1976-06-19 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH BICENTENNIAL COMMfSSION
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June 19, 1976
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I CALL TO ORDER
The meting was called to order after lunch at 12 noon at the
Captain's Keg by Chairman Allen Taylor.
II ROLL CALL
PRESENT
ABSENT
Allen Taylor, Chairman
Gil Jarvela
Margaret Childs
Eunice Neseth
Jean Rhines
Chuck Evans
Susan Starr-Bresette
Father Kreta
Lucy McIver
Ann Barker
Nancy Anderson
Dennis Murray
SPECIAL GUESTS
Larry Graber, Julie Oldenburg,
Hazel Nixon, Tiny Boyer, Gene
Erwin, Gunner Mealor and Janet
Koster.
III MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The Chairman dispensed with the reading of the minutes from the
previous meeting.
IV OLD BUSINESS
Certificates of Recognition -The Chairman announced that final
nominations for Bicentennial Certificates of Recognition would
be received at this meting.
V NEW BUSINESS
Bell Ringing -- Margaret Childs, Chairman, gave the following
report: The bells which will be ringing on July 4th at 9 a.m.
are the bells of the Russian Church, Community Baptist Church,
St. James Episcopal Church, Kodiak Baptist Mission, bells at
the Museum, bells on boats in the Harbor, bells on base and
bells over radio stations KMXT and KVOK in commemoration of
our 200th anniversary. During this historic occasion there
will be tape recorders located on RCA hill, the hill above
Aleutian homes, at Island Lake, Jackson's Trailer Court,
Kodiak Baptist Mission and on Base to tape the bell ringing.
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June 19, 1976
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These tapes will then be combined into one tape by Jeannine Drinkall
of KMXT which will hopefully be aired on Frank Elfring's 1= broadcast
at 10 p.m. that night. Neighborhood bell ringing's are being encourag-
ed and it is hoped that anyone interested in participating might get
together with their friends and neighbors and ring hand bells or turn
on their radio's outside.
Julie Oldenburg will do the publicity in the Mirror on the Bell Ringing.
The Chairman outlined a tentative schedule for the Fourth (see attached)
and the theme for the parade and events was decided as "Old Fashioned
Fourth".
Tiny Boyer gave a rundown on basic organization for the parade. Jean
Rhines will work with Larry Graber this week on establishing a parade
route and getting a Grand Marshall. It was agreed that the Grand
Marshall will be a Senior Citizen. Period costumes are still being
encouraged.
Gunnar Mealor gave a report on the Fireworks sponsored by the Elks
for the 4th. 11 p.m. (dusk) is when they are to begin from Near Is.
The school children of Kodiak donated their money to the fireworks
and they are being billed as the "Kids gift to Kodiak".
The question of First Aid at Baranof Park was brought up and Sue
Starr-Bresette will coordinate this with the Fire Dept or Red Cross.
A Dance at the tennis courts was decided upon for the evening of the
4th. Larry Graber will ask the JC's to sponsor this and will ask
the band from Solly's to play.
A Bicentennial Award's Banquet will be held July 5th to present the
certificates of recognition and awards from the celebration on the
4th.
VI CHAIBMANS COMMENTS
A planning meeting will be held next Saturday at noon at the Captains
Keg to continue work on the 4th of July celebration.
VII COMMITTEE COMMENTS
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Jean Rhines moved that the meeting be adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Seconded by Sue Starr-Bresette.
9 a.m.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
12 p.m.
12:15 p.m
12:45 p.m
1 p.m. - 3 P.m
1:15
2 p.m.
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p.m.
1 P.m.
- 5
p.m.
3 P.m.
- 5
P.m-
3 P.m.
- 5
P.m.
3 P.m. - 5 P.m.
6 p.m. on
11 p.m. (dusk)
"OLD FASHIONED FOURTH"
(tentative schedule of events
for July 4th)
Bell Ringing
Bicentennial Church Services
Flag Raising at the Harbormasters
USCG Support Center Color Guard
Traditional Flag Burning Ceremony - American Legion
(speaker to be announced)
Presentation of Meetinghouse Plaque to Museum
by Senator Kay Poland ----Baranof Museum
Museum Opened -- Tea Served from the Samovar
Parade Starts
Old Fashioned Community Pot Luck Picnic - Baranof Park
Babe Ruth Baseball - Baranof Park
Ice Cream Social - Baranof Park
Childrens Games
Adult Games
Boning Matches Baranof Park
Rotary Train
Bozo the Clown
SquareDancing - Kodiak Allemanders - Baranof Park
Bicentennial Birthday Dance - Baranof Park
Fireworks from Near Island