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Home My WebLink About1993-08-17 Appointment "..,...- ""II{"'p'. - -~"1 ~ '\ - ~ ...-' ..... ---.. ......"...........-~---l~.... .......,...- ...--~....-. \ . . I ~ f. ::. rr !t-" . n ' :=l, " ,: .,.,', ,~ _,' _.:',' ,_', c' ~', "~~ - '. " I'?' OIAlR The-llonotlbfe Roben D. Ray DlrMol"" CO-CJIAJR c.}.NU.. CdnolJ COMMISSION l MarlIyneanu Slou:tCJty \ C.}osephColctlW1 I a", 1 David Crosson JobflJton Fnnlclld"'eyDl r BurllnBton ctWmen "Bump' Elliott " lou\fCJty ~: Mary Maschcr " loWdClty ;'1 jacquclIncMc:nlll " I' I.: DubuquI r:' GcorgeMUls ;:; W,,'DtlMolntt ~: Anne E. Nelson ~.i C4undtB/ufls ;'1 O:lvld T. Ncbon " D<<omb I', n John Nelson ~~ Bltbm1Il, i; " Edward C. Nichols ~ Kn=ln. " ~; Lo~OUIey ! Audubon .j Rebcca Rcynold>Knlshl \1 K""'_ , Susanc. Richter ! MlVrmI i WJ1ll1mRoba Do_If Luk,Roth ! DnMoln" EmIlrA.RwseU OlkAioofa DonnSlIllIey G""""W ROHVasquez DIIMolrttl DolUld W. WWICC, Sr. r.... 1"8I}'Wl1llWonh CftIarRapldJ Junwt G. WltIwn CId4, FallI i t"" . / "1 I '" RECEIVED AUG G 1993 SESQUICENTENNIAL lo~ A TA 1 ~ ~ ~ 0' 1 ~ ~ ~ 'l'V.f'\. 10\\<11 Sesquicentcnnial Commission 200 Enst Grand Avcnuc Des Moines, 10\\1150309 Telephone 515 2424751 Fax 515 2424859 August 2, 1993 Dear Mayor and City Council members: Greetings from tlle office of the Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission. Iowa will commemorate 150 years of statehood in 1996, and we have some exciting information to share with you. We are pleased to introduce you to the Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission (ISC). The ISC, chaired by former Governor Robert D. Ray and co.chaired by C.J. Niles of Carroll, is a bi.partisan commission made up of 25 energetic men and women from across the state and all walks of life. Established by Governor Terry E. Branstad and the Iowa legislature in 1992, the ISC is charged with planning Iowa's statehood celebration. The ISC members believe that a successful sesquicentennial will depend on local, regional and statewide participation, and should focus on the education, commemoration and celebration of our past, present and future. To ensure broad.based local involvement .. the key to the total effort .. the Iowa legislature has mandated tllat a County Sesquicentennial Commission (CSC) be formed and certified in each and every county in Iowa, and that every city council and each county board of supervisors make one appointment to their county's commission. The task of the CSCs will be to plan local festivities, mobilize volunteers and participants, and implement statewide and local programs in commemoration of Iowa's collective heritage. The Johnson County Sesquicentennial Commission formation process will begin in the coming weeks when your County Convener, Nancy Seiberling, contacts you, Ms, Seiberling has been appointed by the ISC to work with y~u and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to facililate appointments to your CSC. The County Convener also will share with you the ISC's preliminary plans for celebrating Iowa's sesquicentennial. We hope to have all 99 CSCs up and running by Statehood Day, December 28, 1993. I' 8L/ . I . i ; I 111 " I, Iii I , ! I ! II ii 'I Ii' /I' P 'I !: ", " I' II ( ! ~ 'I \1 J I . , i I, .Ii ,I ; " I, i , ,,'I , , , " ".' r ' t- -:,' - I" " '. ," . ." ': ',,' I. h. rJ. ;~ I ,,' " " 4 __ _- _' 1 ~ .' " ' ,/ " /1"\ " 1 j " '. " . ---'-' -...----- - Mayor and City Council members August 2, 1993 Page 2 We have enclosed an 1SC Fact Sheet, which outlines, in summary form, information about the statewide Commission. This information should prove helpful as you consider your appoinunent to your CSC. Also, you can obtain a copy of the County Sesquicentennial Commission Handbook from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, The Handbook details the appointment process as wcll as CSC responsibilities and operating guidelines. As the ISC Fact Sheet explains, sesquiccntennial activities will be supported by the proceeds generated from thc sale of the sesquicentennial license plates. Procccds willthcn bc sharcd with each CSC to support local endeavors. Spccifically, each CSC will receive an cqual share of 10% of the total statewide revenue, plus, once a threshold of 10% of the total available plates for sale in Jolmson County has been reached, an additional $1 for each license plate set sold or renewed will be forwarded to your certified CSC. II Ii r: I,' I" I': I! :1 ii I: \i - Ii: I I I i. :l, II , \ 'I", ,:? !; I, H I .'J " If you have any questions or comments regarding sesquicentennial plans and activities, , anyone on the ISC staff would be pleased to speak with you. Also, we would like to express our hope that, by working togeUler toward a vibrant sesquicentennial celebration, we can generate pride in who we are and confidence in what we will become. HAPPY SESQUICENTENNIAL lOW AI With warm regards, /J.~ \1L L/scott Raecker Executive Director I 'I ,:. I",',..,' I. ,', I", , .~ , .:.. Enclosures: ISC Fact Sheet cc: Nancy Seiberling :' :1 I ..ltJ ff .--.--.......-...... ". ".' ," ;.",'1 'I . ',' " . . .,J , t-/' 'I '-1 /-. , . , , , t.... ',' ' , ': ' '-, " _!, ,"",' ,) " ", , ,', " . / /,'\" ,\' -- ..... ._-......_~ IOWA SESQUICENTENNIAL lli...6..--*-.J 9 9 6 Iowa Sesquicenlennial Commission Fact Sheel Established by Governor Terry E, Branstad and the Iowa Legislature, the Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission, chaired by fanner Governor Robert D, Ray and co-chaired by C.J. Niles of Carroll, is a non-profit, bi-partisan commission of 25 dynamic men and women from all across the state and all walks of life. The ISC is charged with planning statewide programs and festivities that will take place during Iowa's sesquicentennial celebratory year, which begins and ends on Statehood Day, December 28, 1995 through December 28, 1996, Sesquicentennial activities will focus on education, celebration and commemoration of Iowa's past, present and future. Commission Memhers Chair Governor Robert D. Ray Des Moines Co-Chair C.J. Niles Carroll C. Joseph Coleman Rebecca Reynolds-Knight Clare Keosauqua David Crosson Susan C. Richter Johnston ,!Jjlford Frank J, Delaney III William Roba Burlington Davenport Chalmers "Bump" Elliott Luke Roth Iowa City Des Moines Marilyn Carter Larson Emily A. Russell Sio/IX City Oskaloosa Mary Mascher Donn Stanley Iowa City Indianola Anne E. Nelson Rose Vasquez COImcil Bluffs Des Moines David T. Nelson Donald W. Wanatee, Sr, Decoralz TaJ/UI John Nelson Peggy Whitworth Estlzerville Cedar Rapid! , I , j' Edward C. Nichols Junean G, Witham Knoxville Cedar Falls , " n //t;~~i I I, '} ,'_."'_","U'_'" , I \-,! "'I .. --~.._-. , , I I, i i I I: I' I J: j! I, i, I' I' I: ., i I i I i lil I, , Ii tI I' ,I " " I I ! i r 1\ 1\ " ; I,{ hi, P -'.I. I' _ II :' , 1\'" 'i , I II" " I i, " 1 ! ! '; If ":_'1\ 'I I } ,'1,' ;'.: :.) I \ <, I,: I, . (: ': 'f/ ," h" :,0 ,'h':,,', ,I, '. I, .,', ~ ~\, _. '_'. -,-._ . , . I 1 / " I '"- ~ Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission Fact Sheet ISC Mission Statement In order to: Enhance understanding and appreciation of the individual and collective history of Iowans, Actively involve Iowans in expressing and celebrating the personality and' character of Iowa, and Leave a legacy that will favorably impact the quality of life for future generations, " The Iowa Statehood Sesquicentennial Commission is committed to the development, support, I . and coordination of programs and activities throughout the state that will generate pride in who we are and confidence in what we will become. ' . " Funding The Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission's statewide activities are funded by the extra fees generated from the sale of special sesquicentennial license plates. The extra fees, $15 for the first year and $10 for renewals, provide the funds to plan, coordinate and implement the numerous programs and activities of Iowa's 150th birthday celebration. Get A License To Celebrate! , ~ I i Ii I I " 'I " ii I:, - j\' I ,- 1\ I i.' I (: i. , i: " ii :1 ! I , I' I , i J "I j. To become an early participant in Iowa's sesquicentennial commemoration, go to your county treasurer's office and purchase a set of sesquicentennial license plates for your car or truck -- you also may purchase gift certificates to give to your friends and relatives, You don't have to wait until your re~lar renewal date, Just take your vehicle registration and current plates to your county treasurer's office, pay the $15 fee and proudly display your sesquicentennial license plates today! County Sesquicentennial Commissions To ensure that all Iowans will be involved, each and every county i~ Iowa will form it's own County Sesquicentennial Commission (CSC) by the end of 1993. The task of the CSCs will be to plan local festivities, mobilize volunteers and participants, and implement statewide and local programs in commemoration of Iowa's collective heritage. Each board of supervisors and every city council will make one appoinbnent each to their county's commission. Additional appoinbnents will be authorized by the ISC to ensure balance on each CSC, A portion of the sesquicentennial license plate proceeds will be available to help support CSC plans and activities. Specifically, each CSC will receive an equal share of 10% of the total statewide revenue, plus, once a threshold of 10% of the total available license plales for sale in the county has been reached, an additional $1 for each plate set sold or renewed will be forwarded to your certified CSC, 2 / ItJ VI./ :1 '" " ...., iL'.___ "::~'I/f"". i , -: ~ --"1-~ - ~ .........-........... -~- --~I~,.---.... --... -- qa. ,-'......... --- '\:"" ~ ... ~., -,--r'"'"'" ,.....---...------ ,_..... 1 I ", - .', - '-t " ", ' f / ~..,.:"-t~J ,,' ,', ,', ,'" , . . I' t ' , , ':.' _. ' _' .......;. . 'I '- ., ( / i /, ., , 'j' ~_.------~-. , . ---'-'. .-- Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission Fact Sheet Win A Place In History! In mid.August 1993, e ISC will kick-off a Symbol & Theme Contest to search for the symbol design and theme line that best r resent's Iowa's proud past and promising future. The finalists and grand prize winning designs will be sele ed by Iowa artists and ISC members for use in statewide, national and international promotional campaigns. B on the lookout for contest information in public libraries, arts ouncils, banks, chambers of commerce, istorical societies, county courthouses and other location cross Iowa. Statewide Proiects and Events Do you ave an idea for a sesquicentennial project? Or an event that ould become sesquicentennial special' 1996? For information on how to obtain sesqui ntennial recognition for your p uect or event, contact the ISC by phone or mail. We will send you the appr riate Sesquicentennial Fo , which detail the requirements for receiving sesquicentennial recog ition in 1996. The foil ing forms are available: Administrative Assistant Paulette Ihrig Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission 200 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515242.'1751 Telephone 515 242-4859 Fax A of August 9, 1993: I 800 lOW AI50 (I 800 469.21 3 \~'(~ ...' I r.,(ilJ \ ~ I i I , I:! I I 1 It i' ,I t " , " 'I - , ii " ;! I:; il I' I I tl " , i ii . , "'IIf"". - ~'1-_C \: ~..... ~ - ----- III '...." -- (' ,....:.". " ' :-: 'U b, n. Ft. '" ',,,', " . - _~, - ,I , . ..' ' ' , / " '1 ,~. . -, Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission Fact Sheet yJin A Place In Histm:y! .\~ In mid-August 1993, the ISC will kick-off a Symbol & Theme Contest to search for the symbol design and theme line that best represent's Iowa's proud past and promising future. The fmalists and grand prize winning designs will be selected by Iowa artists and ISC members for use in statewide, national and international promotional campaigns. Be on the lookout for contest information in public libraries, arts councils, banks, chambers of commerce, historical societies, county courthouses and other locations across Iowa. ,~ , ., 'J ~ I ! I I I I . I Statewide Proiects and Events Do you have an idea for a sesquicentennial project? Or an event that could become sesquicentennial special in 1996? For information on how to obtain sesquicentennial recognition for your project or event, contact the ISC by phone or mail. We will send you the appropriate Sesquicentennial Forms, which detail the requirements for receiving sesquicentennial recognition in 1996. The following forms are available: Statewide Project Proposal Application for Event Endorsement County Sesquicentennial Commission Application for ISC Grants Application for Commercial Use of the ISC Logo, Symbol and Theme Application to Manufacture Commemorative Merchandise ISC Staff Executive Director J. Scott Raecker Project Manager Meg Molyneaux Administrative Assistant Paulette Ihrig -- Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission 200 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515242-4751 Telephone 515 242-4859 Fax As of August 9, 1993: I 800 lOW AlSO (I 800 469.2150) 3 /11 81./ llIL' I I I I . , I I l , , ',' i I \ ; i i I Ii 11 i: ,I :i I I , j 'I: " \ I; 1i ~ I' < . \! ~ ,I I- I . II I , ,I /,1 ',1 :1