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that plans can change at a moment’s notice. We are not fully confirmed with the group until 72 hours before the day.) Flag and other protocols will change should the DASA (Deputy Assistant o Secretary of the Army) and/or other higher ranking officers attend. There is a possibility that the roping configuration around the green area will be o revised.  Stakes. Parade line-up stakes will be put in place on Saturday.  Parking. Parking and church timing will be discussed at the interfaith meeting. It will be reiterated to the groups that they cannot arrive early in order to avoid parking issues and disruption of church services. Lincoln field and Hayden’s upper lot will be available for bus parking.  Media. Linda Dixon reported that e-lists are being utilized at this time, providing us with access to the schools. Newspapers (Minuteman, Colonial Time, etc.) and websites th (Patch, 300 Facebook page, etc.) are the next targets. Other sources have been th tapped for assistance -- Tanya Morrisett (300 Committee) has a network with the schools and is very willing to help (so far she sent our press release for parade ambassadors). Miriam Sousa (Assistant to Paul Ash) has been asked to help. Jane th Hundley (300Committee) is another suggested contact. Broad coverage gives us the opportunity to send more messages, possibly ads.  Chief Marshal. Jo-Anne Granger reported that approximately 24 representatives of We Are Lexington will be transported on a flatbed carrier provided by Wilson Farm.  Parade Ambassadors. Linda would like to have 50 parade ambassadors and already has nine. LHS guidance and athletic departments will be asked to post flyers (for community service opportunities). Scouts are another possible source to approach. Committee members discussed at length distribution and posting locations for the flyers. Dick Crogran offered to help with distribution and posting.  Applications Update. Motions were made to accept Minuteman Model A Ford Club’s application to enter eight to ten cars of 1928 to o 1931 vintage in the parade at no fee. The motion passed and was accepted. New England Historic Vehicle Collector’s application to enter ten to sixteen o WWII to Vietnam era vehicles in the parade at their asking price. The motion passed (one vote abstaining) and was accepted. Norfolk County Military Vehicles’ application to enter the Bren armored tank o and Ferret scout car in the parade at the new asking price. The motion passed (one vote abstaining) and was accepted. (Entry of seven additional vehicles is still pending.) George Debonis’s application to enter the Sherman tank and other armored vehicles to o be specified and included in the asking price. The motion passed and was accepted.