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Town of Middlebury
Bicentennial Celebration
1807 - 2007
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May 5th Committee Meeting Notes
Minutes of the Middlebury
Bicentennial Committee
May 5, 2005
Those present were Ralph Barra, Bob Desmarais Sr., Jane Gallagher, Janice Kulpa,
Hal Lynch, Terry McAuliffe, Mike McCormack, Ray Pietrorazio, Robert Rafford, Ed
St. John, Ron Vitarelli and Harold West.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by vice chair Janice Kulpa.
Minutes of the April 7, 2005 meeting were passed out.
Terry McAuliffe reviewed official website activity. Terry met with Claudia Tata
and Chris O’Donnell to discuss plans for the Bicentennial website. Claudia met
with Rudy Mazurosky of Voices. A column will be established to handle any
publicity for the committee.
Due to the resignation of chair Doug Veillette, the committee voted to have
three co-chairs: Ray Pietrorazio, Ron Vitarelli and Janice Kulpa. This will
allow for a more efficient and effective division of duties and
responsibilities.
A letter from the Middlebury Lion’s Club was read requesting a memorial plaque
to be placed at the location of one of Middlebury’s earliest burial sites on
Breakneck Hill Road.
The suggestion was put forth that a Bicentennial booth be set up at Middlebury
Day at Quassy on June 23, 2005. Janice agreed to man the booth and create a
poster and some initial information. (to be decided upon at next meeting).
Discussion followed regarding holding a “series of contests” over the next two
years aimed at all age groups. Ron, Ray and Terry said it was very important to
involve children in all aspects of the Bicentennial celebration. The plan is to
start with a “Come up with a logo Contest” during the summer, aiming to choose a
winner by the Fall to be used throughout the Bicentennial celebration. Other
contests could include coming up with most interesting fact about Middlebury,
the most interesting person to live in Middlebury and the most interesting place
in Middlebury, quilt project.
Mike McCormack agreed to head up the Finance Sub-Committee. Ralph Barra agreed
to look into securing grants for the event. Sen. DeLuca and Rep. Tony D'Amelio
were mentioned as possible contacts. Jan agreed to follow up on this also.
Each committee member should bring 3 ideas for next meeting.
Next meeting: Thursday, June 2, 2005 - 7:00PM - Larkin Room at the Library.
(submitted by)
Jane Gallagher May 5, 2005 |
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