HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-22-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES -- October 22, 1987
PRESENT William Fitzgerald, Chairman, Raymond Flynn, Vice Chairman
Pat Flynn, Jerry Hagerty, Charlie Hyde, Bob Jackson, Jean Coates
ABSENT Karen Gaughan, Paul Jenkins, Nancy Cannalonga
Chairman Bill called the meeting of the Town Celebrations Committee
to order at 8:10 p.m Minutes of the meetings of October 8th and 15th,
were reviewed and accepted as presented
VETERANS DAY-11/11/87 (Wednesday)
Chairman Bill reported that no word regarding selection of a Chief
Marshal has been received from the VFW Post He hopes to have
a response from Angus MacIver tomorrow, 10/23/87
- The Schutt Detachment plans to come. Women members are also
attending.
- Marion Snow has made arrangements for an indoor (if necessary)
ceremony at Cary Memorial Hall (Note there will be no
janitor TCC will do necessary "adjustments ")
- Marion also reports that Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, John
Eddison, will read the Proclamation
Jerry Hagerty expects to have a response from the LFD Sunday regarding
the Color Guard Marching Detail
If they are unable to attend, Pat Flynn will request a Color Guard
from HAFB
Ray Flynn will pick up wreaths at Carlson's.
Charlie Hyde has contacted all Boy Scout troop leaders, he will get a
count next week He also plans to contact Kenny Cox re DeMolay
Bob Jackson -Clergy is all set
Jean Coates - no response yet from School Committee.
After a short discussion, the Committee
VOTED To give Lexington VFW Post #3007 the sum of $175 for a collation
following the parade
PATRIOTS' DAY 1988
Chairman Bill requested the Committee to be ready to propose a theme
for the Patriots' Day Parade in the next couple of weeks He noted
that April 1988 marks the 275th anniversary of the Founding of Lexington.
There was a general discussion concerning expenses for the hiring of
bands and the availability of units
Pat Flynn suggested discussing the length of the parade at the next meeting,
remarking on specific problems with the 3rd and 4th Divisions
ADJOURNMENT 9 10 p m.
NEXT MEETING DATE Thursday, October 29, 1987 at 8 p m
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Coates, Recording Secretary