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th Lexington 300 Anniversary Celebration Committee Discussion question : Are we interested in having a group like Story Corps come to record residents sharing thoughts about what it has mean for them to live in Lexington? Points: There are similar companies who have a traveling recording booth where you can record citizens answering common questions. Story Corps costs approximately $3500 for a day and offers advantage of cataloging recordings with the Library of Congress. Sue noted that a group called Mass Humanities (?) might be similar. Jessie suggested the expense could potentially be covered by a sponsor who wants to make a th larger gift to the 300. Decision: We should research this further. We should also start a list of opportunities (with their costs) and have that available in case sponsors start asking how they can help. Discussion question : Are we interested in trying to have “They Nobly Dared” revived? Points: The production was very well received, educational and valuable for the community. Decision: We would like to see if it can be offered as an October 2012 program. th Discussion question : What is the Garden Club up to, in terms of connecting to 300? Points: Ann Webster (anniewebst11@gmail.com 781 862-1605) attended on th behalf of the Garden Club. She shared that the Garden Club is having a 135 birthday. They are the oldest Garden Club in the country and were originally organized to prepare for a Presidential visit. The Club has 300 members and is currently brainstorming best th ways to connect to the 300. Some ideas generated included: designing landscaping/plantings to complement the (possible) new monument/time capsule idea. Having a special year-long project to intensify the visibility of flowers. This would best be accomplished if additional volunteers were recruited to help with the additional maintenance. Recent improvements at Hancock Clarke house have revived the colonial herb garden. Sue suggested it would be nice to bring back the walking tours where people could walk at their own pace and locate markers to learn more about town history. Jessie suggested a “Walking Through Thyme” walk organized by the Garden Club could highlight plants from different decades. Dave Pinsonneault has possibly already initiated CPA request for funds for a monument. Garden Club might want to check in with him to discuss possible locations, like Emory Park? Decision: Garden Club will consider all of these ideas. rd Discussion question : What do we need to do to plan for March 3 community meeting? Points: We need to plan the evening. We need to coordinate the outreach. Jane has reserved the Fiske school library. Coordinating Outreach Points: Sue suggested additional groups to add to the list, including CAAL and the Indian Cultural Group. Meriam Hill was suggested by Anne. Jessie suggests East Lexington Civics Association. Decisions: Jessie will ask Donna Hooper if Community Service credit might be an option for help with some of the mailings, posters, etc. Sue will e-mail Jessie the labels for organizations we want to contact. Jessie will simplify the Events document. Jane will edit the Events document. Sue will revise her outreach letter and send to Jessie for any edits. If possible, the Events document will be copied on the back of the letter, th giving recipients a glimpse of the 300. Sue will sign an original letter and bring to Donna. Jessie will coordinate with Donna Hooper to get the envelopes stuffed.