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ii.Publicity: Mr. Conners, Ms. Roy, Ms. Jalelian <br />1.Mr. Conners provided an overview of goals <br />2.Ms. Tung suggested recruiting volunteers for social media at the <br />October 12 meeting <br />iii.Government/Logistics: Ms. Barry, Mr. Cunha <br />1.Mr. Cunha provided an overview of goals <br />2.The group discussed the possibility of inviting dignitaries and Ms. <br />Barry said that the Town has protocols in place for hosting <br />3.Ms. Barry shared suggestions of leaders in government who may <br />be resources <br />4.The group discussed how reenactors from out of town could be <br />hosted, including the possibility of a period-appropriate <br />encampment <br />iv.Fundraising: Mr. Cole, Mr. O’Shaughnessy <br />1.Mr. O’Shaughnessy suggested procuring funds from the Town and <br />governmental agencies where possible. He also pointed that <br />resources might be available from Lexington Historical Society <br />and Minuteman Park <br />2.Mr. Conners pointed out that the American Battlefield <br />Organization might also provide resources <br />3.Ms. Barry pointed out that funding will also be needed for events <br />and activities before and after Patriots Day weekend <br />4.The group discussed approaches to fundraising <br />4.Volunteer form <br />a.Ms. Tung shared an updated volunteer form and the group provided feedback <br />5.Patriots Day stakeholder meeting <br />a.Ms. Barry is working on coordinating a meeting <br />6.Video: Ms. Barry discussed the need for the group to produce a video for the Town to <br />support a request for resources <br />7.Ms. Roy is coordinating a brief performance by Fife and Drum members at the October <br />12 meeting <br />8.Ms. Fallick provided an update regarding the hanging boards. <br />9.Website <br />a.The group discussed having a stand alone website vs. hosting by another town <br />agency <br />b.Ms. Roy moved that an independent website be developed and maintained for the <br />Lexington Semiquincentennial Commission (Lex 250) to publicize and promote <br />information related to the 250th anniversary of Battle at Lexington and other <br />historical events. The motion was seconded by Mr. Conners and unanimously <br />approved by roll call vote. <br />10.Next Lex 250 meeting: October 6 at 3:30 pm <br />11.A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. <br />O'Shaughnessy, and approved by roll call vote at 5:14 pm. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Jillian Tung