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READING-MASSACHUSETTS
350th ANNIVERSARY
Minutes of the 46th Meeting of
Reading's 350th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee
January 25, 1994, Tuesday
7:30 P.M.
Berger Room, Reading Town Hall
Committee Members in Attendance:
Susan Theophanis, Nancy Smethurst, Shirley Buzderewicz, Alan
Foulds, Everett Blodgett, Mary Williams, and Ellen Stanton. Paul
Sweeney arrived later.
Also Attending:
Bob Marcotte, Anna Carroll (350th Inc.)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Alan Foulds called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the January 11, 1994 meeting were accepted as
amended with two abstentions.
III. COMMUNICATIONS
Alan reported that Cathy Quimby had made a written note of some
comments from the Town Manager pertaining to Jubileve ideas, and
Cathy's note was passed on to Anna.
Mary distributed the Barrows PTO flower sale information.
Barrows "Greenhouse" is offering purple and white flowers this
year in celebration of the 350th.
Alan reported that the Junior Women's Club is looking for a
speaker on February 10. Mary Williams volunteered and will
contact the group.
Alan read a note from Ed Palmer updating the Committee on his
progress on the opening ceremony plans. Rob Bennett is the RMHS
youth selected to speak. On motion of Mary Williams, it was
voted that Ken Latham should be asked to be the keynote speaker
at the opening Ceremonies, and that Clark Booth should be offered
an opportunity to speak at another appropriate time. On motion
of Everett Blodgett, it was voted that the Chairman of the
Steering Committee should recognize past and present members of
the 350th and make some brief remarks at the opening Ceremonies.
(continued)
READING'S 350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE
TOWN HALL (S 16 L OWELL STREET O• READING, ILIA 01867
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January 25, 1994
Shirley read a letter from a band who is not available for the
Parade, and she will pass the note on to the Parade Committee.
Shirley also reported that the Reading Business and Professional
Women's group would like to help the 350th. It was suggested
that they handle a door decoration contest.
Susan suggested that something should be done to enhance visual
awareness of the schedule of the various events such as signs on
the Common, etc.
Bob Marcotte reported that he delivered the draft of a letter the
350th Committee could submit to request the special postal
cancellation. He also brought in a camera ready copy and offered
to hand-deliver it to the Reading Postmaster. On motion of
Everett Blodgett, it was voted that the camera ready special
cancellation (as presented to the Committee) be adopted. Because
the Selectmen have not yet discussed vendor issues, the Committee
did not take a vote on Ann Tisdell's offer to produce cachets.
The Quannapowitt Players production of "Love Letters" contributed
approximately $1200 to the 350th.
The Ecumenical Service was well attended and earned a number of
rave reviews.
The selection process for a parade Grand Marshal was discussed.
It was decided to vote on this at a later meeting when Cathy
,Quimby could attend.
Budgets
Alan distributed a recap of all budget amounts voted to date.
Susan presented the current Anniversary Ball Budget and reviewed
some of the plans for "A Garden Party," which is the theme.
Kings Grant has offered the best catering proposal to date. The
Ball Committee would like to keep the cost of tickets at $20 per
person. Alan reported that Maurice Donegan of North Reading
(508-664-4129) will assist with ticket sales.
V. NEXT MEETING - 7:30 p.m., February 8, 1994
VI. ADJOURNMENT - Alan Foulds adjourned meeting at 10:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy L.fSmethurst, Secretary Pro Tem