HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/2011 SCC MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
Minutes: May 19, 2011
Attendees: Paula Randant, Gary Randant, Lorrie Huber, Mike Karsen, Judy Thorne, John Korn, Skip &
Janice Farley, Denise Rano, Rachel Toeppen, Dorothy Kucera, John Sibrava, Irvana Wilks, Mary Ann
Sibrava, and guests Kathleen Murray and Mary Smith and Michael Davey and Maura El Metennani.
I. The meeting was called to order by Dorothy at 5:40 PM.
II. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Skip Farley moved that the minutes be
approved and John Sibrava seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as read.
III. Discussion of trip to Sevres. Gifts from the Village were displayed for the Commission. A list
of gifts and cost was provided and will be attached to the minutes. Irvana shared emails of
Commission members in the travel delegation that had been sent to Sevres. Gift giving to our
hosts was discussed. The History of Randhurst written by the Historical Society will be included
to the City of Sevres with 8 gifts and trays. There is also a DVD of the City of Mount Prospect
that includes the librarians from Sevres on their visit to Mount Prospect. Irvana also reported
that we had not received a program /schedule from Sevres yet. It was also noted that Colleen
Kelly had to withdraw from the trip to Sevres as her husband was injured.
IV. Illinois State Sister Cities Association convention in Tinley Park, Illinois, April 1 and 2, 2011.
There was a discussion of events and ideas from members who attended the convention.
Several cities in the Association shared program ideas and events results. Those will be shared
with the Mount Prospect Commission at future meetings. Dorothy, Rachel, Judy, Mark and
Paula attended the convention. Paula Randant was elected to the Illinois State Association
Board. Dorothy Kucera is a member of the Illinois State Association Board. The Illinois State
Convention will be in Dixon, Illinois next year. Those who attended shared information on
people they met and made friendships with for collaboration in the future.
V. Committee Reports:
a) Judy Thorne reported on the Potluck dinner, April 14, 2011. It was a very successful
event. Revenue was $540.00 and expenses were $167.90.
b) Mary Ann Sibrava reported on a contest we had entered and did not win. French week
at the Library will be July 8 to July 15, 2011. The Library fest will be 7/13/11 from 6:30 to 7:30
PM. Rose will provide a program and Capanaries Ice Cream will provide ice cream. There will
be a case display for Bastille Day, July 14 Information on the Book Crossing was shared. A
list of books to be read was provided and books are available at the Library. Books will be
available in French and English.
VI. French Market: Maura El Metennani shared information on the French Market. It will be
held September 18, 2011 at the Farmers Market in downtown Mount Prospect. Details to
follow.
VII. Denise Rano shared information on a possible 'Tea with Napoleon'. Denise shared her ideas
and some discussion ensued. A motion was made by Skip Farley to accept Denise's proposal of
a small test run event in her home. It was seconded by Lorrie Huber and the motion was
passed.
VIII. Maura Reschke will chair the Wine Tasting November 10, 2011 at Vino 100.
VIX. Discussion:
Mike Karsen would like to donate some French books and Lions Raffle tickets to be used at our
events for prizes.
Dorothy and Irvana shared that Cindy Kiel has tendered her resignation from the Commission.
John Korn shared ideas for raffle /fund raising activities.
The next meeting will be July 21, 2011 at 5:30 PM in the Village Hall.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula B. Randant
Commission Member