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Mt. Prospect Special Events Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 6, 2007
Attendees: Della Baldwin, Sandra DiCaro, Dale Draznin, Janice Farley, Skip Farley,
Eileen Gattas, Chris Greco. Martha Helm, Linda Hoefert , Kathy J anoms. Mike Janoms.
Paul Seils, Jim Uszler, Terese Wolf, Laury Youngquist
Absent: Jill Friedrichs (N)
Chairman Skip Farley called the meeting to order at 9:05am. The Dec 2, 2006 meeting
minutes were approved. The financial report as of December 31, 2006 was presented by
Mike Janoms. It was noted that we currently have $6120 in ticket sales for the Celestial
Celebration 2007. The financial report was approved.
Welcome to Mount Prospeet: Dale reported that the Welcome to Mount Prospect will
be held on April 28, 2007. For the first time, this will be in conjunction with the
Chamber's Fitness Walk. The Commission discussed the pros and cons of combing these
events. We reached consensus that we should give it a try for the April Welcome. Dale
pointed out the all organizations participating in the Welcome should be set up by 8:30
AM.
Art Fair: Terese reported that the Art Fair is scheduled for June 23. 2007. The first
planning meeting for the Art Fair is scheduled for Friday, January 12,2007 at 9:30 at
Rivertrails. Applications from participating artists are due March 31.2007.
4th of Ju.1y Parade: No report necessary.
Do-It-YounelfSollsa: No report necessary.
Family Biqr4:le Ride: No report necessary. A question was raised if we could work with
the two bike shops in town on future family bike rides. Terese is already looking into this
possibility.
Winter Festival Parade Review: Mike reported that this year's parade was very
successful, and that we had more entries than in the past winter parades. Public Works
has this event "down to a science" and it continues to be funded by the Village for 2007.
Christmas House Decorating: Paul reported that the process went smoothly this year
and that almost an the winners were present at the Village Board Meeting to receive their
awards. We win do this again next year.
Snow Sculpture Contest: Due to the warm weather, this event win be delayed until we
have 3 to 4 days of cold weather, You can check on new dates by visiting the
SnowVision.com web site. or watch for updates in the Daily Herald.
Celestial Celebration XIV: Plans are wen under way for this year's event. Kathy
reported that the decorations are planned and win be completed wen ahead of the opening
time. Leo is preparing the script and will be co-hosting with Linda. The table favors are
still a secret. although the hint of the day is that they are delicious. Janice reported that
the menu selection is well under way, with the added bonus of having Chicken Oscar on
the menu for no additional cost. Ticket sales are tracking on a similar pace as previous
years. Jill and Eileen are working on the programs. Sandy reported that the business
donations are going well. The commission members are requested to be at Bristol Court
at lOAM on Feb 3 to help distribute the table favors and assist with placing the
centerpieces. All in all, we are confident that this will be a very successful event.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Della Baldwin