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TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
January 31, 1956
Open Meeting
The Open Meeting of the Town Celebrations
Committee was held on the evening of January 31, 1956
in Estabrook Hall Mr Bertram Gustin presided in
the absence of the Chairman, Mr Raymond Lewis There
were 30 representatives of local organizations and 13
Committee members present Committee members absent
Belcher, Dearborn, Lewis, and Rooney
Mr Gustin opened the meeting with an explana-
tion of the formation of the Town Celebrations Committee
by the Board of Selectmen and introduced the members of
the Committee He reviewed what had been considered in
planning for the celebration of April 19 in Lexington
and enlightened attending representatives about the
theme, "Let It Begin Here "
Mr Poehler, chairman of the sub-committee to
study theme ideas, read some twenty suggestions of the
interpretation of It in the theme Mr Bashian de-
scribed briefly the Color Guard which used to be an
excellent feature in the April 19 parade and which no
longer is a youth program in Lexington. Mr Bateman
spoke on plans by the Board of Selectmen for a perma-
nent by-law committee in town
Mr Gustin asked for suggestions from the repre-
sentatives to help make April 19 a Lexington-partici-
pated day of celebration After discussion from the
floor it was agreed by those present that because of
the shortness of time each representative present would
go back to their respective organizations, explain the
business of this Open Meeting, have suggestions and
plans sent to or brought to the Town Celebrations Com-
mittee which meets on the 2nd and Lith Tuesdays of each
month in the American Legion Room of Cary Hall
The following motions were voted on
1) Moved that a questionnaire be sent out to all town
organizations from the Committee to ascertain what
part each organization would be willing to play in
the April 19 celebrations
Motion lost
2) Moved that the Town Celebrations Committee be
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divided into seven sub-committees to personally r
contact organizations listed under the seven
headings of the Committeets mailing list
Motion lost
3) Moved that those representatives present give the
Town Celebrations Committee a vote of confidence
in making plans for April 19 as they see fit
Motion carried
4) Moved that publicity be given the Minute-man explain-
ing the three ways of participation float, music
or band, listing any regulations, and stating a
dead-line date for such participation; and that re-
prints of the article be sent to organizations not
represented at this Open Meeting
Motion carried
There was discussion also on the budget item
pertaining to the breakfast to be given the youth
after the early morning parade Seven raised hands in
favor; eleven against
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m
Edith B Cheever, Secretary