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Town Celebrations Committee Minutes of Meeting January 10, 2024 By Zoom Teleconference Members Present Glen Bassett and Geetha Padaki, Co-Chairs; Linda Dixon, Yifang Gong, Dave Grabel, Cerise Jalelian, Sondra Lucente, Lorain Marquis, Sandy Podgorski, Ashley Rooney, Sue Stering, Pam Winters, Hong Xie Members not Present Sudha Balasuryan, Steve Cole, Kevin Collins, Dabby Harter, Mary Hutton, Bonnie Karshbaum, Gresh Lattimore, Julie Miller Guests: Sara Sheikh, MLK Day of Service Planning Committee Jonas Miller, Director of Communications Town of Lexington Business  Glen opened the meeting at 7:00 and declared that a quorum was present. He Introduced guest Sara Sheikh.  He shared a letter of resignation from committee member Gresh Lattimore, who has served as Secretary for the past several years. Health issues and heavy volunteer schedule have made this necessary. Glen leaves with regret and sends his best wishes for future success.  Yifang Gong volunteered to fill the position of Secretary and was elected by roll call vote.  The minutes of December 6, 2023 were approved by roll call vote. MLK Update Lorain introduced Sara Sheikh from the Martin Luther King Day of Service Planning Committee, who summarized the day’s program. The Unity Walk will bring participants directly to the Opening Ceremony. This will be followed by a Voting Rights program, which is expected to be well attended. The MLK Committee receives $1000 from the TCC budget. In response to a query from Dave Grabel about monitoring expenses to stay within this budget, Lorain explained that the MLK Committee submits its bills to Kim Katzenbach, Secretary to the Select Board. When the amount reaches $1000, Kim cuts off further funding from the TCC account. Sara noted that most of the MLK funds are spent on important speakers, and they pay the same honoraria as in prior years. One of their events is also a fundraiser. If a new program is added, they will cut something to afford it. The MLK Committee also works with the Human Rights Committee. Patriots Day Detailed Planning Glen reviewed the Chart of Responsibilities and either verified existing responsible members or accepted new volunteers as follows: