Faces of AAO

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Faces of AAO: Randy Bailey

Randy Bailey has been an honorary member of the Ambassador Crew this past year, and we are so grateful to Randy for everything he's done, no

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Faces of AAO: Ellie Brimeyer

This month, let's get back in touch with one of our most recent alumnae, Ellie Brimeyer! Ellie was an Aquatennial Princess in 2018, thus her

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Faces of AAO: Steve Robertson

Steve Robertson is a well-known face to the AAO! Steve was Commodore in 2016, and has continued to volunteer ever since! How did you...

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Faces of AAO: Maricia Pacheco

Maricia Pacheco is a friendly face to the AAO - she's volunteered with the Visiting Dignitaries program, candidate orientation and...

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Faces of AAO: Dave Recker

Dave Recker is a familiar face with the AAO - serving as Commodore in 2013, and is now President of AAO. In addition to his work with the...

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Faces of AAO: Kay Bolduan

Let's meet AAO/MASAA (Minneapolis Aquatennial Senior Alumni Association) volunteer extraordinaire, Kay Bolduan! In 2016, Kay served as...

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Faces of AAO: Sonja Weiler

Sonja Weiler: her reputation precedes her! She's well-known and highly regarded in the "festival community" and now you get to know her a...

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Faces of AAO: Cindy Shanley

If you've been in the world of Aquatennial or Winter Carnival, you've probably met Cindy Shanley! If you haven't met her yet - don't...

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Faces of AAO: Kenny Devine

Kenny Devine is certainly a familiar face in the world of AAO - he served as Aquatennial Captain in 2018! We're thrilled that Kenny...

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Feb 7, 20231 min read

Faces of AAO: Emily Kegley

Emily Kegley (nee: McConkey) is the new Appearances Coordinator for the Ambassador Team, and an ambassador alumna! Emily served as an...

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Faces of AAO: Ken Hafften

Ken Hafften is no stranger to the AAO - he's been volunteering with the Aquatennial in some capacity since 1972! Ken has served as a Vice...

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Faces of AAO: Laura Swartz

Laura Swartz is an Aquatennial alumna, and is serving as a captain of the AAO's Pulling Together team! Laura also helps to coordinate...

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Feb 7, 20232 min read

Faces of AAO: Kacey Gregerson

We're bringing it back! It's been about 18 months since we last posted a "Faces of AAO!" But with #AquaWeek2018 behind us, we'd like to...

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Feb 7, 20231 min read

Natalka Kramarczuk Hertaus

As a former Aquatennial Princess (1992), Vice Commodore (1999 Arts & Entertainment Division) and Captain (2009), Natalka's dedication to...

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Wayne Ellingson

As a first-time volunteer in 2016, Wayne Ellingson remembers seeing the Aquatennial represented in a parade when he was a kid back home...

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Jeni Haler

Jeni is a former Aquatennial Princess from 2014. She then went on to be the 2015 Princess Kay of the Milky Way! Jeni has continued to...

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Eileen Hafften

Former Vice Commodore Eileen Hafften first got involved with the Aquatennial in 1980 as a Parade Committee member where she served for 16...

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Joe Johnston

Currently serving as AAO President, Joe Johnston has extensive volunteer experience with the Aquatennial serving as Board Member in 1999,...

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