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Minutes
April~, 2002
ATTENDEES: Lil Floros, Leo Floros, Bob Ancona, Della Baldwin, Dale Draznin, Corky Durra,
Jan/ce Farley, Jill Friedrichs, Martha'Helm, Linda Hoefart
Leo Floros called the meeting to order at 9:05 am. The minutes of the March 2, 2002,
meeting were approved. The Financial Report was approved.
Welcome'~o Mt. Prospect - 4/20: Dale Drsznin reported that invitations had been sent to 460
new residents. Corky Du~n will obtain the door prizes, and a decision was made to limit the prizes
to one per family. Bob An~na .will inquire on the availability of the Central Park District facility
for the October event.
Do-It-Yourself Sousa - 6/9: Bob Ancona announced that the theme of the event will be "Lady in
White". There had been a meeting with the Community Band people, and there will be a rehearsal
on June 3. Maura Jandris will write an article for the next village newsletter. Lil Floros will
obtain flags from ERA Real Estate.
Fourth of July Parade: Jill Friedrichs annpunced the theme will be "Saluting our Everyday
Heroes". She had sent invitations to 175 groups and organizations ~md had received 15 responses
to participate.
Block Party - 6/27: Bob Ancona reported for Steve Durlaeher that Steve had met with the
Chamber of Commerce, and there will be another meeting on April 24, at 7:45 AM, in the
Village Hall.
Bicycle-Event: Leo reported that an idea had been presented for a bicycle rally and asked the
Commission members for suggestions:
1. Come together at one location from various parts of the village
2. Use of Kensington Business Center- Maples Park
3. Schedule the event for Fall
A committee was formed consisting of Bob Ancona as Chair, James Lang, Della Baldwin, Leo
Floros, Janiea Farley, and any other interested person(s) outside of the Commission.
.Celestial Celebration X: There wasn't any report at this t/me.
Leo read a letter from Mary Catherine Mullen from the River Trails Park District about the
VV-LllOW Trails Playground Pals program. A motion was made by Della Baldwin, seconded by Dale
Draznin, to donate $400 to.the organization.