How Can Your Community Be Part of the Celebration?

The Bicentennial Is Almost Upon Us -

Key Elements of Indiana 2016

• This is a grassroots celebration, driven by 550 communities, 92 counties, hundreds of organizations throughout the state. All 6.5 million Hoosiers can participate.

• Leave a Legacy. Celebrate, make memories, and help prepare Indiana for the next 100 years of progress and change.

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COMMISSION APPROVED SIGNATURE PROJECTS

• Approved at their April, 2014 meeting: – Bicentennial Nature Trust (DNR) – Bicentennial Plaza (IDOA) – Statehouse Education and Welcome Center (IDOA) – Archives Solution (IDOA) – Torch Relay (IOTD) – Bicentennial Commemorative Book – Bicentennial Coin – Bicentennial Art Project – Celebratory Events

Legacy Projects & Events

• Projects or events MUST be: – Open and accessible to the public – Tied in some way to the bicentennial – Fundable (without Commission support) – Achievable

• Must also meet at least one of the following recommended goals or characteristics: – Culturally inclusive – Creating a legacy for the future – Celebratory – Engaging and inspiring to youth and young adults

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Connected Communities

• North Manchester– Bison-tennial project with local K-12 schools, MU, Chamber of Commerce and Civic Groups

• Marshall County – Recording the American Perspective Digitally recorded stories of World War II as told by the

veterans who served. • Montgomery County – Restoration of Courthouse Clock

Tower • Boone County – Senior Biography Project – interviews with

centenarians – booklet of memories and stories • LaPorte County – Prominent People - museum exhibit

highlighting local citizens with broad impact.

Connected Communities (Local Examples)

• The town of Avon has set a goal to plant 200 trees to celebrate the state’s Bicentennial. Residents are encouraged to join the effort by pledging to plant a tree.

• The town commissioned a steel sculpture in the form of ‘200’ to celebrate the town’s 20th anniversary this year and the state’s bicentennial next year.

Connected Communities (More Local Examples)

• The towns of Avon and Brownsburg collaborated to construct “The Bicentennial Trail.” This one-mile segment will connect the Avon and Brownsburg trail systems. Design is scheduled for 2015 with construction to begin in 2016.

• The Danville Rotary Club plans to create a firefighter-themed community park on a vacant parcel of land along U.S. 36 just west of the square. They hope to have the ribbon cutting next year.

Events

• Local event organizers should

consider adding a history component or theme and then file for Bicentennial endorsement.

• Groups, communities or individuals also are welcome to create new events focused on the Bicentennial and seek endorsement.

Endorsement Application

• Benefits of Endorsement – Listing on the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial website,

www.indiana2016.org – Permission to use the official 2016 Indiana Bicentennial

logo, in accordance with the established logo guidelines, on Indiana Bicentennial related promotional materials

– Letter of endorsement from the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial Commission

• Download the Application www.indiana2016.org • Keep me informed

Torch Relay

Torch Relay • Hendricks County will be the 40th

county the torch will enter • 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, 2016

(A route deviation was submitted and is under consideration by the state)

• Torchbearer nominations are currently being accepted through Dec. 31, 2015, for past or current Hendricks County residents

How Can You Get Involved?

Explore Indiana • Every county has a page on the bicentennial

web site (http://www.in.gov/ibc/2441.htm) • Submit a fact, a photo, a face, for potential publication - info@indiana2016.in.gov • Social Media – Twitter - @INDIANA2016

Instagram – @INDIANA2016. Submit, retweet, follow, #INDIANA2016, connect.

• Newsletter – sign up for monthly news.

Events & Programs

• Add your events to the calendar • Submit a legacy project for endorsement • Tie your local 2016 festivities to the

bicentennial ( 4th of July parade, car show, county fair or any other new or existing event)

Volunteer

• Committees are being formed and volunteers are needed to guide and help with Hendricks County’s celebration

• Legacy Project Committee – Oversee the county’s Legacy Projects

• Bicentennial Events Committee – Keep track of all local events related to Bicentennial

• Marketing/Communications – Help with any local promotions related to the Bicentennial

• General Bicentennial or Torch Relay volunteer

Become a Partner

• Leave your legacy by creating or helping with a Bicentennial Project or Event

• Turn out for the Torch Relay in 2016 • Make sure we know about your activities so we can help spread the word • Nominate a local torchbearer

Grow a Partner

• Have a local company help with the bicentennial through an in-kind gift of services – publishing, marketing, making shirts, stamping medallions, helping with a legacy project.

Contact Hendricks County Coordinator

Josh Duke Phone: (317) 718-8750

E-mail: Josh@VisitHendricksCounty.com State Bicentennial Website: www.indiana2016.org

Local Website: www.VisitHendricksCounty.com/Bicentennial