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Home My WebLink About1974-01-03-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEBIRATIOi•!S COMMITTEE January 3, 1974. PRESENT. Chmn, Barnes, Mrs Litchfield, Mr Gaughan, Kr Lord, ?Ir Fitzgerald, Mr Brench_i.ck:, and Mrs, Mitchell GENERAL BUSIBES. F bill for coats of the 1973 Patriots Ds reception in the amount of $212 50 submitted in IJbvembe;, 1973, by Ruth Moyle has been paid by Mrs Litchfield, She has also sent a contribution of 350,00 to the Lexington High School Band in ap- preciation of their participation in 1973 veterans ay ceremonies:a letter of commendation has also been sent to the Lexington Campfire Girls Upon a motion made by Mr Gaughan and seco_:ded by Mr Fitzgerald, the committee voted unanimously to contribute 350,00 to VFW Post #3007 towards their expenses in hosting the pot,- parade reception on Vet mi' Day, 1973 Chinn, Barnes reported that Mr, Louis Zehner, Town Treasurer and recipient of the 1973 White Tricorn Hat Award is seriously ill. Mrs Litchfield will send a card to him on behalf of the TCC It has been requested that the TCC change meeting scheduled in Room G-15 from Thursday to Tuesday evenings, as a conservation measure Individual committee members are not able to rearrange their personal schedules; however all agreed that an alternate meeting place would be most acceptable if one could be found, Mrs Litchfield will contact Mrs Grenier at the Town Office Building to see what heated rooms of suitable size to accommodate guests could be used on Thursday evenings Mrs Mitchell will assist in contacting the full TCC If there is a change made before January 10, While reporting the prpjected TCC Bicentennial budget request to be submitted by the LBO, Chnm, .Barnes noted that the =acted Budget Request for 1975 TCC Genera) Oparat±se Er eases covering responsibilities not related to Bicentennial celebrations 'mould~ he ?5100 PATRIOTS DAY Chmn, Barnes reminded the TCC that ringing of the Belfry bell at 6 00 AM is the traditional opening of Town••sponsorod events each April and should be so noted on all schedules, Ne also commented that Fiske Hill ceremonies jointly sponsored by Lexington and Concord take place in Minuteman National Park; the current Park Director should be an honored guest at these ceremonies. The committee agreed ;.slat discussions with the IgzApneteaillUiptAlien regarding plans for 1974 would be necessary Kra L tchfield will contact } r Jack Cavanaugh, Adjutant, to ask that representatives meet with the TO on Zana yrvell, to discuss their plans for Battle reenactment and other contributions which they elan to make toward i'atri.ots Day Bands to be considered as parade participants were briefly mentioned but no decisions were; reacased, Me Gaughan will ascertain from the officers of the Knights of Columbus if their. Hall. could 1e used for the reception following the parade The TCC has been satisfied wii;h luncheons held at the Lerin tom-S'heraton Motor Inn in past yeara and should 'aeke appropriate reeervati.one unless the LBC feels strongly that the 1974 luncheon should be held at C=oy ,fall as a small-scale rehe:,,°sal for 1975 ''' January 10 meeting - 7 30 pm Visitor S Center JAN 8 - 1974 .K Town Celebrations Committee- Minutes, Jan 3, 1974 Page 2 PATRIOTS DAY The committee reviewed a list of military units which have T.aeched in the. after- noon parade. It was agreed that Mrs, .Litchfield should contact the following tor participation in 1.974. 18th US Army Command, Ft„ Deve a lst US Naval District, Boston (both USN and DSMC) US Nava] Air Training Command 590th Air Force Westover Field USAF 3245th ABW - Hanscom Field lot USCG District, Boston US Cna .t Guard Academy, Mew Imam, Conn Headquarters, 26th (Yankee) in! Div Art. NARNG Lec ngtou Armory JAG Naval Reserve Corps Nass. Maritime Academy Norwich University ROTC Gloucester High School ROTC Methuen High School Cadet Corps There was general discussion of a parade theme and of an individual to serve as Chief Marshal in 1974. Committee members are to bring their suggesticlna for both to the January 10 meeting, It was noted that past Chiet Marshals had been pri- m.rily responsible for naming their own a:.dos however, since the TCC is concerned with finding the atrongest possible group preparatory to 1975, su.!nbers felt that it might be advantageous for the committee to take a more active role in the selection of the full staff this year. Mr. Lord commented that this early selection of all would allow them to join with us in overall parade planning. BICENTENNIAL Two copies of a document regarding Federal matchingmgrant funding for projects under the National Bicentennial Program, along with a covering letter from Hr Tarlin, were scanned by the committee. There was general agreement that TCC Bicentennial responsibilities did not seem to fall into areas appropriate for such funding. Chain. Barnes reponted that $15,000 is the projected budget request to be made by the LBC to cover TCC parade responsibilities. This sum presumes that military invitees will pay their own expenses that expenses for public health and safety will be budgeted separately, and that invitations, receptions, mementoes, etc will be carried as LBC expense, Mrs. Litchfield has been in consultation with the LBC invitations subcommittee regarding VIP invitations Chmn. Barnes announced that the LBC has asked the TOC to make a:.rangerxents for the arrival of Paul Revere at Midnight, April 18. 1975 He suggested that this could be done well by the Minute Men and the committee agreed that they should be requested to do so. Cooperation with the Lexington Historical Society would be needed to stage a proper reenactment of events of the night preceding the Battle reenactment. Bands to be invited weie discussed, tb tea suggested that the LBC should be contacted now regarding representation to be requested from the 13 colonies. In- vitations should be issued this year so that out-of-state groups could arrange their own funding. Commercial sponsorship of bands and floats was also mentioned briefly Respectfully submitted, Ruth M, Mitchell Recording Secretary