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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 1986-01-15 Regular OF � � - 4TH OF JULY MEETING � JANUARY 15, 1986 -_ 7: 00 p. m. � FIRE STATION � � FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS The meeting was called to order by Chairman Phyllis Lee at 7: 10 p. m. The findings of the committees were as follows: Grand Marshall- Phyllis reported progress was being made in having Vice-President Bush as the Parade Marshall . Mayor Lowe is assisting in this matter. Public Relations- Kathy Benedetto has contacted the local and surrounding area radio and television stations. She will re- contact them in mid-May for specific announcements. She added that if we want to be on Good Morning Houston , we must finalize this announcement no later than mid-May. Dignitary/Judges Gifts- Veronica Scoulious will be asked to investigate possible gifts and report to the committee. Charles Jordon moved that the judges gifts cost somewhere "around" $15. 00. Huberta Mora seconded. There was no discussion. Motion _ carried. A possible gift idea is monogrammed glasses. Dedication/Program- Huberta had no report. Park Entertainment- Charles Jordon reported no luck in securing a marching band for the parade. Most school bands dis- band for the summer. There is still a possibility that Houston Symphony or part of a Shriner Unit will be able to perform. Park entertainment is slow, also. There is a possibility of having Mimes, Jugglers, and Clowns in the park. More later. Promotional Items- Phyllis reported a source was found for t-shirts and caps, like last year. The committee is compiling a list of anticipated needs. Trophies/Ribbons- Choice asked how many trophies and ribbons were needed. It was determined that 24 trophies would be needed" Donna asked Choice if he would Like a different assignment be- cause she had a surprise announcement and thought he might like to help with it. Choice declined. At this time , a letter from Dave Zwingman was read , by Donna, concerning the parade entry forms and line-up. It was determined to give 1 ) . a ribbon to the Best Individual Walking and to give trophies to the Best Marching or Musical Group and Best Walking Group , 2) . to add "/or" to the statement Trophies and cash awards will be awarded for 1st , 2nd , and 3rd places for all Non-Commercial Entries; to read Trophies and/or cash awards l ^ ^ 4th Meeting , January 15, 1986 Page 2 will be awarded for . . . . . . . . . . Entries. 3) . to delete column -- ''Type of Entry" on the judging sheets because each entry is | determined by catagory number. The committee approved all of. � these recommended changes. � Logo- Phyllis presented a design from the artist. The gen- eral concensus was to return to the artist and ask him to try another design. The committee wanted the artist to know that it felt it was : Too Busy To emphasize Friendswood , not the United States and/or Texas. To remove the top two flags. "4" stands but too much. Most importantly, to simplify the design. Stage- Bennie Baker showed a sketch of the park stage. It will be two flatbeds together with a railing around it. Access will be from the rear by steps. There will be a tent covering flanked by the beginning and final floats of the parade. The beginning float will be a mock-up of the ''Come and Take It'' Cannon with a sign reading " It all started with a cannon. " The final float will be a mock-up of the San Jacinto Monument with a sign reading "And ended at San Jacinto" . Donna asked Bennie if the committee would like a replica of the "Come and Take It'' _ Cannon because it had been offered as an entry in our parade, by Dr. Patrick Wagner of Shiner. The committee agreed to accept the offer and use it as the beginning float" Hubertav Choice , and Bennie will contact the High School concerning the building of the San Jacinto Monument float and to do the signs for the first and last floats. Booth Rental /Volunteer Support Groups- The committee will. , ask Lynn Chatham to coordinate this activity. Barbara Matson will be contacted to help the committee find a photgrapher. The Community Education photography instuc� tor was suggested. Flyers/Programs- The "Early Bird" Flyer announcing the theme and the Sesquicentennial items will be mailed out February 1 " The program was discussed and Phyllis suggested that a four-fold program be used to allow more space and to use one side as a mailing label . The incorporated mailing space would allow for mailing labels to be adhered directly to the program and eliminate additional cost of envelopes. This program will be sent to all Friendswood residents. The commmittee liked the idea and cost will be presented at a later meeting. ` There was no other business. Meeting was adjourned"