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MOUNT PROSPECT SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
Minutes
September 23,2004
Members Present:
Tokiko Blaine
Carole Bloomquist
Janice Farley
Skip Farley
Lil Floros
Dorothy Kucera
Judy Thome
Adelaide Thulin
Fred Thulin
Judy Thome
Rachel Toeppen
Members Absent:
None
Staff Liaison:
Maura E1 Metennani
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
Dorothy Kucera requested that a report on the band trip to Sèvres be added to the agenda.
Lil Floros moved and Judy Thome seconded that the minutes of the June 17, 2004 minutes be approved.
The motion passed.
Creating a Foundation
The Commission reviewed a ruling from the Village attorney regarding the establishment of a foundation.
The attorney determined that the Village has tax-exempt status, therefore it was unnecessary to establish a
foundation.
Thanksgiving in October
The invitations for the "Thanksgiving in October" Banquet on October 28 have been sent out, and
reservations were coming in. The subcommittee was scheduled to meet September 30 at 11 :00 a.m.
Members discussed an event sponsored by the Elk Grove Sister Cities organization, for which tickets
were $70.
Band Trip to Sèvres
Judy Thome reported on the Band trip to Sèvres. She said they had a wonderful time. She reported that
the circle of friendships is growing. Personal home stays have changed a lot of attitudes.
4th of July Parade
Carole Bloomquist reported that the parade participation went well, Public Works helped to decorate a
truck with a model peace pole. Commission members distributed flyers about Sister Cities along the
parade route.
Spring Event
Plans for a spring event are tentative, perhaps planning something in conjunction with the Sèvres visit.
Sèvres Visit
Dorothy reported that t subcommittee would need to be formed to begin planning the Sèvres visit here.
Commission members wondered if it was appropriate to invite friends from Sèvres to come at this time as
well. Rachel Toeppen requested that a quitter be invited so they could do a quilt exchange. The peace pole
will be rededicated when the delegation is here.
Winter Parade
It was suggested that the Commission work together with the Lions Club for the Winter Festival Parade
refTeshments.
Other Business
The Commission talked about ordering t-shirts or sweatshirts for members.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.