HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-08 Celebration Trust Committee MinutesCelebrations Committee
Meeting of June 8, 1995
Called to order 8:15 p.m. Those present; A.Foulds, D.Stackpole,
W. McLaughlin, & E. Palmer
Minutes of May 18, 1995 meeting (not available)
Discussion of the Statement of Purpose for our committee.
(Copy attached)
Time Frame discussion. It was agreed that applications for funds
would be accepted on the months of October and April
W..McLaughlin will prepare an application fund form and that
the committee would vote on it at a special Sept. 7th meeting.
Vote; Moved by E. Palmer and seconded by W. McLaughlin that
the committee would accept applications for Celebration Trust
Funds and History & Preservation funds at our October meeting.
Applications will be available in September.
It was suggested that the Town Counsel review our Statement
of Purpose, before we vote on it. (This was also recommended
by the Town Manager)
Would also look for a P.O. Box for Celebrations Committee mails
Next Meeting Sept. 7th.
Adjourned 9:10 p.m.
Temp.Sec. E.Palmer
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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B. Any financial assistance for a celebration should be to
enhance our sense of community and contribute to the awareness
of our heritage.
C. The funding should be for townwide projects planned by and
for the people of Reading.
D. We should adopt the"Purpose, income, Disbursement and the
Appropriate Uses" as auggested in Parts A & B of the 350th
Anniversary Committee suggestions.
E. What we are NOT; We should not, as a committee, or as
individuals, initate, regulate, control, advise or approve ALL
celebration activities for the Town of Reading, or for other-/111 w
community organizations within the town.
F. No member of the Trust, who is affiliated with any group
that is proposing or supporting an event or activity, shall
represent or advocate such event or activity before the Trust,
or shall participate in any deliberations or decisions of the
Trust with respect to such event or activity.
G. Time Frame; Any request for funds must be made in advance.