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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee MInutes 1985-04-17JULY 4, 1985 STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING 4/17/85 A Steering Committee meeting was held on April 17, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Building. The following business transpired: 1. The committee members appointed Paul Fronczek General Chairman of the Steering Committee. 2. PROCEDURE FOR HONOREE VOLUNTEER SELECTION- Discussion included the following comments: A. Lynn Chatham could submit to the Friendswood Journal an article written by Paul Fronczek explaining this year's theme and guidelines for selecting a volunteer to be honored by riding on the Grand Marshal Float. B. A letter could be written and mailed to each organization inviting them to participate in the 4th of July Celebration by selecting one volunteer to represent their organization. Included in the letter would be the guidelines for volunteer selection. C. A deadline for submitting the name of the honored volunteer should be included in the guidelines (June 15th) as well as emphasis of the importance of the length of time served. D. In the event a mass number of volunteers are submitted, selection of around 30 from the nominees would be made by Paul Fronczek and his appointees. E. Honored Volunteer Guest from the Past- Evelyn Newman and Mayor Ralph Lowe will help compile names for submittal to Steering Committee. The Honored Guest from the past would be recognized by presentation of a scroll or plaque at the Park Ceremonies which would be displayed at City Hall. F. At the Park Ceremonies, Evelyn Newman suggested Donna Cashion and Paul Fronczek make the presentation of medal- lions as recognition to the volunteer winners. G. Volunteers could be an individual not affiliated with an organization. MOTION: Paul Fronczek The procedure for selection of volun- teers will be the above items. SECOND: John Echoff VOTE: Unanimous: FOR MOTION CARRIED Steering Committee Meeting Page 2 3. Mayor Lowe read the prolegomenon he was asked to write to be used in the brochure. He stated he would have it typed and delivered to Paul Fronczek as soon as possible. 4. CITY FLAG FUND AND COMMITTEE HEAD To pay for the expense of the flag, it was suggested a Flag Fund be set-up throughout the community for donations from individuals, organizations and companies. Benny Baker will head this committee as well as select flag size as soon as possible. He is to advise Donna Cashion on the size to order as soon as possible. A letter regarding the flag fund should be included with the "Volunteer Letter" to explain the signifi- cance of donating to this fund. Mayor Lowe sketched a drawing showing the ultimate goal for the flags at Stevenson Park to be completed by July 4, 1986 for the Sesquicentennial Celebration: =ENoswoo ;towers IA/1��cap! f R O 5. PRE-1900 BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST It was proposed to the steering committee that a Pre-1900 Bathing Beauty Contest be part of the festivities in the park on the 4th of July. Paul Fronczek will investigate it further. The dis- cussion of the contest will be on the next meeting's agenda. 6. BATTLE OF THE BANDS Donna Cashion was informed that Ken Hoppe (not present) would head this committee. It was her understanding that area bands would be invited to participate in the parade. A cash prize would be awarded to the Booster Club of the winning high school band. Evelyn Newman recommended that if donations from local merchants weren't favorable perhaps the money in the budget for the city flag could be used for the award. Donna Cashion will contact Ken Hoppe for a progress report on the band contest. 7. GAZEBO ENTERTAINMENT Marge Ulsh and Evelyn Newman will seek entertainers to perform from 11:00 to 1:30 on the 4th. Paul Fronczek suggested perhaps strolling jugglers, clowns blowing balloons, etc. would work well as "fill-ins". Evelyn Newman stated the Braz Clowns might be interested in this. 8. JUDGE SELECTION Kathleen Holt and Donna Cashion will select judges. Recommenda- tions from the steering committee members included a civic club leader, maybe an outside celebrity, Paul Schrader, Laurie White- head, or John Tirado. It was emphasized that prior judging ex- perience was necessary when making the final selection. Steering Committee Meeting Page 3 9. PHOTOGRAPHERS Two photographers are needed for the 4th. Once for the parade, another for the park. Suggested were Jimmy Shelley on Clear - view, or the High School Photography Club could be contacted. Donna Cashion is to look into this. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Friendswood Area Neighbors will decorate the gazebo the morning of the 4th as well as make signs for the dignitary cars. The Rag Top Car Club has offered to drive the dignitaries in the parade. Jerry Elza will be in charge of all the fire department games and entries. A parade confirmation letter will be sent through the Knights of Columbus with directions for parade line-up, etc. per Ben Malek. Kathy Erminger volunteered to help with the mail -out if needed. Marge Ulsh and Janet Sobey will help Kathy Erminger make phone calls to those who haven't sent back their entry forms. An invitation will be given for the Gathering. Included on the invitation will be "for immediate family only" and R.S.V.P. Evelyn Newman and Marge Ulsh will decorate the night of July 3rd for the Luncheon. Choice Kinchen will prepare the food for 50-75 people to be served from 12:00 to 1:00 on the 4th. 11. The Fourth of July Steering Committee will meet next on May 1, 1985 at the Public Works Bldg, 7:30 p.m.