SOUTH WINDSOR PATRIOTIC COMMISSION
May 19, 2014
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, Gene Botteron, Kent Carlson, Billy Carroll, Teri Dickey-Gaignat, Len Glasser, Bob Hornish, Daria Plummer, James Throwe
MINUTES:
Motion: Glasser/Hornish: Move to accept the minutes of April 21, as printed. Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Oral report presented by Kent Carlson
Budget will be nearly, if not totally, expended for this fiscal year.
CORRESPONDENCE: None at this time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Essay Contest: Roger Anderson
- Letters sent to winners and respective schools notified.
- Winners will ride in Memorial Day Parade and be recognized at ceremony.
- Recognition before Town Council is June 2; Gift cards presented at that time.
Evening In The Park: Kent Carlson:
- Estimated 1,500 in attendance
- Kettle Corn a huge success; music amplification needed to be heard adequately.
- After action thoughts/ideas are requested-send to Kent.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: Len Glasser
- Speaker: Capt. Leland Zak, new speaker, Aviation, CT Army National Guard.
- Details of parade and ceremony reviewed: Assembly begins at 9AM; Teri picking up wreaths; Bob assisting with wreaths for memorial placement; Daria and Teri will assist with flags; Len executing parade order; Kent and Bob to set up flag holders at VMP; Bill and Len will assist with parking at VMP; and Roger and Daria will organize essay/poster winners for parade.
Flag Day flag retirement ceremony: Peter Anthony—collection up-to-date; June 14 will be ceremonial burn.
Veterans Day Parade: Kent Carlson—event completed.
Veterans Day Ceremony: Kent Carlson—event completed.
Veterans in the Schools: Bill Carroll, Jr.—event concluded.
Wreaths Across America: Art Sladyk
- Wreath truck may stop in South Windsor, December 13, 2014.
- State Capitol event will be December 8, 2014.
Wall Behind the Monument: Art Sladyk
- Letters to veterans to be mailed.
- Information flyer will be inserted into Memorial Day program.
Wall of Honor: Herb Asplund—no report at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Signage placement for Memorial Day parade discussed.
NEW BUSINESS: None at this time.
ANYTHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMITTEE:
- Bob Hornish to ring bell for each name read during flag placement ceremony on Memorial Day (VMP).
The next meeting will be held Monday, June 16, 2014, at 7:30 PM.
Adjournment: 8:25, on a motion to adjourn. Motion: Botteron/Anderson. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Daria Plummer, Secretary
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