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the registration desk has three staffers, they need a dedicated golf cart. While at the registration desk, committee members received many positive comments from both marchers and onlookers. Linda Dixon: feels we allotted too much space to units in the first half of the parade and not enough space to second half units, causing crowding during the lineup process toward the end of parade. This resulted in several parade ambassador teams getting separated from their units. Sandy and Linda L patrolled and rescued them, placed them where they belonged. Recruiting 40 parade ambassadors is relatively easy but recruiting 50 proved very difficult. The largest size tee shirts we had was adult large, which was inadequate for several marchers. Next time we order tee shirts, we must order some XLs and XXLs. Only two golf carts were available to shuttle Parade Ambassadors to their parade lineup spots until 1:45, when two more became available and we pressed our own dedicated cart into service. Getting the ambassadors into their right spot in the lineup was a very high-pressure situation. We were unable to erect Dave’s easy-up tent but checkout went smoothly in spite of it. We gave out 2+ cases of water to thirsty marchers. Geetha Padaki: Several representatives of marching units mistook the group at the East Lexington Fire Station as the official parade registration location. It’s best to recruit Parade Ambassadors older than 14 to avoid having to watch over younger children until their parents pick them up at the checkout station. Think about creating an overflow station to handle any future problems with crowding and bunching up at the end of the parade while lining up. Sandy Podgorski: While on golf cart, aided a 91-year-old veteran of the Tuskegee Airmen World War II unit who was marching with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery unit. Cerise Jalelian: has a good sense of the ticket process now and feels confident about how to handle for next year. This year’s issues should not occur next year. The DPW felt that providing seats on the reviewing stand for the reenactment worked well and they may make this a permanent addition. Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016 Lorain asked members to describe their individual responsibilities for Memorial Day in an email message. She'll assemble a work plan. Linda will announce the Langley Winds Concert at the Lexington Veterans Association meeting on May 9. We will ask Gresh Lattimore to be the Narrator. The Committee discussed several possibilities for Grand Marshal and Keynote Speaker. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Dixon, Co-Secretary Future Meetings May 11; May 25; June 8; June 22.