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SANTA CLAUS PARADE – MINUTES OF MEETING
December 4, 2013
Wrap Up Meeting
Attendance: Jen Ashby, Tracy Bayley-Buckle, Kathy McLaughlin, Roger Letooze, Allison Dart,
Terryl Tzikas, Bill Heathcote, Robin Lacey
Motion: “To Accept the Minutes from the November 13, 2013 Meeting”
Motion made by: Tracy 2 nd: Jen
All in favour - Passed
Comments from Committee Members regarding Parade and Improvements for upcoming
Parades:
Loved parade and was great weather
Seemed to be larger crowds
Legion Colour Guard behind Fire trucks, too much stop and go
Durham Police Band was too close to Firetrucks
Zoo was in the wrong position
Did not have more volunteers at all
Will need to order less programs for next year’s parade, maybe order more buttons
This summer clean out barn
Spacing is an issue on Parade day
Food and Toy drive slowed parade
Should every entry have a pacer?
Request has been sent to Rogers Cable for next year’s Parade coverage
The odd Float was throwing candies.
Committee Floats needs a refurbishment
Move Committee meetings to Wednesdays
Book rooms for next year:
Every 2 nd Wednesday
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September 10, 2014
September 24, 2014
October 8, 2014
October 22, 2014
November 5, 2014
Program Meeting November 12, 2014
Also 1 st or 2 nd Wednesday of every month from February – June 2014
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THEME FOR 2014: “A TOYLAND CHRISTMAS”
Facebook Page: Have an independent party look at doing Facebook page
ENTRY FEES:
Discussion of whether or not charge an Entry Fee for Floats. Should we charge
businesses and not charge non profit organizations.
Motion: Do not request or ask for Entry Fees for 2014 Parade
Motion: Roger 2 nd Robin
All in Favour: Passed
**First meeting create a package to be given to Sponsors**
Next Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 19 th, @ 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1C