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.