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4!teeting Minutes of May 14, 2024
b. Non -Profit Gift Fund Application
Ms. Griffin reported applying for the fund with submissions due June 4. The
Committee was encouraged to think of one-time purchases since the grant will
pay for merchandise. Mr. Andrews recommended identifying merchandise and
signs. The committee recommended commemorative coins including numbered
limited editions, Polo/T-shirts, street/pole banners for events and fundraising
merchandise.
c. 250th Website Update
Links to subpages were updated for merchandise and donations/sponsorships.
Content will include what's happening, sponsors, announcements, history and
stories, which are needed. The film of the 1501h and Bicentennial parades were
suggested for the website.
7. Airport Event Update for June 2025
Chair MacDonald reported there is an Airshow at Beverly airport for a fundraiser. He will reach
out to find out more information.
8. Establish Future Meeting Date
Confirmed June 18 at 6.30 PM and scheduled another meeting for July 17 at 6.30 PM
9. Items not known 48 hours in advance
Ms. Cusack reported the Cultural Council met. At past Family Fun Nights, the council offered
children tiles to paint. She shared a similar idea offering people a cloth square for$5 to
decorate, which would be sewn together with other ones to make a blanket. A permit is
required for the raffle.
10. Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM
Passesc "(Murphy, Andrews)
Susan Feely, Committee Cler'
250"' Celebration Committee meeting minutes
DATE: May 14, 2024
Minutes taken by Susan Feely, Clerk
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MANSFIELD, MA SESTERCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
May 175 2025: 250th Anniversary Parade
August 23 & 24 2025: Incorporation Weekend
Fall 2025: 250th Gala
Final Event TBD
to provide activities for affordable, fun events in recognition of
the Town's 250th Anniversary Celebration. The more sponsors we have
in support of the events, the bigger and better the celebration will be!
Select your Sponsorship Level Name as you would like it to appear
I in promotional assets:
040 $20,000 Lead Sponsor
sOP $17,500 South Common Sponsor
❑ $10,000 Old Colony Rail Sponsor
❑ $5,000 Gazebo Sponsor
❑ $1,000 Silver Sponsor'
❑ $500 Bronze Sponsor
❑ $50 Lawn Sign Sponsor
Please make checks payable to: Town of Mansfield
Mail to: 250th Celebration
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row
Mansfield, MA 02048
Address:
Zip:
Email:
Best Phone:
Contact Name
If eligible, do you want a table during the events?
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Mansfield 250t' Anniversary Celebration
Dear Business Leaders,
6 Park Row Mansfield, MA 02048
You are receiving this letter today from the Town of Mansfield's 250th Anniversary Celebration
Committee. We are an ad hoc group of town residents, educators, historians, workers and leaders who are
committed to delivering a series of celebratory events to commemorate the Town of Mansfield, its people
and its history during the 2025 calendar year. As a means of supporting programming and generating
Town -wide support for our cause, we are seeking donations from some of our most valued, cherished, and
established members of the local business community.
We recognize the hard work and dedication it takes for you all to run your businesses in a competitive
business climate, and as a result we would like to highlight your support for the 250th Anniversary
Celebration Committee, if you choose to support the Celebration's events. We have different levels of
suggested donations for different capacities of giving, and with those donations will come varying
acknowledgements from the 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee regarding your support.
With your donation, a branded "Town of Mansfield 250th Anniversary Celebration" sign will be provided
for you to proudly display at your local business. It is our hope that this partnership will drive more
engagement with your business and help to highlight your support for the Town of Mansfield and our
250th Anniversary Celebration.
With sincere appreciation and respect,
Town of Mansfield's
250th Anniversary Celebration Committee