Minutes
for Temple
High Riverfront Mural
Committee Meeting
Bethel A.M.E. Church
January 19, 2008
The
meeting was opened at 4:45 by the co-chairperson, Dorwin Shields. Devotion was
led by Willie Glasper.
The
secretary read the Minutes; it was moved and properly seconded by Tillman, John, and Gwen that the Minutes be accepted as
read.
First
on the agenda for discussion was the financial report, given by the financial secretary, Velma Bunch. She reported a total of $12,410.00.
Classes
reported as follows:
1959 $ 1,105
1960 $ 1,300
1961 $
500
1962 $ 1,700
1963 $
100 (donation in memory of
’63 classmate-Patricia Segrest)
1964 $ 1,400
1965 $
100
1966 $ 1,500
1967 $ 1,875
1968 $ 1,300
1969 $
900
1970
$ 1,300
1971 $ 1,300
Gloria
Harris stated that the class of 1971 will be donating $600 more this week.
Linda
Sandles read a letter from Dr. Arlette Miller Smith, class of ‘67,
commending
the committee for the historical vision of the mural.
Total
contributions to date for the mural is $15,600. Due to the fact that some members
present had other donations readily accessible to be turned in, the co-chairperson stated that he and the financial secretary
would deliver the $16,500 to the overall mural coordinator, Nellie Caldwell, next week.
Gloria
Harris, class of 1971, stated that she had spoken with BG Crear and he asked her to inform the committee that Nellie said
that the space for the Temple mural would be #13, across from
the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI IV. He also informed that if the $16,500 would be
delivered next week, the artist would begin painting the mural spring 2008.
(This
statement caused loud applause and excitement). (HOOAH!!!)
The
co-chairperson asked that we still encourage others to donate because funds are needed for the Dedication and the Reception.
Willie
Glasper, class of ’70, asked that any funds received from a ’70 classmate be delivered to him for replacement
into the class’ treasury.
Next
on the agenda was the discussion of images for the mural. Tillman Whitley stated that he had assisted the artist with the
other two African-American murals; he said that he had given Dafford (the contract artist) pictures for them out of the Jacqueline
House.
He
also stated that the historical committee will meet to discuss the history of Temple
High and gain insight as to what the mural should look like and bring
these ideas back to the committee for further discussion and final decision.
It
was mentioned (again) that someone would like to have Bowman High or Magnolia High included in the mural. These ideas are not, were not, and will not be a part of this mural project. The initial project was to sponsor a mural for Rosa
A. Temple High
School.
Willie
Glasper moved that a motion be made that the mural consists of one school: Rosa
A. Temple High. It was motioned and properly seconded that the mural be of Temple High only.
The
co-chairperson asked that a second co-chairperson be added to the list of officers.
Elijah Johnson, class of 1959 was nominated for the position. It was motioned
and properly seconded that Elijah Johnson serve as second co-chairperson of the Rosa A. Temple High Riverfront Mural Committee. Elijah’s name will also be added to the bank account for this committee.
Other
members were added to the history committee also. The history committee includes:
Tillman
Whitley, Chair
Bobbie
Bass
Robert
Walker
Elijah
Johnson
Rita
Wyatt
Mary
Logan
Johnnie
B. Johnson
Zelmarine
Murphy
Willie
Glasper
Brigadier
General Robert Crear
The
history committee planned to meet at the American Legion Hut on Main Street,
Saturday, January 26.
The
next meeting for the mural committee was scheduled for February 2, 4:30 p.m., King
Solomon Baptist Church.
The
meeting adjourned at 5:55 with closing prayer by Elijah Johnson.
Dorwin
Shields, 1st Co-Chairperson
Shirley
Smith, Recording Secretary
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Minutes for Temple
High Riverfront Mural
Committee Meeting
January 5, 2008
The
meeting was opened at 5:30 by the co-chairperson, Dorwin Shields, prayer was rendered by Rev. Alonzo Jones.
The
Minutes were read and it was motioned by Deborah Potts that they be approved, Alonzo Jones seconded.
First
on the agenda was the discussion of chairperson. Dorwin suggested that the committee
retain Bertha Flaggs’ name as chairperson pending approval by her family per Eugene Durman.
Dorwin
asked for a Motion that Bertha’s name remain as chairperson, it was Motioned and seconded by Shirley Smith.
Next
on the agenda was the financial report by the financial secretary, Velma Bunch who gave the following report:
$6,860.00
has already been delivered to the overall chairperson, Nellie Caldwell, and includes some of the total money from classes
below.
Totals for classes are:
1959 $
815
1960 $ 1,200
1961 $
0
1962 $ 1,300
1963 $
0
1964 $ 1,300
1965 $
100
1966 $ 1,300
1967 $ 1,525
1968 $ 1,300
1969 $ 225
1970 $
0
1971 $ 1,300
$ 1,220 - Donations from Friends
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$11,585- Total-to-date for Mural
BG
Crear stated that the class of 1971 is ready to assist with further donations to accomplish our goal of $16,500. Linda Sandles also stated that the class of 1967 will be making further donations in memory of deceased
chairperson Bertha Flaggs.
Next
on agenda was the discussion of an account being set up for funds received above the $16,500 which will go towards the Dedication
and Reception.
The
committee agreed that the names on the account should be the Velma Bunch-financial secretary, Deborah Potts-assistant financial
secretary, and Dorwin Shields-co-chairperson.
Abraham
Green suggested that the account be opened at a non-interest bearing bank. Trustmark
and BanCorp are both non-interest bearing institutions, it was motioned by BG Crear and seconded by Eugene Durman that the
account be setup at Trustmark.
It
was stated by the co-chairperson that after the mural is completed, and the Dedication and Reception are held, that the account
will be closed.
Remarks
were made and questions asked about the image of the mural and the secretary stated that the committee agreed to table that
discussion until the $16,500 has been paid and the committee would have a special meeting to discuss the mural. It was stated that all persons who contributed towards the $16,500 would be welcome to submit ideas for
the Temple High
mural.
It
was also reiterated that only one final sketch for the mural would be accepted by the artist, Dafford.
BG
Crear, class of 1971, currently serving as Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi Valley Division,
announced his military retirement by reading his retirement statement effective February 2008.
Closing
prayer was rendered by Elijah Johnson and the meeting adjourned at 6:15.
Dorwin
Shields, Co-Chairperson
Shirley
Smith, Recording Secretary
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Rosa A. Temple Class of 1965
P. O. Box 822446
Vicksburg, MS 39182
December 12, 2007
Classmates;
We trust that your Thanksgiving holidays were blessed, and wishing you a joyous
Christmas season.
During our annual Christmas gathering/meeting, the following was discussed
and approved by the planning committee:
v Annual dues
are twenty dollars,($20.00), and we are still accepting past due dues.
v A good portion
of our finances have been used for condolences for deceased classmates, spouses, mothers, fathers, and children. In the future, we can only extend this courtesy to active paying members.
v Rosa A. Temple
classes of 1959-1971, are collecting funds from each class, to have a mural of the school painted on the Riverfront. Suggestions for the mural included drawings of the school, Mr. Simon Kemp’s
Buccaneer Bus, the Buccaneer mascot, the school band, etc. All final decisions
for the mural will be made by the Rosa A. Temple Riverfront Committee.
v Each graduating
class from 1959-1971, is ask to pay thirteen hundred dollars, ($1,300), to defer the cost of the project. The project will cost sixteen thousand-five hundred dollars,($16,500).
v We are asking
each classmate to make a minimum donation of twenty-five dollars,($25.00), toward the mural project.
v In that the
project’s deadline completion date is July 2008, we are setting a deadline of December 31, for receipt of your donation(s).
v Please make
all checks payable to: Rosa A. Temple Class of 1965. Indicate whether your monies are for the mural, dues, or both.
v Send all correspondence to: Rosa A. Temple Class
of 1965
P. O. Box 822446
Vicksburg, MS 39182
Again we wish you a Merry Christmas, and a prosperous New Year.
Rosa A.
Temple Class of 1965
Planning Committee
