Contributors

The 9-11 Tribute Concert would not be possible without the contributions of many businesses and individuals. A sincere thanks to all who helped make the events of the past five years successful. Click here if you're interesting in helping plan the 2007 event!

Bayers Hardware
4312 Upton Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 926-1605
www.bayers.doitbest.com

The 9-11 Tribute Concert is the inspiration of Bob Bayers, owner of Bayers Hardware. Bob produces the 9-11 Tribute Concert each year since the 1st anniversary of 9-11. Bob is the the main fundraiser of the concert.

Lake Harriet Lodge #277 A.F. & A.M.
4519 France Avenue So.
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 927-5426
www.lhl277.org

Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge has supported the 9-11 Tribute since its 1st concert in 2002. They purchased the beautiful 12' x 18' American Flag that hangs at the back of the Lake Harriet Band Shell at every concert, they purchased hundreds of American Flags for the young peoples march, they provide rehearsal space and they help distribute programs the night of the concert.

Our hats off to the Masons of Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge. One of the most active lodges in the state. Lake Harriet boasts a full calendar of social, charitable, community and educational events. They are located in Southwest Minneapolis in the Linden Hills neighborhood, adjacent to Edina and St. Louis Park.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's mission, on behalf of all current and future citizens of the City of Minneapolis, is to permanently preserve, protect, maintain, improve and enhance the City's parkland and recreational opportunities. It is our belief that the Parks and positive recreational experiences offer individuals and communities the fullest opportunity to maximize their potential.

For the past 10 years, Susanna Franklin (Soozie) of Susanna Franklin Design has offered a wide range of visual communications expertise in concepting, design + production services. Additionally, SFDesign is well versed in Artistic Direction + Brand Marketing Consultation. Through many years of customer service in the graphic design field, retail field and through her coordination of volunteers for a local non-profit, SFDesign prides itself on the ability to work with many different types of clients, many types of creative projects.

SFDesign offers the following menu of creative services:
• Identity / Logo Development • Brochure / Ad / Page Layout • Annual Report / Multi-Page Layout • Website Design / Layout • Tshirt Design / Promotional Materials • Mural / Paint Works • Individualized Holiday Card Design • Creative Collateral + Invigorating Ideas SFDesign is committed to the betterment of community. In turn, SFDesign takes part in giving back to the Linden Hills community through various gifts of time + talent for local non-profits, trying to make a difference in the world.

Susanna Franklin designed the beautiful 5' x 12' victims rememberance banners for the 2006 9-11 Tribute Concert. The banners contained all the names of the 2,996 victims of the attacks on 9-11. Thanks so much to Susanna for her beautiful work.

Tierney Brothers, Inc., experts in audio visual design and installation since 1977, specialize in: Custom Room Design & Installation, Imaging Services, Video Conferencing/Audio Conferencing, Houses of Worship, Technical Service, and Equipment Rentals.

The 9-11 Tribute committee thanks Tierney Brothers, Inc for producing the beautiful 5' x 12' banners for the 2006 9-11 Tribute Concert.

LSS Data Systems
6423 City West Parkway
Eden Prairie MN 55344
www.lssdata.com

LSS Data Systems has offered to design and host this website.

LSS is a healthcare information technology company specializing in the development of clinical and financial software for physicians and other healthcare professionals for an international market.

Pagenkopf Photo & Video
Fred Pagenkopf
505 Milbert Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305-1130
952-545-8256
info@photofred.com 

Pagenkopf Photo & Video has been photographing weddings since 1974 and videotaping weddings since 1983. They are members of the Minnesota Professional Videographers Association, the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International and the Twin City Professional Photography Association. Visit http://photofred.com/

Nick Felice Photography
(612) 920-7821
http://www.felicephoto.com

Nick Felice is an award-winning commercial photographer who specializes in photographing people. His experience includes photography for regional and national advertising, corporate photography for annual reports, editorial and industrial photography and photography for colleges and universities. To contact him about your next photography project, call or visit http://www.felicephoto.com.

Fast Forward Productions, Inc.
(612) 337-0275 - office | (612) 940-1964 - cell
www.fastforwardproductions.com/
LLO@fastfwdproductions.com

Award-winning video services designed to meet your needs, using professional cameras, audio, lighting and editing equipment. Producer and director of photography Luke Logan has over 19 years of Emmy, AP and NPPA award-winning television and video production experience for ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, ESPN, PBS, OLN and numerous public and private organizations and corporations.

Richfield Bus Company
Richfield Bus Company/Heartland Tours generously donated the use of their motorcoach to transport the Waite House school bus survivors and families of the I35W bridge collapse to the 9-11 Tribute.
http://www.richfieldbus.com
Email: info@richfieldbus.com
Phone: (952) 881-1111
Fax: (952) 884-9190

Approaching their 45th year in business, George and Marilyn Holter along with their family have diligently worked to provide the finest transportation service using the most comfortable and dependable equipment available. Beginning with school and transit busses, they have built up their fleet to include a wide spectrum of transportation vehicles, including state of the industry motor coaches. A great advantage to Richfield's customers and employees is owner involvement in the daily business operation. As a family business, the Holters and their employees, strive to translate their traditional values into all of their business endeavors by putting people first.

Heartland Tours and Travel
Touring available by Motorcoach, Air and Cruise Ships
http://heartlandtoursandtravel.net
E-mail: info@heartlandtoursandtravel.net

Locations:
3000 White Bear Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55109
651-777-7170 or 888-735-7118
Fax: 651-777-7039

1825 N. Broadway
Rochester, MN 55906
507-288-1330 or 800-368-4874
Fax: 507-288-9318

Jessen Press Inc.
3982 Alabama Avenue S. • St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (952) 929-0346 • Fax: (952) 929-0347
http://www.jessenpress.com 
E-mail: jessenpress@jessenpress.com

Jessen Press produced the 5-beautiful 2’ x 3’ signs seen in the neighborhood promoting the upcoming 9-11 Tribute.
Jessen Press is a premier print, mail and fulfillment facility. They offer a print on demand experience while providing value, quality and the highest level of customer service.

Coffee & Tea Ltd.
Coffee Roaster & Tea Importer

Jim Cone of Coffee & Tea Ltd. provided the coffee for the volunteer picnic before the performance tonight. In addition Jim provided the adhesive backed American Flags handed out with the programs, and contributed financial support of the 9-11 Tribute.

We roast fresh coffee nearly every day! Located in South Minneapolis, blocks away from Lake Harriet. We are confident that once you try our coffee and tea, you will come back again. Our passion is to create affordable luxury. Try us, you will taste the difference.

2730 West 43rd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
612-920-6344
800-234-6378
800-2-FINEST

Sears- Mall of America
1st Floor
Bloomington, MN
952-854-2883

www.coffeeandtealtd.com
E-mail us at coffeeandtealtd@aol.com for yourself or as a gift!
Call us @ 1-800-2FINEST

Acknowledgements & Credits

Graphic design for program cover art and T-shirts: Tetiana Brynowsky
Shirt imprinting: St Croix Printing
Program design/production: Bill & Linda Lundborg, West 44th Street Graphics
Victims Remembrance Banners: layout and design: Susanna Franklin Design and Graphics; printing: Tierney Brothers Inc. A/V design & Graphics; stage rigging: Bill Bryan
Program printing: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Hosts: Frank Vascelaro, WCCO 4 TV and Amelia Santaniello, WCCO 4 TV
Orchestra rehearsal venue: Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge #277
Chorus rehearsal venue: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
12’ X 18’ American flag: The Masons of Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge #277
Pre-concert picnic for volunteers: Tony Scahill, Jimmy Spry, Anna Lombardo, Patrick Lombardo, Lois Cartwright, Ruth Albee, Midge Lockovitch, John Brownson, Ben Mattox, Fred Brownson, Tony, Bernie Nicol, Ellen Schmitz, Melanie Colley, Josie Schmitz, Olivia Brownson, Natalie Brownson
Pre-concert food pickup: Debra Bouché, Debbi Stevens, Jody Stevens
Sound: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board – Ken Reed, Rick Alexander, Jessica Berg
Staging, lighting & tech: Hans Pflaumer, Kit Rusack, Bonnie Hanna-Powers, Dave Premack
Follow spot & headsets rental: Event Sound & Lighting
Staging equipment: Southwest Community Education (Tom Neiman)
Video: Fred and Lori Pagenkopf, www.photofred.com
Photography: Nick Felice, www.felicephoto.com
Writers: Manny Laureano, John Hoffacker, Doug Wilhide, Bob Bayers
Web design and hosting: LSS Data Systems, Fred Mayer, John Bohman
Data input/spread sheets/program content: Bob Bayers
Sheet music: Church of St Philip the Deacon, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Youth Symphonies
Music folders: Groth Music
Red, white and blue bunting: Minnesota Streetcar Museum & Mike Miller
Red white and blue potted plants on stage: Sunnyside Gardens
Adhesive American Flags distributed with programs: Coffee & Tea Ltd. (Jim Cone
Program and candle distribution: The Masons of Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge #277 and The Uptown Rotary
Pyrotechnics: NIGHTLIGHTER Fireworks, Inc.

Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery - 44th & France
Clancey’s Meat and Fish - 43rd & Upton
Coffee & Tea Ltd. - 43rd & Upton
Dunn Brothers Coffee - 43rd & Upton
Famous Dave’s BBQ - 43rd & Upton
France 44 Wines & Spirits - 44th & France
Great Harvest Bakery - 43rd & Upton
Lake Harriet Pizza - 50th & Penn
Michelangelo’s Masterpizzas- 50th & Xerxes
Milio’s Sandwich Shop - 44th & Sunnyside
Papa Johns Pizza - 50th & Drew
Paradise Pizza - 50th & Ewing
Sam’s Club
Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream Cafe - 44th & Upton
Subway Sandwich Shop - 50th & Drew
Sunnyside Supervalue - 44th & France
Taystee/Sara Lee Bakery Group
Turtle Bread - 44th & Beard
Wuollet’s Bakery - 50th & Chowen
Zumbro Cafe - 43rd & Upton

We gratefully acknowledge the support again this year of our co-sponsor – Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.  Please visit www.minneapolisparks.org