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MOUNT PROSPECT SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Village Hall- 9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tom Zander called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Present: Dawn Collins, Sandy DiCaro, Dale Draznin, Janice Farley, Jill Friedrichs, Eileen Gattas,
Christina Greco, Martha Helm, Linda Hoefert, Kathy Janonis, Jim Uszler, Teresa
VanOpdorp, Laury Youngquist, Tom Zander
Absent: Mike Janonis (at Coffee with Council), Paul Seils
APPROV AL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the January 5, 2008 meeting were approved as
presented with no changes.
FINANCIAL REPORT: The Treasurer's Report of January 31,2008 was approved as presented.
CURRENT BUSINESS:
1. Celestial Celebration XV: All aspects of the evening were discussed with respect to
successes, failures and changes needed for next year:
a) Bar - Keeping the bar open most of the evening was a success and cut down on
the long lines.
b) Drink tickets - Guests had to purchase 10 tickets at a time. There were either
tickets left over or guests had to purchase 10 more when they could have bought less. It
was too costly. Need to change this for next year. There was talk of raising the price per
person to include an open bar.
c) Music - Most members of the Commission were unhappy with Ralph Wilder's
Orchestra this year. There was not enough 1950's music played. We may possibly look
into a different band or a OJ for next year.
d) Speeches - Shining Star winners abided by the 3 minute speech limit for the most part.
Speeches went smoothly and quickly. There was a suggestion of shortening Tom and
Linda's introductions to the winners.
e) Seating for Winners - Commission members escorting winners to the stage was a
great success. A good suggestion for next year is to have a spotlight on the winners as
they walk from their seats up to the stage. There was much discussion over the placement
of winners. In the future, their tables may be placed toward the front of the room. Janice
(having done the seating for many years) and Linda, now in charge of the tables would be
the best judges as to how or even if this could work.
f) Recognition of Politicians - The commission realizes this is not a political event and is
truly a night for the Shining Star winners. However, recognizing politicians at formal events
is very commonplace and will most likely continue at the Celestial Celebration.
We have all heard many favorable comments on the theme, decorations (FANTASTIC JOB, KATHY)
and shorter speeches. Celestial Celebration XV was a success and we should all be very proud.
ADJOURNMENT: The February 9,2008 meeting of the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission
adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Gattas