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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2007 SCC minutes MOUNT PROSPECT SISTER CITIES COMMISSION Minutes REVISED -Mav 17. 2007 Members Present: Janice Farley Skip Farley Mike Karsen Cindy Kiel John Kom Dorothy Kucera Mary Ann Sibrava John Sibrava Felicien Sirois Judy Thome Rachel Toeppen Irvana Wilks Members Absent: Gary Randant Paul Seils Adelaide Thulin Staff Liaison: Maura El Metennani The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Dorothy Kucera. It was observed that the letterhead used for the agenda was incorrect. Staff will make sure it is updated. OLD BUSINESS Official Visit to Sevres Dorothy Kucera distributed information and tickets. Rolande requested E150 cash when visitors arrive for the extension trip to Normandy coast. Dorothy explained that the Commission will bring gifts for the City, and visitors should bring gifts for their host families. Suggestions included books, cds, Fannie May candies. Currency exchange was also discussed. Potluck Dinner See attached report from Rachel Toeppen. Rachel read thank you note from Girl Scout group that attended. Note for next year - notify Environmental Health Department of potluck. State Convention Dorothy Kucera and Judy and Mark Thorne attended the State Convention in Belleville, Illinois. Approximately lOO people were in attendance. Next year, the convention will be held in Palatine and will be regional including Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin. Dorothy said she attended a very interesting session on "Women in Faith" which featured speakers from different faiths. She felt that this was an important topic to put on our agenda. New Resident Open House Felicien Sirois attended on behalf of the Commission. He said that while the turnout wasn't great, those who did stop by the table did seem very interested. Four people signed up to be on the Commission's mailing list. One was a guidance counselor at Rolling Meadows High School. Another couple was very interested in exchange students and hosting. Sevres Festival Mary Ann Sibrava reported that the festival will take place on July 12 at the Library. The planning committee is meeting on Monday, May 21, consisting of Mary Ann, Cindy, Felicien and Dorothy. The festival will include songs, movement, books, videos, displays decorations, a craft, stories about life in Sevres. Village of Mount Prospect May 17, 2007 Meeting Minutes Page 2 7/20/2007 It was suggested that the Girl Scouts be contacted to help. Mayor Wilks also suggested the Youth Commission. Publicity will include the Village Newsletter, Library Calendar, posters, handouts, flyers. Mary Ann also contacted Capannari's about providing ice cream for the event. Meeting Minutes - Email Dorothy announced that draft meeting minutes would be made available via email within a week of the regular meetings. Sister Cities International Dorothy reported that she had brochures for the Sister Cities International convention in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida if anyone was interested. Dorothy requested that the Sister Cities International 50th Anniversary book be placed in the Sister Cities display case. NEW BUSINESS Translator into French Felicien asked if the Commission was interested in finding a native French speaker to translate documents from English to French for Sevres on a pro bono basis. The Commission concurred. Felicien volunteered to pursue the subject. French Lessons Felicien asked if there was an interest among Commission members for French lessons. He said he was willing to research what was available either through District 214 Community Education, Harper Community College others. There was a strong interest from the Commission, especially those who are traveling in the Fall. It was suggested that an hour-long session be held after the next regular commission meeting to start with. Denise Rano, French teacher at Prospect is retiring at the end of the year and expressed interest in assisting the Commission. Maybe she would be interested in helping. Other Possible Activities . Lecture Series at Library - topics could include music, theater, poetry, economics, politics, sports, art, etc. Could find other organizations to co-sponsor. Also could find business sponsors. Mary Ann Sibrava also mentioned the Library has a cultural month in the fall featuring a specific country, and maybe this year it could be France. . Partnering with restaurants - Vino 100, Retro Bistro. Brochures Staff expressed the need to order additional brochures. Mike Karsen moved and Skip Farley seconded that staff be authorized to have 500 brochures printed. Other John Korn offered a Com Roasting booth at the Lions Fair. There would be no booth rental cost to the commission and they could keep the money they received minus expenses. The consensus was to check it out this year, and consider it for next year. Gary Randant is coordinating participation in the 4th of July Parade. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.