HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Centennial-BiCentennial Commission 1975-10-13TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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Estes Park, Colorado 80517
October 13, 1975
The sixth meeting of the commission began at 7:35 p.m. on Sept.
15,.1975.
The minutes wereapprovedas circulated. ---There. was no treasurer's_-
report since Gene Dykes could not attend. The secretary asked for money
to purchase another roll of stamps.
Attendance and excused absenses were noted. A discussion occurred
in regard to members who have missed three consecutive meetings: a
letter of dismal will be sent to Bob Wagner.
Reports were asked for:
F. 0. Stanley Day -chairman absent.
Beard Growing Contest -chairman absent.
Fund Raising -a "wishing well" is to be passed around to gather
only pennies. Special cans are to be decorated for the
upcoming Fine Arts Concert. "Wishing well cans" are to
circulate amoung clubs. The. Question arose as to whether
monies would be returned to the Town Funds or used for
special projects 999 Seed money of 600 was gathered.
Historical Markers -Julian Ebersold (AARP) and Brenda Blanchar
and John 0wnby (high school) are to report at the next
meeting.
Bicentennial Films -Dwight Hamilton of Rocky Mt. Nat'l Park
gave information. The Park and the Chamber will help with
a projector ans screen to be available. A committee of five
was named to help give programs to various clubs: Ward
Crowley, Brenda Blanchar, John Ownby, and Dick Hillyer.
Living Trails -chairman absent.
A new member was named to the commission: Dick Hillyer, (EVIA)
Box 356, 586-2453. Please add him to your membership list!
Upcoming events:
Friday, Sept. 19 - Fine Arts Concert
Flag Presentation to our city.
Tuesday, Sept. 23 - 6p.m. Bond Park Supper
6:45 p.m. raise the flag
7:30 p.m. - American Issues Forum
Under old business, John Ramey reported that his 1908 film of
Estes Park had been ruined.
Under new business, Alice Manovitz proposed an ART SHOW for August
10-16, 1975. (Please see submitted papers in notebook.) All were in
favor of it becoming a Bicentennial -Centennial Program.
- A discussion on whether or not to change the meeting night came up
- it will be decided upon by new officers at the October 20 meeting.
An amendment proposal was made that terms for officers be six months.
This viill be voted on at the October meeting also.
ELECTION NOMINATIONS: additional names and withdrawals may be submitted
on October 20
Chairman: Ruth Stauffer, Dwight Hamilton, Jim Dunham
lst Vice Chairman: Dick Hillyer, John 0wnby
2nd Vice Chairman: Marge Wolpert:, Bob Gaines, Charles Chaffin, Al
Secretary: Margaret Houston, Ruth Stauffer
Treasurer: Gene Dykes Mencher
Someone mentioned the possibility of refreshments at meetings 49
A dhange in % for a quorum was also brought up. Perhaps it would
be better\to have members present equalling a quorum so that the commiss-
ion could vote and take care of issues. A proposal was made to this
effect and will be toted on at the October meeting.
It was announced that October 4 Homecoming has the theme of the
"Spirit of '76'.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lnk