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Minutes
January 5, 2002
~ Leo Flor0s, Lil Floros, Della Baldwin, Dale Draznin, Steve Durtacher,
Janiee Farley, Jill Fa'iedrichs, Linda Hoefert, Laury Youngquist. ~ Corky Duma,
Martha Helm, Mike Janonis, Paul Sells.
Leo Floros called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Minutes of the December 1, 2001
meeting were approved with one correction: Linda Hoefert was present at the meeting,
not "excused" as indicated.
~ - Copies of the Treasure's Report and the Celestial Celebration report
were distributed and approved. Treasurer's Report showed a month-end balance of
$7,107. Celestial Celebration report showed ticket sales to date of $5,985 and donations
from the business community of $3,400.
Holiday Decorating Contest -- General consensus was that the event was highly'
successful. Ail contest wire/ers were present at the Village Board meeting to receive their
awards. Members of the commission were faithful in covering thek territories and making
recommendations for the final judging. Members of the Final Judging Committee were
encouraged to enlist outside help to aid in the final judging. Laury Youngquist and Linda
Hoefert were thanked for their efforts in coordinating the program.
Celestial Celebration IX -- Janice Farley reported the sale of more than 400 tickets to
date. Lil Floros reported that plans for the gala event are proceeding smoothly. The
Banquet Committee will be meeting again in January to complete final arrangements.
Group also will get together at Public Works Building to complete some of the table
favors. Leo Floros offered a suggestion that the Special Events Commission acknowledge
all individuals and organization nominated for Shining Star Awards in a Daily Herald ad
that would mn when the award winners were announced. Program Committee will follow
up on the suggestion.
ArLs/__Craftzlak -- Laury Youngquist will meet soon with Madeline Franklin of the
Mount Prospect Chamber to prepare the booklet that will be distributed to area artists.
Laury was urged to pursue this project with gusto.
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Winter Holiday Parade -- Comments were generally positive. Attendance to the event
was excellent and a good time seemingly was had by all. Suggestions for improvemem
included: More music....no floats without people....encourage parade participants to "do
something" or dress appropriately for the oeeasion....make refreshments available at
various points along parade route.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Next meeting Saturday, February 2, at Bristol Court starting at 11 a.m.
-- Leo Floros
Acting Secretary