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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/2006 SCC minutes MOUNT PROSPECT SISTER CITIES COMMISSION Minutes September 21. 2006 Members Present: Tokiko Blaine Janice Farley Skip Farley Lil Floros John Korn Dorothy Kucera Paul Seils John Sibrava Mary Ann Sibrava Judy Thorne Irvana Wilks Members Absent: Rachel Toeppen Adelaide Thulin Guests: Al and Jean Andreoni Staff Liaison: Maura EI Metennani The meeting was called to order at 5 :33 p.m. by Chairperson Dorothy Kucera. Al and Jean Anderoni introduced themselves. They are residents of Mount Prospect who were very involved in the Des Plaines Sister Cities Program and are interested in Mount Prospect's efforts. The minutes of July 20, 2006 were passed. Budget reports were distributed. September 11 Concert Report Skip Farley presented a report on the September 11 concert. The event was a success, despite the weather. The event had to be held indoors, rather than at the bandshell as planned. Turnout was quite good. He said that the Community Band gave a superb performance, and everyone was very impressed by Fred Joob's vocal talents. Mr. Farley thanked the commission members for their attendance and support. Mayor Kosciusko-Morizet of Sevres sent an email to Mayor Wilks regarding a ceremony that was held in Sevres in honor of September 11 at their peace pole with first responders, staff and council members. Thanksgiving in October Banquet Mary Ann Sibrava reported that publicity has been going out for the banquet. Press Releases, civic events sign, web site and posters. She thanked Paul Seils of Busse Flowers for his help with the flowers. The commission reviewed a draft of the program. A list of names had been received from Severs of the musicians who would be visiting. The call for host families was renewed. The Farleys offered to host two. A reception will be held at Village Hall when they arrive. Arrangements were being made for a possible performance at the morning Rotary club meeting. It was decided that in-house generated name tags would be acceptable for commission members. Vice Chair Election Judy Thome was elected Vice-Chair of the Commission. She received 8 votes. Lil Floros received one vote, John Sibrava received one, as well as John Korn. New Commission Member Orientation It was suggested that a packet of information be put together to help new members learn more about the Commission and Sister Cities. Village of Mount Prospect September 21,2006 Meeting Minutes Page 2 11/9/2006 High School Exchange Plans for the student trip are well underway. Greg Minter has the year off. Scott Russell offered photographs from the trip. Dorothy asked Tokiko and Bill Blaine to review the "Sister Schools" program. Sister Cities Commemorative Book It was decided that the Commission should order a copy of the Sister Cities International 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book. State Sister Cities Web Site Judy Thorne reported that the Commission had its' information posted on the State web site. Youth Awards Dorothy reported that she would like to nominate Nicole Braus of the Youth Commission for a Youth award through Sister Cities International. Other Carole Bloomquist resigned, having moved from the Village. Mayor Wilks and Dorothy are working on names to appoint new members. Janice Farley stated that she still had gifts in her home from previous visits. It was decided to maintain the same meeting schedule for 2007. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.