2020 Heritage Parade Grand Marshal Sought!
Curwood Festival is now accepting nominations for Grand Marshal of the 2020 Curwood Festival Heritage Parade on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
A Grand Marshal is someone who has had a profound impact on those around them and is a resource for our community through their charity, leadership and ability to make our city and our community a better place.
Who do you know that has made such a change? Looking back some of our former Grand Marshals have been celebrities, quiet leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, and mentors. The Grand Marshal is selected by submitting a written nomination that describes the effects you feel your nominee has made. These nominations are reviewed by a committee of local dignitaries that will select worthy recipients. Please forward you nomination(s) to the Grand Marshal Committee, PO Box 461, Owosso, MI 48867 or email to curwoodfestival@michonline.net Please include the name and contact information of the person making the nomination.
Committee members will review all nominations and the announcement of their selection will be made at the Curwood Festival Full Council meeting on April 8, 2020. The submission deadline is March 13, 2020.
Past honorees include: Michael Ash-2019; Bob Minarik-2018; Sue Degerstrom-2017; David Vaughn-2016; Charlie & Linda Keenan-2015; Carl Knipe-2014; Gary Goysanie-2013; Leo Scherer–2012; Bruce and Jackie Cook-2011; Dr. Richard Ball-2010; Piper Brewer-2009; George Hoddy-2008; John and Joanne Morovitz-2007; Jim & Fayenne Storrer-2006, John "Dutch" and Rita Bouwman-2005; Dr. Denise Bannan-2004; James Capitan-2003; James Oliver Curwood Jr.-2002; Dale Espich-2001; Tom Henne-2000; Ivan Conger-1999; Monte Sheedlo-1998; Al and Kay Snell-1997. Robert "Pudge" Hahn-1996; Helen Harrelson-1995; Gordon Graham-1994; Bill Phillips-1993; Robert Lewis-1992; Francis "Bus" Spaniola-1991; Merrill Walker-1990; Jeri and Hank Steck-1989; Armond Stolz-1988; R.C. Brown-1987; Clyde LeValley-1986; Frank Patee-1985; James Miner-1984; Sallysue Gale-1983; Corky Wilson-1982; Brad VanPelt-1981; and Earl Morrall-1980.
The submission deadline is March 13, 2020.
Curwood Festival is a 501c.4 organizations dedicated “To celebrate the life of author/conservationist, James Oliver Curwood, by organizing, promoting, and conduction family events using the efforts and resources of volunteers, businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental units to enhance the economic and community image of Curwood Country.”
For further information call the Curwood office at 989-723-2161, Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Who do you know that has made such a change? Looking back some of our former Grand Marshals have been celebrities, quiet leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, and mentors. The Grand Marshal is selected by submitting a written nomination that describes the effects you feel your nominee has made. These nominations are reviewed by a committee of local dignitaries that will select worthy recipients. Please forward you nomination(s) to the Grand Marshal Committee, PO Box 461, Owosso, MI 48867 or email to curwoodfestival@michonline.net Please include the name and contact information of the person making the nomination.
Committee members will review all nominations and the announcement of their selection will be made at the Curwood Festival Full Council meeting on April 8, 2020. The submission deadline is March 13, 2020.
Past honorees include: Michael Ash-2019; Bob Minarik-2018; Sue Degerstrom-2017; David Vaughn-2016; Charlie & Linda Keenan-2015; Carl Knipe-2014; Gary Goysanie-2013; Leo Scherer–2012; Bruce and Jackie Cook-2011; Dr. Richard Ball-2010; Piper Brewer-2009; George Hoddy-2008; John and Joanne Morovitz-2007; Jim & Fayenne Storrer-2006, John "Dutch" and Rita Bouwman-2005; Dr. Denise Bannan-2004; James Capitan-2003; James Oliver Curwood Jr.-2002; Dale Espich-2001; Tom Henne-2000; Ivan Conger-1999; Monte Sheedlo-1998; Al and Kay Snell-1997. Robert "Pudge" Hahn-1996; Helen Harrelson-1995; Gordon Graham-1994; Bill Phillips-1993; Robert Lewis-1992; Francis "Bus" Spaniola-1991; Merrill Walker-1990; Jeri and Hank Steck-1989; Armond Stolz-1988; R.C. Brown-1987; Clyde LeValley-1986; Frank Patee-1985; James Miner-1984; Sallysue Gale-1983; Corky Wilson-1982; Brad VanPelt-1981; and Earl Morrall-1980.
The submission deadline is March 13, 2020.
Curwood Festival is a 501c.4 organizations dedicated “To celebrate the life of author/conservationist, James Oliver Curwood, by organizing, promoting, and conduction family events using the efforts and resources of volunteers, businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental units to enhance the economic and community image of Curwood Country.”
For further information call the Curwood office at 989-723-2161, Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.