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In order to maintain the May Day tradition while addressing the realities of our
changing times, the May Day Committee decided they should prepare for the present
by revisiting the past and proposed the introduction of a May Day Ambassador. The
May Queen and May Day Ambassador will have similar responsibilities at civic
events, etc. In addition, both "roles" will be chosen the same way, by random draw
from the names submitted by the schools who also select their names by random
draw.

That is an important difference from many of the pageants that sometimes confuses
people. Unlike many pageants, representatives are not chosen because of their
knowledge, skills, etc. Our May Queen and now the May Day Ambassador are
school children chosen by random draw throughout the process.

One of the many positive effects of this addition, is that it has rekindled the interest
of the May Day lancezs and will involve more families in the May Day activities, (i.e.
Selection Tea).

Summary:

After reviewing a number of alternatives, the May Day Committee recommended to,
and received approval from the Parks & Recreation Committee that a May Day
Ambassador be included in the May Day Royal Party.

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Larry J. Wheeler