Minnesota Branch AALAS History Branch was founded in 1985. First meeting was . On ... we petitioned National to become the Minnesota Branch.  Our application was considered and accepted at the National meeting in 1985.   Founders ...   Notable Events - Past Award Winners 2007   Kim Franklin     Technician of the Year       Amy Townsend     Technologist of the Year       No Nomination     Patrick J Manning Award       Craig Welch     Vendor Appreciation Award     2006   Jason Kilvington     Technician of the Year       Jason Woehrle     Technologist of the Year       Heidi Fust     Patrick J Manning Award       Dave and Terry Theise   Vendor Appreciation Award                       2005   Holly Coleman     Technician of the Year       Cheryl Griese     Technologist of the Year       No Nomination     Patrick J Manning Award                       2004   No Nomination     Technician of the Year       Julie Hudak     Technologist of the Year       Mary Knudsen     Patrick J Manning Award                       2003   Susan Coopmans     Technician of the Year       Larry Johnson     Technologist of the Year       No Nomination     Patrick J Manning Award                       2002   Robin Miller     Technician of the Year       No Nomination     Technologist of the Year       Terrie Grove     Patrick J Manning Award                       2001   Chris Webb     Technician of the Year       Julie Schindler     Technologist of the Year       James Byrne     Patrick J Manning Award                       2000   Mary Jane Courtney     Technician of the Year       Pete Stielow     Technologist of the Year       No Nomination     Patrick J Manning Award                       1999   No Nomination     Technician of the Year       No Nomination     Technologist of the Year