STATE PARKS EXECUTIVE TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL MEETING  9/4/2004

FRIENDS OF THE MANSFIELD BATTLEFIELD 2004 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA Saturday, October 2 9:00-10:00 a.m. -- Registration & Museum Tour on Your Own, Mansfield State Historic Site 10:00 -- Welcome -- Gary Joiner Pledge of Allegiance / Opening Prayer Introduction of Special Guests 10:10 -- Update from Historic Site Manager Steve Bounds and Staff, Activities of the Year 10:30 -- Viewing of Historic Site's Video Presentation 10:50 -- Brief Tour of the Park - 11:30 -- Adjourn to Parish Hall, Christ Memorial Episcopal Church 11:30 - 12:00 -- Registration Continues at Parish Hall 12:10 -- Luncheon/Blessing 12:30 -- Call to Order, Recognition of Dignitaries,Recognition of Honor Roll Members 12:45 -- Greetings from Elected Officials: confirmed: Mansfield Mayor Curtis McCoy (two state officials have expressed an interest in working this into their schedules but have not confirmed at this time; Rep. Beverly Bruce has a meeting in Baton Rouge on that date, and Senator Sherri Cheek was scheduled for another event on that date--both send their regrets) 1:10 -- The Future of the Mansfield State Historic Site - Report from CRT/State Parks -- Dr. Stuart Johnson 1:30 -- President's Report & Preservation Presentation to Dr. Andrew Porter 2:00 -- Financial Report 2:10 -- Reports from Preservationist Friends Civil War Preservation Trust, David Duncan, Director of Membership & Development 2:30 -- Break - Refreshments 2:45 -- Election of Board of Directors 3:00 -- New Business 3:15 -- Presentation About Christ Memorial Episcopal Church's Role following battle - Tour of Church