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READING,MASSACHUSETTS
350th ANNIVERSARY
READING'S 350th INC.
August 18, 1992
At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on August 18,
1992, it was voted:
To accept the minutes of the meeting of July 21, 1992;
To approve the revised contracts for the McKinley/Symphony
composition and to expend $1,250 for execution of the contract;
That all Steering Committee Members become Directors of
Reading's 350th Inc.;
To order four dozen adult small and medium sweatshirts (2
dozen each);
To order three dozen tote bags.
The next meeting of Reading's 350th, Inc. will tentatively be
held September 22, 1992, Tuesday, at 8:00 p.m. in the Berger
Room, Reading Town Hall. The Steering Committee will meet at
7:30 p.m.
Adjourned.
A true test.
Attest:
Susan A. Horn, Clerk
READING'S 350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE
TOWN HALL 4 16 LOWELL STREET d READING MA 01967-2550
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August 18, 1992
The Minutes of
READING's 350th, Inc.
August 18, 1992, Tuesday
7:00 P.M.
Berger Room, Reading Town Hall
Directors in Attendance:
Paul Sweeney, President
Shirley Buzderewicz, Treasurer
Other Directors:
Anna Carroll
Alan Foulds
Kenneth Latham
Susan Theophanis
Nancy Smethurst
I. CALL TO ORDER
Paul Sweeney called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Susan Horn, Clerk
It was voted to accept the July 21, 1992 minutes.
III. COMMUNICATIONS
Susan Theophanis reviewed her conversations with Mr. James McCul-
lough of the Massachusetts Cultural Council of Boston and with
Alice Collins of the Reading Arts Lottery Council regarding pos-
sible funding grants for the 350th music and book. Applications
are due in the fall for consideration.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS
A. McKinley/RSO Contracts
Paul Sweeney read the revised contracts and it was voted to ac-
cept these revised contracts and to pay $1,250 for the execution
of same. The contract signing should be considered a photo op-
portunity for publicity purposes.
B. Board of Directors
It was moved and voted that all members of the Steering Committee
become directors of the 350th Inc. by virtue of their office.
On the liability issue, Ken Latham will investigate the cost of
insurance for the directors of the corporation as he feels they
could be subject to the same risk as the corporation in the event
of a lawsuit.
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August 18, 1992
V. BUSINESS UPDATE
Shirley Buzderewicz brought in samples and reported on the Town
of Kingston, New Hampshire which sells a coloring book and other
souvenirs in the Town Hall.
It was voted to purchase 2 dozen adult small and 2 dozen adult
medium sweatshirts as well as 3 dozen tote bags at respective
costs of $10.50 and $6.50 each. No decision was reached as to
the price to be set for the tote bags, but it was agreed to
charge the same amount as the Friends of Reading Library ask for
their logo tote bag.
Alan Foulds presented an idea of holding a first day of school
coffee with 350th mugs for sale, etc. It was agreed that Alan
would investigate the feasibility of this idea and proceed if he
felt it worthwhile.
VI. NEXT MEETING (tentative date)
September 22, 1992 Tuesday
8:00 P.M.
Berger Room, Reading Town Hall
(The Steering Committee will also meet that evening at 7:30 p.m.)
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Paul Sweeney adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan A. Horn, Clerk
(prepared by Nancy Smethurst in absence of Susan Horn)