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Minutes of the Middlebury Bicentennial Committee
April 6, 2006
Shepardson Community Center
Those present were: Chairman Ronald Vitarelli, Members Terry McAuliffe,
Ray Pietrorazio, Ralph Barra, Beth Bartholomew, Bob Desmarais, Robin Fenn,
Suzanne Kenishea, Crosby Middlemass, David Pope, Robert Rafford, and Harold
West.
Absent: Member Lee Ostar
1. Meeting called to order by Chairman R. Vitarelli at 7:00 p.m.
2. The minutes of the March 9th meeting were reviewed and unanimously
accepted.
3. The LOGO CONTEST winners were announced by Crosby Middlemass. She and
Suzanne Kenishea commented on the quality and thoughtfulness that went into
their creation by the students. Firstst Selectman E.B. St. John and
Selectman Elaine Strobel will present the awards at April 29th at the awards
ceremony.
4. The “authentic bicentennial publication” was discussed by the
committee, no vote taken.
5. Ron Vitarelli suggested we seek cooperative publicity with the
Middlebury Historical Society.
6. Our participation in the 2007 Memorial Day Parade was discussed. The
Committee is working with Parks & Rec. on this, and has met with Carol
Cipriano, Director. It was suggested by Carol that we enter a “Bicentennial
Float” in the parade; however the theme of the parade is Memorial Day.
Appropriate music to be coordinated with Carol.
7. Financing and sponsorships were discussed. Ray Sullivan suggested
pay-back of funds to town from the “Bicentennial treasury”.
8. OTHER BUSINESS:
Crosby Middlemass volunteered to assist Betty Proulx with the Silent
Auction Betty is working on.
Terry McAuliffe explained in detail the merits of a “Remembrance
Video”, similar to one produced by the Town of Wilton, CT. He asked those in
attendance to watch the airing of the Wilton video, which Arlene McAuliffe
is presenting on Public Access TV.
9. There being no further business, the Committee adjourned the meeting @
8:45 p.m., motioned by Chairman R. Vitarelli, 2nd by Ray Pietrorazio, and
unanimously voted to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond Pietrorazio
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