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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1984 MPCC MinutesMINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT CABLE COMMISSION NOVEMBER 1, 1984 I. CALL—TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:43 p.m. by John Coleman. Present at the meeting were John Coleman, Mary Waier, Michaele Skowron and George Frazier. Absent was Chuck Bennett. Also present were Karen Giet, Mount Prospect Cable Coordinator, Edie Eirich and Pat Erickson - citizens in the campaign to raise funds for Jeff Slowik. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were approved. III. CORRECTION OF THE MINUTES Michaele Skowron asked to have "guarded struck as it was not her intention to qualify the yes by the Cancer Society. It was also noted to correct the spelling of the names of Mary Waje,r and Michaele Skowron. IV. OLD BUSINESS Grant Applications There was a discussion of the letter sent to John Coleman by Karen Giet suggesting that the Chamber produce more than one program under the grant provision. It was suggested by several members that re -useable assets bought with the grant funds be made available to other groups applying for funds for identical properities. Michaele stated that rather than make this suggestion a ,part of the Grant, each case should be discussed as it comes before the Commission. George Frazier and John Coleman were in agreement. Karen noted she would qualify this idea with Assistant Village Manager, Mike Janonis. Brouchure The brochure is still not ready. John Coleman will provide typed copy, art work, and paper selection to Karen Giet. Ms'. Giet will contact the Village Clerk to have it printed. Telethon The special meeting was called to discuss the viability of the Jeff Slowik Telethon. It was determined that it was still viable but that the date should be moved to January 15th. Michaele Skrown suggested February may be a better time because of the Christmas season. The Commission was in agreement to moving the date back. Karen Giet suggested a 30 minute documentary combined with community donationproject such as bake sales, spaghetti dinners, and _pancake breakfasts if Telethon was no longer practical. John Coleman felt he'd; rather stay with the Telethon idea but worried that it may become an exercise in television production if there is no publicity. John Coleman noted he has had trouble reaching Carole Kleinberg; at Cablenet concerning video inserts. Edie Eirich suggested asking the Mayor for a Jeff`Slowik Day Proclamation. She also suggested contacting the social worker at Seattle's Fred Hutchinson' Research Center to speak` with Mrs. Slowick about publicity as she is generally not in favor of publicity. Ms. Eirich noted that she has 'received contributions from 25 donors (Lions, Mount Prospect/ Prospect Heights, Elks, Des Plaines were examples). She also 'noted the 'effort of Mickey Rosenberg walking house to house with a raffle donation project. $4,700 has been collected so far with $26,500 collected (and spent) previously.- Most of the money is for living expenses not covered by, insurance. People Magazine has contacted the family ; to do a feature as Jeff " is the only living double bone marrow transplant recipient. The cost of the last transplant was $230.000. John Coleman will write a letter to Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce to get them'to participate. in the Telethon. Karen Giet will have it typed and sent to Dolores Hough .who has agreed to mail it to her members. John Coleman will meet with Ms. Giet November 6 concerning this. Mary Wajer suggested getting Hersey High, School more involved with the Telethon. John Coleman will call Mrs. Stovick to get her approval to use publicity, the Commission' felt there may be very little, if any, monetary success from the Telethon.without publicity.` V. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be on Thursday, November 1'5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Trustee's Room at the Village Hall. VI. ADJOURNMENT Michaele Skrowon moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mary Wajer. Adjourment at 9:26 p.m.