Arizona Centennial
Arizona Historical Society
Al Merito Award
2012 Call for Nominations
Phoenix, AZ - January 17,
2012
The Arizona Historical
Society has issued a
Call for Nominations for the
prestigious Al Merito
Award. The award recipient
will be publicly honored
during the Al Merito Award
Luncheon at the Arizona
Centennial Conference on
Friday,
April 20, 2012 at the Pointe
Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Arizona Historical
Society invites nominations
of organizations or
individuals whose special
achievements have enriched
the community through their
vision, dedication, and love
of Arizona history.
Nomination forms may be
requested by calling Deborah
Ortiz at (520) 617-1169 or
via email at
dortiz@azhs.gov. The
deadline for Nominations is
Friday, February 24, 2012.
The Al Merito Award honors
individuals and organizations
from every corner of the state
that have preserved and promoted
Arizona history with museum
programs and exhibitions, by
collecting and conserving
historical objects and archives,
and by recording oral histories
from today's Arizonans for the
benefit of future generations.
The Arizona Historical Society
established the Al Merito in
1973 to recognize those who have
made outstanding contributions
and serve as role models for
preserving Arizona's rich
history. Named for the
nineteenth century award
bestowed by a newly independent
government of Mexico for
meritorious serve to the
Republic, al merito
literally translates to "for
merit."
Today, the Arizona Historical
Society's highest honor
acknowledges meritorious service
for those who, by their efforts,
celebrate Arizona history.
The Al Merito Luncheon will be
open to the public. For
questions regarding the Arizona
Centennial Conference, including
registration information, visit
arizonacentennial.org, call the
information line at (480)
420-4601, or email
info@arizonacentennial.org.
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Arizona
Centennial Conference
April 18-21st
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs
Resort
Phoenix, Arizona
Registration is
NOW available online.
The Arizona Centennial Conference is
an exciting Official event that will
celebrate the rich cultural and
unique natural resources of the
Grand Canyon State. For program,
sponsorship and registration
information, please
Click Here.
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The new Arizona Centennial website
is here! You’re invited to visit
www.AZ100Years.org for all things Centennial! Learn
about events and projects throughout the state, even
purchase official Centennial merchandise. And, learn how
you can get involved!
Official Centennial Events
More than 100 Official Centennial
Events are in the works to celebrate Arizona’s 100th
Birthday -- from major community celebrations to
exhibits and street festivals. One of those events
is the Phoenix’s Best Fest (February 10-12). The
Best Fest Series has something for everyone -- from
educational pavilions spotlighting history, science &
future, as well as cultural villages that showcase
Native American customs, the old West and the flair of
Hispanic tradition. Of course, not to be missed is the
classic festival fare including a carnival, parade, live
entertainment, beer gardens, and more.
In fact, if you’re interested in
becoming a volunteer and participating in this historic
Countdown year, Best Fest is perhaps the ‘best’ way to
do so!
This Day in Arizona History
Fun facts on Arizona, from
Arizona’s Official State Historian, Marshall Trimble!
- June 14, 1941 movie stars
Dorothy Fay and Tex Ritter were married. Dorothy Fay
was Arizona’s first star in cowboy movies. She was
also the mother of actor John Ritter.
- June 21, 1967 the record was
set for Arizona’s latest sunset (8:41) causing loud
protests from restaurants. The following year the
state legislature voted to opt out of Daylight
Savings Time.
- June 26, 1902 Sedona becomes
an official US Postal stop and gets its name. It is
named for the first postmaster's wife, Sedona and
the first postmaster was T.C. Schnebly.
- July 4, 1876 a party of Boston
colonists heading West camped at the foot of the San
Francisco Peaks and celebrated the nation’s 100th
birthday. An American flag was hung from a tall pine
tree to honor the occasion and the place eventually
came to be called Flagstaff.
- July 4, 1887 the first
railroad train arrived in Phoenix from the Southern
Pacific Mainline at Maricopa.
For some of us this means going to extremes and cutting up credit cards. For others, it just means clipping coupons and unplugging appliances.
Story Continues
Jackson
Designs Arizona Centennial Buckle
Arizona buckle maker Jackson has
created a beautiful Arizona Centennial buckle shown
here. Arizona Duuude Bob Roloff is the first to wear
this unique buckle with two toned copper and gold
depicting the state flag and name with the state dates
1912 -2012. The buckle will be available for sale, Just
contact Jackson at 623-873-2475 and let him know AZ
Duuude sent you!
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Arizona Centennial
Conference Announcement
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Arizona
Centennial
Conference to
Celebrate and
Promote Arizona's
Cultural and Natural
Resources
Call for
Proposals Announced
Phoenix, AZ -
September 21, 2011 -
The Arizona
Centennial
Conference Committee
has announced a
"Call for Proposals"
for presentations
and panel
discussions
celebrating the
cultural and natural
resources of
Arizona. The
official Centennial
Event will be held
April 18-22, 2012 at
the Pointe Hilton
Tapatio Cliffs
Resort in Phoenix.
The conference is a
culmination of years
of planning by the
Arizona History
Convention, Inc.,
the Museum
Association of
Arizona and the
State Historic
Preservation Office
- a division of
State Parks.
Interested parties
may visit
www.arizonacentennial.org
for more information
or email
info@arizonacentennial.org.
According to Vince
Murray, Conference
Committee
Chairperson, "We
want this program to
truly promote
Arizona's unique
heritage. We invite
speakers who have a
story about the
Grand Canyon State's
culture, history or
natural resources to
participate. This is
a time to celebrate
Arizona during the
Centennial year."
Individuals
or organizations
wishing to
participate may
submit a one
paragraph overview
on their
presentation idea to
info@arizonacentennial.org
by October 3, 2011,
for consideration.
More
information will be
required if your
submission if
accepted by the
governing board.
Additional cash
prizes will be
offered for winning
papers presented at
the conference.
Visit
www.arizonacentennial.org
for more
information.
The Arizona
Centennial
Conference will
feature over 54
educational
sessions, locally
and nationally known
speakers, a
dedicated exhibit
area, personal
development
workshops, an
evaluation of the
"Trial of the
Centennial" by the
Arizona Justice
Forum - and more.
The conference will
be open to the
public and attendees
will include
educators, students,
history buffs,
hikers and hunters -
and anyone who lives
in, or visits,
Arizona.
Estimated attendance
is 600.
Cost effective
sponsorships are
available for large
and small businesses
wishing to expand
their presence in
Arizona.
Thank you for your
support. Please
contact (480)
420-4601 for more
information or email
info@arizonacentennial
for conference
overview and
background
information.
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Arizona Centennial
Conference
Suzanne Chambers
Media Contact
(480) 420-4601
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Arizona's Centennial On
Stage
As we approach Arizona's Centennial (1912-2012)...Ben
Tyler has created a website-platform,
with a goal of celebrating on stage this colorful states past
100 years or perhaps more. The stories are endless, especially
the little known, and off-beat subject matter not previously
explored on stage. If you're a writer or a wanna-be playwrite,
this might be your opportunity of an Arizona life-time! I for
one might give it a shot, because there's so much to say about
our state...and we are the generation(s)
who know, and appreciate the history. 2012 in Arizona could be a
very interesting year of great opportunities
and a lot of fun. For more
information visit:
http://www.centennialtf.com
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