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`OVs MORN' <br /> O� 1775 tic <br /> N P <br /> APRIL 19' <br /> �FXI NGS�� <br /> Town of Lexington <br /> Tourism Committee <br /> Dawn McKenna, Chair (781) 862-0500 ext 84585 <br /> Tourism Committee Minutes <br /> June 10, 2019 4:30—6:00 pm <br /> Selectmen's Meeting Room(Town Hall Building) <br /> Members Present: Dawn McKenna, Marsha Baker, Bebe Fallick, Jon Himmel, Wim Nijenberg, Kerry Brandin, <br /> Trisha Kennealy, Erica McAvoy <br /> Board of Selectmen Liaison: Jill Hai <br /> Center Committee Liaison: Fred Johnson <br /> Staff Present: Melisa Tintocalis, Katie Johnson, Casey Hagerty, and Ariel Chin <br /> Members Absent: Margaret Coppe <br /> 1) Economic Development Staffing and reports 10 minutes <br /> a) Staff updates <br /> Casey Hagerty was introduced as the new Economic Development Coordinator. Ariel Chin was introduced as the new <br /> Visitors Center Assistant Manager. Katie Johnson provided the committee with an update of activity at the Visitors <br /> Center including new items purchased and sale numbers for the month of May.She also provided a packet on <br /> construction signage and the video loop being shown in the Ellen Stone Room. <br /> b.) The amount of tickets sold for the Liberty Ride for FYI were reviewed. The numbers are lower than the <br /> numbers of a typical year. Marsha Baker added that admissions to Buckman Tavern have been up 9% since the <br /> Visitors Center has relocated. Dawn McKenna indicated that the lack of a permanent Liberty Ride Coordinator has <br /> contributed to this and is of concern. <br /> 2) Updates and Miscellaneous 5 minutes <br /> a) Official Visit to Antony <br /> Dawn McKenna explained that an official trip to Antony, France is being planned for the fall. There is a <br /> delegation of Lexington Officials attending as well as members of the Lexington Minutemen. Those interested in <br /> attending the visit should contact Tony Galaitsis. Jill Hai is coordinating for Town officials. . <br /> b) Bebe Fallick informed the committee that there is a group of people who are working on a celebration to <br /> commemorate the end of World War IL She will keep the committee informed about the plans. She also <br /> 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE•LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420 <br />