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Tom Carpenter Named Volunteer of the Year
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Over 80 residents enjoyed a meal and program in their honor on Monday night. The Park building was candlelit and buzzing with conversation and the warmth of new connections, contrasting the cold scenery outside. 12 residents were recognized as nominees of Corcoran's Volunteer of the Year award, and Tom Carpenter received the nod for his efforts as a committed coach of youth sports at the Park. Brian Huseby was recognized as the Midtown Farmers' Market's Volunteer of the Year, and Nathan Shaw was recognized with the Lifetime Award. Read Nominee Bios. |
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Nathan Shaw Recognized with Lifetime Volunteer Award
Longtime Corcoran resident Nathan Shaw was given special recognition at Monday's Volunteer Dinner as recipient of the Dorothy LaDue Lifetime Volunteer Award. Nathan was nominated by fellow resident Wendy Knox, and succeeds Gwen McMahon (2005), Helen Filipek (2004), and Dorothy LaDue (2003) as the award's recipient. Read about Nathan and other nominees.
Help Plan the 2007 May Day Parade
Everyone is welcome to attend upcoming community meetings to help plan the 2007 May Day Parade. The Parade is meant to reflect the hopes, despairs, visions and struggles of the community. Meetings will be 7 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Mar. 27 at the In the Heart of the Beast Theater building, 1500 E. Lake St.
Residents Weigh In on City's 'Engagement' Report
Over 50 residents including 5 City Council Members attended a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Plaza Verde to comment on the City's recent 'Community Engagement Report' and discuss how the City should involve residents in decision-making and planning processes. Four breakout sessions gathered specific resident concerns, the most notable being the slated end of the NRP in 2009 and the uncertain future of neighborhood organizations.
There's Still Time to Comment on Community Engagement
If you weren't able to attend the Jan. 30 meeting, please complete this online survey today to share your opinions about how the City should engage residents, and peruse the City's recent Community Engagement Report. This document and the community's responses to it will help inform City Council discussions on the future of the City's interaction with residents. The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, Feb. 8.