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CalTrans Update � Bart Ney

Opening day will be Saturday, November 15, 2003.

• Asphalt testing is done, they will begin pouring
• Painting is nearly completed
• The Governing is scheduled to visit the week of Step 29^th so that his staff can formulate a plan for his schedule on opening day
• Currently working on the approaches.
• The expansion joint is nearly in
• The ramps will be ready for foot traffic on opening day
• The next lighting test will be in a couple of weeks. Media will be on hand for the next test.
• CalTrans vetoed the request to put fireworks off the bridge. They will send a letter to Gene

1. Pyrotechnics � Gary Miner

• There will be barges on both sides of the bridge to allow for best possible photo ops
• They are in the process of obtaining permits and are working closely with the Coast Guard and other agencies

2. Publicity � Mark Mazzaferro

• The West County Times has been chosen as the exclusive media sponsor
• Their sponsorship is valued at $52,000 and includes 6 weekly ads, 13 ads on the weather page & Sunday insert in the Times and their associated papers.
• In return they are asking for ad schedules, recognition on signage and 6 cruise tickets.
• Mark will work on getting the cruise ad in ASAP.

3. Website �

• The site is continually updated a info is passed to Cory
• There is a new picture of Bart & Gene on the home page

4. Events � Sian Yap

• Cruise tickets are available
• Sales will be limited to 300 and there will be seating for everyone
• Reservations are available for tables of 10 or 12
• Posters and fliers are available

5. Funding �

• Tower/Toll Raffle � round table comments on the ticket & raffle:

1. Change wording to "need not be present to win, winners will be notified by mail." Having to be present will limit sales as people will want to move around.
2. Is there going to be a main stage? Wouldn�t that be a better place to announce winners?
3. What time? Possibly starting at 4pm.
4. Since there are 6 prices why not have 6 drawings. This will keep people interested and stimulate more sales.
5. Move the ticket so the stub in on the left side.
6. Include the price on the ticket

• October 24^th Auction:

1. Tickets are available; donation is $20 includes raffle, music, dance, appetizers, no-host bar. Location: Vallejo Elks Lodge, 2850 Redwood Parkway, Vallejo. Contact Gerald Singer 707-554-3551 for information.
2. The Elks lodge has printed a fabulous announcement that they will circulate to members
3. The main auction item is a 100^th Anniversary Harley Davison
4. Raffle donations are appreciated

6. Products �

• Gene has more shirts are on order � they are selling well.
• Gerald Singer is working on striking a commemorative coin in gold, silver and aluminum for sale; and bronze for committee members.

7. Logistics � Bart Ney

• CalTrans will be responsible for opening festivities and the bridge walk
• CalTrans will provide porta-potties and security
• There will be parking for about 750 at Curtola Parkway in Vallejo and several thousand in Selby
• CalTrans will arrange for shuttles, shuttles will run until everyone is returned to their cars
• CalTrans will hold and security and safety meeting on Wednesday 10/1
• Current Schedule:

• Striping will begin after the celebration the span will open for traffic on the 16^th
• There may be a separate event in December to open the walkway

• Suggestions for Bridge Committee or community involvement:

1. Pre-event entertainment
2. Sponsor�s brunch, possibly at Cal Maritime
3. Booths � food & water
4. Ways to move people to the downtown area

1. Other Business

• The Scouts would like the committee to produce a parch