HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2010 SEC minutes Mount Prospect Special Events Commission
Meeting Minutes- Saturday, June 5, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Dawn Fletcher Collins called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
Present: Sandy DiCaro, Janice Farley, Jill Friedrichs, Christina Greco, Linda Hoefert, Kathy
Janonis, Jim Uszler, Teresa VanOpdorp
Absent: Dale Draznin, Eileen Gattas, Martha Helm, Mike Janonis, Paul Seils
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Christina Greco to approve the minutes from the
May 26, 2010 meeting, seconded by Kathy Janonis.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Financial Report sent in from Mike Janonis. Some discussion related to
Fine Arts expenses followed by a motion made by Jim Uszler to accept the Financial Report
as written, seconded by Teresa VanOpdorp.
CURRENT BUSINESS:
- - Teresa VanOpdorp shared Fine Arts Fest/Blues Fest details to date. Currently 39 artists
registered. Layout the same. NWSRA will be scholarship recipient, amount tba ($500 - $1,000).
NWSRA will be there and have NWSRA student's art on display, not for purchase. Scholarship
will be directed /earmarked for art programming. Discussion and information shared regarding
the Purchase Awards which include both park districts, the Mayor's office and possibly one
business. Last year's judges will be returning. Teresa stated hours of volunteer time needed
(hours of event) and an email will be forthcoming prior to event on Saturday, June 19. Fine Arts
event sub - committee meets on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Lions Park Rec Center.
- -Jill Friedrichs stated that there are 35 units registered for the July 4 Parade. Anticipated 90+
units by parade day. Jill shared that current year budget cuts impact this event. As of this date,
$13,450 of the $15,000 has been accounted for. Jill has met with Public Works and the
discussion of additional volunteers needed is a priority. Several options of volunteer groups
were mentioned. Jill will be contacting the Committee once needs are known. Other discussion
items included the occasional issue of "gaps" created by some parade units and options.
Theme: Mount Prospect Celebrates Freedom!
- -In Martha Helm's absence, Dawn Fletcher Collins updated that Martha is finishing up with the
engraving work for the 2010 Shining Stars plaque. Also, on Martha's behalf, Dawn reported
that following the Fine Arts event, Martha will be collecting registrations for the Do -It- Yourself
Sousa event on July 26. Martha will order flags and report volunteer needs either via email or at
the June SEC meeting.
- - Family Bike Ride information provided by Teresa VanOpdorp and Christina Greco. Last
year's success was discussed. This year the cut -off date for early registration will be earlier. The
July and August meetings will detail volunteer and donation needs.
OTHER: Christina Greco volunteered to order tee shirts for SEC. Cost pp would be approx. $5.
The July SEC meeting will be postponed to July 10, due to the holiday /parade weekend.
ADJOURNMENT: No other items up for discussion. Meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m.