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Minnesota Recreation and I'arliAssociation <br />2005 Award of Excellence <br />Ho.�eville �'c�t;(�.r a�2d liec�patio�a — I�%'ild I�'ce Fesiivcal <br />Planning for tlle C�zld Rice r•j.: ;�-��r �r�,���� into �l�e <br />fast track with an early spring l�ick-off pla���g <br />session and visioning meeting. Representatives <br />fiain FO�RH��NC, the Nature Center lldvisoiy <br />Coinmittee, Nature Center Staff and �1�e . ,� � � � �'•� � <br />�,ublic cai��e together tui�li en�i�r and passion to <br />brainstorm ideas, share contacts <br />ai�d accept responsibilities. By 1��e conclusion of the f�st planning meeting a unique community event had <br />been i��itiated_ �3i�ueeiclY planning and organizational meetings continued through the spring and summer. <br />• rlp�-ii 2004 Visioning Meeting <br />o Coinsnittee �':�;,:i: �i i i[•i�_I �t•i � identified <br />Silel�tAarc•tio��, _"�'���:•�.: ����: Food, I�uGli�zr.�,, .';,�,.kr�:•:r..; Y, Pr°ere�ztatio�a.r, <br />r,ti ��r' �; i �e- ,• f::��':�. 1' ;• ;� I�z�ce Pl�rrztiatg . <br />o I'�:ogra�n ideas discussed <br />o Financial goals set <br />o Resources e;�plored <br />Plaizi�il�g Meeting <br />o Committee representatives reported on reauit�nent of e�re��t supporters a��d <br />individual plac�zaz�a� progress <br />o Financial plan established <br />o Project �-neiine set <br />• May 2004 Ti,� ��,� � in ; Meeting <br />o Silent auction update —12 iteir�s secured <br />o Menu discussed <br />o Potential sponsor list developed <br />Planning Meeting <br />o Publicity plan established <br />o Wiid I2ice planted 5/20/04 <br />o Reviewed solicitation letters for sponsorships and donations <br />• June 2004 Plant�ing Meeting <br />o Eiltertaininent co��firined, daneers, s�oiytelfers and fnusicians <br />o Menu finalized <br />o Presentation and activities schedule discussed <br />Planiui�g �Zeetin� <br />o Silent Auction update — 21 ite�ns secured <br />o Secured exhibitors <br />o Brainstorming for non-trad�tiona� publicity ideas <br />• July 2004 Plani�ii�� Meeting <br />o Food logistics <br />o Vendor review <br />o Adjustpresentation and activitiesschedule <br />Planning Meetu�g <br />o Native t1�ne�can activities leader secured <br />o Bookstore secured for benefit sale <br />o Silent Auction update — 26 items secured <br />o Event day operations <br />