50th Anniversary of Statehood Committee
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 5:00 pm
Conference Room
Meeting Synopsis

 

Session 09-02 a meeting of the 50th Anniversary of Statehood Committee was called to order at 5:05 pm on June 3, 2009 in the City Hall Conference Room located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer Alaska.   


Present: Craig Forrest, Mayor Jim Hornaday, Marie Walker, Bill Smith

Staff:  Terry Felde

Absent: Heather Beggs

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Approved as presented.  

APPROVAL OF SYNOPSIS – Approved as presented

VISITORS – none

PENDING BUSINESS

1.     4th of July Celebration

The proposal from the Elks Lodge was reviewed and approved.  It was requested to see if salmon could be added to the menu. Terry will check with the Elks. The entertainment proposals were reviewed and Bull Don and the Moose Nuggets were chosen to perform.  The Seaside Singers will be available to perform as well. Terry will contact Seaside Singers to work out the details.  The possibility of a 50s dance contest and recognition/group picture of those in attendance that were in Alaska prior to statehood were discussed.  Terry will follow-up with the Chamber on parade times.  Parade announcers can invite public to the celebration.  Need to follow up on obtaining pins, banners, stickers, etc.

 

2.      Alaska Voices Opposed to Statehood-A Community Conversation:  community conversation with Historian Michael Hawfield, facilitated by Jan O’Meara will be held at the Pratt Museum on June 16 from 5:30-7:30.

 

3.     Statehood Show and Tell:  The sharing of Statehood memories and memorabilia will be held at the Pratt Museum on Saturday, October 17th from 1-4pm. 

 

4.     New Year’s Eve Fireworks – it was decided to hold off until after the 4th of July celebration to determine remaining available budget and feasibility of planning a firework display.  

 

 

COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE - none

COMMENTS OF THE CITY STAFF - none

COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR - none

COMMENTS OF THE COMMITTEE - none

ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 5:57 pm.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR: June 24th, 2009 at 5:00 pm, Conference Room