HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-13-TCC-min.pdf TOWN CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
January 13, 1983
Chairman Fitzgerald convened the meeting at 8 20 P M with members Flynn,
Gaughan, Djiokonski, Jenkins and Snow present.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that Patriots Day, 1983, be
celebrated in accordance with State designation on April 18, 1983
In response to Vice Chairman Flynn's suggestion that members try to think
of anniversary related themes, Karen Gaughan submitted "Time Honored Tradions"
as the theme for the Patriots Day Parade
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adopt "Time Honored Tradi-
tions" as the theme for the 1983 Patriots Day Parade
The vote is conditional upon approval by the absent members
The Chairman reported that the Police Chief and other officials have expressed
no objections to resuming the East Lexington starting point for the Patriots
Day morning parade
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the morning parade on
April 18, 1983, commence at 7 30 A M at Pleasant Street and Massachusetts
Avenue.
It was agreed by all that steps should be taken to publicize this enlargement
of the parade route.
The Chairman informed the members of the vote of the Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors to again lend support to the Patriots Day parade by solicitation
of funds from local businesses. The Directors also voted that the Chamber will
provide funds for prize money for winning floats
The following were nominated for Chief Marshall for the Patriots Day Parade. ---
Richard Crogan
Lincoln Cole
Charles Cullen
and the qualifications and service to the T C C of each discussed
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to designate Charles
Cullen as Chief Marshall
The Chairman will confer. with Mr Cullen as to his willingness to serve in this
capacity
The following were nominated for Chief of Staff for the Patriots Day Parade
Gresh Lattimore
Charles Sullivan
Paul Cunha
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and the background of each discussed
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Gresh Lattimore
as Chief of Staff for the Patriots Day Parade
The Chairman reported that he had requested an increase of $500 in the FY'84
Budget, due to increased costs of bussing
The meeting adjourned at 9 30 P M
Respectfully submitted,
Marion H Snow