Centennial Steering Committee

The Centennial Steering Committee consists of 

  • Two (2) Members of the Placentia City Council
  • Five (5) Members from each City Council District
  • One (1) Member from Kiwanis
  • One (1) Member from Placentia Library
  • One (1) Member from Rotary
  • One (1) Member from Women’s Round Table
  • One (1) Member from Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
  • One (1) Member from Veterans Advisory Committee
  • One (1) Member from Placita Santa Fe Merchants
  • One (1) Member from Chamber of Commerce
  • One (1) Member from Senior Advisory Committee
  • One (1) Member from Heritage Festival Committee
  • Two (2) Members from Historical Committee

The Centennial Steering Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. starting on February 10, 2025.

Powers and Duties

  • Serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters related to the planning and coordination of the various events leading up to the City’s 100th anniversary of incorporation in 2026. 
  • The Committee is responsible for ensuring the events and activities reflect the city’s heritage, honor its past, and promote active participation from residents, businesses, and local organizations. 
  • The Steering Committee is divided into five (5) task-oriented subcommittees, each focused on specific aspects of the celebration.

MARKETING SUBCOMMITTEE The Marketing Subcommittee will work with a contractor to aid in the selection of the Placentia Centennial logo and branding design. This Subcommittee will present its final logo to the City Council for consideration and approval. They will also be responsible for approving logo use on all Centennial materials. The logo and color palettes will be incorporated on flyers, brochures, promotional items, and other Centennial materials such as posters and volunteer shirts. They will also create a Centennial Celebration website platform on the City website, assist with content suggestions, and maintain accountability for the relevancy and accuracy of posted information. The Marketing Subcommittee will work to provide the community with essential information about the upcoming celebrations, a finalized event and activities timeline, and dissemination of core marketing materials across various social media platforms and mailers. 
 
COMMUNITY/BUSINESS PARTICIPATION SUBCOMMITTEE 
The Community/Business Participation Subcommittee will work closely with local businesses to integrate centennial themes into their branding, promotions, and store displays throughout 2026. This may involve creating centennial-themed window displays, offering special promotions, and incorporating Placentia’s 100-year celebration into product packaging. The subcommittee can also encourage businesses to sponsor centennial events and display their support through branded materials, such as banners or merchandise. Additionally, the subcommittee could engage the community in beautification projects, like mural paintings and historical landmark clean-ups, and organize volunteer efforts for centennial activities at the annual Love Placentia Day of Service event. Collaborating with businesses to host pop-up centennial booths would provide a platform for sharing historical information and merchandise. Business leaders could be recruited as Centennial Ambassadors, promoting the celebration and encouraging widespread business participation. 
 
SPECIAL EVENTS SUBCOMMITTEE 
The Special Events Subcommittee will help plan the grand birthday celebration in December 2026, marking Placentia's official 100th anniversary. In addition, they will incorporate centennial themes into all city events throughout the year, enhancing celebrations with special activities and programming. The subcommittee will also assist in recruiting volunteers to support the birthday event and staff centennial booths at various city events, ensuring broad community involvement. 
 
HISTORICAL SUBCOMMITTEE 
The Historical Subcommittee will collaborate with local historians, the Placentia Library, and the Placentia Historical Committee to gather historical documents, photos, and stories for a centennial history book. The subcommittee will oversee drafts and provide feedback to ensure the book accurately reflects the city's history and achievements. They will make recommendations for incorporating historical displays and exhibits into City events throughout 2026. They will also assist with digging up the time capsule and coordinate the creation and burial of a new one to be opened at a future milestone celebration. 
 
SPONSORSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE 
The Sponsorship Program Subcommittee is tasked with developing an exciting and donor-flexible sponsorship program that innovatively highlights Placentia’s Centennial Celebration plans and garners support from businesses and community members that may never have financially supported general community efforts until this opportunity. To enhance sponsor visibility, a recognition program could be created to highlight sponsors through social media, newsletters, and acknowledgments during centennial events. In-kind sponsorship options, where businesses contribute products or services instead of cash, could also be promoted, allowing for contributions like catering, printing, or donated items for raffles. Additionally, the subcommittee could work with the Community/Business Participation Subcommittee to feature a “Local Business Spotlight” at centennial events, allowing selected sponsors to showcase their products or services.
 

Communications and Marketing Manager and/or designated staff member(s).

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