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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION TASK FORCE
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023 —10:00 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. ORDER
2. REPORTS
A. Staff Items
a. Approve minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting.
B. Marketing & Promotion
a. Discuss website vs. webpage
b. Discuss lack of content/public interest
c. Discuss "The Marketing Branch" Proposal for Webpage
Landing Page $2,500 + Monthly Social Media Mgmt $6,000
Landing Page Only - $2,500
d. Centennial flag pole draft
C. Art
a. Essay contest — Sebastian High School
Who will deliver the information to the schools?
Should the deadline date be changed?
b. Coloring books - when will they be done?
Which schools are getting them and who will deliver them? (Liberty
Magnet, Treasure Coast Elementary, Pelican Island Elementary, Sebastian
Elementary)
D. Historical
a. Civic Organizations set up a table on December 81h to discuss their role in
forming Sebastian
b. Historical survey
E. Parades & Special Events
a. Banner for 2023 Christmas parade announcing the upcoming years events.
F. Sponsorships
a. Souvenir Magazine
b. Due date for sponsorship advertisements
c. How do we know which companies have been approached?
d. Sponsorship update
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3. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING
4. ADJOURN
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SE BASTL
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION TASK FORCE
MINUTES
MONDAY JULY 10, 2023 —10:00 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Staff Present
Brian Benton, Leisure Services Director
Cathy Testa, Records Specialist
Jeanette Williams, City Clerk
Participants Present
Marc Gingras Rich O'Connor
Sally Maio Raymond Osborne
Patti Williams Britney Melchiori
Cara Irwin
1. ORDER
The Centennial Celebration meeting was called to order at 10:03am
2. REPORTS
A. Staff Items
a. Minutes Approval
MOTION by Ms. Testa and a SECOND by Ms. J. Williams to approve the minutes from June
12, 2023. MOTION approved by unanimous voice vote.
B. Marketing & Promotion - None
C. Art
a. Finalize the coloring book for print
The Marketing Branch will finalize the coloring book by the end of the week and Ms. Testa will
contact the Sheriff's Print Shop to start the printing process.
b. Parade Float
Ms. Testa asked that everyone start to think of ideas for the float for the two parades next year.
Mr. Benton suggested waiting until January 2024 when everything else is in place.
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Centennial Celebration Committee Meeting
July 10, 2023
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Ms. Maio recommended passing out an announcement at the parade this December with the
events scheduled for next year.
Ms. Ware suggested making up postcards with the list of events and a link to the centennial
website to pass out at the parade. The Marketing Branch offered to make the postcards.
Mr. O'Connor asked Ms. Ware for paint colors for the banners.
D. Historical
a. Talking points
Mr. Osbourne talked to the group about his willingness to do a presentation in October with a
slideshow of old photographs that may bring out more descendants that have memories and old
photographs to share.
b. Time capsule
The group decided they want it to be a 25 year time capsule. There were discussions about
finding old artifacts to put in the time capsule.
E. Parades & Special Events
a. Update
Ms. Maio found the council minutes that tells how and when each festival was started. When
she has them all completed she will share them with the event committee for them to add to each
of their presentations.
Ms. Ware spoke about the event in September where the art club is going to host an open house
and display their art work. She suggested having the entire complex open to the public. She
talked about having the Council Chambers open and having citizens have their picture taken with
the Mayor.
Ms. Irwin suggested having the COPE trailer in the parking area.
F. Sponsorships
a. Sponsorship update
Ms. Testa handed out a list of the sponsors that have given thus far. Ms. P. Williams has been
reaching out to several businesses. She and Ms. Morris have been in close contact with each
other regarding which businesses they have been in contact with.
Mr. Gingras said the Rotary Club is interested in the Turtle level sponsorship.
3. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday August 14, 2023 at 10:00 am.
4. ADJOURN
Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:41am.
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o sponsorship opportunities / Forms (on standalone page)
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o Contact Information
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Sponsor Recognition
Up to 1-hour of copywriting
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troubleshooting, and site backups. Does not include the design of additional pages.
social Media Management of Centennial Facebook Page: through January 2025*
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* Post scheduling
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SEBASTIAN
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Essay Contest Submission Guidelines
The City of Sebastian is seeking High School Students interested in entering an essay contest.
The theme of your essay is "What makes Sebastian special?" The winner will have their essay
published in the Sebastian 100 Magazine and will receive a publication of the magazine. The
second and third place winners will have their essay's placed on the city's centennial website and
Facebook page. Every participant will receive a certificate and a centennial pin.
• Entries must be received no later than October 1512023. Any submissions received after the deadline
will NOT be accepted.
• The manuscript must be 1500 words or less.
• The document must be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with numbered pages
at the bottom and the title on the first page and at the top of each page.
• YOUR NAME MUST NOT BE ON THE STORY MANUSCRIPT.
• Send the essay as a .doc or .docx file as an e-mail attachment to ctesta(-ia,cityofsebastian.ora
• In the body of the e-mail, include your name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, the
essay's title, and the essay's word count. None of the above information should be in the essay. If it
does, your entry will be immediately disqualified.
• You will receive an acknowledgment that your submission has been received.
• Limited to ONE (1) submission per person.
• All work must be the original work of the submitting author and must not have been published
anywhere prior to submission. The submitting author retains all rights to his or her submitted work.
• There must be no quotes or song lyrics or any other "borrowed" material written by any other author,
songwriter or Al etc.
• All submissions are final. No changes or substitutions are allowed once your entry is submitted.
• Judging: A team of 3 judges will evaluate essays.
• Winners will be notified prior to the awarding via e-mail by the Committee Chair.
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Name:
Address:
SEBASTIAN
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
City of Sebastian Centennial Celebration Essay Contest
Official Entry Form
Please print
Phone number:
Email address:
Submission Number:
All entries must be submitted by October 1, 2023
For more information and/or questions, contact Cathy Testa at ctesta(a 6tvofsebastian.om
772-388-8209
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Judging Form - Essay Contest
Title:
Judge No:
Scores - Tick a Box for Each Criteria
Judging Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Originality in Content and Style
(Imagination, Creativity and Individuality)
Plot Structure (A complete story with beginning,
middle, and a satisfying conclusion - regardless of
the order of these)
Characterization (Vivid, Believable and
Compelling Characters)
Character Development and Dialogue
Quality of Writing (Grammar, Sentence Structure,
Logical Narrative Flow and Distinct Style or
Authorial 'Voice')
Total Score s
Summary/Critique (Desirable but Not Compulsory)
Mark Structure
5 = Excellent Demonstration of Most or All of the Specified Criteria
4 = Very Good Demonstration with One or Two Omissions
3 = Fair or Average Demonstration
2 = Some Demonstration but with Several Lapses
1= Minimal or No Demonstration
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Citv of Sebastian Centennial Committee - Oreanizations to Invite to Participate in December
8, 2024 Centennial Celebration (oreliminary only — all ideas welcomet
City of Sebastian Council and Committees
City of Sebastian Police Department
Early Families — Kroegel, Sembler, Judah, Chesser/Hardee, Park, Vickers, etc .............
Sebastian Area Historical Society
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman's and Woman's Club
Sebastian Fine Art and Music Festival Org
Sebastian Clambake Foundation
Sebastian River Art Club
Craft Club of Sebastian
Santa Claus
Sebastian Rotary Club
Exchange Club
Sebastian Lion's Club
Sebastian Property Owner's Association
American Legion Charles Futch Post 189
VFW Post 10210
Sebastian Elk's Lodge
Sebastian Inlet District
Mel Fischer's Museum
Pelican Island Wildlife Conservation Society
1715 Fleet Group
Sebastian River Middle School
Sebastian High School
Sebastian Charter School Junior High
Pelican Island Elementary
Sebastian Elementary
Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County Sebastian
Sebastian River Area Little League
Sebastian Sharks Youth Football and Cheerleading
Sebastian Jaycees (if still here)
Skydive Sebastian
Things to Do:
Ask each organization to provide a tent or display of some sort and a few members to display a little bit
of who they are, how they started, and what they have done for Sebastian to make it a better place.
Perhaps some photographs to show a bit of their history.
Have some games for kids
Santa in his house from the parade
Food
Music Local Musicians
Song of Sebastian — Sallydale Wimbrow
Pete Harris — Sebastian Song, Hurricane Song, Sebastian Moon
Old Grouch Mask Contest ?
Centennial memorabilia —tees, pins, etc.
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