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98 Chief Bergeron said Symmes is one place he intends to contact real soon. Dr. Roemer suggested that he also contact the Middlesex Lung Association in Burlington. Chief Bergeron said he hopes to have the Lion's Club put on their Glaucoma Screening Clinic that day and also the Rotary Club to run their Hearing Testing Clinic that day. Dr. Erdos suggested that he check to have some dentists do oral screening that day, also. The only thing wrong about running this fair in March, Dr. Erdos said, is that we could get a snowstorm. The chief said we could perhaps have an alternate date set in case of inclement weather. Another problem could be in trying to get volunteers for programs like this. It has been suggested to get volunteers early while the fair plans are being put together. Also a piece should be put into the local paper ahead of time with a pre- registration form attached. Have people mail back the form and this would give an idea how many people would be interested in coming. Dr. Erdos said some people come to all available clinics. We really want to reach out to those that do not come on a regular basis. One of the big problems is to get people to have a follow-up if needed, if this isn't done then the whole program has failed. Chief Bergeron said that the test results are given to the person and also sent to their private physician. Dr. Roemer said it is difficult for the Board to evaluate the results of a program like this if we do not see the results. She thinks we, the Board, should have the results made available to them. Dr. Erdos wondered if this fair is going to cost the Town anything. Chief Bergeron said that it wouldn't. He is going to try to get some sponsors as they will need food for the volunteers, juices, printed materials, etc. Dr. Roemer said it is good to have the Fire Department involved in something like this. Chief Bergeron said it will give the public a chance to see the facilities at the fire station, the ambulance, etc. He said that he and the Health Director, George Smith, will work together to make this fair a success. What he is looking for is the encouragement and backing of the Board of Health. The Board agreed that they will back this program one hundred percent. Dr. Roemer suggested to call Minute Man Tech School and get volunteers, the students there can take blood pressure readings, and will be willing to give their time.