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MT. PROSPECT SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 2, 2006
ATTENDEES: Della Baldwin, Sandy DiCaro, Janice Farley, Skip Farley, Jill
Friedrichs, Eileen Gattas, Christina Greco, Martha Helm, Linda Hoefert, Kathy Janonis,
Mike Janonis, Jim Uszler, Teresa Wolf, Laury Youngquist
ABSENT: Dale Draznin (N), Paul Seils (N)
Chairman Skip Farley called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. A motion was made by
Jill Friedrichs, seconded by Martha Helm, to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2006,
meeting. The motion was approved. The Financial Report as of August 31, 2006, was
presented by Mike Janonis. Skip presented an unknown receipt from Party City for
$8.98 in April and has asked who it belongs to.
4th of July Parade: Jill Friedrichs acknowledged a special fmancial account for the
parade. She also commented on the parade lineup, rearranging units from year to year so
as to not show favoritism. She mentioned that gaps are sometimes unavoidable.
Do-It-Yourself Sousa: Martha Helm reported that there were late registrations the night
of the rehearsal and music also had to be handed out that night to those latecomers as
well as music which had not been sent originally. A suggestion was made that a late fee
be noted on the registration form - $5 before a certain date, $10 after that date. Martha
will also be certain that the rehearsal be mandatory.
Family Bike Ride -10/14/06: Teresa Wolf reported that the route will be the same this
year as in the past, but next year will be a different route, possibly in the Business Center.
500 t-shirts have been ordered. Bill Roscop passes out left over shirts to schools.
Celestial Celebration XIV: Janice Farley reported the theme of "Night of the Shining
Stars" with the color scheme of gold, red, and white. A decision has been made to
increase the ticket price to $40. The Ralph Wilder band has again been contracted even
though their fee has increased. Sandy DiCaro has met with Lil FIoros regarding the
letters requesting donations and they will be sent by November 1. Nomination form
letters will be sent soon. Eileen Gattas will email files to Sandy. The committee's next
meeting is on Monday, September 25.
Other: Discussion was held regarding a letter from Mayor Wilks on the possibility of a
snow sculpting contest at Randhurst in January. The Commission was in favor of more
investigation.
Jim U szler spoke of the historic Mt. Prospect books on sale at the Chamber of Commerce
office for $20. He also mentioned the Health & Fitness Expo to be held at the ITT Tech
at 1401 Feehanville Drive on September 19.
Janice Farley spoke about the September 11 commerative concert at the Lions Park
Memorial Band Shell.
Skip reminded everyone on the Commission to notify him of absences.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Helm