Whereas the South County Federation has assumed responsibility to plan and execute a Lorton Independence Day Parade and Celebration on July 4th, 2009;
Whereas the President has recommended the establishment of a 2009 Independence Day Celebration Special Committee and nominated Mr. John Fedorshik as the chair;
Therefore, the membership of the South County Federation:
Ratifies the establishment of the aforementioned special committees through August 2009 and the appointment of the chairperson as recommended by the President;
Authorizes the chairperson to appoint such members and sub committees from volunteers within the Federation as needed to plan and execute the parade and celebration;
Authorizes the chairperson to solicit donations in funds and in kind solely to execute the parade and celebration consistent with the not for profit status of the Federation;
Authorizes the committee to effect the necessary coordination and agreements with third parties to execute the parade and celebration;
Directs the chairperson to identify and to present for the approval of the membership a "Grand Marshall" of suitable stature within the community and invite said individual to participate as the "Grand Marshall;"
Directs the chairperson to develop a plan and budget to execute the parade and celebration and directs him to present such plan and budget to the Executive Committee for approval;
Allocates to the chairperson of the special committee a budget not to exceed $500, to be drawn from the assets of the Federation, and to be repaid to the maximum extent possible from donations solicited;
And, calls upon each member to appoint a liaison to the committee to promote the Parade and Celebration within their respective communities.