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Minutes Town Celebrations Committee March 18, 2015 201 Bedford Street Cafe Members Present Lorain Marquis, Rich McDonough, Kim Coburn, Linda Dixon, Karen Gaughan, Cerise Jalelian, Paul Jenkins, Sondra Lucente, Barbara Manfredi, Julie Miller, Wayne Miller, Bill Mix, Tanya Morrisett, Henry Murphy, Geetha Padaki, Sandy Podgorski, Charlie Price, and Bob Tracey Members Not Present Suzie Barry, Suzanne Caton, Carol Flynn, Linda Levitt, and Dave Taylor Business/ Patriot's Day *The meeting began at 7:07. The committee approved the Patriot's Day/Weekend Schedule. * Lorain began by tying up some loose ends. Wayne will double check on the status of the VA and if they will be included in the parade. Wayne took a blank application in case it is needed. *Lorain led a discussion about whether or not the "Acceptance "letter should have language that states that groups who attend should have as many people in the parade as was stated in the application. Group felt this should be further researched and a change should be made that states this in the initial letter. *Geetha spoke about the Dance Around the World celebration. October 25th is a possible date. Rich recommended that Geetha speak to Sophia Ho from the CAAL group for any help in planning. By the next meeting Geetha will have something more definite to tell the TCC. *Lorain brought up the topic of increasing the number of storefronts that will have bunting displayed for the parade. Letters were distributed to members to distribute and even extend a personal invitation to do this. The letter will include a schedule of the weekend events. *Lorain was contacted by the Youth Commission. They asked permission to pass out flags along the parade route at the morning parade. *Carol Flynn and Cerise Jalelian will coordinate the Girl and Boy Scouts for the Morning Parade. Copies of the Promise, Law & Oath are needed for the program. *Peter Kelly is the liaison for the Lexington Youth Commission. Barry Cunha will hand out the Cecil Harris Award. *Linda will talk to the Rev. Brent from St. Paul Evangelical Church about a flyer that asks people from his church to attend a prayer service at the morning celebration. Linda will clarify that this isn't a prayer service but open the ceremony with a prayer. * Sharon Spaulding will need a list of invited guests for seating on the reviewing stand. * Lorain researched the Roma Band application, which was received late. The group felt that since the budget was tight and they applied late the TCC would pass on it this year and encourage them to apply next year.