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Minutes Town Celebrations Committee March 13, 2013 Training Room, Public Service Building, 201 Bedford Street Members present Suzie Barry, Chair; Dick Crogan, Co -Vice Chair; Linda Dixon, Mary Gillespie, Jo -Anne Granger, Paul Jenkins, Julie Miller, Wayne Miller, Bill Mix, Henry Murphy, .Charlie Price. Members not present Sondra Lucente, Barbara Manfredi, Sandy Podgorski, Bob Tracey, Co -Vice Chair, Dave Taylor. Business • The chair declared that a quorum was present. • Approval of prior minutes was deferred until the next meeting. • Interviews for Lexington Remembers will be moved until after the parade, hopefully to be completed by the end of April. Patriots Day 2013 Supplemental Appropriation: After a recent meeting with the Town senior management team, Suzie reported that a supplemental appropriation for the committee might be possible, if needed. Possible uses for these extra funds could include 1) a post card mailed to every household in Lexington in collaboration with the 3001h Anniversary Committee; 2) additional portable toilets for the parade, especially in East Lexington; and 3) inviting new groups, like the Mummers, that were previously not affordable. Conflict with Arlington Parade: After consulting with the director of the Arlington Patriots Day Parade, three groups have been identified as registering for both parades: the Waltham American Legion Band, the Tony Barrie Band, and the Shriners. Since it is not possible to participate in both parades, these groups must choose either Arlington or Lexington. New Applications: The committee approved the following groups for participation in the parade at no fee: Bedford VA (minibus); Youth Commission, Outstanding Youth Award (convertible); U.S. Coast Guard 1St District 72 East Providence Auxiliary; and PureFusion Percussion. The committee also approved Jason Volk with the 261h Division WWII Living History Group, consisting of 12 marchers, 2 military vehicles (jeeps) and drivers, for $150. Ann Wilson of Dog Rescue inquired about carrying a banner and leading some of her rescued dogs on leashes (coon hounds, one of the earliest breed of American dogs). She referred to an upcoming issue of the Lexington Shopper, which will contain a feature article of her rescue efforts. The committee reaffirmed its policy that no animals are allowed in the parade, but Suzie will contact Ann to discuss marching with a banner.