Nixon Centennial Committees
Members & Descriptions
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The Sunglo Service Station
1960

Margaret Nell, Iva Jane, Dixell & Gail

A band playing in front of Billings of Nixon - July 1977

Western Auto
1962
Events & Scheduling:
Don Chessher, Key Garner, Cathy Booth, Hensley Cone, Debie Cone, Janna Wheat, Judge Coleman
The role of this committee:
(a suggested schedule will be presented to the at-large committee for approval)
 -determine events, i.e…
  -Inter-tribal Indian Pow Wow
  -variety show
  -Saturday parade
-lesser parades or exhibits (tractors, cars, buggies, hearse, fire engines, chuck wagon, covered wagon, motorcycles, airplanes) 
-period costume festivity
   -country fair blue ribbon competitions
   -city-wide pot luck dinner
   -western exhibitions 
  -Halloween
  -All Saints Day
  -city-wide pep rally
  -Homecoming activities
  -school alumni meetings
  -local genealogy
  -concerts/stages/roving entertainers
   -contemporary Christian
   -jazz (Sam Moore)
   -country gospel
   -fiddlers
   -square dancers
   -mariachis/Spanish dancers
   -country bands
  -displays and expositions 
  -carnival
  -barbecue
  -vintage garage sale/swap meet
  -hot air balloon flyover/ pilot meets w/students 
 -schedule for each day/evening
 -required licenses
 -assigned locations
  -local businesses
  -schools
  -library
  -churches
  -buildings for use
   -Nixon bank building
   -General Dollar store
   -Bill’s Dollar Store
   -Brown Produce
   -Main Drug second story
   -Billy Byrd’s shop
   -old Western Auto/second story
   -fire house
 -identify grants for historical celebrations
 -centennial king and queen/court/homecoming royalty
 -centennial song
 -billboards
 -hot air balloon (ReMax)
 -logo selection
  -student entries
 -website

Nixon State Bank Float - September 1983

Martin's Texaco Station
1960

Welcome to Nixon!
1960

Hap Brown & Joel Peterson - September 1983
Displays/Exhibits:
Richard Faulkner 
The role of this committee:
-select, prepare, and decorate display facilities
 -solicit contributors
  -historical papers/archives
  -carnival glass and pottery
  -arrowheads
  -branding irons/brands
  -saddles
  -spurs
  -barbed wire
  -firearms
  -earned awards (livestock/twirling/athletic medals/beauty crowns)
  -local merchant’s vintage promotion items
  -vintage festival souvenirs
  -phone books and year books
  -toys/games
  -100 years of family ownership awards
 -coordinate with historical committee
 -identify safeguards for loaned property
 -determine system for return to donors

Class of '62 Float - March 1983

Christmas Drawing - December 1977
  
High School Alumni Identification:
 Billy and Nancy Holmes
The role of this committee:
-recruit a committed contact person from each class or block of years
 -locate every possible graduate/attendee
  -resources: Richard Faulkner and Lester Sikes
 -organize alumni gatherings/reunions
 -consider parade/homecoming participation
  -cheerleaders
  -alumni massed band/drum majors/twirlers
  -royalty
  -decorate cars/floats
 -identify noteworthy achievement
  -college graduates
  -professional recognition
  -law enforcement/entrepreneurs/military/clergy
  -father or mother of distinguished child

Donald Hoffman & Students - May 1984

Mike & Beverly Millington and Maureen Henry - 1983 Feather Fest
School-related Activities:
Cathy Lauer, Hensley Cone
The role of this committee:
-logo selection
 -homecoming
 -city-wide pep rally
 -lesson plans
 -loaned equipment
 -performing groups
 -junior historians
 -concessionaires
 -recognition of alumnus
 -alumni contacts
 -buildings open house
 -space capsule
 -Halloween festivities
 -cultures night

Isadore Pawelik - Cooking Sausage

Kennedy's Exxon Station
100 Years of Halloween - Nixon Style:
Sherri Wuest
The role of this committee:
-plan and organize children’s parade
 -plan and organize children’s traditional/fall festival games
 -spook house
 -treats distributed
 -vendor booths 

Unknown Uncle Sam
Operations:
The role of this committee:
-setup and maintain equipment
  -sound
  -electricity
  -stages
  -booths
  -street dance
 -provide for maintenance as needed
 -be available for advice as needed
 -supervision of all activities
 -certify compliance needs
 -restrooms
 -royalty pageant in July 
Transportation Exhibit:
The role of this committee:
-local units
 -out-of-town hot rod, motorcycle, and antique car clubs
Centennial Website:
MaryAnn Rice
The role of this committee:
-coordinate with chamber of commerce?
 -host
 -designer
 -entry forms
 -email access
 -alumni contacts
 -hotel accommodations
 -tributes to sponsors
 -schedule of events
 -people photos
 -“memories” from visitors
Vendor Booths:
Ann Jackson
The role of this committee:
-determination of event needs
 -determination of profit allotments
 -determine by invitation only or solicitation of vendors
 -assignments for night functions
 -physical assignments/set-ups for vendors
 -rules/procedures for operation in writing
 -booths along the parade route
Authorized Logo Merchandise (Manufacture and Sales):
Judge Coleman
The role of this committee:
-t-shirts, bracelets, caps, postcards, cozies, cookbooks
 -selection of logo
  -sponsor contest among school students
  -concept art (meaning, committee can adjust work) 
  -artist credit is assured
  -more than one selection possible
  -computer friendly art preferred
  -awards provided by school district, if necessary
 -posters
 -letterhead
 -daily flyers (maps)
 -overhead street banners
 -patches
 -pins
 -bumper stickers 
Historical Emphasis:
Tommy Lindley, Donald Hoffman
The role of this committee:
-displays
 -exhibits
 -locations
 -scheduling
 -security
 -loan/transport/return of materials
 -publishing of souvenir booklet
 -sale of souvenir booklets
 -Donald’s book signing and sales
 -co-ordinate with Displays/Expositions committee
Souvenir Books:
Ava Dawson
The role of this committee:
-compiling of “people stories”
 -compiling of “people pictures”
 -coordinate with alumni identification committee
 -utilize information gleaned from newspaper countdown column solicitation
 -chronological history of Nixon people and contributions
  -organizations and clubs
  -civic groups
  -churches
  -businesses
  -political
 -printing of book
Parade:
Debie Cone, Isabel Setliff, Gail Kosarek
The role of this committee:
-time
-invitations
 -route
 -coordination
 -line-up area
 -line-up order and notification to participants
 -trophies or ribbons – judging and awarding
 -transportation for dignitaries
 -grand marshal(s)
  -selection process
 -fall-out areas
 -security
 -barricades
Dance:
Olga Yanes, Debie Cone, Gail Kosarek
The role of this committee:
-band
 -location
 -postcards to list of band followers
 -prizes for dance contest winners
 -band stand
 -electricity
 -restrooms
 -security
 -coordinate with operations committee
Publicity:
Key Garner
The role of this committee:
-weekly write-ups in the local newspapers
  -countdown to the celebration concept
  -surveys
   -what you love about Nixon
   -what you’d change about Nixon
  -solicitation of favorite memories
   -people
   -experiences
  -announcements 
  -essays by citizens
  -old photos
  -profiles of noteworthy individuals
 -Texas Highways 
 -Texas Monthly
 -San Antonio Express-News Weekender
 -letter to churches encouraging old-fashioned picnics
  -Fifth Quarter after the football game
Solicitation of Underwriting:
Key Garner
The role of this committee:
-committing local merchants to sponsor events
 -committing major firms to sponsor needs
 -recognition of all support
 -purposeful branding and marketing
 -destination of earned profit
 -notes of appreciation
Talent Show - "100 Years of Talent" Show :
Key Garner
The role of this committee:
-open auditions, by invitation, and production numbers
 -location
 -2 performances
 -props
 -stage hands
 -sound equipment
 -electricity
Security and Law Enforcement:
Isabel Setliff
The role of this committee:
-assess needs
 -assign duties
 -make schedules
 -identify requirements and arrange for payment
 -coordinate with operations committee
 -supervise use of fire and city personnel
Blue Ribbon Baking Contests:
Gail Kosarek
The role of this committee:
-determine rules
 -locate celebrity judges
 -location
 -organize tables or display areas
 -set charges for samples
 -order tasting cups and utensils
 -coordinate with sale of cookbook
Genealogy from Local Experts:
Mary Bond
The role of this committee is to:
-determine a location
 -solicit local experts for discussion, information, conversation
 -plan a tea room atmosphere?
Time Capsule Ceremony:
Lester Sikes, Don Finch, N-SHS Jr. Historian Club
The role of this committee is to:
 -Sunday, November 5 at 6:00
 -location
 -obtain and organize capsule
 -plan ceremony
Tournament Games:
Phillip Morris, Paula Crouch
The role of this committee:
-determine games to be used as fund raisers with upfront donations to play
  -Texas Hold ‘em Poker
  -42 dominoes
  -Bunco (9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday)
 -set times and determine locations
 -embroidered caps for braggin’ rights champions
 -solicit and appoint judges/dealers
 -work very closely with alcoholic beverage commission
 -determine needs specific to each game
  -game tables/chairs
  -chips
  -dominoes
  -horseshoes
  -playing cards
  -dice
 -consider roping-off playing areas
Centennial Royalty: 
Cathy Lauer, Key Garner, Gail Kosarek 
The role of this committee:
-July 21-22 at Lazy F Guest Ranch
 -announcement of plans
 -deadline for entries
 -plan contest ceremony
 -admission charges
 -judges
 -requirements for entering
  -entry fee
  -qualifications
   -age
   -talent
   -scholastic achievements
   -attire
   -categories for judging credit/percentages 
   -determination of titles offered
  -queen/court
  -junior miss
  -master and miss
  -centennial baby
 -considerations for parade participation
  -centennial parade
  -area festivals
  -float/transportation
  -$$$
 -awards for winners
 -designated activities during centennial celebration
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Youth Ranch Rodeo: 
Janna Wheat, Robin Zella, Shanna Mitchell
The role of this committee:
 -plan competition
 -organize publicity
 -solicit workers
 -provide prizes
 -entry fees

Whether you have lots of time to help or just a little, please volunteer.
This is an all-city celebration and we need YOU to help us make it happen.
If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail at  flyingk@gvtc.com