our community and making a difference through donation of time and talent. We hope our talent for paddling evolves in this our 3rd year of Dragonboating!
Porter Draggin' Tails
Captain: Deb Jordan
Porter Draggin' Tails. Showing the world our transoms since 2010! We are a diverse crew from Porter Hospital paddling together for Blood, Sweat and of course, to save lives! Supporting Dragon Heart VT and Camp Ta-Kum-Ta through the Dragon Boat Races is just a fun way to acheive our ultimate goal; To changing peoples lives in a positive way!
PROTI-DRAGONS
Captain: GENE LYMAN
Proti is our name and Protein is our game. You won't find any Draggin with the Proti Dragons! Co-workers and friends have united to paddle with style and be the last boat a' float! Paddles ready!
Puff Ta-Kum-Ta Dragon
Captain: Monica Ploof
Puff Ta-Kum-Ta Dragon
Lived by the lake
With dreams of children at a camp
In a land free to partake.
We must build a kingdom.
Pull hard, paddle fast!
With children watching from the shore
We just cannot be last. Oh!
Just remember, its all about the kids!
Rays of Hope
Captain: Jim Wallace
The Rays of Hope are very happy to be part of the Festival once again. We have been proud supporters of Dragonheart Vermont from the very beginning and are thrilled with their success. Thanks Dragonheart for the festival and your support of Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.
SCS Just "Oar"dinary People
Captain: Lisa Woodward
After a year off from competition, the Shelburne Community School returns under a new name SCS Just "OAR"dinary People. We paddle for all the EXTRAORDINARY people in our school and town community who inspire us all.
Sheraton Swashbucklers
Captain: Sherri Neumann
Over the past year we at the Sheraton lost a dear friend and co-worker to cancer and have also seen the battle of cancer won by others. Fay, this race is for you and to the fighters and survivors of cancer, stay strong and don't ever give up the fight.
Six Degrees of Paddlers
Captain: Lynne Jaunich
Six Degrees refers to how one person is connected to any other person through six or fewer relationships. We are a group of unaffiliated paddlers, initially connected only by the desire to accomplish something good in the fight against cancer.
Snapdragons
Captain: Mary Merges
Beautiful but strong the stems of a Snapdragon are long. We paddle as a team in support of Camp Ta Kum Ta and breast cancer awareness. We are co-workers, family and friends rooted in the Gardener's Supply culture of volunteerism and employee ownership.
Spruce'n It Up!
Captain: Julie Richards
We are back for the "annual" race having a great "interest" in supporting such a worthy cause! Due to our "accelerated" power we are "qualified" to "yield" the most! Be sure to watch your back door as we "close" in at the Finish Line!
St. Albans Raiders of the Fast Ark
Captain: Stacie Rouleau
We are a team of educators, family, and friends from St. Albans City School, BFA and our Central Office. Together we teach, and together we support our colleagues and their families who have had cancer. We are looking forward to Fun, Fundraising & Winning!
State Farm Good Neighbors
Captain: Jack Lindley
The State Farm Good Neighbor Team is proud to enter for the first time as a group of agents and associates which will demonstrate our commitment to our fellow neighbors who battle everyday to a long and healthy life. We will demonstrate how to keep the beat going!
Super Friends
Captain: Karen Bates
Team Super Friends is just that, a group of friends, some just met, getting together for a great cause, for a whole lot of fun.
We'll be paddling as hard as we can, and throwing some fun in as well, we are after all...SUPER!
Sync or Swim
Captain: Tara Bruss
Back again for another year, the Goodrich "Sync or Swim" team is looking to bring home the big shiny trophy and leave the rest of the teams amazed by our fund-raising total. Hoping for sunshine this year, and a great turn out for Ta Kum Ta!
Ta-Kum-Ta Your Rescue
Captain: Patrick Stewart
Essex Rescue is committed to being a leader in EMS and to providing our community with excellence in pre-hospital and out of hospital care. We maintain the highest standards of our profession; caring for our patients; their families and the community.
Team RED CAN
Captain: KEN MYERS
Team Super Plus
Captain: Jason Chance
This is no regular absorbency flotation device. We are Seventh Generation, a chlorine-free, organic cotton, super plus paddling machine. No applicator required.
Team Vermont Gas
Captain: Kathleen McCann
We are first time competitors coming together as one in support of families, friends and our community by racing to the finish line. Take caution and try to stay upwind if you can ~ after all we are the experts in GAS!!!
The Connor Crew
Captain: John Connor
Our team includes members of the Connor family and employees of Connor Contracting, Inc. We are a group of dedicated volunteers who care about our community. We are ready to race, and we will "paddle hard" for Dragonheart Vermont and Camp Ta-Kum-Ta!
The Good, The Bad, and the Dragons
Captain: Margaret Murphy
We at Lake Champlain Transportation feel that dragon boating is more then just a race . . . it is a way of life. We will change all our names to Dragon, paint our boats dragon colors, and we will practice breathing fire. Go LCT!
The Water Striders
Captain: Mary Beth Rowe
For many of us, this is the first time we've met. Don't be fooled by that! We have lots of positive energy to propel us on race day as we help raise money for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta and Dragonheart Vermont.
Thunder Dragon
Captain: Phil Scott
Thunder Dragon (Phil Scott for Lieutenant Governor) Our team is proud to be part of this “race to support Camp Ta-Kum-Ta”. Taking a day off from the rigors of the campaign trail, Phil Scott an expert at building teams has assembled a group of political neophytes and wan-a-be lake monsters to help in this race for life. The Phil Scott for Lieutenant Governor campaign team is looking forward to a day of fun, frivolity and support of a fabulous cause.
Unbreakable
Captain: Kimberly Ireland
Our Unbreakable dragon boat team is comprised of friends and family of the S.D. Ireland Companies. This fund is dedicated to finding ways to diminish the side effects of successful cancer treatments and eradicating cancer-related deaths. Come on down and watch us paddle for this unwavering cause.
VELCO Power Movers
Captain: Shana Duval
Don't let our novice status fool you! We will use the same commitment in our paddling as we do in keeping the lights on in Vermont! By providing reliable&efficient energy! The Power Movers will find the energy(renewable or otherwise)to generate a victory!
We'll Be ONboard [WBON]
Captain: Lynne Silva
We’ll Be ONboard (WBON) – We are the Women Business Owners Network, an energetic association of go-getters who support each other in business…because we are all in the same boat! We are excited to be racing under the WBON banner for the first time!
Work ‘ARD, Play ‘ARD
Captain: Kati Ringer
ARD doesn’t just work and play ‘ARD-we paddle ‘ARD too! We create environmentally responsible solutions that foster sustainable development and paddle to promote cancer awareness to ensure that cancer survivors work and play ‘ARD for many years to come!