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Home My WebLink About1992-01-21 Celebration Trust Committee Minutesa 6 ~ Minutes of the 23rd Meeting of Reading's 350th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee January 21, 1992, Tuesday 8:00 PM Berger Room Reading Town Hall Committee Members Attending: Alan Foulds, Chairman; Everett Blodgett; Shirley Buzderewicz; Susan Horn; Nancy Smethurst; Susan Theophanis; Paul Sweeney; and Cathy Quimby. (A replacement for Susan Wheltle has not been appointed by the School Committee) Also Attending: Anna Carroll, a director of the 350th, Inc., Dick Courtis. I. CALL TO ORDER Alan Foulds called the meeting to order at 8:06 PM. II. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING No vote was taken on the November 19, 1991 Minutes because copies had not been received by Alan Foulds, Everett Blodgett or Anna Carroll. III. COMMUNICATIONS Redding, California sent a package of memorabilia which we looked over. IV. COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS A. 350th, Inc. (Paul Sweeney, President) 1. Mug and Muffin Day on November 23 was a big success. 2. Other donations: Smith Oil Reading High School Class of 1944 Nancy Smethurst 3. Postcard Sets 1 and 2 are almost sold out everywhere. They are available at Winslows, Reading Card & Party, MF Charles and the Hitching Post. (Possibly Bell's Barber Shop, too.) 4. Other fund raising ideas included: Ceramic Trivet Coasters Napkins Gift Wrap Christmas Ornament READING'S 350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE TOWN HALL 16 LOWELL STREET READING, MA 01967-2550 Page 2 January 21, 1992 Steering Committee B. Writers' Committee (Everett Blodgett, liaison) Everett feels that we need a new direction on this project. We may have to aim at more of a pictorial volume than a written history. We have a lot of material on the history of the churches, but that is about all. Cathy Quimby will find out whether Bruce Morang, editor of the Daily Times & Chronicle has an archives of pictures we might use. Don Cripps glass plate slides might also be useful. Ed Palmer has alluded to a fellow in North Reading who might be able to give us some advise. Everett will try to talk with him. We could include pictures of our celebration if it is published after the fact of the celebration using left over funds. We need a decision at the next meeting as to what direction we are going. A vote will be taken then. C. Anniversary Ball Maria intends to call a meeting soon to plan a fund raising dance next year to serve as a dry run for the Committee as they plan the Anniversary Ball, as well as earn some money and give us some exposure. D. McKinley Concert McKinley needs a commission request. The Reading Symphony Orchestra will have to make this decision as they will provide fund raising and do the commission. It appears that the concert would feature a jazz composition and cost about $5,000. We will have to set a policy as to who gets proceeds from such a concert the 350th or the RSO. E. Publicity November 22 Mug and Muffin publicity December 27 Redding, California Joins Celebration December 30 Recap of Mug and Muffin Day F. Parade Cathy Quimby wrote to the Shriners but has had no response. Alan presented a Parade Alternative*-- a procession sort of event. Cathy Quimby had the opportunity to sound out the clergy about their objection to a Sunday parade. It seems they have been under the impression that each church would be making a float to enter in the parade and their concern would be that parishoners might stay away from church that day to finish the floats. It was also suggested that we include Mr. Bunton, the band director at the high school, in our plans early on. G.-Wakefield's 350th We have had no communication from the Wakefield group, although we understand they held a wine and cheese fund raiser at Christmas time. ~ See a:~i-~ehec~ Page 3 January 21, 1992 Steering Committee V. ON-GOING REVIEWS A. We skipped the GANTT Chart review. B. We skipped the Celebration Period review. C. Budget Alan Foulds made a motion that a sub-committee to draw up a budget be formed. They will try to rough guess the dollar amounts needed to accomplish the big events. The sub- committee will be made up of Alan Foulds, Paul Sweeney and Shirley Buzderewicz. The motion was seconded and voted unanimously. It was suggested we look into who is administering the estate of W.D.Barrett. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Clubs and Organizations To date Alan has made presentations to ther Rotary, the Lions Club, Camp Fire and the Boy Scouts. In February he hopes to present to the League of Women Voters. It was suggested that a presentation to all the small groups be done in one presentation, with representatives from them all. Unfortunately the members especially sparked by the 350th anniversary concept may not be those representatives. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Parker Tavern Dollhouse Raffle It was suggested that we find someone who would be willing to make a_Parker Tavern dollhouse replica to be raffled off. This will be different from the replica Beth Anderson is creating which will be more detailed and used as a teaching tool for the schools. VIII. NEXT MEETING: February 25, 1992 Berger Room, Reading Town Hall 8:00 PM IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 PM. Respectfully Submitted, i` Susan A. Horn, Secretary 12/16/91 SUNDAY, MAY 29, 1994 PARADE ALTERNATIVE 2 P.M. - Meet Governor At Depot - Procession: High School Band `School Banners or Floats.. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire, Etc. Militia (Reading, Wakefield, North Reading) Fire Engines, Police Antique Cars The Procession will start at the depot (using High St. and Gould St. as staging areas) up Haven St., left on Main St., right on Salem St., left on Harrison St., left into Memorial Park to the band platform. Bells will ring as the Procession marches through the square. Militia cannon will fire at Memorial Park upon the Governor's arrival. 3 P.M. - Opening Ceremonies At Band Platform - National Anthem Introduction Selectmen Chairman - State Representative, State Senator, Congressman - Governor R.H.S. (Jazz Piece to be Performed by the High School Band) - Closing Remarks Band Concert h 4 0 s~ J 1 2 12 vo~4w i ( 'vc t F q ~ c Q J ~V F N 1 ~ F C4 V ti O 3.ora a ac z F _ ~ e Q ~w I O 0 Wq It 2 1, l- i 1 s ttl x W 0 H N Q *UJ cc ^W