HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/2013 - Regular Minutes - 75th Anniversary Planning Committee MINUTES OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
October 24, 2013
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Linda Harvell, chair
Sherry Ellison
Allison Meserole
Mike Luther
Gary Ives
Jerry Cooper
Margaret Godfrey
Sherry Frisk
Sarah Hensz
Scott Simpson
Torn Taylor
Ben White
Charles Gilbert
B.B. Holland
Henry Mayo
Tracy Paine
Jane W. Cohen
City Staff:
Ian Whittenton, Records Management Coordinator
Mike Neu, Multimedia Coordinator
David Schmitz, Parks Director
1. Call to Order
The 75th Anniversary Committee was called to order by Chair Linda Harvell at 8:30 a.m. on October 24,
2013 in the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840.
2.Hear Visitors
Recognized visitor Mike Luther.
Mayor Nancy Berry stopped in to thank all of the members for their work on this celebration.
3. Consider Approval of Previous Minutes
MOTION: The Committee voted to approve the minutes.
4. Sponsorship and Recognition of Sponsors
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Mike Neu displayed VIP lanyards and is working on the language for the card that will hang from them.
Sherry Frisk will look into ribbons for special recognition of sponsors, to possibly hang from the lanyard
as well. Flower donations are still being sought for display.
5.Promotion and Media
Mike Neu has completed and displayed for the committee the participation plaques for the car show
participants. During the classic film showing on November 14th he will arrange fliers to be distributed.
Ben White suggested that a letter be sent to all former mayors personally inviting them to the event.
6.Bush Library Exhibit Update
Mike Neu and Tracy Paine reported that the staff has returned to work at the Bush Library and the exhibit
is showing progress with the painting being completed and the assembly of several panels has begun.
Charles Gilbert reported that the model of the train and station is ready for display.
Linda Harvell's daughter and Mike Neu are working to reserve the copyright to a video for"Campus
Connections" at the exhibit.
7.Homecoming Events, planning
November 12th VIP event:
Mike Neu and Tracy Paine reported that VIP event has been rescheduled for November 12th and will now
be a shared event with Insite Magazine.
The exhibit is still set for a November 16th public opening, but the committee agreed that VIPs at this
"sneak peek" event should be given a tour of the exhibit with committee members acting as hosts. The
following members volunteered for this honor: Scott Simpson, Jerry Cooper, Henry Mayo, Mayor Ben
White,Tom Taylor, and Linda Harvell. Committee members will receive some form of docent training.
It was also noted that spouses of committee members and VIPs may attend this event.
Friday,November 15 Homecoming event at Southwood:
Committee discussed the dinner and event at the Southwood Community Center at Brian Bachmann Park.
Currently, 170 reservations for the dinner have been received.
Linda Harvell gave notice that a 40' x 60' tent, accommodating 200 persons, has been secured for the
event, it was determined that the tent should be secured by water barrels to avoid accidents with
underground utilities. The tent provider will be contacted about the cost associated with this change.
David Schmitz,Parks Director will inquire about the permit and officers required for the JJ's Liquors cash bar.
Dress code for committee members will be khaki colored slacks with maroon shirts.
The following individuals volunteered to set-up for this event: Sherry Frisk (tentative), Scott Simpson,
Sarah Hensz, Margaret Godfrey, Jerry Cooper, Gary Ives, BB Holland,Tom Taylor, and Linda Harvell.
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Saturday November 16th Event,Bush Library and Grounds:
Discussion on scheduling speakers, co-coordinating poster signings, who will be honored, and a historic
theme or message. Mike Neu will schedule a interview for the opening.
Allison Meserole has been in contact with local personalities to perform duties of announcing, including
Ben Downs and Chase Murphy as possible participants.
Gary Ives suggests that the bagpipes perform several shorter sets.
Allison Meserole has confirmed that the Brazos Valley Community Band would perform a longer set to
help fill in for dropped performers.
A Story Room will be available at the event and from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Roger Garrett and Jessy
Compere of KORA 98.3 FM will be interviewing. A list of interviewees is needed, to be interviewed for
10-15 minutes each to fill the interview time. Awards the room will remain open for storytelling to the
public.
Ribbon cutting tentatively scheduled for 9:45 a.m.
Reveille will attend from 3-5 p.m.
Linda Harvell will send Mike Neu a list of people to be invited to this event.
1938 House Signage:
Jerry Cooper notified the committee that the home signage is ready for distribution. Mike Neu will work
on a press release.
8.Report- Car Show
B. B. Holland reported that enrollment is steady at an estimated 45-50 cars for the show. Committee
discussed overflow parking for support vehicles for those showing.
The committee received an offer to volunteer from Lillian Townsend, a pageant queen who has offered to
attend the event. Linda Harvell is attempting to contact her.
9. A&M Garden Club
Linda Harvell reported that the rededication is set.
10. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE 756 ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE IS
SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, October 31,2013.
SCHEDULE SUMMARY: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO FURLOUGH)
Exhibit: (November 16, 2013 —Jan. 4, 2014)Bush Library and Museum
VIP Event/hnSite Launch Party: (Tues.,Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m.)Bush Library and Museum
Classic Film: (Thurs.,Nov. 14, 7 p.m.) Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Carter Park Rededication: (Friday,Nov. 15, 11 am), Richard Carter Park.
Homecoming Event: (Fri.,Nov. 15, 6-10 p.m.) Southwood Community Center,Brian Bachmann Park
Community Celebration: (Sat.,Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)Bush Library and Museum
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11.Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business,the Regular Meeting of the 75th Anniversary Committee was
adjourned at 9:52 a.m. on Thursday, October 24,2013.
Chair
ATTEST:
Secretary
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