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• Sheila reported that the CC sponsored and end of summer party on August 26th that was attended by more than 300 people. Many families attended. The Lexington Lion's Club sponsored the event and there was a movie shown outside and food was available. Other Family Fun nights are planned. • Publicity and How to Increase Participation and Awareness with Lexington Residents: o Sheila explained the ways that people can learn about what is happening at the CC: o Town Website, Program Brochure that is mailed to every home, Colonial Times has 2 pages in every issue that the CC can use, Constant Contact mailings, School List Serves, PTA/PTO networks, the Superintendent's office, Facebook Page. o The IT department is working on -line list of activities and a community wide calendar, if possible. o Archana and John suggested that information could be sent out on the list serves for the Indian, Chinese and Korean communities. o Dan suggested that we all try and think of ways that the groups we represent can interact. o Nancy Adler reminded us that in addition to the groups we specifically represent on the CCPAC, we also represent all town residents. • Charlotte reported that there is a new position of Volunteer Coordinator that is being funded by the Dana Home Foundation. The candidate for that position should be starting soon. 4. Next Steps /New Business • It was decided that the meetings would be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month with the exception of April, because of school vacation. A list of the meeting dates was sent to all members and Room 237 has been reserved for all the meetings. o The next Community Center Program Advisory Committee meeting will be held on October 20 at 7pm. o Sheila would welcome suggestions for any party or family fun night ideas. o Sandro suggested that we should think about what uses for the Carriage House with the idea of getting something on the Town Warrant to get CPA funds for a feasibility study. o Nancy Shepard will meet with CC staff to determine what information should be provided to committee members to help all of us getting a better understanding of CC operations and activities. Meeting adjourned at 8:35.