HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-04-11-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEBR. TIONS COMMF'T'EE
April 11 , 1974
PHESENT Chinas. Barnes Mr, Lord Mrs Litc.bL- old, i is McGonagle Mr.
Fitzgerald tir. L'renchi.ckp Mis Mitchell
Chief Marshal. Leahy Chief of Staff Turner Mr. Tar.li>a
PATRIOTS DAY Final deta._1: of Patriots Day ceremonies were discussed and
arrangements for morning paraoo cancellation revievEd. Clamp Barnes ex—
plained the reasons for changing the corning ceremonial schedule Some
additions and deletions to the afternoon parade router were noted. The
Chairman also stated that Mi . Michelson of the LBCCor poratien had requested
that their, 'medallion_' float be allowed to appear in the morning parade as
well as the afternoon event. The committee had no objections in addition,
the Chairman noted that he had been contacted by a represente.ti -e of Aleppo
Temple regarding our decisions regarding parade entry and that he had re—
viewed with Mrs. Berkowitz the situation regarding concessions to be operated
in the parade assembly atea. It was noted that since the Grotto Oriental
Band would not be allowed to enter the parade line of mar :h at Massachusetts
Avegue and Marrett Road, this unit would probably met appear.
Chief Marshal Leahy noted that there was good attendance at the April.
6 parade staff meeting, that David ,Moshor would be replaced by Harvey Smiths
and that Third Division Marshal Coates had made plans whereby each of the
float entries in this division would be accompanied by am aide who would
assume responsibility for proper progress . The Chief Marshal also remarked
that there would be nine Girl Scouts available to wet as Aides; however,
finding young people to serve in this capacity seemed to present some dif—
ficulties. The committee agreed •that, those Aides were mstst helpful and
that Bicentennial preparation shnuld include consideration of members of
other youth organizations if necessary
Mr. Tarlin meted that his research had indicated that the leex?ngten
afternoon parade is indeed large in terms of parade participants ; effective
organization is ma€adaatery.
Arrangements for luncheon and pest—parade reception were reviewod,es
well as parking arrangements for the Honorary Chief Marshal and other re—
viewing stand guests. The Chief Marshal has arranged to meet with Captain
Lima at 3pm on April 12 for a review of all necessary police assistance
which will be needed
MEMORIAL DAY No Chief Marshal has yet been selected; M: . Brenchick will
servo as Master o±' Ceremonies The three secret; ries will be responsible
for inviting participation by the various youth groups.
'USS LEXINGTON There has been ne ward thusfar regarding a schedule for
the traditional ceremonies
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Mitchell, Recording Secretary
APR 1" 1974