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75TH ANNIVERSARY
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTES
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
June 10, 2011
NO MEETING IN AUGUST!
See you on September 9th!
Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the meeting! If you have a report, please email it to Linda.
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.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS to date:
Working Committee - Linda Harvell (chair), Anne Boykin, Patricia Cleere, Jerry Cooper, Kim Fox, Jack Fugate, Susan Irza, Mike Neu, David Gerling, Craig Hollinger, Tracy Paine, Greg Phelps,
Ben White.
Support Committee – Teresa Benden, Grace Calbert, Jon Bennett, Sharon Colson, Chuck Glenewinkle, Allison Meserole, Dave Ruesink, Pattie Sears, Sheila Walker.
In attendance: Linda Harvell (chair), Anne Boykin, Patricia Cleere, Sharon Colson, Kim Fox, Jack Fugate, . Great group! Great energy!
Call to Order.
Linda welcomed the committee at 11:00 a.m.
Welcome Visitors/Hear Visitors – N/A
Overview of May 13th meeting – Linda referred members to the meeting notes.
BUDGET!!!!! – Linda suggested that we give this item one more month to pursue.
Report on the Book Project – Anne reported that Jim Railey (Donning Co.) continues to meet with possible sponsors. He is considering reducing the number of books to be printed in order
to encourage sponsorships.
Report on the Time Capsule – No report at this time.
Discussion: Event Time Line – Notes under this item will remain as the meetings continue.
Friday, October 19, 2012 –
“A New Page in Our History” – New CS History Book Signing (and/or New School Tour) as a kick-off for the anniversary year.
Location: Teresa B. suggested the new College Station High School as a location for this event.
Consideration: Time of event (re: possibility of a home football game)
Suggested sponsor: CSISD Education Foundation
Friday, October 18, 2013 –
Evening: Gala & Banquet (American Pavilion at VPAC) honoring city leaders, community leaders, notable citizens, teachers, Fire and Police personnel
All Community and School Homecoming.
Sale of tickets to cover costs.
Saturday, October 19, 2013 (A&M AT Iowa State) –
Morning: Installation of Time Capsule
Suggested sponsors: City of College Station and Historic Preservation Committee
Mid-Day Tailgate BBQ – American Pavilion parking lot
Suggested sponsors: Chamber of Commerce and Restaurant Association
All Day – Local entertainment; Community & Alumni Homecoming; Headquarters under the Big Top; Displays and Exhibits – Under the Big Top adjacent to the American Pavilion
Evening – Double Header Vintage Baseball Game – Softball Stadium VPAC
Suggested sponsors: CS Parks and Recreation; Sale of tickets to cover costs.
Monday, November 11, 2013 – Special recognition of area veterans during the annual Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board of Directors Veterans Day event.
Other projects under consideration –
Cemetery Guidebook – David Gerling will be mentioning this to the Cemetery Committee.
Exhibits – Exhibits at the African/American Museum, College Station High School, College Station Conference Center, City Hall, Sanders Corps Center, George Bush Presidential Library
& Museum
Gallery Talks – Teresa Benden suggested Rick Landmann as a resource for gallery talks by students depicting historical figures
Extension of the American Mile – A few citizens have asked about this. Jerry Cooper suggested that we need to look at possible events that are worth recognizing and consider whether
there are enough to mark at this time. (Ex: Election of Barack Obama, BP Oil Spill in Gulf, Chilean Miners, Death of Osama bin Laden, Aggies win Big 12 Conference, Lady Aggies win National
Championship, new CS High School.) The Historic Preservation Committee will be asked to consider this.
This Place Matters – The Brazos County Historical Commission will be implementing this state program with signage on various sites and/or buildings in Brazos County. More to come from
Patricia Cleere.
Social Oral Histories – Patricia Cleere suggested that we consider various social histories from groups such as “The Guernsey Gang.” The Historic Preservation Committee will be asked
to consider this.
Banner Signs, etc. – Anne B. will check with Joey Dunn who worked on the first city banners that were placed around the A&M perimeter on the light poles. Jerry C. mentioned that the
12th Man Foundation has a tight control on these now. It was suggested that we try to get the 75th logo on some of the light poles around the city. Patricia C. suggested some type of
signage on the large stop signs. Jack F. suggested on the city limits signs.
Murals – Jerry C. suggested that we consider a few murals depicting city history and/or the logo on a few buildings in the city. Anne B. suggested putting the 75th logo on the water
towers.
Discussion: of Sub-Committees – Further suggestions were made for sub-committee members: Rick Landman, Navsota Troupe, Aggie Wranglers, A&M Chorale
PR/Marketing/Web presence/Merchandising/Presentation Packet – Anne Boykin, Mike Neu
Gala & Banquet –Linda Harvell, Teresa Benden
Tailgate BBQ – Teresa suggested: Jordan Meserole, Chamber of Commerce; Restaurant Association
All City & Community Homecoming – Jack Fugate
Time Capsule – Patricia Cleere, Teresa Benden
Flash Event – Patricia Cleere; Teresa suggested Erline Rainey (Navasota Theater) as a resource for this event.
Safety Sparktacular Display – David Gerling
Exhibits –
Ben sent word that Bob Cowell in Planning and Development is okay with small banners on a few of the lightposts. Anne mentioned that many of the previous exhibits could be reused
and circulated at various venues around town.
Fundraising/Corporate Sponsorships
Host Committee – This group will be the “on call” folks, special guest handlers, circulating and running interference.
Council & Community Liaison/Speakers Bureau – Ben White
Linda reported that Ben went before council on June 23rd to bring the efforts of the committee to their attention.
Book Project – Anne Boykin, Glenn Davis, Jerry Cooper
Historic Preservation Committee Liaison – Susan Irza
Assorted notes from discussions:
Pat Cleere suggested we look at the Oklahoma City train murals.
Linda suggested we ask for $5,000 as seed money with specific items listed that would be done with the money.
The committee decided to make the September meeting a kick off for the fall with a pot luck luncheon inviting the council and city managers.
Future Agenda Items
BUDGETS! – Linda and Anne will come back next month with a suggested budget.
A “catchy” name – Committee members will come back next month with suggestions
Adjourn
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