Six committees have been formed to plan Allentown's 250th celebration.  Malcolm Gross and Tony Iannelli will serve as the Co-Chairs for Mayor's Semiquincentennial Cabinet.

 

The Committees: 

Finance will oversee the budget for the entire Semiquincentennial Celebration including all projects, events, marketing, etc. The Finance committee will work with other committees to assess needs for fundraising and to control spending. During the planning stages the Finance committee will determine realistic budgets and during the celebration will review income and control spending.

Committee Chairs: Larry Hilliard, Mike Gallagher and Tom Christman

Fundraising will work with other committees to determine a fundraising goal and then will develop and carry out a successful campaign. This team will brainstorm and flesh out innovative ideas to obtain funds and will identify and contact potential sponsors.

Committee Chairs: Bert Daday and Father Gambet

Operations & Logistics will be responsible for the determination of all critical details and planning of the Semiquincentennial. Will work hand in hand with other committees.

Committee Chairs: Tamara Weller and Charlie Versaggi

Programming & Events will brainstorm and decide on events and activities to properly celebrate this milestone throughout the city. Will plan, schedule and manage the events and activities. Will work with the community at large to determine what is already on the calendar and ensure that proposed events will complement. Also, will be responsible for community engagement and obtaining input from a diverse mix of community members.

Committee Chairs: Bob and Ilene Wood and Mike Bruckner

Leadership & Volunteers will determine where volunteers are needed to make the Semiquincentennial a reality. This committee will engage the community and build a strong base of volunteers to help with all aspects of the 250th. Recruitment, training and management will be important functions of this committee.
Committee Chairs: Sonia Siegried and Winnie Malinsky

Publicity & Marketing will be responsible for the branding and marketing of the Semiquincentennial Celebration. This committee will build partnerships with local media. This committee will also be charged with merchandising for the Celebration and the design and maintenance of a website for the Semiquincentennial.

Committee Chairs: Todd Donnelly and Barry Fisher

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