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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAnniversary Committee 04-11-202475th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, 2024 6:00 PM Roll Call: Committee Members Present Committee Members Absent Diane Barrette Nancy Arent Anne Bruton Jenny Clark Joyce Fiaccone Susan Himes Bill Garretson Deborah Rodgers Shirley Goodman Jennifer Hartzke Natalie Howe Staff Present Chantele Hancock, Library Director Candice Edmondson, City Manager Samantha Hall, Communications Specialist Welcome Chantele Hancock called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Approve the February 8, 2024, 75th Anniversary Committee meeting minutes Chantele Hancock reviewed the minutes from the February 8, 2024, meeting. Each member has a printed copy handed to them as they arrived for the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was given by Diane Barrette and seconded by Bill Garretson. Approve the March 14, 2024, 75th Anniversary Committee meeting minutes Chantele Hancock reviewed the minutes from the March 14, 2024, meeting, Each member has a printed copy handed to them as they arrived for the meeting. Motion to approve the minutes was given by Diane Barrette and seconded by Jennifer Hartzke. Discuss 75th Anniversary Logo Design Chantele Hancock discussed and shared 75th anniversary logo concept designs. Committee members expressed preference for the rectangular logo with multicolored numbers. The circular logo was agreed upon as the second choice. Discuss schedule and dates for events Chantele Hancock reviewed a spreadsheet of existing City events and holidays as well as potential dates for 75th Anniversary events. Discuss subcommittee progress on assignments History Subcommittee Updates Anne Bruton suggested having residents send in facts for the “75 things about Richland Hills” social media campaign. Natalie Howe discussed talking to Larry O'Neal on the Fort Worth Memories Facebook page. He stated the Committee could use his page to reach out to people. He also stated the Committee could do a live video in his studio to reach out to individuals. Chantele Hancock suggested Jason Brown would be the best Committee member for this. Anne Bruton discussed speaking with David Schooler regarding his oral history. Events Subcommittee: Members stated the Chili Cook-Off will be held on the day of the main 75th Anniversary event. Sponsor and Donations Subcommittee Deborah Rodgers has been appointed to this committee. Marketing Subcommittee Jennifer Hartzke and Jenny Clark met; following this meeting, they will continue to work on marketing strategies. Discuss presentation to City Council on April 22, 2024 Candice Edmondson stated she would like the committee to come to the April 22, 2024, City Council meeting work session at 6:30 pm to discuss progress. This discussion will include plans for promotion, the 75th Anniversary logo, events the committee is thinking having about each month and some information about ideas behind the September 27 event and the oral history project. Every 3 to 4 months Candice Edmondson would like an update presented to City Council. Adjournment Motion to end the meeting was given by Natalie Howe and Diane Barrette seconded. The 75th Anniversary Committee meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.