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Special Events Commission
Special Meeting Minutes — January 8, 2024
Mount Prospect Village Hall
Members in Attendance: Brian Lambel (Chair), Jeannie Macatangay, Bill Grimpe, Denise
Peterson, Vicki Chung, Christina Greco, Patti Quill, Katie Cousino, Daniel Frystak, Alan
Cervenka, Hazel Oreluk, Kylie Cerk (Staff Liaison)
Absent: Fred Steinmiller, Chris Gordon
1. Call to Order at 7:03pm
2. Citizens to be Heard
a. None
3. Approval of Minutes — December 4, 2023
a. Motion to approve by Commissioner Chung; Second by Commissioner Grimpe
b. In Favor —All
c. Opposed — None
4. Current Financial Reports
a. Motion to approve by Commissioner Chung; Second by Commissioner Cervenka
b. In Favor —All
c. Opposed — None
5. Old Business
a. Holiday House Decorating Contest Recap
i. Commissioner Chung reported that there were 36 registrations.
ii. The Commission discussed how many residents may have been thrown
off by the new registration system.
iii. Next year, the Commission would like to focus on getting businesses and
those in apartments/condos to register.
iv. Winners will be honored at the January 9 Special Village Board Meeting
6. Current Business
a. Shining Stars Gala 2024
i. Liaison Cerk reported that nearly 200 guests have purchased tickets for
the Gala so far. She will get the registration information to Commissioner
Quill so she can work on the seating chart.
ii. Liaison Cerk stated that we need to provide a hard deadline for sponsors,
as we are requiring payment before adding logos to the print materials
(programs, step and repeat banner, etc.). Commissioners Cousino and
Frystak volunteered to follow-up with sponsors who expressed interest
but have not provided payment. Print materials will be designed within the
next few days.
iii. On behalf of Commissioner Gordon, who could not attend the meeting,
Commissioner Cousino inquired about in-kind sponsorships for vendors
involved with the Gala. Liaison Cerk stated that we will need to discuss
guidelines on this for next year, and it is too close to the event date to
make decisions on in-kind sponsors this year.
iv. Commissioner Quill reported that Lady Dahlia is able to provide tacos as
a late-night snack.
v. At the 2023 Gala, Hubby's provided hot dogs, which was very successful.
The Commission discussed if they should continue with hot dogs or try to
feature a different Mount Prospect restaurant each year. The Commission
decided to approach a different restaurant for every Gala to showcase the
variety offered in Mount Prospect and to help spread awareness for the
restaurant community. Commissioner Quill will follow-up with Lady Dahlia
on the booking.
vi. Commissioner Cousino researched star-shaped chocolates to provide at
the tables and will send the information to Liaison Cerk to purchase.
vii. Commissioner Greco reported that winners will be arriving at 5:30 pm
instead of 5 pm.
viii. The Commission discussed holding a special meeting at the venue the
week before the Gala to assign volunteer duties and tie up loose ends.
ix. Motion to host special meeting by Commissioner Oreluk; Second by
Commissioner Macatangay
x. In Favor—All
xi. Opposed — None
7. Open Floor/Discussion
a. Family Bike Ride
Commissioner Cousino reported that she is considering a bike ride in
June in the Burning Bush area of Mount Prospect.
Liaison Cerk will add the bike ride to the next regular meeting agenda so
the Commission can decide on date and location.
8. Next Meeting — Monday, January 29, 2024, 6pm at Olive Palace Banquets
9. Adjournment at 9pm
a. Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Frystak; Second by Commissioner Cousino
b. In favor — All
c. Opposed — None
Minutes recorded by Kylie Cerk