# America 250 NC Committee Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — America 250 NC Committee
**Date:** May 7, 2024 12:00 AM EDT (2024-05-07T00:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130

## Summary

The upcoming meeting of the Burke County America 250 Committee, established to celebrate key milestones in American history over the next decade, will focus on planning and coordinating events for Burke County. The committee is exploring ways to highlight the county's historical significance through activities aligned with national America 250 themes like "Visions of Freedom" and "Gathering of Voices." A key discussion will center around a $10,000 grant opportunity to purchase banners and signage promoting the initiative throughout Burke County.

During this meeting, committee members will elect officers to lead their efforts and decide how best to utilize the grant funding. They'll also be brainstorming potential activities, with a focus on engaging local organizations and preserving historical sites like the Quaker Meadows plantation. Residents interested in learning more about how Burke County will commemorate American history and contribute to the national celebration are encouraged to attend or follow updates.

The next meeting is scheduled for June 4th at 6:00 pm at the Old Courthouse. Committee members are also researching past Bicentennial events in Burke County and exploring options for preserving a significant local historical property, which may involve further research and trail development.

## Agenda

- [Introductions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7343)
- [Election of Committee Officers](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7344)
- [Discussion of $10,000 Grant Options](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7345)
- [Setting Next Meeting Date](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7346)
- [Grant Application Discussion](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7347)
- [Discussion of Burke County's Uniqueness](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7348)
- [Quaker Meadows Plantation Property](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7349)
- [Next Meeting and Future Planning](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130/item/7350)

## Votes

- Bryant Lindsey made a motion to accept the proposed officers and Dr. Leslie McKesson seconded the motion. — Passed
- Dr. Mike Swan motioned to approve the idea of purchasing branding banners with Ed Phillips and Jessica Whitesides working out the details of the application; the motion was seconded by Waits Gordon. — Passed

## Documents

- [agenda_packet_2024-05-07.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130?document=4636)
- [agenda_2024-05-07.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130?document=4635)
- [minutes_2024-05-07.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2130?document=4637)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/862)