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SOUTH WINDSOR PATRIOTIC COMMISSION
November 15, 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, Herb Asplund, Gene Botteron, Kent Carlson, Billy Carroll, Len Glasser, Bob Hornish, Daria Plummer, Art Sladyk..
MINUTES:
Motion: Hornish/Anderson: Move to accept the minutes of October 20 with editorial correction of date of next meeting. Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Oral report presented by Kent Carlson
- Cost of postage/printing for wall contributions taken from brick account.
- Early placement of bricks encouraged; forms will be made available to residents.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- Fifty-nine contribution letters returned.
- Letter regarding fireworks contractor issue explained.
- Electronic wheelchair donation to be referred to Ken Lewis, Service Officer, AL.
- Thank you received from SWPS SS Coordinator, Greg Frank. Patriotic Coin has been presented to him; Commission to consider presenting one to all principals at an appropriate time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Essay Contest: Roger Anderson
- Copy of 2015 questions given to Mr. Frank.
- In process of updating application form and documents, as well as looking for a printer (will try to remain local).
Evening In The Park: Kent Carlson (no report needed at this time)
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: Len Glasser (no report needed at this time)
Flag Day flag retirement ceremony: Peter Anthony
- Flags continue to be collected from site locations.
Veterans Day Parade: Kent Carlson
- Eighteen SW veterans participated in 2014 parade.
- TE band won best Middle School Marching Band Award.
Veterans Day Ceremony: Kent Carlson
- Excellent ceremony; attendance down a bit from previous year.
Veterans in the Schools: Bill Carroll, Jr.
- TEMS: Three veterans participated; program well received; veterans honored.
- SWHS: Approximately 12 veterans participated; ceremony/program went well.
- Elementary Schools: Programs held in all schools. Commission will work through Mr. Frank to ensure we have representation at each elementary school next year.
- Wreaths continue to be outstanding from Floral Expressions. Recommendation made to award the florist a Patriotic Coin, as well as a thank you letter.
- Bob Hornish suggested a Patriotic Coin for Chief Reed, also
Wreaths Across America: Art Sladyk (December 13, 2014, 12 noon)
- State ceremony on 12/8/14, 12 noon; Lt. Gov. Wyman to be in attendance.
- 12/13 local ceremony: Rev. Rouse to give invocation/benediction; taps, drummer, Fire Department Honor Guard secured.
- To date 981 wreaths ordered; goal surpassed for 2014; signage up.
- Scouts ready to assist; Petersen’s Hardware donated 1100 spikes to locate graves.
Art to contact WC Cemetery Association to ensure that locators not disposed in any clean-up.
Wall Behind the Monument: Art Sladyk
- Donations coming in slowly.
- Grants being sought from Rockville Bank, Ticket Network, Hartford Jaycees, and various other banking institutions.
- Direct link to information about project placed on town website.
- Signage being developed/printed. Two completed for now; more in spring.
Wall of Honor: Herb Asplund (no report needed at this time)
OLD BUSINESS:
- Flag disposal at Wapping Cemetery needs clarification.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Herb to follow-up with Willowbrook Golf Course regarding possible benefit in the name of Glenn Folsom, with proceeds going to the Wall project.
ANYTHING FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMITTEE:
- Dates of 2015 meetings reviewed.
The next meeting will be held Monday, December 15, 2014, at 7:30 PM.
Adjournment: 8:43, on a motion to adjourn. Motion: Carroll/Asplund. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Daria Plummer, Secretary
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