The AAO announced the public events it will host during the 2017 Aquatennial festival via a video posted to its social media outlets on Tuesday. A total of seven events will be offered in July. A notable change this year is the Alumni Boat Cruise sponsored by Paradise Charter Cruises and the Mississippi Queen has moved to Monday to act as a social kick-off for AAO Alumni and will feature a special recognition for Alumni celebrating a milestone anniversary. Another big change

The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization held its inaugural Women's Expo at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business in Minneapolis on Saturday. Led by Aquatennial Captains, Sarah Schrader and Jim Ganger, the focus of the event was enhancing one's community involvement with tools for professional success. Participants were current and former ambassadors, ages 18 to 24, from communities and festivals across Minnesota. The event was the first in a serie

The AAO announced Sunday of the launch of a Women's Expo to be held Saturday, March 4 at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis Campus. The Expo will feature professional development seminars supporting young women ages 18-24 with experience serving in their community's ambassador program-as either a candidate or ambassador. The seminars will focus on enhancing one's community involvement with tools for professional success. The Expo will be led by Minneapolis Aquatennial

The AAO Membership voted to reinstate the role of Vice Commodore and the Festival Planning Divisions at the AAO Annual Meeting on Wednesday. First appearing in the 1960s, the Vice Commodores (VCs) acted not only as official representatives of the Aquatennial, but primarily to lead the planning divisions of the festival and execute the programs and events that took place leading up to and during the Aquatennial festival. However, after the Minneapolis Aquatennial Association

With just days left to make a 2016 tax-deductible contribution, the AAO introduced the 2017 Member lapel pin. The limited edition pin features a banner draped across the bottom of the AAO logo with the headline, "2017 Member." The 2017 Member pin also features the AAO's color theme for its events and programs taking place during the upcoming 2017 Aquatennial of aquamarine and silver - a tribute to all alumni, volunteers, past members and sponsors who have contributed to the A

It's July. It's Minneapolis. It's Aquatennial Time! Deadlines are fast approaching for several of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization's Aquatennial Events. Here is quick rundown of the 2016 AAO Events. For additional details on all of the events highlighted below, please visit AAO Events> To purchase tickets to AAO Events, please visit the AAO Shop> MASAA Senior Ambassador Coronation July 19, 2016 10:00 a.m. Coronation 1:00 p.m. Ballroom Dance Elks Lodge Say