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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-14 Bicentennial Minutesr- BICENTENNIAL CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Minutes, Organizational Meeting Held, Kenai Elks Lodge Wednesday, January 14, 19$7, 6 p.m., AST Presiding: Walt Koerber (Elks), Co-Chairman Craig Fanning, Co-Chairman 1~ ROLL Present Absent Craig Fanning Walt Koerber Richard Hultberg Bill Brighton Debbie Williams Marj O'Reilly Barb Sandahl Robert Summers Sue Carter Tom Ackerly In attendance: Sohn Williams, Mayor of Kenai 2. BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Chairman Koerber reported he would write to a Mr. J.F. Price, one of the Commissioners for the United States Bicentennial, to get the date when the United States would be celebrating the Bicentennial. The Elks have designated as Bicentennial Week, February 16th through the 22nd. They have proclaimed that week as National Patriotism Week. The Elks have sent for one hundred 9 X 21 placard flags to provide. They are proposing that the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts put these on the windows of every business in the City of Kenai There are kits that have also been ordered that contain the Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Monroe Doctrine. They will be placed on a billboard for display at the schools, City Hall and Airport. Decals will also be ordered. It was suggested that one be made permanent for the schools. ,~ BICENTENNIAL CONSTITUTION January 14, 1987 Page -2- Chairman Koerber suggested the schools may be interested in making the displays as a school project. Chairman Koerber asked if the Mayor would make a proclamation for National Patriotism Week. Government Week was also discussed. This could be incorporated with National Youth Week, which is May 6th. General discussion was held regarding Flag etiquette. It was pointed out that during June on Flag Day, the committee could run a series of articles in the newspaper on flag etiquette. The Elks publication of "We the People" was brought into the discussion, as it contains information on the flag. Copies will be made and sent to the committee members. Committee members discussed offering small flags for sale in the community. Co-Chairman Fanning will check into the purchase of flags. Mayor Williams suggested displaying the preamble of the City Charter and State Constitution under glass, and making copies of the City Charter for handouts. Mayor Williams will check on a booklet that is published and perhaps order for hand-outs. A Bicentennial calendar was passed around and displayed to the committee members. The historical value of the calendar was discussed. Committee member Summers reported on the plans the Veteran's of the Kenai/Soldotna area have regarding the construction and ceremonial placement of a Memorial for those veterans that have fallen and also, those that are home. Committee member Summers asked the committee to consider joining in this effort. The question of location and the Memorial Park was brought into the discussion. Mayor Williams suggested that contact be made with the Memorial Committee. J $ICENTENNIAL CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE January l~, 1987 Page -3- 3. NEXT MEETING It was decided that the next meeting would take place at City Hall, Monday, January 2fi, 1987 at 6 p.m. ADJQURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Niva A. Aburto dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai IT IS PROPER TO FLY OUR FLAG DAY AND NIGHT there is no general prohibition in Federal Law regarding flying the Flag of Our Country 24 hours a day. Public Law 94-344, 44th Congress, amended Section 2 (a) of the act relating to our flag to read as follows: Section 2 (a)-It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. Section 2 (c)-The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed. For too many years we have hidden away the stars and stripes of Old Glory at sundown. We na longer need to deny our National Emblem the opportunity to provide us with its thrilling sight during the hours of darkness. THE AMERICANISM COMMITTEE CHALLENGES EVERY LODGE TO MAKE iT A PRIMARY PROJECT TO ILLUMINATE THEIR FLAG SO iT MAY FLY 24-HOURS A DAY. FLAG FLYING CALENDAR The following calendar outlines dates that are specifically no#ed in the Public Law as occasions when our flag should be displayed. It decrees that "The flag should be displayed on all days, especially: ! ]98fi June ..... ............Saturday (14th) Flag pay Sunday (15th} Father's Day July ..... ...............Friday {4th) Independence Day September ...........1st Monday (1st} Labor Day Wednesday (17th) Citizenship Day October ... ............Monday (13th) Columbus Day November .............Tuesday {4th) Election Day Tuesday (11th) Veterans Day Thursday (27th) Thanksgiving Day December . ...........Thursday {25th) Christmas Day 1987' January .. .............Thursday (1st) New Year's Day Monday (19th) Martin Luther Icing Jr.'s Birthday February ... ...........Thursday (12th) Lincoln's Birthday Monday {16th) Washington's Birthday Monday-Sunday (16th-22nd) National Patriotism Week April ...... ............Sunday (19th) Easter May ... • .. ............Sunday (10th} Mother's Day Saturday (16th} Armed Forces Day Monday (25th) Memorial pay (fly flag at half staff unfil noon} "Any other such days as procla imed by the President of the U nited States; birthdays of states (dote of admission) and on state holidays." Ffonor f)ur F~co a ~~.a ~ ~~ YI , When the flag of the United States is displayed in a manner other than by being flown from a staff it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or outdoors. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against e well,the union should be uppermost and to the Flag's own right, i.e., the observer's left. When displayed in a wirt- daw it should be the same way. The flag should never be draped or used ea a decoration to replace bunting. ~` ~~ ? ., . l;~ '~` ~ l !t ~t~ i l ~ 111 X11 i ~ l ;' + i to ' fv When displayed over the middle of the street, es between buildings, the flag of the United States should be suspended vertically with the union to the north on an east and west street and to the east on a north and south street. - .« d . s--~, -'~••~ i - When carried in a procession with another flag or flags, the flag of the United States should be either on the marching right, i.e., the flag's own right, ar when there is e line of other flags the flag of the United States maybe in front of the center aF that line. When flown athalf-staff. the flag is first hoisted to the peak of the staff and then lowerod to half~taff. Before lowering the flag for the day tt is again raised to the peak and then lowered. On Memorial Day, the flag is displayed at halt-staff Frdm sunrise until noon and at full-staff from noon until sunset. When used on a speaker's platform, the flag should be displayed above end behind the speaker. It should never he used to cover the speaker's table nor to drape over the front of the platform. If flown from a staff it shculd be on the speaker's right. ~~,~;~~ When a number of flags ere grouped end displayed from staffs, the flag of the United States should be in the canter or at the highest point of the group, es illustrated. When it is disptayad with any other flag againsE a well ar in the open, from crossed staffs, the flag of the United States should he on the right, the flag's own right, and its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag, es shown in the illustration, €F'-~j? L: e: ', i To fold the flag ceremoniously, first fold it lengthwise, bringing the striped half up over the blue field. Then repeat, with the blue field on the outside. Beginning at the lower right, make a series of triangular folds until the flag resembles a cocked hat wish only the blue field visible. ~~~~~ ®~J~ F~A~ When flown from a staff in a church chancel or speaker's platform, the flag should he placed ^n the speaker's right. If placed elsewhere than on the plat- form, it should be an the right of the audience as they Face the platform. _r:,.~__ ... AMERICA IS FREEDOM l /~ ~~ :~ i~ 'asp-J" W '~~ ~J ;fir ree/ ~~ I i~ ~! f A ~ d Am Old Glory: For more than nine score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generation of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's fight for freedom, I am the symbol of a country that has grown from a Tittle group of thirteen colonies to a united nation of fifty* sovereign states. Planted firmly on the high pinnacle of American Faith my gently fluttering folds have proved an inspiration to untold millions. Men have followed me into battle with unwavering courage. They have looked upon me as a symbol of national unity. They have prayed that they and their fellow citizens might continue to enjoy the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, which have been granted to every American as the heritage of free men. So long as men love liberty more than life itself; so long as they treasure the priceless privileges bought with the blood of our forefathers; so long as the principles of truth, justice and charity for all remain deeply rooted in human hearts, 1 shall continue to be the enduring banner of the United States of America. 'Updated. Originally wrirten by Marine Master Sergeant Percy Webb {1879-1945J. Sergeant Webb wrote this famous flag tribute in the original "Our Flag" booklet first distributed at the Chicago World's Fair, 1933. r CITY OF KENAI "ail c~~,al ~ ,4 „ 210 FIDAI.GO KENAI, ALASKA 99611 TELEPNONE283-7535 February 25, 1987 Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution 734 Jackson Place N.W. Washington, D.C. 20503 Attn: Paul Clark, Director State/Local Affairs We are a very small community with limited budget and a long distance away from Phoenix, but we have established a committee an the bicentennial of the Constitution and are very interested in the outcome of this conference. We would very much appreciate copies of the proceedings which we will gladly pay for. Even though we are a small community of limited funding, we want to participate as much as passible. Please address the material to Mayor John J. Williams. Thank you. ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ John J. Williams Mayor ~a~~~t~sY>~r~ ors ~h~ i~~~~~~~z>al ~~ 734 Jackson Flace, N.W. • Washington, D.C. 24503 • 202/USA-1787 Warren E. Burger Chairman Frederick K. Biebel Lindy Boggs Herbert Brownell Lynne V. Cheney Philip M. Crane Dennis DeConcini William 3. Green Edward Victor Hill Cornelia G. Kennedy February 6, 1987 Dear Mayor: /~~~~ /'~- ~: 5 ,fi t ~`~ l '' - i 1, As you are aware, the United States will soon celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. We believe this Bicentennial commemoration provides an excellent opportunity for all citizens to focus on the ways in which our Constitution protects our freedoms. Edward M. Kennedy State and local commissions on the Bicentennial of Harry McKinley Lightsey, sr. the Constitution have been formed in almost all states . In an effort to substantially assist these state and William Lucas local commissions in extending the base of the ~y Southard Murphy Bicentennial celebration, during the months of February Thomas H. O'Connor through May, the federal Commission will co-sponsor seven regional conferences. The focus will be on the PhyllisSchlat7y planning and implementation of commemorative programs, Bernard H. Siegan and on the recruitment of local involvement . In Ted Stevens addition, several federal Commissioners, including Arizona Senator Dennis DeConcini, will take at least ObertC.Tanner one day to meet with the local press, schools, service Strom Thurmond organizations and the like. Ronald H. Walker The conference Itself , 1n most Cases, will be a Charles E. Wiggins one-day meeting with the emphasis placed on Charles Alan Wright Bicentennial planning and training. Workshops will be Mark W. Cannon arranged to cover planning areas such as events, school Staff Director programs, civic involvement and overall community Participation. Ronald M. Mann Deputy Str{~f Director The costs of the conferences will be shared. The federal Commission will be able to cover costs related to overnight hotel stays, a dinner and most on-site meeting expenditures. The participants will have to contribute their own travel expenses to and from the conferences. Page 2 We hope your schedule will permit you to be with us and we cook forward to working with you on this important celebration in the future. Please contact us in Washington at (202)653-9808, should you have questions or require further information. Vezy truly yours, PC/ram Enclosure pp T]r. CLARK Director State/Local Affairs r• .. '~ r '~ ~?' ~ ~ * One representative from other municipa#ities within the region. ~ ~ ., ~r>.' ~"`~ * Participation limited to first 200 reservations received. BICENTENNIAL REGIONAL * This is a working Conference-- TRAINING PROGRAM due to limited resources we cannot accommodate spouses or guests. The Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution and the State Bicentennial Commissions PROGRAM: Agenda will be mailed prior to the of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Conference. Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah have scheduled a Bicentennia# Regional Training RSVP: As soon as possible, but no #ater ~ Conference for the Western region to be held in than Feb 27,1987 to: Phoenix. Mr. Brian Bauman YOU ARE INVITED State/Local Affairs Division 736 Jackson Place, Northwest DATE: March 43-14,1987 Washington, D.C. 20503 2021653-9808 TIME: Friday, 12:00 p.m.-- Saturday,1:00 p.m. NOTE: Conference participation be guaranteed unless requests are , PLACE: Hyatt Regency Phoenix received by february 27',1987, and i At Civic Plaza will be on an available-basis only. 122 North Second Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 ' 602!252.1234 TRANSPORTATION: Is the responsibility of each participant. MEALS AND ROOM: (Friday night) No cast to participants. INVITATIONS TO: * Five representatives from each State Commission. * One representative from each officially recognized Bicentennial Community within the region. CITY QF KENA! 210 FIdALGO KENAI, ALASKA 99811 7ELEPHONE283-7535 MEMORANDUM TO: Bicentennial Committee Members FROM: Janet Loper, Planning Specialist SUBJECT: Item 4-d - Locating a Memorial Park for Veterans DATE: March 4, 198"/ The Beautification/Memorial Park Committee have met with representatives of the Veterans group interested in locating a place for a veteran's memorial. The result is the agreement of both groups to placement of the memorial in the Leif Hansen Memorial Park which is the triangle strip of property adjacent to the Uptown Motel along the Spur Highway. Plans are underway to design the memorial and placement of the memorial will be dependent upon the final size of the memorial itself. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 283-7933.