HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-05-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES - 10/5/89
PRESENT Bill Fitzgerald, Chairman, Ray Flynn, 2nd Vice Chairman,
Bob Jackson, John Hayden, Dawn McKenna, Adrienne
Della Penna, Jean Coates, Marilyn McWeeney
Chairman Bill called the meeting to order at 8.00 p m
The committee voted to delay elections till next week.
The Selectmen are looking to fill the Assoc member vacancies There are
9 permanent committee positions and 6 associate positions. John Hayden
is being appointed to the position vacated by Charlie Hyde Four associate
positions need to be filled. The criteria for appointment includes a
background of military experience, and/or a strong interest in the
traditions and history of the town. A very strong willingness to be an
active member is most necessary Names and full resumes need to be
submitted to the Selectmen by 10/28 At the next meeting we will discuss
any resumes submitted
VETERANS DAY UPDATE
Pat has reported to Bill two possible speakers, he will have a definite
answer next week.
Vice Commander VFW Tom Driscoll, Chief Marshal
Post Commander VFW Angus Maciver, Aide
Past District Commander VFW Cecil C Jones, Aide
Stores will remain closed till 1 00 p m Sat., Nov 11th
If raining, arrangements have been made for Cary Hall
Invitation Assignments'
Bob - Fire Department, Chief and Honor Guard
Marion - School Committee, Town Manager, Selectmen
Ray - L.H S Band, Clergy
Dawn - Priv Shutt Marine Det.
John - Boy Scouts, DeMolay
Marilyn - Girl Scouts and other youth groups
Jean - Elk
Gerry Garriti will oe in a VFW car
Ray was in contact with Jeff Leonard, who showed him a new music bock
that the band will be using this year
Bill asked if Bob could get an Honor Guard from Hanscom for Vet. Day
John suggested that when we speak to the youth groups about Vet. Day,
that the other celebrations be mentioned and possibly line them up for
them also, at this time
Ray suggested that we hand out sheet music for the crowd on the Green;
during the ceremonies
The remainder of the meeting was spend going over the Veterans Day
roster and making changes for 1989
Meeting adjourned at 9.10 p rn
Next meeting 10/12/89
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn N McWeeney,
Recording Secretary