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Family Fourth committee finalizes leadership; will not manage event finances
Summary
The Family Fourth Committee reported filled chair and co‑chair roles for most subcommittees and clarified the committee will not handle accounting or financial reporting, while it develops operational plans and transition processes.
The Family Fourth Committee reported that most subcommittees have chairs and co‑chairs in place and outlined the group’s scope and responsibilities. Committee leadership said six subcommittees were created; five already have co‑chairs and one entertainment co‑chair remains to be named.
Committee chair David (no last name given) told members the committee will focus on event planning tasks — creating a calendar, documenting tasks, developing staffing plans and ensuring smooth succession — but will not take on accounting or formal financial reporting duties. He said the committee will provide “framing kind of influence or oversight” on finances without assuming fiscal control.
The committee named leads for subcommittees during the meeting: Russ Kimes for safety and security; Tom (food and beverage co‑lead) partnering with Pat Wood; Sven England partnered with Larry Pitt on operations; Scott Floyd on entertainment (seeking a co‑chair); and Maria Weingarten and Sue Holland tentatively on marketing and communications.
Members said most chairs have been reached and that staff and volunteers will continue to meet face to face to develop operational details. The group discussed building redundancy so a departing chair can hand off responsibilities smoothly.
The committee agreed it will return to members with formal program proposals and, when ready, present them for a committee vote or recommendation. The chair said any program with financial implications will be coordinated with the town’s finance staff and will follow existing town procedures.
