Gatesburg Historical Committee

Meeting – Tuesday, June 15, 2009

1.                Attendees

 

Those in attendance were Anna Margaret Peters, Diane Snyder, Jenny Barto, Jerry Schumacher, Dave Siphron, James Harpster, Ernie Harpster, Dan and Maria Rhodes, Denny Moore, and Ken Vasko.  Diana Albright, Station Manager from 105.9 JOE FM radio station was also in attendance.

 

2.                Minutes from Previous Meeting

 

The minutes from the meeting held on June 2, 2009 by Denny Moore.  The minutes were approved as read.

 

3.                Budget Review/Financial Report

 

Ken reviewed the current budget report with the committee.  The financial report will be made a part of the minutes.

 

4.                Time Line Review

 

Nothing new to report.

 

5.                Committee Reports:

 

a.      Military Memorial

 

The concrete foundation has been poured and blocks have been delivered to the site.  The list of names has been submitted to the engraver.  He is going to add room to enable additional names in the future. Ken suggested changing the design of the monument to include a slight tapering affect on the side wings.  Dave Siphron agreed with Ken’s suggestion and mentioned that it would break up the “square-ness” of the current design.  Ernie will discuss this possible change with Joe Maninno and hopefully have a new design proof for review by the next meeting.

 

Photo Committee/Booklet

 

Jerry reported she has done 96 pages, 150 photos, and 10 ads.  She believes the book is going to be about 120-130 pages plus 20 ads totaling 150 pages. 

 

b.     Guest Book

 

Diane reported a printer will design a 12” x 12” page with 20 lines on each side.  Each page will be placed into a protective sleeve.  Since it has been difficult to find antique hinges, a suggestion was made to use rawhide shoe strings for binding.  The committee agreed. 

 

c.      Township

 

Danny reported everything has been done regarding all Township regulations.  The Township will also take care of the EMS.  Danny will clarify with the Township about ambulance service.  The police department will be patrolling the area during the event. 

 

d.     Parade

 

Danny reported that the CATA mini bus will be available.  Denny is in the process of distributing 30+ invitations to all possible participants.. 

 

e.      Picnic

 

Diane reported we are starting to receive some reservations for the picnic. 

 

Diane reported that the Halfmoon Grange would be willing to provide sandwiches of some sort for noon on Saturday.  The committee agreed that the Grange could do whatever they wanted.  The Baileyville Grange will be providing pies. 

 

f.       Military Reenactment Camp

 

i.   Civil War Re-enactors

 

     They have made definitive plans with Ernie to preside.

 

ii.                 Revolutionary War Re-enactors

 

  Nothing new to report.

 

g.      Black Smith/Shingle Mill

 

Nothing new to report.

 

h.     Cook Book

 

Cover has been reviewed and approved. The proof is being circulated among several of the committee members for corrections.  It will be printed and delivered to us by July 15, 2009.

 

i.       Charcoal Making/Iron Ore

 

Ernie reported that a portion of the iron ore making machine is at his house. 

 

j.       Mailer/Advertising

 

Maria reported she is placing pamphlets at various places in the area.

 

k.     T-Shirts

 

Covered under radio station.

 

l.       Public Safety and Health

 

Nothing new to report.

 

m.    Yard Sale

 

Jerry reported we have a total of 14 booths. 

 

n.     Children Activities

 

Nothing new to report.

 

o.     Wooden Nickel

 

Nothing new to report.

 

p.     Entertainment

 

Diana Albright from JOE 105.9 FM attended our meeting to discuss their possible participation in our event.  She explained how Magnum Broadcasting is structured -  WPHB 1260,  WBLF 970, and JOE 105.9 FM out of State College.  They have a division called “Wunderwear” that screen prints shirts, etc..  She explained the promotional program for the Boalsburg Memorial celebration and suggested we use the same format.    Diana has scheduled the radio station from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Live DJ’s, amusement park tickets, etc. will be given away.  Approximately two weeks prior they will start :60 commercials, from Hollidaysburg to Williamsport on all the radio stations for a total of 180 :60 second spots.  Diana has built into the advertising campain 100 T-shirts to be given away or we can use some of them for the event staff. 

 

After Diana left, a discussion was held on how the sponsors would be found.  It would be a combination of the radio sales staff and committee members finding the sponsors. 

 

It was mentioned that we may be able to go to the People’s Choice Festival to solicit sponsors and perhaps some more crafters, etc.

 

Ernie suggested that between the radio station and the advertising committee could try to get the sponsors by June 29, 2009.  Maria will report back at the next meeting on the progress.

 

6.                New Business

 

No new business was brought before the committee.

 

7. Next Meeting Schedule/Adjournment

 

The next picture meeting will on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 9:00 am.  The regular meeting will be on June 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Maria T. Rhodes

Committee Member