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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-05 Minutes SANTA CLAUS PARADE - MINUTES OF MEETING November 5, 2007 Start Time: 7:10 p.m. Finish Time: 8:40 p.m, Attendance: Valerie McCormick,Kathy McLaughlin,Roger Letooze,Debbie Fernandes, Terryl Tzikas, Lisa Kowal,Marie Hammond 4,a Previous A mutes were accepted by Alarle, Seconded by Terryl. All In favour—passed VALERIE McCORMICK—Chairperson • Val will require a cheque for Bowmanville Legion in the amount of$250.00. Jim will not be there on Parade day but Ted Walton will • She will also require a cheque for 4BZ signs in the amount of$387.50 for our new sign. Sign is now on Hwy 57 as you enter town from the west • Walkie Talkies will be borrowed from the Fire Department • Would like to decide on a Theme for next year at the end of this years parade • Val will ask Dawn for the use of her canopy for commentators • ACISS to do food, toy and clothing drive with Teens 4 Teens MARIE HAMMOND—Treasurer • Marie received $575.00 in donations this week • Up to $5,000.00 so far this year • Julia to help Tracy with make-up,Marie to contact Tracy e She has two drivers so far TRACY BAYLEY- BUCKLE—Makeup Tracy has seven contacts for make up and is still waiting for three • Has not heard from Reids, will now buy 120 sippy bags DEBBIE FERNANDES—Floats and Fillers • Has not heard from Bowmanville Zoo, but has left a message • Has not heard from the Fair Ambassador • Short Floats and Fillers but will start calling • TSC to put in Float ® There is a lot of new Floats this year • Had not heard from the Harleys • Has a band for Sheri • There seems to be 13 Floats and 11 Fillers DAWN LONGMIRE (Val reported in Dawn's absence)—Buttons, Costumes • Costume handout went well. The flag carriers new hoodies went over really well and all were snapped up quickly. Most of all the costumes are gone except for a few clown costumes • The newspaper came down to the costume handout and spoke to a few kids to see about their enthusiasm for parade day • The dollar amount that she received from Marie at the last meeting was only for the red hoodies, therefore, she will require another cheque for the black hoodies. Amount will be determined and she will get a cheque from Marie at the next meeting • Buttons are ordered and waiting delivery • Dawn will bring the Committee vests to the next meeting and white tracksuits for kids on Committee Float—Debbie(2),Marie (2). ROGER LEETOOZE —JudgingtPosters/Rogers Cable/Buttons and Button boxes • Roger will pick up trophies Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. • Has checked with Bob's Towing—everything a go • Has contacted Cable TV and they have the contract • Banners are up in Newcastle and Orono. Bowmanville 78%done • Santa hats—Val to pick up 25 or so and take to Legion • Roger to check with Town next week regarding power supply • Newcastle Parade Committee is very thankful for the Button boxes TERR.YL TZIKAS —Secretary • Has confirmed that John O'Toole, Bev Oda and Charlie Trim will be in parade • Clean tip will be covered by the BIA • Will have Thank you letters prepared by Friday before Parade Day. KATHY MCLAUGHLIN—Publicity • Kathy will contact paper regarding the change regarding the Toy and Food Drive from Durham Police to Teens 4 Teens. SHERI CRAGO - Bands • All bands have been booked • She has 9 or 10 and is under budget LISA KOWAL--Volunteer Co-Ordinator • Has only three pacers • Is looking for teenagers for crowd control on Parade Day. • Has 52 Hats NEW BUSINESS • It was with great sadness that we learned that Val will be retiring as Chairperson of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade. This will be a tremendous loss to us, but Val would like to pursue more time on furthering her University studies. • Thank you for all of your long and dedicated work with this parade. • Looking for someone else to fill in this position. Motion to end meeting by Terryl, Seconded by Marie All in favour— passed, Next meeting: Program Meeting Monday November 14,2007 Val's home 99 Bottrell Street Bowmanville 6:30 p.m. DIRECTIONS: Go south on Hwy 57,turn right onto,aspen Springs Drive, left onto We;tside Brine, and right onto Bottrell. or Go west on Baseline,turn right onto Westside Drive and left onto Bottrell.