SOUTH WINDSOR PATRIOTIC COMMISSION
April 15, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Kent Carlson, followed by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE: Roger Anderson, Peter Anthony, Herb Asplund, Gene Botteron, Kent Carlson, Bob Hornish, Daria Plummer, Art Sladyk.
MINUTES:
Motion: Sladyk/Hornish. Move to accept the minutes of March 18, 2013, as printed. Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Written report presented by Kent Carlson.
o Bounce House fee (for Evening in Park) less than anticipated; Petting Zoo costs have increased from last year.
o Budget remains within parameters of anticipated programs.
CORRESPONDENCE: Kent Carlson
o Invitation received to participate in the 2013 Connecticut Veterans Parade.
o Eugene Policelli Service Awards, May 7, 7 PM. Commission has been invited; if attending, please let Kent know.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Essay Contest: Roger Anderson: January-March 1, 2013
o 56 entries received, 39 essays, 17 posters.; 23 grades 3-5; 11 grades 6-8; 5 grades 9-12.
- Winners in each category are:
- .Poster Winners (My Favorite Patriotic Holiday): 1st: Hailey Deptula, K, OH; 2nd: Rilee Harris, 2, PV; 3rd: Kami Tarantino, 1, PV.
- Essay, Grades 3-5 (My favorite Connecticut historical person and why): 1st: Sophie Crane, 4, PV; 2nd: Pranav Ramesh, 3, ET; 3rd: Keshav Ramesh, 4, ET.
- Essay, Grades 6-8 (What it means to me to be an American): 1st: Aaron Yao, 8; 2nd: Vivian Ngo, 7; 3rd: Victoria Pellegatto, 6. [ all TEMS]
- Essay, Grades 9-12 (What it means to me to be an American): 1st: Tushar Gaddi, 11; 2nd: Mary-Kate Harper, 9; 3rd: Bridget Sharos, 10. [all SWHS]
Evening In The Park: Kent Carlson; May 18, 2013
o Jaycees will do the catering this year; proceeds will support Jaycee local charities.
o Face painting; petting zoo; bounce house; Community Band/Chorus.
o DAV, AL, VVA to be represented. Also: Food/Fuel Bank; Junior Women’s Club; K of C.
- Fireworks contract/permit all set, as is light for exit of field.
- There will be a military discount.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony and flags on graves: Kent for Len Glasser; May 27, 2013
o Col. Adams, CTNG, will be speaker.
o Three bricks will be placed, plus marker for Del Conroy on monument. If Del has no brick in his honor, one will be purchased for him.
o Policy for monument markers will be reviewed/discussed at a later meeting.
Flag Day flag retirement ceremony: Peter Anthony; June 15, 2013
o Flag retrieval up-to-date.
Veterans Day Parade: Kent Carlson; November 2013
- Invitation received.
- Checking with TE and Police Honor Guard
Veterans Day Ceremony: Kent Carlson—November 11, 2013—no report at this time.
Veterans in the Schools: (Bill Carroll, Jr.)
o Friday, November 8, 2013 continues to be the expected date for this event
Wreaths Across America: Art Sladyk; December 2013;
o We have asked that the WAA truck make a SW stop in 2014.
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OLD BUSINESS:
o Report on the proposed wall at VMP: Art Sladyk
o Meeting held with NE Silica for more precise measurements.
O Solid granite wall estimate: $53K, not counting other donated work.
O Rough top to be 7 “ wide; back side unpolished.
O Next steps: Town Council, Park/Rec approvals; Discussion with Building/Grounds; Artist rendition.
O Art will contact appropriate people regarding step/step procedures to follow.
o Flags around the center of SW; (Billy Carroll) No report at this time.
O New flags reported to be on Main Street.
NEW BUSINESS: None at this meeting.
ANYTHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMITTEE:
The next meeting will be held Monday, May 20, 2013, at 7:30.
Adjournment: 9:02, on a motion to adjourn. Motion: Botteron/Sladyk. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Daria Plummer, Secretary
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