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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-12-05-LBC-min.pdf Minutes December 5 1973 The meeting was called to order by the Chairman King Howard at 7 45 p m. Attending the meeting were Alan Adams, Miriam Butts, Roly Greeley, Dick Michelson, Tony Mancini, Becky Nussdorfer, Bob Tarlin and Bob Camp Dick pointed out that the minutes should show that Tony made his suggestion for Kiwania participation in regard to Mr Gillespie's project and the sentence mentioning this should be inserted after the mention of Mr Gillespie 's project With this correc tion, the minutes were accepted Roly reported that he had spoken with Doris Pullen concerning the play "They Nobly Dar'd" They were still hoping for financing Their figures which they presented to LBC last May still hold LBC feels that a letter should go to Mr Marshall (director) pointing out the possibility of funds at the Mass Bicentennial Comm. We know of no other financing available LBC is willing to cooperate but cannot act as fund raiser A copy of the letter which Bob will write will go to Doris Bob asked LBC to criticise his working pppers on the April 19, 1975 crowd control Dick said he definitely had holes to punch. He asked who established the area of hi- density? Bob said that Chief Corr had given him the information. There was consider- able discussion concerning the number of police or police"type" people needed, the major arteries, and the time and length of the parade Bob will go over all these questions with Chief Corf and Jim Lima in the near future Because the budget is due in two weeks, these figures need to be refined as soon as possible Mr William Mellbye of the Senior Citizens group joined the committee to exchange information as to what his group can do and what the LBC is doing - particularly as to the need s of the elderly He said that their membership is over 600 and that over 200 attend their meetings They plan trips and luncheons for the group They also have very talented members in areas such as painting Roly asked if anyone in their group might be interested in acting as "greeters" at the time of the bicentennial Mr Mellbye said he thought they might Very well be There might be senior citizen reception centers Often these people have fascinating experiences to relate to the visitors concerning the history of the Town Bob said that there are tddo basic areas which might be of concern to this group a. what might be done as a group - such as guides or receptionists and b the individual talents, perhaps serving on sub-committees of LBC Mr Mellbye also said that he had had inouiries about lodging and eating from out of town groups This is one area where a Senior citizens sub committee would be helpful And it was pointed out that because of the numbers of people expected on April 19, it might be wise to discourage large bus-loads of SC on that day - they might not even be able to get into town or once in ,`- to get out King asked Mr Mellbye if he would or if he would designate someone who would be chairman of a Senior citizen sub-committee Mr Mellbye will think it over He will be in touch with LBC He also may want to have a speaker at one of their monthly meetings 2 King announced that Warren Butters had officially resigned. Roly thought that since there were two members of the Historical Society Council already on the LBC, perhaps there was no need to appoint another from the HS Dick wondered if it would be possible to combine the job of Historian - have the same people that do it for HS do it for LBC The Historical record, or the isolating of all records and material pertaining to the cele- bration seems a single assignment Clarification of this should be made to Anne and Larry who are doing the job for HS Roly will be responsible for working out a HS sub committee King outlined the areas which need to be solidified into sub-committees food and food service - King will be responsible emporary cons ruc ion l o ustance) Youth activities - (Frank Samuel) Visitors Service - concerning lodging, volunteers file etc (Cof C) a perso n is being considered for this Communications - (Ray Barnes) liaison with Tel Co Bob also has someone in mind who may be able to help in this Media relations - (Jack Borden) (Lou Conrad, Charlie Whipple) VIP Invitations - Steve, Becky, and Eleanor Litchfield policy recommendations - who budget The names in parenthesis are suggested for the job December 21 is the deadline for warrant articles The dedication ceremonies on the Green will require a good deal of planning, and may require as much logistical support as Saturdays activities Discussion of this emphsiaed the need for a committee to work out the details Roly suggested that Rev Handley be made responsible for this and perhaps the committee be composed of a broad representation of clergymen with 2 or three laymen. Roly also stressed his desire to have the town take an active part in supporting the re- dedication. He wants the Town Meeting actively involved Dick said that the article might be formed requesting authoriaation of Town Meeting to have LBC appoint a committee for re-dedication ceremonies for April 20, 1975 Then at the 1975 Town Meeting have a resolution declared - confirming the action of the committee In regard to the invitation to the President it is recommended by the LBC that such invitation be hand delivered LBC suggested that the appointment of a permanent memorial Comm. be delayed for about six months until the results of the sale of the medallion have started to come in. There is a transportation meeting tomorrow at 1 30 p m. LBC members are urged to attendMeeting adjourned at 10 30 p m. Respectfully Submitted,