Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-30-TCC-min.pdf 389 TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE January 30, 1969 PRESENT Chmn Barnes, Mrs Litchfield, Mr Lord, Mr Broderick, Mrs Reed and Mrs Hall , and Mr Gaughan and Mr Belcastro VISITORS Mr Mansfield Patterson - Elks Mr Ralph Hall , Jaycees Mr Leslie York - Chamber of Commerce PATRIOTS DAY Mr Gaughan went over the general plans for the Patriots Day celebration and then opened the meeting for discussion Mr Patterson asked if a marching unit could accompany a float from the same organization The committee agreed unanimously that having an organization's float and marching bodies together as one unit is the best plan The parade theme was announced and well received And it was announced that groups could carry their banners or flags ( in good taste) in the parade Mr Broderick felt a Float Meeting would be necessary and announced that one would be scheduled in the near future Mr Hall mentioned it was difficult to get men to build floats, and was happy to know there would be a Float Meeting to discuss construction hints, and so forth Mr Patterson asked if out of town Elks men could march with the Lexington Elks We, TCC, would officially invite them in writing after discussing the matter at the end of the meeting Mrs Hall will call Mr Patterson and advise him of the committee's decision Mr Patterson asked if the TCC paid for out of town groups, such as the Elks, to come We informed him we cannot do this The civic groups in Lexington sponsor their own outsiders as their contribution to the Town We will invite them, when asked to do so by the Elks, only Mr York announced that the Chamber of Commerce will continue to award prizes (trophies) for the float contest winners He needs to know when and where the float judging will take place Mr York will inform the committee what particular man from the Chamber will be in charge of this program Mrs Moyle will again cater the reception following the parade Mrs Litchfield reports that Norwich University will be marching, as will the ROTC Northeastern University Band and Counter Guerilla Group She will ask the Legion Champions Girls Drill Team (50 girls) to participate for $100 00 Mr Lord will ask the High School Band and Junior High Band for the afternoon parade Mrs Reed and Mrs Hall will invite the Youth and Veterans groups of Lexington to meet with us next week On February 13th, the TCC will meet in the Conference Room of Cary Memorial Hall Please make this special note Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Hall Recording Secretary