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Minutes of the Middlebury Bicentennial Committee
March 9, 2006 (Rescheduled from March 2)
Shepardson Community Center, Room 26)
Those present were Bob Desmarais Sr., Charlotte Desmarais, Robin Fenn, Arlene McAuliffe, Terry McAuliffe, Michael McCormack, Crosby Middlemass, Ray Pietrorazio, Betty Proulx, Ron Vitarelli, Harold West.
1. Meeting called to order by Chairman R. Vitarelli @ 7:00 p.m.
2. A “round the table” identification of those present followed.
3. The minutes of the Feb. 2nd meeting were reviewed and unanimously
accepted, motioned by R. Pietrorazio, 2nd by R. Vitarelli.
4. Crosby Middlemass gave an update on the LOGO CONTEST. She is
well-pleased thus far, entrees starting to come in. She hopes to have a
sponsor offsetting the entire contest expense (awards, etc.)
5. Fund-raising/finance report- Mike McCormack reported the $7500.00
request of the Committee to the Board of Selectmen was approved, and the
funds have been moved into the Bicentennial account and is available. R.
Vitarelli spoke of town dollars vs: fund-raising dollars, and the pitfalls
we have to be mindful of.
R. Pietrorazio introduced Ed and Mary Pat Noonan, who have volunteered to
work with FINANCE.
6. A local firm donated the cost of the magician who will perform at the
Cocktail Party.
7. NEW BUSINESS-
Crosby Middlemass suggested a “Bicentennial Greenway Walk”, where
participants would be required to wear Bicentennial tee-shirts to enter. The
Steering Committee thought this was an excellent suggestion, and will look
for people to “own” this event.
T. McAuliffe spoke on a Remembrance Video that was produced by the Town
of Wilton. He was very impressed with the emotional impact these have when
done properly, and highly recommends consideration of such a video for our
celebration. He will try to make this available for the Committee to view.
8. There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was
adjourned by motion of R. Vitarelli, 2nd by T. McAuliffe, and unanimously
voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond Pietrorazio
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