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Mr. Jen'y Ruegemer
City of Chanha~en
690 City Center Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
CITY OF CHANHA$SEN
Dear Mr. Ruegemer,
The Awards Committee/'or the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Associations is pleased to inform you that your
organization has been selected to receive an Awnrd of Excellence in 2001 for the Dnve Hoffman 5K Memorial Run
event.
This year, the Awards Committee granted awards to 12 projects, including:
CATEGORY
PROJECT/PROGRAM
Northfield Parks and Recreation
St. Paul Parks and Recreation
City of Shakopce
City of Chanhas~- [ ..........
Dakota County Parks
City of Golden Valley
Plymouth Park and Recreation
City of Eden Prairie
Roseville Parks and Recreation
City of Eden Prairie
City of Plymouth
Facility
Facility
Facility
Facility
Even~
Prograrmning
Events
Events
Communications
Admin Strategies
Management Strategies
Technology
Splash Pool
Harriet Island Regional Park
Joseph Schlepar Baseball Stadium
Plymouth Greek Center and Fieldhonse
D?_ve ~,n'=rTnnn 5K M.emorial Run
Outdoor Education Program
Opportunity Fest
The Chocolate Sampler
Park Interpretive Panels
Reservoir Woods
2000 Community Forum
REC-CONNECT
During the months of June-July- August, a member of the MRPA Awards Committee or Board o~ will come to
your community to present your Awards of Excellence at a City Council, Board or Commission meeting, or an event of
your choice. Please let me know (at 763-493-8340), when and where you would like the awards presented. Please call as
soon as possible, so we can arrange for this presentation by one of our committee members. Try to give us 2-3 possible
dates so we can arrange for a presentation on one of the days suggested.
Again, congratulations on your selection as n 2001Award of Excellenc~ winner
Sincerely,
Jan Ficken
Chair
MRPA Awards Committee
cc. Mr. Todd Hoffinan, Director
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Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
June S, 2001
Commendation
Serry, congratulations on the receipt of an MRPA Award of Excellence for the
Dave Huffman 5K Memorial Run! Your leadership in coordinating this event
is commendable. By joining together the individual contributions of multiple
sponsors, you have guaranteed the success of the race. Dave would be proud!
Good Work!
c:
Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
Mayor and City Council
Park and Recreation Commission
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