FIRST - Female administrator - PREMIÈRE - Femme administratrice - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 23.235 W 075° 39.302
18T E 448722 N 5026179
In 1987, Marion Atwell became the first female District Administrator for Little League Canada. En 1987, Marion Atwell est devenue la première femme à occuper le poste d’administratrice de district au sein de Petite ligue Canada.
Waymark Code: WM10JKT
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/16/2019
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Inscription on the plaque:
Bill and Marion Atwell Baseball Diamonds
These baseball diamonds are named in recognition of the extensive community service of
Bill and Marion Atwell
Bille and Marion Atwell were actively involved with the Alta Vista Little League for several decades, beginning in the 1960's.
Following his years as a league president, Bill became the District Administrator for Little League Ontario District 6 in 1986, which included all the Little Leagues in the eastern and southern areas of Ottawa. Bill remained District Administrator until his passing in 1996.
In 1987, Marion became the first female District Administrator for Little League Canada. In 2002, she was awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for her volunteer work with the baseball community.
Approved by Ottawa City Council on June 22, 2016
Mayor Jim Watson
Councillor Jean Cloutier (Alta Vista)
Inscription sur la plaque:
Terrains de baseball Bill et Marion Atwell
Ces terrains de baseball ont été nommés en reconnaissance de l’engagement communautaire hors du commun de:
Bill et Marion Atwell
Pendant des dizaines d’années à compter des années 1960, Bill et Marion Atwell se sont grandement investis dans la Petite ligue Alta Vista.
En 1986, après ses années à la Présidence, Bill est devenu l’administrateur du district no 6 de petite ligue Ontario, qui regroupait toutes les petites ligues des secteurs est et sud d’Ottawa. Bill a occupé cette fonction jusqu’à son décès en 1996.
En 1987, Marion est devenue la première femme à occuper le poste d’administratrice de district au sein de Petite ligue Canada. En 2002, son bénévolat au sein de la communauté du baseball lui à valu la Médaille du jubilé de la Reine.
Approuvé par le Conseil municipal d’Ottawa le 22 juin 2016
Conseiller Jean Cloutier (Alta Vista)
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1987
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