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MOUNT PROSPECT SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSrON
Minutes
August 7, 1999
Attending: Della Baldwin, Corky Dunn, Steve DurIacher, Janice Farley, Leo Floros, Lil Floros, Jill
Friedrichs, Martha Helm, Linda Hoefert, Mike Janonis, Laura Luteri, Paul Siles
1. The meeting was called to order by Leo Floros. Minutes of the June 5, 1999 meeting were approved.
2. Leo welcomed new commission member Paul Siles.
3. Financial report. Balance June 30, 1999: $6,239.04.
4. Veteran's Memorial. Leo reported that for all practical purposes, the memorial is completed. The
stone work is done but electrical work is not finished. The sound system seems to be inadequate,
possibly due to unqualified people setting up.
5. Do It Yourself Sousa. Laura thanked the commission for helping. 165 musicians participated with an
audience of around 2000. A poster of early Sousa in Atlanta was donated by a participant to present to
Mike Golemo next year. Laura requested funds to have the poster framed. It was approved.
6. Fourth of July Parade. Jill reported that there were 97 units in the parade. $13,863.01 was spent out
of the $15,000 budget. All bills are paid. It was agreed that the parade was very well organized but we
need to find a way to keep from having large gaps and to work on getting more music groups. Leo asked
everyone to come to the next meeting with ideas.
7. The Jaycees and the Park Foundation are having a circus at Melas Park September 10 and 11. They
have asked that the SEC Commission assist in passing out advertising posters.
8. Celestial Celebration VII. Lil reported that the theme is "Music, Music, Music." The banquet will be
held February 5, 2000 at Bristol Court with the same hours and ticket price. Colors are black, blue and
silver. The band hired is the Ralph Wilder Orchestra. Lil suggested a chocolate piano as the table favor.
Laura passed out copies of the Shining Stars nominating forms.
9. Octoberfest will be held September 17-18, 1999 at Majewski Park.
10. The next Welcome to Mount Prospect will be held October 30, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Farley, Secretary