SOUTH WINDSOR PATRIOTIC COMMISSION
October 15, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Kent Carlson, followed by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
(*Meeting recessed 7:55-8:15 for special presentation to Cary Prague at Town Council)
ATTENDANCE:
Roger Anderson, Peter Anthony, Herb Asplund, Gene Botteron, Kent Carlson, Bill Carroll, Len Glasser, Bob Hornish, Daria Plummer, Jim Throwe (alt), Art Sladyk (alt.).
MINUTES:
The minutes of September 17, 2012 were approved. Motion: Hornish/Glasser. Move to accept the minutes as printed. Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Presented by Kent Carlson. Of the $13,500 designated to the Patriotic Commission, a deposit ($3,750) has been made on fireworks for Picnic in the Park, leaving a balance for the Commission of $9,750. Brick balance is $7,257.66. Discussion held on SW Memorials and consideration of a commemorative coin.
CORRESPONDENCE: None at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Essay Contest, Roger Anderson
- Questions selected for 2013 Essay Contest; open to all students in SW.
- PR to be done through SW’s curriculum director for social studies; copies to be sent to SW appropriate administrative personnel.
Evening In The Park: May 18, 2013
- Fireworks contract signed.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony and flags on graves: May 27, 2013
o Speaker being sought and Kent working on band (investigating Pipe bands).
Flag Day flag retirement ceremony: Peter Anthony—June 15, 2013
o Bins have been cleared out.
Veterans Day Parade: Kent Carlson—November 4, 2012
- Walking with TE band; bus arranged for Commission, veterans, other dignitaries.
- Police honor guard will be marching with us also.
- All groups have been notified via several venues (phone, email, in person).
Veterans Day Ceremony:
- Doug Rouse will provide an elder from his religious community for the ceremony.
- Music still being arranged; chairs arranged.
- Speaker: Lt. Col. Bob Feher, National Guard, SW resident; 21 yrs. military.
Veterans in the Schools: Bill Carroll, Jr. (Monday, November 12)
- Speaker for SWHS ceremony will be either Peter Anthony or Jim Throwe.
- Bill will provide introductions for the ceremony.
Wreaths Across America: Art Sladyk (December 15, 2012)
- Working with Dr. Carter on flyer for students. Prototype shared that students may use for names of veterans being remembered.
- Identifying all veterans’ graves an ongoing effort; if staffs can remain from Memorial Day flags, wreaths then easily put on graves and staffs pulled at that time.
- All wreaths picked up/disposed by January 26th.
- Discussion on wreath placement to ensure that wreaths (depending on number purchased) are placed first on those gravesites that did not receive 2011wreaths.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Report on the proposed wall at VMP (Art Sladyk)
- Pricing of granite still being sought from two-three contractors.
- Permission needed from Town Council to begin.
- Herb and Bill continue to work with town hall regarding updating names of SW service members on active duty.
- Dates have been posted on website.
- Bill continues to work on possible project of flags around town center.
NEW BUSINESS: None at this time
ANYTHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMITTEE:
- PR continues to be done through the JI, Reminder News.
- Peter Anthony will be recognized by the Town Council for his recent civilian efforts during a fire.
The next meeting will be held Monday, Monday, November 19, at 7:30.
Adjournment: 8:45, on a motion to adjourn. Motion: Asplund/Carroll. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Daria Plummer
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