HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEC Minutes 08/01/1998MOUNT PROSPECT SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Minutes
Saturday, August 1. 1998, 9:00 a.m.
Trustee's Room, Village Hall
ATTENDING: Della Baldwin, Corky Dunn, Leo Floros, Lil Floros, Fran Higley, Linda Hoefert,
Mike Janonis, Laura Luteri, and Terri Pistone
Absent: Elmer Blasco, Dale Draznin, Steve Durlacher, Janice Farley, Jill Friedrichs,
and Laury Younquist
I. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Leo Floros, Co- Chairman.
II. Minutes of the June 6, 1998 were approved as distributed.
III. Financial Report - There was no official report. Lil Floros reported that there was a
ballance of approximately $6,800.
IV. Fourth of July Parade. The following committee was appointed to plan the 1999 Parade.
Jill Friedrichs, Chairman, Dale Draznin, Della Baldwin, Leo Floros and Mike Janonis ex
officio.
V. Veterans Memorial Foundation. A final $50,000 is needed to complete this project. 260
letters were sent out to members of the community. So far there has been a 17% reply.
The Business community will also be personally contacted.
VI Celestial Celebration VI
There was no formal report. The date is Saturday, February 6. Linda reported that the
Band Sub - committee was still exploring possible bands.
VI. Shining Stars - No report.
VII. Welcome to Mount Prospect
The Welcome New Neighbor event will take place on Saturday, October 24, from 9 -11 in
the Senior Center. Dale will prepare the mailing to all new residents. There will be
Mount Prospect related prizes.
Motion: It was moved and seconded to spend up to $100 to buy some gift certificates from
local businesses to give as door prizes at the Welcome New Neighbor event.
Ayes: all
Nays: None Motion Carried.
Absent: Blasco, Draznin, Durlacher, Farley, Friedrichs, and Younquist
VIII. Other Business
Leo once again asked if there was any interest in sponsoring a local art fair. There was
some support for a late - summer /early fall activity which might include a juried art
fair. Mike Volunteered to contact some local residents who have expressed an interest in
reprising the concept of "Home Town Days" to see if they would be interested in forming
a core group to develop this project. Mike volunteered to chair this exploratory
committee. Laura volunteered to help as needed.
The Commission has been contacted concerning the Village's Vehicle Sticker Contest.
Laury will be coordinating this effort. Members of the Commission may be invited to
vote on any entries in the contest.
X. Adjourn - No other business being before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
10:05 a.m. The next meeting of the Commission will take place on Saturday, August 29
1998 at 9:00 a.m. in the Trustees Room of the Village Hall. Linda Hoefert will provide
refreshments for this meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura L. Luteri, Secretary Pro -Tem
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION, JULY 1998
Della Baldwin 24 N. Emerson 392 -2370
Elmer Blasco 201 S. WeGo Trail 255 -0542
Dale Draznin 220 Hatlen W- 312/603 -6432 H- 427 -1952
Corky Dunn 711 S. loka 259 -6699
Steve Durlacher Mt, Prospect Park District
1000 W. Central Road, MP
Janice Farley 116 N. Emerson St.
Leo Floros 1 11 N. Emerson St.
Lil Floros 111 N. Emerson St.
Jill Friedrichs
Fran Higley
Linda Hoefert
Mike Janonis
320 W. Central Rd.
301 S. George
304 E. Evergreen
1314 Burning Bush
W- 255 -5380 H- 304 -8635
255 -8755
255 -1985
255 -1985
259 -8037
259 -2023
255 -7295
W- 392 -6000 H -635 -0645
Laura Luteri 302 S. loka 392 -5227
Terri Pistoni River Trails Park District 401 E. Camp McDonald Road
Prospect Hts, 60070 788 -0551 FAX - 847/788 =1248
Lauri Younquist 200 N. Forest Ave. 255 -9781