Members Present: Natalie Miller, Irv Good, Michelle Mill, Debbie Marshall, Rose Miller, Mary McCornac

Called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Natalie Miller.

Michelle Mill made a motion to approve the minutes of July 15,2002

Rose Miller seconded and all others approved.

Parents and Community enjoyed and appreciated the Township support.

Sent thanks you to Tanczos, Pizza Village and Emil Giordano.

Was extremely well covered by local news/press and the Philadelphia stations.

Special thank yous were sent to everyone that donated time, prizes, food, awards and those that took part in the parade.

Well attended by the community all along the parade route and at the ceremony at HTCC.

In future programs we will change "greetings" to "message from". People thought that the Governor just didn't show up because he was listed in the program. The SEC knew that the Governor was unable to attend and had planned on Mike Fisher reading the Letter/Greeting from the Governor. Mr. Fisher was delayed but did arrive to welcome the guests and Team on the Governor's behalf.

Participant list is growing

Staging will start at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 26, on Greenbriar Drive. The Parade will start at 12:30. Participants will be given a place number about 1 week ahead of time. Participants will also be reminded of the Party and Pick-Up rules. Natalie will talk with DeLuca about the plans so the road will be clear of construction equipment.

Hanover Road Crew will place barriers at the intersections of the Parade route. Will discuss placing "Parade Route" signs out as well.

Entertainment: Magician will start at 2:30. Working on getting a hay wagon, hay, corn, pumpkins and volunteers to set up maze & pumpkin patch. All About Fun will be setting up the Giant Slide. Cider & Donuts will be in the Pumpkin Patch. Hot dogs and Soda will be outside at the Pepsi Cart. Coffee and Hot Chocolate will be available inside HTCC.

Prizes are being donated by local businesses like Gateway/Holiday Inn and Westgate Mall. Catagories will be: Best Adult, Best Child, Best Group, Funniest and Most Original. Judges will be along the route for scoring.

We have received essays and pictures for the royalty portion of the parade. Schools will be participating as well.

Irv will pick up the radios.

John Finnigan III asked to say a few words to the committee.

In a short speech John thanked us for working with him on his project. He appreciated the entire committee being at the Dedication Ceremony to support him and his project.

**The Holiday Tree Project was planned and completed by John Finnigan III as his Eagle Scout project.

The Flagpole and Tree dedication ceremony were well attended and in the mood to reflect the feeling of 9/11.

John did an exceptional job on this project and is to be commended by all!

Music: Nicki Heimsoth will sing, Notre Dame Choir will sing, John Lule will play. All music will be decided at a later meeting. More entertainers may be contacted as well.

Motion to approve made by Rose Miller, seconded by Debbie Marshall, all approved

Tree Top: Several ideas were discussed. Committee agreed on a STAR to top the first Hanover Holiday Tree. Motion to approve made by Natalie Miller, seconded Mary McCornac, all approved.

Ornaments orders have been coming in for Rememberance Ornaments. Rep. Dally donated a gold Capitol ornament. Hanover Elementery will have a class level make ornaments. Will discuss with Boys/Girls scouts as well.

Events for the 2003 year will be as follows:

February 20, 2003...Iron Chef Cook Off to benifit HTCC, SEC, Volunteer Fire and Alzheimers

May 4, 2003...Sousa Concert and Korean War Tribute

May 23, 2003...Family Fun Day

July 2003...Hanover Township Banners

Sept 11, 2003...Memorial Flag burning ceremony

October 2002...Halloween Parade and Party

December 2003...Tree Lighting

A misc. category will be added to the budget to cover other events such as the Little League Parade if they arise.

Motion to approve made by Michelle Mill, seconded by Irv Good, approved by all.

Rose Miller will finalize paperwork and Natalie Miller will submit SEC Budget to James Sterner for review by September 30, 2003. Motion to approve made by Mary McCornac and seconded by Debbie Marshall. all approved.