Springfield Readiness
Committee Membership:

Rick Beard
Kirk Brown
Tim Butler
Ralph Caldwell
Julie Cellini
Victoria Clemons
Patrick Coburn
Robert Coomer
Tim Davlin, Mayor
Julie Dirksen
Tim Farley
Mike Farmer
Bill Houlihan
Marilyn Kushak, Chair
Susan Mogerman
Paul O'Shea
Ken Page
Sergio Pecori
Gary Plummer
Kim Rosendahl
Jim Sanders
Lisa Stone
Nicky Stratton
Tom Schwartz
Ron Wright


 

SPRINGFIELD READINESS COMMITTEE

MISSION

The original goal was to prepare Springfield for the opening of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. When that goal was achieved April 2005, the Readiness Committee committed their collaborative efforts to be prepared and ready for the following opportunities:

Union Square Park and Visitors' Center

Remembrance of 1908 Race Riots in 2008

A Springfield Beautification Plan, coordinated with the 12.8 million dollar Capitol Avenue Project

Community Communication/Awareness of ALPLM and regional temporary exhibits

Bicentennial Celebration(s) February 2008-2010

Aggressive packaging and cross-promotion of all Greater Springfield Tourist Sites (ALPLM, Union Square Park, Lincoln Home Site, Lincoln Tomb, Lincoln Depot, Lincoln Law Offices, Looking for Lincoln Sites, Dana Thomas Home, Illinois State Museum, World War II Memorial, etc.) to encourage extended time in Springfield by visitors.

Lincoln National Heritage Area (proposed)

Unification of Web sites linking major groups

Potential Lincoln Festival