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Planting Pride in Our Communities
February 29, 2016
Board Members
Dear Mayor MarDr. Charlie Hall
Katy Moss Warner
Dr. Marvin N. Miller I am pleased to inform you that Arroyo Grande in Bloom will be hosting the 2016 America in
Evelyn Alemanni Bloom Symposium, October 5-8, 2016. This is the first year our national awards symposium
Dr. Jack Clasen will be held "west of the Rockies." And we are pleased that Arroyo Grande in Bloom has
Bobby Barnitz accepted the challenge to host this noteworthy event. The symposium will be attended by
Drew Becher
community representatives, civic leaders, and elected officials from communities across theKurtBecker
Marshall Dirks country. There is already a record number of cities registered for this event, and we
Tony Ferrara anticipate that participation will continue to grow as we approach the spring season. In
Dale Fisher short, the opportunity to visit the Central Coast of California has brought about an
Lela Kelly "undercurrent" of excitement within America in Bloom communities nation-wide.
Edith Makra
John Manchester Due to the large number of participants and the absence of suitable conference facilities in
Diana Weiner
South San Luis Obispo County, AGIB has selected the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference
Laura Kunkle, Center in the City of San Luis Obispo, as the host hotel. Please note that participants will
Executive Director travel by motor coach to symposium activities that will be held throughout the county. This
Special Advisors will truly be a regional event.
Peter Kagayama
Joe Lamp'I As you may imagine, hosting an event of this magnitude requires a major logistical
City Judges commitment. Host cities typically receive support in the form of grants and contributions
Douglas Airhart from sponsors to assist with the substantial costs associated with hosting the symposium. AsJackClasen
Evelyn Alemanni such, we are respectfully requesting your assistance in helping us ensure the success of this
Sue Amatangelo event. We would appreciate a donation in the amount of $1,500, but will certainly accept
Carlo Balestrieri with gratitude any level of support you can provide. In return, your City sponsorship' will beBillyButterfield
Linda Cromer highlighted in our plenary session slide presentations and in our Symposium brochure. In
Tony Ferrara addition, we would gladly insert your city marketing materials in each participant's
Bill Hahn
registration gift bag. Please contact Bob Lund, Chairperson of Arroyo Grande in Bloom atEdHookerIII
Marlborough Packard (805)710-4049 or e-mail at Iundbob920 c@t gmaiLcam for further details regarding your
Kristin Pategas contribution. Lastly, we cordially invite you to be our guest at the Mayors / Elected Officials
Stephen Pategas
Leslie Pittenger reception and forum to be held during the symposium. A formal invitation will be
Alex Pearl forthcoming.
Bruce Riggs
Melanie Riggs
Karin Rindal We hope to see you at the 2016 America in Bloom Symposium.
Susie Stratton
Barbara Vincentsen
Sincerely, Katy Moss Warner 3
Diana K. Weiner
Meg Whitmer
Tony Ferrara
America in Bloom Board Member
National Symposium Committee
2130 Stella Ct. Columbus, OH 43215 aib@AmericaInBloom.org P 614-453-0744 F 614-487-1216
www.americainbloom.org
Tony Ferrara
3935 Via Amalfi
Palm Desert, CA
92260
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MAYOR JAN HOWELL MARX
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Tony Ferrara
Board of Directors
National Awards Judge
3935 Via Amalfi
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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