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    Announcing the 2018 Aquatennial Commodore & Captains
    AAO Communications
    • Jul 21, 2017
    • 3 min

    Announcing the 2018 Aquatennial Commodore & Captains

    Minneapolis, MN The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) revealed the 2018 Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodore and Captains at the Commodore's Dinner Thursday night. The 2018 Commodore is Bill McReavy - President of Washburn-McReavy Funeral & Cremation Services. The Captains are Kenny Devine - Assistant Account Executive at Padilla, and Quentin Moore - Director of Annual Giving at the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities. Aquatennial Commodore Bill McReavy McReavy
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    The Minnesota Community & Outstanding Honorary Commodore Awards presented at Community Luncheon
    AAO Communications
    • Jul 18, 2017
    • 1 min

    The Minnesota Community & Outstanding Honorary Commodore Awards presented at Community Luncheon

    The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization kicked off its Ambassador Candidate Program on Tuesday with the Candidate Community Luncheon where two of its annual awards were presented to outstanding community volunteers. This year's recipient of the Minnesota Community Award was the community of Cokato! The award is presented to an ambassador program that has participated in the Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program and has developed an outstanding ambassador progr
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    Donato's Floral returns as Official Florist, offers 20% Discount on Aquatennial Orders
    AAO Communications
    • Jul 11, 2017
    • 1 min

    Donato's Floral returns as Official Florist, offers 20% Discount on Aquatennial Orders

    Longtime sponsor and supporter of both the Minneapolis Aquatennial and Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, Donato's Floral of Maple Grove continues this year as AAO's Official Florist. Owners Maria Donato and Anna Donato-Ghani are extending a special offer in honor of the shop's Founder, Victor Donato, who passed away in 2014. Show your support of your community's Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate by purchasing a floral arrangement that will be delivered to her during Aquate
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    Introducing the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Candidates & Official Photography Partner
    AAO Communications
    • Jun 24, 2017
    • 2 min

    Introducing the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Candidates & Official Photography Partner

    The AAO is proud to introduce the 53 ambassador candidates for the 2018 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew. View candidates > Photos of the 53 candidates were captured by the Andrew Sonnek of AFSonnek Photography, Partner and Official Photographer of the AAO. Sonnek lives in Minneapolis and started as a landscape and cityscape photographer, "showing off every day places’ understated beauty," states Andrew on his website. Also capturing our Ambassador Crew's official photos, Andrew
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    General Ticket Release Opens June 1 for AAO Aquatennial Events
    AAO Communications
    • Jun 1, 2017
    • 2 min

    General Ticket Release Opens June 1 for AAO Aquatennial Events

    Tickets for all AAO Events during the 2017 Aquatennial festival will be made available for purchase Thursday morning. Secure your tickets with 3 easy steps: Register Now, Add to Cart, and Checkout. Event and ticket information will be made available at www.aquatennialambassadors.com/events by 7:00 a.m. on June 1. Registration for ticketed events is not secured until full payment is received and all ticket sales are non-refundable. Proceeds of AAO Aquatennial Events benefit
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    Aquatennial Week Events 101: What you need to know to celebrate the Best Days
    AAO Communications
    • May 14, 2017
    • 2 min

    Aquatennial Week Events 101: What you need to know to celebrate the Best Days

    Pre-sale, portals, tickets and more! As excitement builds for Aqua Week 2017, here is what you need to know to make the most out of the Best Days of Summer. First off, go to www.aquatennialambassadors.com/events for the complete list of AAO events, and how to register and buy tickets. Proceeds of AAO Aquatennial Events benefit the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Program. For information on other Aquatennial events such as CenterPointe Energy Torchlight Parade or Target F
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    AAO Announces 2017 Aquatennial Events
    AAO Communications
    • Apr 25, 2017
    • 2 min

    AAO Announces 2017 Aquatennial Events

    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
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    Announcing the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Communities
    AAO Communications
    • Apr 18, 2017
    • 1 min

    Announcing the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Communities

    The AAO is pleased to announce the Minnesota communities participating in the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program! View communities > This July, 54 candidates will be representing their communities during the Minneapolis Aquatennial festival. They will participate in a candidate program designed to provide personal and professional development opportunities, as well as many once-in-a-lifetime Aquatennial experiences. Just before the Target Fireworks on Saturday, Ju
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    100 Days to Aquatennial
    AAO Communications
    • Apr 8, 2017
    • 2 min

    100 Days to Aquatennial

    In just 100 days, Aquatennial Candidates from across Minnesota, International Visiting Dignitaries from throughout North America, and Aquatennial festival fans will converge in Minneapolis along with AAO ambassadors, alumni, members, and volunteers to celebrate the Best Days of Summer! However, you don't need to wait until then to plug into the excitement of #Aqua2017. Here are several ways you can prepare and celebrate now: Candidate Registration Deadline Registration for t
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    Candidate Registration enters final week
    AAO Communications
    • Apr 8, 2017
    • 1 min

    Candidate Registration enters final week

    The registration deadline for the 2017 Candidate Program is Saturday, April 15. The program provides several personal and professional development opportunities and other exclusive VIP experiences. A complete registration application form must be submitted by April 15, however full payment is not due until Candidate Orientation in May. Register Now > Did you know: Any Minnesota community is welcome to send a past ambassador as a candidate Each of the current Aquatennial Prin
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    The Return of the Vice Commodores
    AAO Communications
    • Jan 12, 2017
    • 2 min

    The Return of the Vice Commodores

    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
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    A Night to Give Thanks for Volunteers at Timberwolves Game
    AAO Communications
    • Jan 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    A Night to Give Thanks for Volunteers at Timberwolves Game

    Commodore Dan Stoltz and SPIRE Credit Union recognized AAO volunteers and Timberwolves leadership for their contributions to the Twin Cities at Target Center on Saturday. A reception sponsored by SPIRE took place at the new Mayo Clinic Square Experience Center prior to the Timberwolves game versus the Utah Jazz. During a brief program, Stoltz (CEO of SPIRE Credit Union) gave his Commodore Medal to good friend Chris Wright, President of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Ethan C
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    The Aquatennial Story Goes On: Candidate Registration Opens Feb. 15
    AAO Communications
    • Jan 2, 2017
    • 1 min

    The Aquatennial Story Goes On: Candidate Registration Opens Feb. 15

    The AAO announced candidate registration for the 2018 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew will open February 15, 2017 via a video posted to its Vimeo channel and Facebook page on Monday. The video features photos of past candidates participating in the Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program and of the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew set to the song "Do or Die" by Afrojack and Thirty Seconds to Mars. The theme of the video emphasizes how "the story goes on" with memories that you'
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    Introducing the Limited Edition 2017 Member Pin
    AAO Communications
    • Dec 28, 2016
    • 1 min

    Introducing the Limited Edition 2017 Member Pin

    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
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    AAO Breaks Give to the Max Day Record
    AAO Communications
    • Nov 18, 2016
    • 1 min

    AAO Breaks Give to the Max Day Record

    The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization jump-started its 2017 Membership Drive while participating in Give to the Max Day on Thursday. Generous donors gave $975.00 during the one-day event; smashing AAO's previous Give to the Max Day record of $50. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that receives no government funding, the AAO completely relies on the generosity of its Members, Partners & Sponsors. The AAO hosts several programs and events during the Minneapolis Aquaten
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    Article in Pioneer Press about Commodore Dan Stoltz
    AAO Communications
    • Aug 3, 2016
    • 1 min

    Article in Pioneer Press about Commodore Dan Stoltz

    Dan Stoltz handed off his septor as King Boreas Rex LXXIX on January 29th, 2016 and he accepted the position of Commodore for the Minneapolis Aquatennial on July 21st. http://www.twincities.com/2016/08/02/st-paul-king-wears-minneapolis-mantle-dont-call-him-traitor-call-him-boreadore/ #Aqua2017 #SPIRECreditUnion #DanStoltz
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    Saints Co-Owner Receives Commodore's Medal
    AAO Communications
    • Aug 3, 2016
    • 1 min

    Saints Co-Owner Receives Commodore's Medal

    Last night the 2017 ambassador team were honored to present a Commodore's medal to St. Paul Saints co-owner Mike Veeck. #Saints #StPaul #AAO #Aquatennial #Aqua2017 #Commodore
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