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MT. PROSPECT SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2005
ATTENDEES: Bob Ancona, Dale Draznin, Janice Farley, Leo Floros, Lil Floros,
Eileen Gattas, Martha Helm, Mike Janonis, Paul Seils, Teresa Wolf, Laury Youngquist
Lil Floros called the meeting to order at 9:03 am. The minutes of the July 9 meeting
and Financial Report as of July 31 were approved.
Do-It-Yourself Sousa: Martha Helm reported that there had been 44 registered players
in addition to the 82 members of the Community Band. There had been 54 registrations
in 2004. The exact count of the audience was uncertain but 500 flags and programs were
handed out. Lil thanked Martha and Eileen Gattas for a successful event, and it was
determined that the concert will again be held on a Monday night in 2006.
Art Fair: Leo Floros reported that the $175 fee was refunded to LePeep, Photo's Hot
Dogs, and Capannari' s. They were appreciative.
Bike Ride -10/1/05: Bob Ancona and Teresa Wolf reported that Officer Bill Roscop
will be working with community groups for security. The designated charity had been
changed. It had been determined that there is an available grant for $50 oxygen masks
for dogs. Holmes Junior High School will instead be joining our event to benefit their
cultural programs through their pledges. Bob will order 500 white t-shirts.
Move the Schoolhouse: Leo reported that plans will soon be presented to Norwood for
providing the foundation. The Special Events Commission and the Historical Society
will provide an event to celebrate the final move. Volunteers will be supplying work to
upgrade the building.
Celestial Celebration xm - 2/4/06: Lil announced the committee will be meeting on
August 24. Ideas were discussed for decorations. Because of the 4th of July rain-out, the
Shining Star award winners will be asked to participate in the 2006 parade.
Paul Seils reported that the Cruise Night held on every Saturday night in the West
parking lot, sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Assoc., the Lions Club, and the
Chamber of Commerce, has been very successful.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 am.
Welcome to Mt. Prospect: A date of October 22 was scheduled.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Helm