Saturday, August 29, 2026

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee met on Thursday to share updates (video)

The  250th Anniversary Celebration Committee met as scheduled in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, August 27, 2026 begnning just after 7 PM.

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee met on Thursday to share updates (video)
Franklin TV recording is available for replay herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqGcII8ylBY


Quick recap:
  • Earmark funds spent by due date and accounted for. Funds to puchase additional clothing for sale was approved
  • For the community portion, little input other than mine to encourage posting the dates as they become firm so that everyone, other orgs, etc can start planning accordingly
  • moving the location for the next three months (Sep, Oct, Nov) to the Franklin TV studio approved via consensus
  • discussion on obtaining donations when not a 501(c3). there is language in the law...
  • Sep 3 subcmte meeting to work on finalizing the first email pitch; should also set up a separate meeting to work on the parade planning with the Police, Fire, etc.
  • motion to vote on the dates for the donor lunches, Oct 16, Nov 5, and Nov 19; vote on the motion via roll call, passes
  • Discussion on additional fund raising opportunities; need volunteers to do the additional work, it is a lot already on our plates. we spent a year spending $50k, and have 18 months to raise $750k. What is the risk if we don't reach $750K? We scale back the events; as noted earlier 2 other communities raised 400+ and 300+, the 300+ had significantly less events. What kind of celebration do we really want?
  • meeting adjourns at 8:25 PM
My full set of notes captured during the meeting