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VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
August 1 – 8, 2017
Scope and Planning Document
Revision 4 February 4, 2017
“150 Years – Small Town Living at its Best” This document outlines the goals and objectives for the 2017 Sesquicentennial events, Planning Committee activities to date, the nature and scope of planned Sesquicentennial activities, the schedule of events, and budget/cost estimates and funding sources.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………..3
2. Goals and Objectives……………………………………………………………………………..3
3. Planning Committee and Activities…………………………………………………………4
4. Nature and Scope of Scheduled Events.………………………………………………….5
5. Sesquicentennial Products and Services…………………………………………………13
6. Broad Schedule of Events……………………………………………………………………...16
7. Budget Estimates and Funding Sources………………………………………………… 18
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1. INTRODUCTION The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS), the Village of Manchester, and the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce partnered in 2016 to initiate planning for a Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) Celebration, in honor of the incorporation of Manchester as a village in March 1867. Similar to our 1967 Centennial Celebration, as described in Marie Schneider’s Manchester’s First Hundred Years – 1867-1967, a wide variety of events are planned. An initial Planning Committee was formed from these three groups to begin planning and fundraising. Other entities may join as sponsors in the planning, activities and funding. The proposed dates for the Sesquicentennial are Tuesday, August 1, 2017 through Tuesday, August 8, 2017, centered on the annual Run Manchester/Manchester Street Festival to be held August 5, 2017, and organized by others. We will work with the Run Manchester/Manchester Street Festival organizers to create a continuous and varied set of activities, which also expands the appeal and draw of these two traditional August events. The MAHS, Village of Manchester and Chamber of Commerce will serve as co-planners for the event, with the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter Home at 302 E. Main serving as a central location for planning. We will seek financial sponsors for the Sesquicentennial activities, with the financial levels providing varying degrees of publicity and recognition as sponsors. As of February 4, the Planning Committee is awaiting confirmation from Manchester Area Friends, or another designated group, that the Run Manchester and Street Festival events will occur on Saturday, August 5 in their traditional format. The occurrence and scheduling of these two events impacts the planning underway by the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee. 2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goals and objectives of the Sesquicentennial Celebration are to:
1. Recognize, preserve and promote Manchester’s unique history, appreciate how we arrived at where we are today, and develop a greater outreach to community members concerning our history, particularly younger generations.
2. Create greater participation in local Manchester events, promote historical tourism, and attract a large number of out-of-area persons to come to Manchester and experience what we have, with corresponding economic benefits to our community.
3. Cause former Manchester residents to return during this period to their former home, and reconnect with what we are doing and where they came from.
4. Provide a greater interest among Run Manchester/Manchester Street Festival attendees to extend their stay for Sesquicentennial activities, and thereby increase participation levels at these traditional Manchester events.
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3. PLANNING COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES As of February 4, 2017, the general Planning Committee includes: Manchester Area Historical Society – Ray Berg, Elizabeth Polk, Jesse Brewis Manchester Village Council – Cindy Dresch Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce – Elizabeth Beaudoin Initially, members of the MAHS, Village Council, Downtown Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce proposed ideas for consideration at various meetings, and the Planning Committee also sought community input and volunteers through articles in The Manchester Mirror and through social media postings on various sites. Early in 2016, the MAHS, Village Council and Chamber partnered on reviewing several concepts for a Sesquicentennial logo and tagline. The approved logo is shown on the cover of this report and below. Suggestions for a tagline were presented at the July 26, 2016 Open House decision, and the tagline receiving the most votes by far was:
“150 Years – Small Town Living at its Best” This tagline is currently being used in promotional literature. Our first Community Open House was held July 26, 2016 at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House, attended by approximately 40 persons. From this open house, several existing and new ideas were presented, and ranked by open house participants. Several new volunteers and financing ideas were also identified. A second Community Open House was held January 24, 2017, attended by 42 persons. Again, several new activity chairs, additional ideas and detailed discussions on existing ideas occurred. From both Open Houses, a Sesquicentennial e-mail list was established to communicate with activity chairs and volunteers. Subsequent to the January 24, 2017 Open House, a Facebook page for Sesquicentennial planning was created, leading to on-line discussion of ideas. Interested parties can join this group by request to the page administrators. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Sesquicentennial/
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From the many inputs received at Open Houses, Facebook postings, e-mail correspondence and other sources, we have compiled all data received through February 4, 2017 in this Revision 4 of the Planning Document. Our next Planning Open House is Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 7:00 PM at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House. The Planning Committee has also received an e-mail from Janet Shurtliff with details of the 1992 125th anniversary celebration, including the general schedule of events, organizers, commemorative items created for the events, and people involved in different activities. This will be a reference document for the Planning Committee as needed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. NATURE AND SCOPE OF SCHEDULED EVENTS This section covers Sesquicentennial “events”, activities to occur at a specific day, time and location. Section 5 covers Sesquicentennial “products, services and other items” not tied to a specific day, time or location. Through our initial meetings, community input and the two Community Open Houses, we have identified possible Sesquicentennial events listed below. The discussion includes the activity topic, details, potential chairs and volunteers to organize and conduct the event, potential schedule, and other information determined to date. NOTE: As of February 4, 2017, the proposed River Raisin Canoe Race on Saturday, August 5, has been cancelled, due to multiple other activities, potential low water level on the river, and the occurrence earlier in May 2017 of the Kiwanis Canoe Race. 1. Historic homes and buildings - Open houses/tours/lecture – Tours 2-3 times per day, potentially
Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 in afternoons. Lecture will be Wednesday evening, August 2.
There will be two distinct home and building tours set up. a. Historic homes tour. Two areas are being considered.
• Historic homes centered on the “Village Green” (Wurster Park and adjacent streets).
This docent-led tour will explore John Gilbert’s original vision of a classic 1830s village green, with churches and prominent homes as the center of his new village, and how this evolved into the current Wurster Park area. The tour will include exterior viewing of homes and churches which are among Manchester’s oldest structures, and some interior tours as arranged with building owners, along Main, Washington and Clinton Streets.
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• Historic homes along Ann Arbor Street. This docent-led tour will explore the rapid residential development which occurred along Ann Arbor Street after 1865 and the post-Civil War boom, when many prominent merchants and leaders built fine homes in the Italianate style. Exterior viewing of homes, and interior tours as arranged with home owners.
An introductory lecture will occur at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House before each tour.
A participant fee will be charged.
b. Historic walking tour. The docent-led tour will utilize the Manchester Historical Walking Tour Map developed by the Manchester DDA in 2016 as part of the Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP) funding provided by Ypsi Real (Washtenaw County CVB). The tour will traverse several areas through the downtown and nearby residential areas, including stops at the eight CTAP-funded Historical Plaques which will be installed in Spring 2017.
There will be no charge to participants.
Live music and snack/drink refreshments may be provided at select locations. Riverfolk/CAS is the music contact for potential live music. c. History lecture
The Kingsley-Jenter House will serve as the host for a lecture entitled “1867 – What was Going on Then?” – An overview of the town’s livelihood, what was going on, local politics and the economic boom. It is envisioned this will be a “kickoff” event, along with introducing some Sesquicentennial products.
Volunteers for tours and lecture: Carol Westfall (734-657-3880), [email protected], Cindy Dresch (734-649-4303), [email protected], Teresa Benedict [email protected], Ray Berg (248-765-9324), [email protected], Karen Berg, Sara Swanson, Liz and Tim Polk, Dianne Schwab, Diane DuRussel – St. Mary’s Church, Laura Sutton – Emanuel UCC
2. Manchester “Main Street Dinner” – Sunday Afternoon, August 6, 1:00 or 5:00 PM (TBD)
We will host a “Main Street Dinner”, either on a closed-off Main Street (from Adrian to Clinton), or along Main Street in Wurster Park. Feeling is that setting up tents on grass of Wurster Park will be better than long-term closing and setting up of tents on asphalt Main Street. The dinner is modeled after the 2016 “Farm to Table Dinner” held in Chelsea for the Farmers Market project. It will feature our local chefs, farm products, perhaps some 19th-century style food offerings. Promote our local chefs, each of whom serves one part of the meal. Local musicians play. Perhaps spoken remarks by Village leaders, and reminisces of earlier times.
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There was considerable discussion about 1:00 or 5:00 on Sunday August 6, concerning ending time of local church services.
There will be a fee for participants, therefore tent area is “fenced off” or access limited in some way. Again, how did Chelsea do it? Fee should cover expenses and perhaps be a fundraiser. Other discussion points included:
• Have a separate kids’ area with games? Bounce House or Dunk Tank? • Recommended: Contact Emma Acres Farm for food. • Recommended: Contact Shawn Personke (Chelsea) for details on 2016 Farm-to-Table event
Volunteers: Lois Milkey (734-428-0750), [email protected], Joyce Sroufe (734-368-8343), [email protected], Marge Swan (734-834-5966), [email protected], Tim and Liz Polk, Laurie Brewis, Dawna Stockwell, Kristin Osentoski. Boy Scouts will do all the heavy lifting and setting up for the dinner (Jason Mann and Cristie Warren, [email protected])
3. Sesquicentennial Parade – Friday, August 4, 6:30 PM
Organize and conduct a Sesquicentennial Parade down Main Street with individual, corporate, organization and school participants. MHS Jazz/Marching Band already committed to being in parade (Jared Thronberry). No fee for participants, but participants are responsible for their own floats, materials, decorations, etc.
• Anyone can be in it – Manchester residents, neighbors, school classes, etc. encouraged to
organize and enter the parade. • Antique cars, horse/carriages/wagons • Tractors – drive in parade or on display nearby – John Schiel will organize • Have prizes for best parade entries • Wear period clothing/costumes • Need a volunteer at each intersection of parade route for traffic safety • Have Dodworth/Saxhorn Band play in parade in period costume (Aileen Rohwer is point of
contact) • Manchester Fire Station wishes to have an open house after parade ends (Jeff Mann)
Volunteers: Jeff Mann (Chair? – confirm), Lois Milkey (734-428-0750), [email protected]. Kristin Osentoski (734-646-4059) [email protected], Aileen Rohwer, [email protected], Diane DuRussel (20th Century Club will participate and help)
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4. “Antiques Roadshow” and Artifact Auction at MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House – Saturday, August 5, morning at KJ House
Local residents and visitors can bring their antiques to the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House for evaluation by professional appraisers, in the format of the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow”. The MAHS will also conduct an auction of donated historical artifacts as a fundraiser for the Kingsley-Jenter House Community Place. Suggestions:
• Contact Dr. Lori Verderame from Auction Kings • Contact auctioneers at the November 4 CRC Banquet (Dale Heselschwerdt & Sons) • Contact WLEN Adrian for local TV or radio broadcast
Small fee paid by those bringing items for appraisal. Volunteers: Cindy Dresch (734-649-4303), [email protected], Teresa Benedict, [email protected], Sue LaRocque
5. Historic Baseball Games – Saturday, August 5, afternoon, Kirk Park Organize a set of historic baseball games (19th century rules) at Kirk Park, possibly utilizing Merrie Ladies Vintage Base Ball Club of Chelsea and Chelsea Monitors Base Ball Club of Chelsea as guests. Develop a Manchester team(s) to compete, or invite other teams for a playoff? Commemorate the Manchester Handle Company which used to exist opposite Kirk Park – they made baseball bats for the American League.
No fee to attendees. Do we have food/drinks available in tents or in the Kirk Park refreshment stand?
Volunteers: Joe Christensen ([email protected]) will chair this event and contact Chelsea Monitors. Contact there is Dan Aldrich and they have confirmed their availability for Saturday August 5. Aileen Rohwer, [email protected] – has the connection with Dodworth Saxhorn band. They also provide historic baseball players for a team. Kristen Osentoski ([email protected], 734-646-4059).
6. Agriculture Day/Local Agri-Tour – Friday, August 4, morning through early afternoon
This event will focus on the local agricultural economy and heritage of our area. The centerpiece will be a repeat of the CTAP-sponsored agri-tour by bus to local venues (e.g., Horning Dairy Farm, Mottice Farm, Handsown Farm, 4th farm TBD) along with stops/viewing at other sites such as local barn quilts. Perhaps use MCS school buses as in 2015.
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Fee for bus agri-tour. Other Ag Day ideas proposed include:
• Tractor show – honoring historic tractor dealerships in town – John Schiel is lead. • Petting zoo set-up • Sasha Farms tour • Pet adoptions – dogs, cats, others – coordinate with local animal shelters/agencies (e.g.,
KatSnips – Jeanne Spencer 734-545-2906) • Exhibits of yesteryear skills – spinning, rug hooking, quilting, etc.
Volunteers: Joe Christensen ([email protected]) will chair this event. Karen Berg. Concern expressed: “Do we schedule Ag Day and Tech Walk on same day?” It was felt this would be too much, so Ag Day is Friday, August 4 and Tech Walk is Thursday, August 3.
7. Industry Open House Day – “Tech Walk” – Thursday, August 3, 1:00-5:00 PM
Scheduled open house “tech walks” through our local manufacturers, to show the community what each of our local companies makes. Committed participants at this point are: CEI Composite Materials, Martinrea Other participants may include: AMCOR Rigid Plastics, AMI Manufacturing, Scrap Masters, Manchester Machine/Pinnacle Engineering, Obertron Electronic Manufacturing, Post Production Solutions, Fastener Advance Products. Involve our local Robotics Team in this activity – tour guides? Much discussion about moving this to Thursday August 3, since Agri-Tour should be on Friday for out-of-towners returning for Sesquicentennial. Volunteers: Ray Berg (248-765-9324), [email protected], Dianne Schwab
8. Sesquicentennial Collaboration with Thursday Night Summer Events – Thursday Afternoon and Evening , August 3, 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will coordinate with three traditional Manchester Thursday events on August 3, to maximize participation at each other’s events and to bring in Sesquicentennial themes to these traditional events. Volunteers: Carol Palms, Aileen Rohwer, Teresa Benedict, Ruth VanBogelen
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a. Gazebo Concert – Thursday, August 3, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM The August 3, 2017 Gazebo Concert will be reserved for Sesquicentennial purposes. Carol Palms of Riverfolk has been contacted to reserve this date. The Dodworth Saxhorn Band of Ann Arbor will be the featured musical group, focusing on “The Greatest Hits of 1867”. Other ideas for the gazebo area include:
• Have 19th century kids’ games in Wurster by Gazebo concert? Possibility of Touring Grant funding through Cultural Arts Strings for Gazebo Concert (DS Band). Aileen Rohwer is the contact. http://www.michiganhumanities.org/documents/touring/Touring_Grants_Application_Guidelines.pdf b. Emanuel UCC Ice Cream Social – Thursday, August 3, 4:00-8:00 PM Join in promoting EUCC’s Ice Cream Social. Possible additional ideas for Sesquicentennial theme include:
• Boy Scouts make hand-churned ice cream at EUCC – consult with EUCC planning group. Teresa Benedict will follow up.
• Kids 19th century games (Elizabeth Beaudoin) • Artisans who make "lost arts", to demonstrate and display such items. IE. Quilting, rug
hooking, soap making, wool spinning. c. Farmers Market – Thursday, August 3, 2017, 3:30-7:00 PM, move to Wurster Park this week The traditional Thursday Farmers Market will move to Wurster Park (north side) this week to gain from the higher traffic expected at the Sesquicentennial events, the Gazebo concert and the EUCC Ice Cream Social, and to complement each other. Besides the usual Farmers Market vendors, some ideas for 2017 include:
• "Make a Hat" event - "touring hats", so women would have a lid to their sesquicentennial outfits. This may also be a fun kid project. – Laurie Brewis
• What did people eat in 1867, how was food prepared differently? Have samples of this for people to try?
• Emphasize to local farmers to have a booth at Farmers Market at least for this day, promote their
local business
• Do sheep shearing and maybe have other locally grown animals there with their owners, to explain to kids what Manchester breeds
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9. Sesquicentennial Celebration Ball/Street Dance – Saturday, August 5, evening
Discussion on this activity has varied between an indoors historic dress ball, and an outdoor street dance with perhaps a progression of period music through modern tunes, combined with a battle of the bands. Consensus to date is to hold the Ball/Dance inside, due to weight of historic dress, heat outside, renting of clothing. Clothing source: Gentlemen’s/Women’s Emporium Clothing, Jones Emporium.
Fee for attendees. Other ideas: • Hold in conjunction with a cake walk, sock races, etc. Volunteers: Teresa Benedict, [email protected], Aileen Rohwer, [email protected], Patty Swaney, Liz Polk, Carol Palms
10. “Centennials” Reunion – Saturday, August 5, evening (part of the Celebration Ball?)
This will be a gathering of those persons who participated in some way during the 1967 Centennial Celebration. A social function, to return, reconnect and share memories. Suggested to be a part of the Sesquicentennial Ball? Or maybe a part of the Main Street Dinner? The Centennials will also be invited to participate in the parade and other events as a group. We also invite former residents of Manchester to return for the weekend and reconnect with their community and former friends. No fee to participants except for attendance at other Sesquicentennial paid events. Ideas:
• Coordinate with the Manchester High School Alumni Board and Class of 1967 50th Year
reunion. Alumni Banquet is scheduled for June 17, 2017. • Get some outfits from the 1967 Centennial.
Volunteers: Carol Westfall (734) 657-3880, Susan Fielder
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11. Manchester Community Schools students to do a Sesquicentennial project for March-April 2017, and possibly something at the event in August. August date TBD.
Interested faculty are: • Leslie Rollins, teacher and student council advisor [email protected] • Karen Rothfuss, [email protected], 734-358-1192 • Mary Fielder, [email protected] The March 9, 2017 MAHS General Membership Meeting will focus on 1867. This will be a good opportunity to invite some school students, to have them then initiate a school Sesquicentennial project.
12. Beard Contest – Saturday, August 5, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Beard contest judging held Saturday August 5. Registration begins at 1:00, judging begins at 4:00. Where to hold? Outside venue with tents by Main St/M-52 intersection? Flat trailer on Adrian Street? Borrowed space with tents from Over the Edge or The Village Tap? Party tent on Main Street between Tap and Over the Edge (not likely). Frame tents for placing nearby? Wants to have beard judging contest near M-52/Main Street intersection. Jason Heinrich has detailed listing of activities, categories, possible visiting clubs, etc.
One of the beard competition judges has been secured. Lyman Robertson Jr. is the founder of Jackson Beard & Moustache Club, appeared on the TV show Whisker Wars, co-founder and organizer of Gears, Beards & Beers I, II, III, and now IV in Jackson, and works as a teacher at Vandercook Lake High School. We are just waiting for the Manchester Ladies Society judge and conformation of a 1967 Centennial competition representative as third judge.
Manchester Ladies Society (Sara Swanson), Jason Heinrich - chairs, FHC participation
13. Antique car show – Friday, August 4, evening, part of and at conclusion of parade?
Perhaps Men’s Club takes the lead. Teresa Benedict will discuss with Gerald Grossman about Model T Club. Perhaps hold event concurrent with Fire Station Open House after Friday night parade. Also in contact w/ Model A Car Club of Jackson for Aug. 5 – Teresa Benedict.
14. Sesquicentennial Arts Event – Friday (August 4), Saturday (August 5), Sunday (August 6)
2-3 day event – Wide variety of classes, demonstrations, inside stores and pop-up rental at Black Sheep Tavern, outside displays during events. Ages 6-seniors. Maureen Salazar has prepared a detailed concept document for this event. Needs further discussion on scope and schedule. Maureen Salazar is the lead. Krystal Herrin will support.
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15. Fashion Show/Tea Fundraiser - Saturday, August 5 afternoon or Sunday August 6 afternoon The Ladies Society (Sara Swanson) has indicated an interest in conducting their afternoon tea fundraiser as part of the Sesquicentennial, with maybe “Fashion through the Ages” theme, either Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon at Kingsley-Jenter House. Other interested parties include Rose Christensen, Teresa Benedict, Vicki Miller (has tea sets). Also contact Gloria Mitchell – Chelsea.
16. Karaoke Tent at an Event – details to be determined 17. Showings of “The Carrier”, filmed here in Manchester – details to be determined 5. SESQUICENTENNIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES This section of the Planning Document outlines products, commemorative items, and other services or activities of the Sesquicentennial which are not part of a fixed schedule.
1. “Manchester – The Early Days, Volume 1” Ray Berg and Alan Dyer plan to publish “Manchester – The Early Days, Volume 1”, an approximately 250 page compilation of research articles they have completed on Manchester’s early history. Publication will occur near the beginning of the Sesquicentennial period. The expenses and revenue for this book will be independent of the Sesquicentennial finances. 2. 2017 Birds-Eye View of Manchester, replicating the historic 1872 Birds-Eye View We will hire a drone and operator to shoot a drone-view picture at the same height, location and angle as the 1872 Birds-Eye View of Manchester. Prints will be available for sale. We will also restore, digitize and make prints of the 1872 Birds-Eye View available for sale. The two prints may be sized and placed side-by-side for interested buyers. The MAHS will coordinate details of the drone shoot, and the restoration and printing of the 1872 view. The drone photo will be taken in March or April of 2017, before tree growth and other foliage obscure the view of buildings. Possible photographer with drone is Rodney Kidd, “Camera Kidd”, www.camerakidd.com Fees to buyers for prints.
• Provide a location during the Sesquicentennial week to view the previously made drone-view image and the new view of Manchester (e.g., Kingsley-Jenter House)
Volunteers: Ray Berg (248-765-9324), [email protected]
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3. Sesquicentennial Commemorative Book We will prepare a three-part book summarizing the activities of the Sesquicentennial, with photographs and other remembrances of the events. The first part will consist of 1867 era photographs, and corresponding 1967 and 2017 photographs, of a “then and now” nature. The second part will consist of photographs taken at Sesquicentennial events. The third part will sponsorship pages for out sponsors to highlight their families, businesses, or organizations. The book will be published in the Fall of 2017 after the conclusion of the celebration. Sponsors of the Sesquicentennial will have sponsorship pages in the back of the book, space allotment dependent on level of sponsorship. Maybe add a short section entitled “Looking Ahead – The next Five (or Ten) Years” Fee to buyers of booklet. • Use a common site such as Shutterfly for people to drop photos they have scanned or taken
throughout the event. Volunteers: Ray Berg ([email protected]), Lois Milkey (734-428-0750), [email protected]
Joyce Sroufe (734-368-8343), [email protected] Maureen Salazar (734-428-4784), [email protected], Aileen Rohwer, [email protected]
4. Sesquicentennial Commemorative Products Sesquicentennial shirts and hats will be produced, sold at production costs. There is also the possibility of a commemorative plate or mug. Teresa Benedict can get pricing on some items for MAHS. Sesquicentennial banners, hanging signs for village lampposts – village will fund. Need volunteers for some product development. 5. 1967 Centennial Remembrances
Print and sell pictures from the 1967 Centennial. Obtain pictures and interview of the 1967 Centennial Queen – Vicki Roberts Wurster (still lives in Manchester) – also have her in parade. Oral stories of persons at the 1967 Centennial. (No volunteers yet)
6. Time Capsule
Create a time capsule to be placed at some location in the Village for future unveiling.
(No volunteers yet)
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Other Items or Services Proposed
1. Media Liaison - Press Coverage – We determine a media/press representative or group, to handle media coverage or ideas – e.g., TV, NPR radio, Sun Times, Manchester Mirror – special interest stories on people, historical buildings, Manchester events. Also The Clinton Local, (Michael Walters, editor, [email protected]), sponsorship and help with media – Ford Motor Co. and connection with Manchester’s old Ford plant, PBS “Under the Radar” TV show (Tom Walton)
(No volunteers yet)
2. Reach-out to and Involvement of Non-profit Organizations and Volunteer Community (parade entries, competitions, historical presentations) – need central coordinator. CRC has offered to be a location for drop-off and pick-up of any items related to the Sesquicentennial by Planning Committee persons. The CRC will also help sell tickets for any of the events at their office.
(No volunteers yet)
3. Reach-out to and Involvement of Churches with historical events. Need coordinators – to date, have identified Laura Sutton (EUCC), Diane DuRussel (St. Mary’s).
4. Riverfolk Music and Arts would like to assist with securing musical acts for any events. We can
schedule concerts at the gazebo, historic homes etc. Please contact Aileen Rohwer, [email protected]
Other groups expressing interest are: Rachel White Music ([email protected]) – conventional full-band or acoustic, country/pop/soft rock/classic rock Michelle Shrewsbury ([email protected]) – 1860s women’s guitar duets, harp, piano, vocal solos
5. During the week of the Sesquicentennial, the village should fly a 37 star flag in front of Village
Hall, in Wurster Park, in front of post office, &/or other locations. All previous versions of US flags are legal to fly as official flags. The 37 star flag became the official flag of the US in July of 1867 and remained the flag for 10 years.
Volunteer: Sara Swanson
6. Appoint Honorary Chairpersons for Events (man and woman) - Names brought forward to date:
Howard Parr, Don Limpert, Tim Armentrout, Janice Little, Betty Cummings
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6. BROAD SCHEDULE OF EVENTS An updated proposed Sesquicentennial schedule follows below: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 (Open) Wednesday, August 2, 2017
• Opening reception and program, MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House, “1867 – What Was Going On Then?”, evening
• Unveiling of 2017 Drone’s Eye View and Corresponding 1872 Birds-Eye View MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House, evening Thursday, August 3, 2017
• Industry Tech Walk, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Farmers Market, Wurster Park – 3:30 PM -7:00 PM • Emanuel UCC Ice Cream Social, 4:00 – 8:00 PM • Gazebo Concert, Historical Band – 7:30 PM
Friday, August 4, 2017 • Agriculture Day - Agri-Tour, Morning/Early Afternoon
• Sesquicentennial Arts Event – times TBD • Sesquicentennial Parade, 6:30 PM • Antique Car Show/Tractor Show – 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Manchester Fire Department Open House – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, August 5, 2017
• Run Manchester - 8:00 AM-11:00 AM (by others) – status TBD soon • Manchester Street Festival – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (by others) – status TBD soon • Sesquicentennial Arts Event – times TBD • Manchester Ladies Society/FHC – Beard Contest/Judging 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Ladies Society Tea/Fashion Fundraiser – afternoon, times TBD? • Antiques Roadshow/Artifact Auction at Kingsley-Jenter House – Morning • Historic Home Tours/Walking Tours – Noon to Dusk • Historic Base Ball Games, Kirk Park - Afternoon • Sesquicentennial Celebration Ball/Street Dance – Evening • Centennials Reunion – Evening (part of ball? – TBD)
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Sunday, August 6, 2017
• Ladies Society Tea/Fashion Fundraiser – times TBD • Main Street Dinner, 1:00 PM or 5:00 PM (TBD) • Sesquicentennial Arts Event – times TBD • Historic Home Tours/Walking Tours – After Main Street Dinner TBD – Manchester Community Schools Project
Monday, August 7, 2017
• Closing Program – MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House – Manchester 1867 vs. 2017 – “What’s New and What’s the Same”, evening
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 (Open) Not scheduled: MCS Student Project
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7. BUDGET ESTIMATES AND FUNDING SOURCES These estimates are very preliminary as of February 4, 2017, and are dependent on the extent of self-funding planned for each event and subsequent budget development by activity leaders.
1. General advertising and promotional materials – EDDM mailer, promotional flyers, Mirror ads, etc. - $4,000
2. Refreshments/snacks/musicians – home tours - $500 3. Sesquicentennial souvenir book – 50 page summary of events and photos, then-and-now
photos, etc., published after the event is finished. The book will be available for purchase. – Non-reimbursed overhead costs - $2,000
4. Payment to antique appraisers - $1,000 5. Parade expenses - $1,000 – overhead expenses, prizes awarded 6. Old-Time Baseball Games, children’s games and related expenses - $1,500 7. Drone costs to replicate Birds-Eye view, and set-up costs for comparison map. Map prints sold
at cost of print - $2,000 8. Sesquicentennial ball/street dance overhead expenses (admission fee) - $1,500 9. Canoe/kayak race expenses (participants rent/own their own boats) - $1,000 10. Agri-Tourism payments to hosts - $1,500 11. Centennials Reunion overhead costs - $500 12. Sesquicentennial shirts and hats – startup and overhead costs, buyers pay production cost -
$2,000 Total rough estimate: $ 18,500. These estimates require refining after the Planning Committee determines which specific activities will occur, which ones involve participant fees, and which are subsidized by the sponsors, and to what degree. A draft Sesquicentennial Sponsorship Application has been prepared for solicitation of financial sponsors. This draft was mailed out to the Planning Committee for comments on February 3. A proposed funding approach is to identify and secure sponsorships at different levels. These might include: Platinum: $3,000 Gold: $1,000
Silver: $ 500 Bronze: $ 250 Partner: $ 100 Supporter $ 25
Sponsorships will be obtained through a fund-raising campaign which includes incentives at different levels (copies of Sesquicentennial booklet, admission to events, photo prints, etc.), and recognition in the various media to be used by the Committee. Sponsors can include companies, non-profit
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organizations, government entities, individuals or foundations. Fundraising begins approximately February 15, 2017. Lois Milkey, and possibly Diana Sloat and Joyce Sroufe, will assist with fundraising solicitations. Sesquicentennial expenditures to date include:
• July 26, 2016 Open House at Kingsley-Jenter House - $165.00 (Frank’s Place) – paid by MACC, to be reimbursed by “Make it Manchester” grant funding
• June 15, 2016 Sesquicentennial Logo Design – MoxieGrafix - $75.00 – paid by MAHS, to be reimbursed by “Make it Manchester” grant funding
• January 24, 2017 Open House at Kingsley-Jenter House - $90.00 – paid by MACC
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Manchester, Main Street, 1867
John W. Cowan, one of Manchester’s leading developers and investors in 1867. He would be happy with what we are doing to commemorate that great year in Manchester.