HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM04111375thMinutesMINUTES OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
April 11, 2013
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Linda Harvell, chair
Jerry Cooper
Sherry Frisk
Margaret Godfrey
Gary Ives
B. B. Holland
Allison Meserole
Tracy Paine
Dave Ruesink
Scott Simpson
Tom Taylor
Libby Vastano
Bill Watkins
Mayor Ben White
City Staff:
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Jacob Morris, Historic Records Coordinator
Mike Neu, Multimedia Coordinator
David Schmitz, Parks and Recreation Director
1. Call to Order
The 75th Anniversary Committee was called to order by Chair Linda Harvell at 8:31 a.m. on April 11, 2013 in the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840.
2. Hear Visitors
There were no visitors.
3. Consider Approval of Previous Minutes
MOTION: The Committee voted to approve the minutes. Minutes were approved.
4. Bush Library Exhibit Update
Committee discussed the Bush Library exhibit. Major subjects included types of interactive exhibit content, suggestions for artifacts to use for display, and promotion.
Committee suggestions for interactive content included:
Creating an area with rocking chairs that participant could use to reminisce and tell stories.
A docent training program, that committee members could create information for.
Possibly dedicating one of the Library’s lecture topics to 75th related material, contingent on funds.
Memory wall
Multimedia exhibit of oral history content
Suggested artifacts included:
Airport searchlight
1980s robot originally used by CSPD for outreach
Sports memorabilia such as olympic medals and shot put, team charm bracelets, signed football, etc.
Golden axe from fire station 6
Wedgewood plates
Furnishings for period room re-creation
Militaria
Maquettes of veterans’ park statues
Corps Uniforms and artifacts
Lincoln Center trophy case
Domino tables carved by students
Longhorn (TAMU) yearbooks
Vintage exterior business signs including Culpepper Realty sign
Peterson family homestead artifacts
Vintage radios and broadcasting equipment
Vintage typewriters and cameras
Religious items such as St. Mary’s cross, pew currently in traditions dorm, and communion table from Church of Christ
Original city documents such as charters, tax documents, and petition for, and articles of, incorporation
Cheerleading uniform
Concrete street signs and fireplug
Image of campus house being moved
Railroad memorabilia and scale models
Adaptation of existing media, such as History Channel Bonfire show, We’ve Never Been Licked, Golden Memories of College Station, When Aggies go to War, etc.
Historic Architecture, such as historic homes and buildings
Promotion:
Chair Harvell reported that the 75th Facebook page is now live. She requested volunteer assistance for site administration. Sherry Frisk indicated her brother may help.
Committee proposed to approach the Eagle for a special publication.
5. Sponsorship Workshop (This topic will be the primary focus of this month’s meeting)
Chair Harvell reported that City Bank of Texas is the first Corporate donor -- $500. She reported that she has sent out letters to potential sponsors, and encouraged members to solicit
help and sponsorship.
Members were encouraged to inform Jacob Morris when contacts were made, so the sponsor master list could be updated.
Benefits to sponsors include:
Major sponsors will receive prominent signage evocative of period southern pacific signs at the exhibit space and in materials. Other level sponsors will receive a commemorative poster,
challenge coin and pin. Members who wanted pins to hand out were instructed to contact Mike Neu.
Cash donations are tax deductible, and in-kind donations also are usually eligible for some type of deduction, minus the value gained by the donor
6. Report-Car Show
B. B. Holland reported that he wants to send out invitations in August. He indicated that he is waiting for approved forms to use.
7. Homecoming Events, planning
Gary Ives reported that he has volunteered to coordinate the Homecoming/reunion, and requested help from members, either through direct assistance, or referrals of volunteers.
City staff reported that for the Nov 15, Friday night event held at Bachmann Park an estimate of number of attendees, and needed resources will be required. The event will collect a
nominal food and beverage fee.
Committee discussed adding a list of area attractions to promotional material for events, such as Richard Carter Park, that TAMU Garden Club will be beautifying, the new MSC building
on campus.
8. Additional Planning and Reports related to 75th Activities
No additional reports.
9. New Business
10. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE 75th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, May 9, 2013.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, the Regular Meeting of the 75th Anniversary Committee was adjourned at 9:56 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013.
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Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary