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Approved 5.28.2015 Minutes for Antony Working Group meeting of the Lexington Tourism Committee on April 9, 2015 Meeting began at 7:13 PM - -- adjourned at 9:15 PM Place: Parker Room (Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue) Present at meeting: Dawn McKenna, Kerry Brandin, Marie - Tristan Rago, Tony Galaitsis, Kitty Galaitsis, Christina Gamota, George Gamota, Fred Johnson, Sandy Gasbarro, Maureen Poole Absent: Colin Godfrey (am I correct? Is Colin the 11th as regards the quorum ?) Documents available for review: 1. Minutes of March 11, 2015 2. Tony's suggested edits for March 11, 2015 3. Tony's sheet: "Re: LASCA: Items for Meeting Agenda" 4. Lexington- Antony Sister City Treasurer's Report, 6 April 2015 5. 4 sample sheets showing various Antony Group emails lists used in previous years 6. Sample "Get Involved with Us" questionnaire sheet 7. Elsa's Symphony Friends' Tree -- list of contributors 8. Elsa's Friends' Tree -- list of contributors Minutes The March 11, 2015 minutes were reviewed. Discussion followed about modifications. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the March 11, 2015 minutes were approved as amended, with one abstention. Honoring Elsa Sullivan Christina presented the two sets of checks from the two groups of Elsa's friends for the two trees bought in her honor. Thanks to Christina's energy and outreach these trees in Antony Park will be dedicated to Elsa. Fred will draft a letter to the editor of the Lexington Minuteman describing Elsa's relationship with Antony and the Symphony, leading to the acquisition of these two trees as a testament to her beloved place in so many hearts. Notice of the April 16th service for Elsa will be sent out to the Constant Contact list. Consideration is also being given to using the Lexington- Antony Sister Cities Facebook page to post information and photos about Elsa. Financial Report There were no changes to the Treasurer's Report since the last meeting. Antony Park No progress to report at present. DPW is currently working on preparations for Patriots' Day. Expectation is that work on the park will resume after Patriots' Day. Discussion ensued about showing the "Evolution of Antony Park" through sequenced photos. There was discussion about a realistic figure to use as a fundraising goal for 2015. Some thought we should raise the goal now. Others wanted to wait for more facts to back up changing the goal. There are differences of philosophy about fundraising for projects and consideration will continue at the next meeting. If a letter regarding donations is to be sent out, showing progress is important. Figures are needed to stipulate money already raised, as well as money needed for Phase II and Phase III. What is needed