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n350thANNIVERSARY
Minutes of the 58th Meeting of
Reading's 350th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee
May 31, 1994
7:30 P.M.
Conference Room, Reading Town Hall
Committee Members in Attendance:
Alan Foulds, Everett Blodgett, Ellen Stanton, Shirley
Buzderewicz, Paul Sweeney, Mary Williams, and Nancy Smethurst.
Susan Theophanis arrived later and Cathy Quimby arrived at 9 p.m.
Also Attending:
Anna Carroll (350th Inc.) and Ed Palmer
I. CALL TO ORDER
Alan Foulds called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of May 24 were approved as read, with one abstention.
III. COMMUNICATIONS
Shirley received an inquiry from someone who wanted 350th
information and memorabilia.
A number of committee members have been contacted by residents
who are upset that the t-shirts and sweatshirts are sold out.
Joshua Eaton held its birthday celebration and island dedication
today.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
Budget Review
Shirley reported a surplus of about $12,000 at present. She had
also received a number of bills, but also a relatively equal
number of receipts.
Souvenirs
on motion of Everett Blodgett, seconded by Ellen Stanton, it was
voted to authorize Paul Sweeney to negotiate with Don Welford/Tom
O'Connor of RTS Enterprises to arrange for delivery by Saturday
of not more than 400 T-shirts in large and extra large sizes.
How Reading Grew Up also could be sold at some of the souvenir
outlets.
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READING'S 350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE
TOWN HALL, Q~ 16 LOWEL,L STREET c4 READING, MA 01867
Page 2 Reading's 350th Steering Committee
May 31, 1994
Books
On motion of Everett Blodgett, seconded by Susan Theophanis, it
was voted to donate the total of a dozen copies of At Wood End as
follows: one each to the other Readings who attended opening
ceremonies, the Library of Congress, the Reading library and to
the six major donors. The book will be distributed and sold on
Wednesday at the library from 4-8 p.m.
Officials' Ribbons
Mary has the ribbons and will distribute them according to the
committee requests.
Parade Committee
Steering Committee members who want to ride in the parade should
be at Birch Meadow by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. A limited number of
tickets for the reviewing stand will be issued for families of
Committee members.
Grand Ball
The band leader added a trumpet because of the number of people
who will attend. Steering Committee members should be at the
Field House at 7:15-7:30 for a formal photograph.
Jubileve
Over 3000 buttons have been sold. The price is now $5.00.
Understanding Handicaps is sponsoring two separate acts, but the
program incorrectly identifies the sponsor as MassBank.
Publicity articles will help to correct this information. More
volunteers are needed.
Publicity
Because of graduation and Memorial Day, Mary is finding it almost
impossible to get articles in the Chronicle this week.
Reading Day
The Town Manager met with Mr. Hanley, the sound system vendor,
and resolved liability issues. Paul distributed the proposed
schedule of events.
V. NEXT MEETING(S) - 7:30 p.m., June 7, 1994.
VI. ADJOURNMENT - Alan Foulds adjourned meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy L.~Smethurst, Secretary Pro Tem