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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Estes Park Centennial-BiCentennial Commission 1975-05-19Co orc '',r) ._ CIJ:.�.'..� 5SI01r Sm._:S era .1 C::.11 T.G i�:�Ir_L�^.�].��il.�.�7r'.�, �: irk 1� The officers met at 7 U.L. On May 19, 1975 before the regularly scheduled meeting of the Estes Park Centennial -Bicentennial Commission. Fred Steffens, Gene Dykes, Chris Switzer,. and. Ruth Stauffer were present. n general discussion occurred of what would be on the agenda for the regular meeting. It: was suggested that the officers (excluding the secretary and the dhairaan) be chairman of sub -committees under main categories of: Pestivale, Horizons, and Heritage. Members of these sub -committees would be. assigned to visit groups and work to. help people with events, Etc. ' he. secretary was asked to prepare this list and have copies ready at the next meeting. Gene Dykes brought up the Cuestion of insurance and he offered to check with several agencies and report back next month. ten- t by-laws which brought. t fired Stef._enS Presented' a page Of b,, ... a '�1:..:_C._ were t.0 be u_Gu�»� up, discussed, and voted on at the regular meeting. It. was suggested that the secretary send a special "call" to officers to remind them of meeting at 7 p.m. before the regularly scheduled meeting. The secretary was also asked to get a calendar so that events could be recorded. The second meeting of the Bstes _?ark Centennial -Bicentennial Commission het at the Municipal 'Building on ic:ay 19, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. (See attendance record) .k membership list and a by-laws sheet was passed out. The reading ofthe minutes was dispensed withsince n0e all members received a copy of the minutes ahead of tii:c. The riinut;.,:, wore approved with Huth Stauffer making the motion and . 1 . G-ncher seconding. The secretary asked that. everyone look over the membership list wad offer their ...correct-dons and additions. (See . _ ( Sc 2 — _ new ,he treasurer reported that the Town .:Gard approved ' 250 expense money for the commission. However, a checking account is not advisable since the monies are to come out of "Petty cash" with 650 given to C_ene Dykes to start with. Vochures must be signed for expenses. .'.ore money will be allocated as the need arises S_^om Dale Hill. Current bills s bai tted:• - postage S3.85 - office supplies balance 21 r . 1 5 - 2 - The'chairman then asked that members fo through the by-laws sheet step by step with discussion and voting on each portion. The question arose about new members for the commission. It was suggested that names be submitted with information about the person and that it should be explained that this is a "working committee.", The name would then be decided upon by the commission as a group. A motion was made by Ruth Stauffer to adopt the by-laws, second by Gene Dykes. The following discussions ammended and added to parts of the by laws -- please see new by-laws'(June 1975). Under old business, ;Moses Swindler announced plans for a BEARD GROWING CONTEST. There are 12 kinds of beards and mustaches. There- fore, a variety of prizes could be awarded, such as: A prize for the longest beard, a prize for the best looking man with a beard, a prize for a "famous person's" beard, etc. He suggested that, prizes come from shops and perhaps some cash prizes. The contest is to take place over a one year period -- starting and ending in the fall at the Elk Festival. (Sept. '75 - Sept. '76) Bob Gaines suggested that a potluck picnic take place in Bond Park with events like races and an old fashioned band. Possibly different clubs in town could furnish food. It was also suggested that a Style Show occur at this time. Bob Mobus then reported on the Antique Car Parade. Jerry Ross was contacted and the conference will take place July 22-26. 0n the 22nd Western Justice will do a special performance for the conference people. There will be a 1932-1948 fashion show and luncheon for the conference people. The auestion arose if shops in town would donate prizes for the fashion show. Bob Mobus expressed negative feelings to this idea and the group agreed. However, 300 copies of maps and other local information will be given to the conference people -- plus Dwight Ham- ilton offering 300 brochures anout. Trailridge and the Park. Marge Wolpert offered 300 Historical Society Museum brochures also. The antique car parade will occur on July 25 at 9 a.m. before the cars go up on Trailridge. k police escort will assist, the parade through town.. Al Mencher offered to draw a special map for conference people and Larry Zellner agreed to run it off on his press. Ruth Stauffer moved that the Antique Car Parade become a project: -- second by Marge Wolpert. Bob; Mobus also reported on WESTERN JUSTICE. A form was filled out and submitted with June 16 through September 1 at 5:15 p.m. as the scheduled dates and time. Brenda Blanchar reported that .-at halftime- during football season - next fall the high school band can use the Centennial -Bicentennial as their theme. The -band is available before Nay 30 and after September 10. Mr. Flynn, of the high school, said that next year a float would be entered in the Rodeo Parades. Another subject brought up is that a "model of Estes Park" is being worked on. Apossible project will be the "Handicap Trail" along Fish Creek that Mr. Clark (Biology teacher) and students are working on as a beautification project. Brenda will report on this later and will fill out a form. Brenda Blanchar and John 0wnby also•mentior_ed the booklet that seventh graders have organized on Estes Park History. More details are needed so Brenda and John will encourage Mr. Flynn to attend the next meeting. In regard to the Horizon Project, sone members did not receive phone calls for the project,used on the original application. (Hospital Project) Bob Gaines announced that KSIR radio has a 60sec. spot at 8:20 a.m.. every day on Estes Park history written by Ruth Stauffer. Other questions and suggestions arising for projects are: Ambulance/ Quota Club, the Hospital, Booklet on historical articles from the Trail - Gazette. Under new business, Dwight Hamilton talked about Rocky it. Nat'l Park projects: 1. Continue Living History of Hozwarth Ranch (4 employees) 2. Increasing History Walks (Moraine. Park - Willow Park) 3. Art Show - Hidden Valley, July 25 - Aug. 2 4. Modest Celebration of 60th Anniversary of the Park - Sept. 4. 5. Two rangers wearing 1920 uniforms (Bear Lake and Horse Patrol on Old Pall River Rd.) 6. '76: summer seminars - history and Indian culture .7. Art. Seminar. '75 - Herb Thompson 8. Peoples of 1776 - from Washington D. C. office - August 31, 1976. 9. Washington slide sets/narration - Jan.'76 - possibly for the schools. Dwight Hamilton agreed to submit forms that were filled out through his office. A motion was made by Al Mencher to accept all 9 projects, seconded by Chris Switzer. Ruth Stauffer mentioned a Historical Society Chuckwagon Supper at the Lazy B on July 3. Ten minutes at the end of the regular program will introduce the men and women of '75, '76, and '77 from Estes Park. Bob Gaines made a motion to pass this idea as a project, John Ownby seconde Chris Switzer moved that Ruth Deffenbaugh (Library) be nominated to the commission, second by Ruth Stauffer. Bob, Mobus mentioned that on June 4 the Chamber would present a program for summer employees at the Village Theater from 10a.m. - noon. Fred Steffens was to make up a•report to present at this time. Charles ,Chaffin reported on the Denver Symphony._ A possible date of Sunday, July 20 will be requested. Julian Ebersold move this be a project., Bob Gaines seconding. Mr. Chaffin will report on this further at the next meeting. Larry Zellner brought up PR work. News releases are to be handled by the chairman. Mr. Zeilner offered his lists and suggested that travel agencies, etc. be sent information. The question of appropriate stationary was brought up. At a later date some will be printed. Por now, the group agreed that what the sec- retary is using ,is o.k. Ruth Stauffer brought up the singing group, "Up With America" (Sounds of America). Dr. Hoxer of.Children's Hospital will be contacted, - 4 - On August 2 the group will sing at the YLCA. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. with the group breaking up into sub -committees. The committee chairman will report at the next meeting. Respectfully submitted,