SOUTH WINDSOR PATRIOTIC COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING – November 16, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and opened by saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDEES:
Teri Dickey-Gaignat, Kent Carlson, Herb Asplund, Robert Moeller, Peter Anthony, Terri Kyc, John Stonoha, James Throwe and Doris Avery.
MINUTES:
The October 19, 2009 minutes were approved.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Kent received information from the Chamber of Commerce regarding a booth that they will have on November 22, @ 11:00 – 5:00 p.m. promoting South Windsor.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
$13,500 less $250.00 for wreaths for the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Park. Kent received a call from the flag company offering a special offer of 8 gross = 1,200 flags. Kent will check the number of flags the Commission has on hand. No report filed with Secretary.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Veteran’s Day Parade: November 8, 2009
Everything went very well, weather was absolutely delightful. In attendance this year from the Patriotic Commission were Kent Carlson, Doris Avery, Robert Moeller and James Throwe. The SW High School band did not marched, as they had no instruments. The TE Middle School Band marched as well as the South Windsor Police Color Guard. No council members present and no participation from the VFW.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony: November 11, 2009
Kent Carlson, Robert Moeller and Doris Avery attended the Veterans Day Program at Wapping School. The students
Regular Meeting
November 16, 2009 - 2 –
did a fantastic job in showing their appreciation to the Veterans that attended this program.
Need to work more on publicity for the Veteran Day ceremonies and other events in the future. Need to come up with an agenda as to how and when to publish the different events. Find out whom to contact at the following facilities:
South Windsor Life
The Reminder
Journal Inquirer
Need to appoint an individual that will monitor the publicity.
Essay Contest:
John reported that the Board of Education approved the following questions: K-5 - How Can I be a Patriotic American?; 6-8 - Why was the Declaration of Independence so important?; 9-12 - What is the most important part of the U.S. Constitution and why?
Tim Moriarty has the certificates and will be getting those out for this year’s participants.
John will make changes to last year’s format and get to the schools within the next few weeks. The Essay Contest will start on December 15, 2009 and end January 15, 2010.
It was suggested to indicate, “prizes will be awarded” as opposed to indicating what the prizes will be.
Evening In The Park: May 15, 2010
No report. Need to come up with ideas. More to follow.
Regular Meeting
November 16, 2009 - 3 –
Memorial Day Parade: May 31, 2010
Kent reported that we have a commitment that the Middle School Band and S.W. High School will march. More info to follow.
Flag Day Ceremony: June 12, 201009
No report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Scott Simmons has resigned from the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
Suggested that all Chairpersons for the various committees come up with a notebook that will contain all the information needed to run the events. Herb has the information on the selling of bricks for the Veteran Park.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15.
Our next regular meeting will be December 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
“HAPPY THANKSGIVING”
Respectfully submitted,
Doris Avery
Secretary/Treasurer
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