| Top: Dick Ulbrich, Bob Rafford, Harold West, David Pope, Ron
Vitarelli, Bob Desmarais, Sr. Seated: Mike McCormack, Carole Cipriano, Terry
McAuliffe, Kelly Ecsedy, Jill Regan-Baltrush
Not in picture: Photographer Jane Gallagher.
Minutes of the Middlebury Bicentennial Committee
September 8, 2005
Those present were Carole Cipriano, Bob Desmarais Sr., Kelly Ecsedy, Jane Gallagher, Terry McAuliffe, Mike McCormack, Ray Pietrorazio, David Pope, Robert Rafford, Jill Regan-Baltrush, Dick Ulbrich, Ron Vitarelli and Harold West. Absent were co-chairmen Janice Kulpa and Ray Pietrorazio.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. by co-chairman Ron Vitarelli.
Minutes of the June 2, 2005 meeting were passed out by Terry McAuliffe.
Major Events. Bob Desmarais reviewed Major Events ideas, noting that they ranged from big events, such as a Family Day, to smaller events, such as a quilt effort.
Other ideas discussed included:
· Spring 2006 reenactment, with Southbury of the 225th anniversary
of Rochambeau's Revolutionary War Route through the town.
The Boy Scouts will be creating a path to the stone monument at
Rochambeau's camping ground.
· Family Oriented Reenactment
· Bicentennial Parade, separate from Middlebury's annual Memorial
Day parade.
· Bicentennial Ball - self-funding - towards the end of 2007
· Family Day, separate from the Middlebury Family Day at Quassy.
· Cocktail party fundraiser
· Historical Map, showing important landmarks and events.
· Then and Now Video
· 2007 Bicentennial Calendar
Research/Historical: Bob Rafford noted the proposal from Donning Company Publishers for a commemorative book on the bicentennial. He reminded the group of the similar Arcadia Project Pictorial History proposed for 2007.
Publicity: Terry McAuliffe reviewed website additions and solicited material for additional content and publicity. He noted that the slogan/logo contest should start soon, involving the schools.
Fund Raising: Ralph Barra had no report, other than to note that the First Selectman should be approached for initial funding. At last month's meeting Sen. DeLuca and Rep. Tony D'Amelio were mentioned as possible contacts.
Finance: Mike McCormack had no report because there are no current funds.
Volunteers: Jane Gallagher had no report beyond the major events discussions.
School Involvement: Ron Vitarelli scheduled meetings with every principal in the Region 15 schools with Middlebury students. He and Terry McAuliffe will visit each school and discuss possibilities for school involvement in the Bicentennial. Student, Faculty, and PTO representation on the committee will be solicited.
Next meeting: Thursday, October 6, 2005 - 7:00PM - Larkin Room at the Library. |
