HomeMy WebLinkAboutMEETING NOTES 75TH ANNIVERSARY_02_11_1175TH ANNIVERSARY
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTES
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
February 11, 2011
11:00 a.m.
NEXT BROWN BAG MEETING: March 11, 2011, at 11:00 a.m.
In attendance: Linda Harvell (chair), Anne Boykin, Patricia Cleere, Susan Irza, Mike Neu, David Gerling, Tracy Paine, Julie Schultz, Ben White.
Call to Order.
Linda welcomed the committee at 11:05 a.m. and gave a brief overview of the committee’s purpose at this stage. Recruiting new working members and encouraging citizen input is crucial
to the success of the committee.
Welcome Visitors/Hear Visitors. - No new faces present.
Overview of January 14 meeting - See attached meeting notes from January 14 meeting.
75th Anniversary logo presentation – Mike Neu presented two versions of a draft logo that he designed. The committee is very pleased with the design and recommended minor changes. The
logo will be used as a brand element and can be coordinated with other sponsor logos. The portrait format design represents the past with railroad tracks, a steam locomotive engine,
the old Aggieland water tower, and the star from the first city logo. The design represents the future with the George Bush PL&M and screened images of Kyle Field and buildings of the
future in the background. A large “75” is the central element. The text: College Station, 1938 – 2013. The color palette is the same as that of TAMU incorporating 2 shades of maroon,
black, gray, white and cream. THANKS, MIKE! GREAT JOB!
Committee Roster – Workers and Supporters
Still waiting to hear from others. As it stands now:
Working Committee - Linda Harvell (chair), Anne Boykin, Patricia Cleere, Jerry Cooper, Kim Fox, Susan Irza, Mike Neu, David Gerling, Craig Hollinger, Tracy Paine, Greg Phelps, Julie
Schultz, Ben White.
Support Committee – Teresa Benden, , Jon Bennett, Sharon Colson, Chuck Glenewinkle, Allison Meserole, Dave Ruesink, Pattie Sears, Sheila Walker.
Let Anne know if you wanted to be added or moved to a different status.
Creation of Mission Statement
The mission of the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee is to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the City of College Station, home of Texas A&M University, by celebrating the past, honoring
the present, and embracing the future.
Discussion: Event Time Line - Tabled until next meeting.
Creation of Sub-Committees - Finance, Marketing, Event, Volunteer
Adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Ongoing events for a possible “booth presence” or “buddy participation”
Fourth of July at George Bush PL&M (CS Noon Lions)
Easter Egg Hunt at George Bush PL&M (2011 is 30th Annual; CS Police Department)
Duck Jam (Ducks Unlimited, COCS)
Starlight Music Series (CSU, COCS)
Event & promotional ideas
Iron Chefs Cake-Off
Moment in CS History signage along the American Mile
Use same Moments in Cs History items in The Eagle, on KBTX, on CS TV-19, etc.
Children’s art contest – possibly use 10 classic photos and have children do their own versions
Gala Homecoming – Friday night, Oct. 18, 2013; honor long time businesses, people, organizations who have made a significant contribution to the community;
Saturday Event(s) at Veterans Park - Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013; capitalize on overnight visitors for HOT funds
Cemetery tours, wreath on city fathers’ headstones
Street history
Notable CS “Celebrities” to invite to a Homecoming
Lyle Lovett, Allen Coulter (producer/director), Bill Hooper (Time, Inc. chief archivist), Wally Williams (Tequila Mockingbird), Sonny Bendavides (FBI, ret.),
CHS students on Broadway
Comments
Present a well thought out plan when approaching sponsors
Communications will handle web presence, social media, PSAs
Approach established organizations and ask how they would like to participate (Kiwanis, Rotary, United Way, Arts Council, etc.)
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