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Home My WebLink About2022-03-23-LEX250-min Semiquincentennial Commission (Lexington 250) Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:33 -5:30 pm via Zoom Members Present: Suzie Barry (Select Board), Steve Cole (Community Representative), Steven Conners (Reenactment Community Representative), Bebe Fallick (Tourism Committee Representative) Julie O’Leary (Civic Representative), Paul O’Shaughnessy (Historical Organization Representative), Jillian Tung (Music and Arts Representative), Barry Cunha (Local Business Representative), Cerise Jalelian (Town Celebrations Committee Representative), Mona Roy (Community Member Representative) 1. Welcome, 2. Approved March 10, 2022 Minutes Motion made by Mr. O’Shaughnessy and seconded by Mr. Connors 3. Logo Contest Update • Recap -- Logo chosen at last meeting all applications central figure of Minuteman and appealing on a number of fronts Also chose a 1st runner up and a 2nd runner up • Post meeting member found that the central feature (Patriot) of the logo is being used by a company called Patriot Woodworks • Since logo is not original, jury reconvened to choose another logo. Considered going to 1st runner up but that was not an ideal option to use as a logo – instead will continue to use it in other ways • 2nd runner up has submitted some design variations that included Captain Parker and color • Member comments and concerns included ambiguous; hard to read; not sure that Battle of Lexington is clearly conveyed; also missing some spark; others felt design was clean, Captain Parker and 1775 is familiar enough to imply the battle; suggestions to improved design included adding April 15 would be helpful; adding color(s) would be helpful, discussion on what these designs would look like printed on various media. Possible changes to logo included see if red, white and blue in the logo or maybe gold circle; could have more text or rearrangement, maybe April 19, 1775 instead of 1775-2025; maybe Lex250 instead of 250 • Some discussion on whether designs could be combined but central feature not being not original made jury uncomfortable to move forward with original winner • Public Comment (Anu Arya of Phillip Road) – logos should not be altered since it was a contest; commenter was the parent of someone who had also submitted a design for the contest • Committee clarified that the judging was done by a jury of various experts that every submission was reviewed in detail • Mr. O’Shaughnessy made a motion to choose this logo and have not too much alteration Ms. Fallick– seconded – all voted in favor • Discussion of options to reveal the design and adding it to the video. • Discussion on putting logo on t-shirts and possible cost. Ms. Barry would reach out to Tricon and/or Jane Foley re costs and logistics given tight timeline. Youth Commission all set to hand out 10K flags so maybe 1000 shirts. Costs of shirts at $10-$12 or if pressed for time 500; range of sizes. • Ms. Barry spoke with Jim Wilson re: doing a float with the logo • Highlight all three winners during the ceremonies on the Green - Blowing up all three logos may be complicated but doable and winning logo should be bigger • Winner + family on float (up to 4 people ) -- Mr. Connors suggested to confirm that # with Jim Wilson • Ms. Tung will check on pricing on stickers and buttons and will circle back with a red, white and blue version of chosen logo 4. Working Groups Update A. Standing Workgroups 1. Fundraising (O’Leary, Fallick, Cole, Tung) a. Collectibles/Memorabilia b. Public Memorial 2. Publicity (Roy, O’Leary, Conners, O’Shaughnessy) a. Social Media b. Website c. Newspapers d. Travel Guides/Magazines 3. Community Engagement/Events (Tung, Roy, Fallick, O’Shaughnessy) a. Music/Arts b. Speaker Series c. Youth d. Schools 4. Logistics (Barry, O’Leary, Cole, Cunha, Jelalian) a. Transportation b. Housing 5. Government Relations (Barry, Conors, Cunha, Jelalian) a. Federal/State/Municipal b. Funding-Grants/Budgets c. Security d. Dignitaries 6. Patriots Day – everyone 7. Discovery Day 5/28/22 – (Tung, Cole, O’Shaughnessy, Barry) B. Other Workgroup Logistics/Consideration • Possible future events (Lions Club, LHS home football game, etc..) • HW -- Targeted outreach to people to join these workgroups (which will be 12-24 people each); discussion on application process, adapting application form targeted to each workgroup tasks; Ms. Barry will check with counsel re: workgroup vs subcommittee, open meeting rules, ethics rules etc.. • Groups limited to Lexington residents and the groups should be balanced in interests • Discussion on setting up a fund for fundraising or perhaps a stabilization fund • Discussion on how to give people various opportunities to volunteer recognizing that we want a diversity of participants for maximum engagement 5. Video Update - there will be edits into the video; photo updates • Music will be updated possibly from Jeff Leonard from Bicentennial Band • Showed video – All enjoyed, smiled loved visuals, length, imagery and narration, most agreed background music could be improved • Discussion on showing Visitor Center - need to buy a TV screen; • Discussion on needing a longer video for Visitor Center, • Mr. Cole will look to add in reenactment videos (maybe 2019 or others) and volunteered to edit a longer video together for the Visitors Center; 3-5 mins loop • Ms. Roy will ask Fife and Drum video from Lexington • Discussion on logistics Maybe they would play on demand, where would the screen go • Mr. Connors - willing to talk with Katie at visitor center on display logistics • Ms. Jelalian suggested adding Flag Day video showing municipal staff contributions (DPW, LPD) and offered to find some video from Flag Day • Ms. Fallick – The Flag on the Battle Green is significant as the first to be allowed to fly 24 hours daily. Also mentioned that she may know someone who has offered to approach several members of Parliament who might agree to represent the Queen. • Others mentioned connecting through consulate 6. Email update • are in the process of getting an email update with the Town; public 7. Local and State Updates § Ms. Barry reported that Commonwealth 250 met last week (45+ people) Sen Kennedy and others who are on the Travel and Tourism committee in the State Legislators – mostly intros; 95% of preps are from organizations (Rev 250, Mass Historical, Archives, Cambridge appointed someone from Mass Historical Soc). Also some Education related organizations. Also National Guard was there. Will meet quarterly. Workgroups (Funding, education, DEI and others) There are 351 cities/towns in MA; Commonwealth wide, community wide; will have to produce a report; there will be funding from Fed govt to America 250 and then it will flow to Commonwealth 250 § Another Group comprising Select Board members from different towns has not had its first meeting yet but will meet in the future § Discussed inviting a dozen or so folks from Commonwealth 250 § Ms. Barry and Ms. Roy gave a high level briefing to Town Senior Staff on what we are doing and partnership with all including Fire and Police Chief and respective departments. Meeting included some discussion of possible encampment logistics; noted cannot use Lincoln Park, not at Willards Woods, maybe national park; maybe town of Lincoln could host encampment. Maybe Lexington need not host encampment. § Concerns expressed by members that without encampment will people (e.g. reenactors) be less drawn to Lexington. Noted new superintendent of Minuteman National Park, and Mr. O’Shaughnessy will interface to gauge possible parameters and also think about proposing a logistical exercise – similar ones occurred in the past § Ms. Barry noted that Lex250 needed to get a good timeline/roadmap by fall 8. Other Items • Ms. Fallick noted that there needs to be discussion on possible public memorial (where someone has offered money for a monument) – Ms. Barry noted need to circle back to Howard and will come back with next steps including Select Board • Ms. Tung asked can we have a shared google drive for workgroups and Ms. Barry said she would check with counsel • Need to replace School members (either LPS teacher or someone involved like PTA person) 9. Next Meeting Date -- 4/13 at 3:30 Motion to Adjourn Mr. Connors, Mr. O’Shaughnessy seconded 5:30