Nominations are currently being accepted for the 53rd Annual Maple Leaf Festival Grand Marshal. Nomination forms may be picked up at the Chamber office, 402 S Garrison, Carthage, you may call 417-358-2373 to have them faxed or e-mailed to you, or you may find them at www.carthagemapleleaf.com. Nominations must be submitted on the official form.
Deadline for accepting nominations is 4 p.m. on Friday, August 30th. This deadline is for actual receipt of nomination form at the Chamber office. Please return your nomination form to Carthage Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Mary Jo Little, 402 S. Garrison, Carthage, MO 64836 or [email protected].
“It’s an amazing honor to represent Carthage and all that is Maple Leaf amongst the company of past winners!” said Alice Chorum, Co-Chairperson of the 53rd Annual Maple Leaf Festival Committee. “There are so many nominations of respected, revered, and beloved citizens each year. Carthaginians who have made so many and varied contributions to our community. The Maple Leaf committee asks that you be specific in your nomination because it really is a hard choice every year and we need all of the information that we can get. Every little bit will help the committee choose the best person or persons to lead the parade for the 53rd year of the festival.”