CH 30 · THE COUNCIL

THE COUNCIL.

The people who run Stumpfest, in their own words. Roles ratified annually in pine. Decisions are final until next year.

Portrait of Max & Whitney Benedict, Keepers of the Stump

KEEPERS OF THE STUMP

Max & Whitney Benedict

The hosts. Found Stumpy first, built the festival around him, and have kept the stump tended since 2018. They keep the dock, the grill, the radio, and the legend. Refuse to confirm or deny their polar-plunge times.

JOINED · 2018

Portrait of Jack Benedict, First Mate of the Wakes

FIRST MATE OF THE WAKES

Jack Benedict

The oldest of the Benedict crew. Knows every cannonball variant. Inherits the dock when Max retires from the dock.

JOINED · 2018

Portrait of Dominic Benedict, Fireworks Foreman

FIREWORKS FOREMAN

Dominic Benedict

Watches the fireworks like he's grading them. Has opinions. The Council respects his opinions.

JOINED · 2018

Portrait of Mazey Benedict, Ambassador of the Pool

AMBASSADOR OF THE POOL

Mazey Benedict

Spends more time in the pool than out of it. Floatie ambassador. Sash-wearing queen of the cannonball corner.

JOINED · 2018

Portrait of Victoria Benedict, The Council's Smallest, Loudest Voice

THE COUNCIL'S SMALLEST, LOUDEST VOICE

Victoria Benedict

The youngest. The loudest. Has been heard from the bonfire to the dam. Stumpy listens when Victoria talks.

JOINED · 2018