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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/2008 SCC minutes MOUNT PROSPECT SISTER CITIES COMMISSION Minutes Julv 10, 2008 Members Present: Janice Farley Skip Farley Mike Karsen Cindy Kiel John Korn Dorothy Kucera Paula Randant Denise Rano Paul Seils John Sibrava Mary Ann Sibrava Felicien Sirois Judy Thorne Rachel Toeppen Members Absent: Lorrie Huber Maura Reschke Irvana Wilks Staff Liaison: Maura EI Metennani The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairperson Dorothy Kucera. The minutes of May 15 were approved with changes: Felicien was not present, change day to Wednesday (Tuesday listed twice), Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Commission will continue to seek donations, Reta (not Rita), process is exhausting and complicated (not completed), meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. (not 6:10 p.m.) 4th of July Parade Mike Karsen and Cindy Kiel and her son passed out 1000 flyers. They ran out along the way. The float was very nice, Public Works did a great job. Felicien has photos. Travelogue This issue was tabled. It had been suggested to have a speaker do a travelogue "Journey to France." The cost for the speaker was $220, it was suggested that perhaps Retro Bistro could do refreshments. Dorothy suggested that the Commission limit itself to one cultural activity per year, and they had already sponsored one activity in 2008, the Consul General of France spoke at the Library in the Spring. It was decided that the Commission had too many activities schedule for the remainder of 2008. It was suggested to revisit in 2009, keeping in mind that the library schedules their events well in advance. Sister Cities International It was reported that the Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission won the International Arts and Culture award for 2008 for our quilt exchange with Savres. Thanks to Rachel Toeppen for all of her hard work in applying for the award. The commission received a plaque for this honor. Mayor Wilks was planning to attend a luncheon with the Sew Bee It Quilters who had participated in the exchange. Conservatoire Visit/Play Denise Rano is organizing this project. The planning subcommittee met on June 13. The proposed schedule has been established. Performances of the group are scheduled for the schools. Paula Randant said that Kiwanis was willing to contribute. The community performance ant Forest View Community Education Center is expected to cost $1000. District 214 is willing to cover half of the cost, so Sister Cities will have to pay $500 for the use of the theater. Other expenses would be lunch while they are here. Denise said that District 214 would include an ad in their brochure and they will publicize. John Korn suggested that the Commission ask for donations from the service clubs, and to ask for at least $250. It was decided that the Commission would send letters to the service clubs requesting donations. Bastille Day Concert Judy Thorne is coordinating. Flags and banners will be delivered for set up at 6 p.m. Information will be distributed with the programs along with coupons for the Oberweis fund raiser. The Mayor will read the poem she composed for the visit at Normandy, France. Sister Cities Commission July 10, 2008 Meeting Minutes Page 2 ll/14/2008 French Family Festival Mary Ann Sibrava reported on this event to be held at the library July 16. It was publicized in the Library newsletter and calendar. Language Stars and Capannari's will both be involved again this year. 70 people are registered. The event will also be announced at the upcoming concert. So far, activities planned include: passports, stamping, music and movement, hopscotch game and kaleidoscope craft. Girl Scouts and Youth Commission were both possibilities for help. Volunteers are needed. Cindy, Felicien, John Korn, Irvana, Judy and Dorothy all said they would be there or try to be there. Oberweis Fundraiser Judy Thorne reported that the Commission could raise as much as 30% of sales, depending on the total amount of sales. A poster was at the Library, Coupons would be distributed at the Bastille Day Concert. Wine Tasting The date set was Oct. 30 from 6 - 9 pm at Vino 100. The wines will be from the U.S. Admission will be $10 and hors douerves will be served. Materials should say "Net proceeds will go to support Sister Cities activities. French Market Maura EI Metennani discussed the French Market scheduled for Sept. 14. Denise Rano offered to sell her homemade bags and donate the proceeds to Sister Cities. Several issues needed to be determined including vendors, charge from Lions Club, insurance, tents. Volunteers for subcommittee included Felicien, Dorothy, Irvana, Paul and Rachel. Other Business There was discussion regarding shared spousal appointments on the Commission. Irvana will discuss with attorney, Meeting adjourned at 7:12 pm.