Jubilee Recap

Jubilee 2009 is now in the history books.  I would like to thank all who made it possible:  all the people who planned and worked to make it happen at the dozens of meetings leading up to the Jubilee; all the people who worked independently selling ads for the program, asking for donations, researching prices, making signs, coordinating bands, scheduling the various demonstrations, ordering food, getting tents & BBQ grills, designing graphics, getting & hanging banners, making signs, selling hats & t-shirts, getting radio spots announcing the Jubilee, and finally coming out, setting up, working long, long hours, sweating, and then tearing down, transporting and  putting away all the things that were needed.  There was a tremendous amount of work that went into making this event such a success.  It took dozens of volunteers hundreds of hours of hard work to pull it off. 

I can’t possibly name everyone who was responsible for such a success without running the risk of inadvertently forgetting someone, so I won’t try.  Right now the final numbers aren’t in, but it looks like we made about $8,000.  This isn’t a lot of money for the work that went into putting the Jubilee on, but we’re building.  We’re getting better.  We have the beginnings of something that one day could be huge.  We have to start somewhere, and many of us think this event is worthwhile.  The potential is awesome! 

One of the suggestions that was made during the Jubilee was to change the name from “Legion Jubilee” to “Spring Jubilee” or “Converse Spring Jubilee.”  The thought behind this is the public may think the event is only open to legionnaires.  It’s kind of like if you heard about the “Knights of Columbus Fiesta.”  If you aren’t a member of the Knights of Columbus, you probably wouldn’t be interested in attending.  This is one of the changes being looked at for next year.  We’ll be starting earlier this year planning for next.  Please look for more information in the coming newsletters and get involved.  Everyone is welcomed!

The Jubilee Thank You Dinner has been rescheduled to June 6^th at 6:00 pm in the post.  Emilio Serano will be cooking the dinner.  He plans on cooking chicken mole’ with rice and beans and a salad with dessert.  Purple Sage, one of the bands that played for free during the Jubilee, will be the entertainment for the night.  They’re great!!  The dinner and entertainment are free.  Everyone who sponsored, donated something, worked or supported the Jubilee is invited!  Come out and pat yourselves on the back!

Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and everyone who sponsored, volunteered or supported the Jubilee!

 

Dennis

Dennis Ducharme

Building Committee Chairman