2. Stone Cutting Update: Aaron
The stones are still in Barre, including the flame stone. Aaron is uncertain when the cutting will be complete, but feels confident that it will be done on schedule, perhaps even a bit ahead of schedule.

Veterans' Names
There was discussion regarding the idea of putting the veterans' names on the monument. It is possible to put them on the upright columns, the base of the monument, or on a left-over boulder (like Windsor's idea). Aaron will consider the design possibilities and determine the costs.

Discussion led to the task of finding the names of all of the veterans who are eligible to have their name on the monument and/or in the Roll of Honor (i.e those who entered military service as residents of Weathersfield). Fred has continued to research. Chip will compare notes with Fred at a later date.

Due to concerns raised about what pipes, wires, etc. that may be below the surface where the monument is to be placed, it was deemed prudent to contact dig-safe for a scan of the site.

3. Inscription
In 2005-2006, the committee had discussed possible inscriptions for the monument. Fred Crowley had suggested two lines from the poem, In Flanders Fields:

To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high

Aaron cautioned the committee not to put too much onto the monument. No decision was made regarding an inscription choice.

4. Dedication Ceremony

Chip has invited Lt. Governor Dubie, the Adjutant General, and state chaplain to the dedication ceremony.

Fred, deForest and Lisa are continuing to work on compiling the list of Weathersfield veterans to be invited to the ceremony.

4. Educational Component Plan
According to school board chair, Kelly Murphy, Gloria Ballantine has been designated as the board's representative on a committee to create the educational component of the memorial. Outgoing principal Don Hart will speak to the new principal about the project as well.

Chip shared photos of a display board that Cookie Shand had seen and thought might be an idea for part of the memorial. The committee could advertise for photos pertaining to specific themes regarding war, peace, those left at home, returning home from conflict, etc.

5. Walkathon
The walk-a-thon raised $615 this year. There were two donations of over $100 each. Thank you's will be sent to the donors.

6. Comments from citizens
SAPA TV has offered to do a video-taped show of the history of the monument.

The flag pole in Ascutney has been re-painted and moved to a slightly different location on the green. Nathalie Whitney has asked that her deceased brother's flag be flow on the pole. She asked to have it returned once it is too worn to fly. It will have to be illuminated by a photo-voltaic unit as there is no electricity available on the green.

7. Next meeting date
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 29th , 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Town Office.

At 8:30PM, Aaron Fitzherbert motioned to adjourn the meeting. Fred Mellish seconded the motion and all were in favor.

NOTE: Committee meetings will be held on the LAST Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted.

Respectfully submitted,
deForest Bearse