Sandy Colvin Roy then responded with a remark about how we must all take our lumps That this year is the last year of the Minneapolis Awards - it is on the budget chopping block. That is a crying shame - there must be some way to acknowledge the great work of citizens in Minneapolis where it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Years ago the Awards ceremony was a large, well attended sit down dinner, sometimes held at International Market Square. The event has gotten sparse. Held at the Convention Center and serving cookies and punch - how much cheaper can it get? May I suggest hold it in a park (like Boom Island) at a different time of year but good grief - let us figure out how to continue this honoring ceremony.
So for the moment, David and Steven enjoy the glory - it may not happen again for a long time.
For the moment,
Annie Young
East Phillips
At 10:21 AM 11/16/02 -0600, List Manager wrote:
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