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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-01-14-TCC-min.pdf 1 /I5 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE January 14, 1965 PRESENT Chairman Barnes, Mrs. Litchfield, Mr Gaughan, Mrs. Severance, and Mrs. Hall. Mr. Broderick arrived late. VISITORS past Chief Marshals: Mr. Kingston Howard, Mr. Neil Cronin, Mr Lincoln Cole and Mr. Bertram Gustin SUGGESTIONS FROM VISITORS Mr. Gustin The antique car participants wish to be placed elsewhere in the parade other than behind or in front of the Fire Engines. The noise from the Engines, and the exhaust from them is difficult to take. The number of Fire Engines is limited to twelve, which helps, and by having them in the parade, this gives Lexington an opportunity to repay our mutual aid debts. .The antique car participants enjoy participating in this parade, and feel they need to be invited a bit more personally. One solution to this problem might be a separate parade of antique cars on the Fourth of July, which parade would be sponsored by the Lions Club. They would really be on display with no distractions. Perhaps this matter could be looked into further. At any rate, it was felt the number of antique cars in the April 19th parade might be limited to half a dozen or so. Mr. Howard All parade marshals and aides must stay with their divisions until the very end of the parade. A failing in last year's parade was a lack of good communications to prevent unwanted vehicles and units from breaking into the parade, and to keep the Chief Marshal informed of any physical breakdown, even though elaborate plans had been made and carried out to offset this situation. Mr Howard suggests staffing qualified men along the parade route at into-rval-s,such-as-past-chief-marshals,-and-so-forth. Mr. Cole suggested calling this group of men the Parade Monitors Association. They would wear official armbands and be well instructed in the communications setup. Mr. Barnes asked Mr. Howard to head up the Parade Monitors Association, and he agreed to do it. Mr Howard Eventually, Mr. Howard, a Past Chief Marshal, would like to see elevated boxes at intervals along the parade route, in which the monitors could easily see the parade approaching, and any difficulty arising. Mr. Cronin There should definitely be a meeting of the Chief Marshal, his.IMarshals and Aides, on Sunday afternoon preceeding the parade, to pull any loose strings together. Also, the fourth division should try to keep close behind the third division, and avoid long spaces in the parade. 1. 4(3 Mr Cronin We should write to the Chamber of Commerce about the floats, 1 since they provide the trophies and select the winners. A definite set of rules should be set up, with no exceptions allowed. A tine should be set for the judging in .East Lexington prior to the parade, and the final judging should take place at the reviewing stand. This year, the float participants will have the long weekend to prepare their floats, and this idea should be stressed. Mr. Cole suggests that we write to those units which will not be invited back to march, and explain to them why no invitation will be forthcoming. We cannot allow any maneuvering, either to the rear, or in anyway so as to impede the progress of the parade. This statement should be emphasized and clearly stated in the Rules For Parade Participants. Mr. (Instil' He suggested one person of this committee be in charge of floats with a sub-committee under him. .He would act as chairman of this sub-committee. His duties would be to get the theme to the participating groups, and keep them ever mindful of the parade's date with several follow-ups. Mr. Cole suggested Mr. Donald Guiler for this year's Chief Marshal, and Mr. Cronin seconded his suggestion. Mr. Cronin also suggested inviting Governor Volpe to be with us on tke 19th of April, and do it now, with several reminders to him between the written invitation and 1 the 19th. Mr. Cole agreed to verbally remind him several time$. It was suggested that the Red Cross ambulance precede the Lexington Polies Cruiser at the end of tke parade. Mr Gaughan suggested having the guests driven around the Common, let off on the far side by the Hancock Church, and walking across the Common to the Reviewing Stand. This would give all parade watchers i a chance to see our invited dignitaries. Mr. Cronin reminds us to have the Spirit of '76 stay in view of the Chief Marshal, and not spurt ahead. Mrs. Severance was asked to put into the MinuteMan an article about the floats and float participants. Mr Gaughan ,brought in a menu from the Lexington Inn, saying we could have the main diningroom on the 19th for our luncheon. Mr. Barnes asked that Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Severance and Mrs. Hall look into the matter of whereto hold this luncheon, and an appropriate menu. The committee went over the invitation list of .dignitaries. We also went over the list of bands. 147 Mr. Gaughan offered to remove the boards saying "250th Anniversary" from the "Welcome To Lexington" signs around town. Mr. Barnes read tke instructions for any participation on a possible "Lexington Day" at the New York World's Fair We are to seriously consider this natter. Next week, the Youth Groups ' representatives will meet with us. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Hall Recording Secretary I 148