HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/2012 SEC MinutesMount Prospect Special Events Commission
Minutes of September 1, 2012
Mount Prospect Village Hall
Roll Call Sandy DiCaro, Jill Friedrichs, Janice Farley, Christina Greco, Martha Helm, Linda Hoefert, Kathy
Janonis, Mike Janonis, Paul Seils, Fred Steinmiller, Teresa VanOpdorp and Tarina Wimmer Guests Mayor
Irvana Wilks and Meghan Brickley
Absent Eileen Gattas and Sylvia Haas
Call to Order 9:02 a.m.
Secretary's Report The Minutes from August 4, 2012 were e- mailed to members in advance. Motion to
approve the Minutes from August 4, 2012 was made by Linda Hoefert, seconded by Christina Greco. No
discussion was held, motion approved unanimously. Mike Janonis asked that the Minutes from July 7, 2012
again be deferred to the next meeting. Motion to approve the deferral of the July 7, 2012 Minutes was
made by Paul Seils, seconded by Kathy Janonis. No discussion was held, motion to defer was approved
unanimously.
Citizens to Be Heard Mayor restated her position not to run for office. Madam Mayor also announced her
proposal of new co- chairs for the Special Events Commission, they are Teresa VanOpdorp and Fred Steinmiller
who will be confirmed at the September 18, 2012 Village Board Meeting. A Certificate of Appreciation was
presented to Martha Helm who has resigned this commission as of the end of this meeting.
Financial Report The Treasurer's Report was distributed by Mike Janonis. There was no discussion and the
Treasurer's Report was accepted as presented.
Do- It- Yourself Sousa Martha Helm submitted a written report of the Sousa event. Motion to continue
commission conversation about the feasibility of the Mount Prospect Park District taking the helm of the
Do- It- Yourself Sousa event was made by Tarina Wimmer, seconded by Linda Hoefert. Discussion was held,
motion to continue conversation was approved unanimously.
Susan G. Koman 3 Day Walk Tarina Wimmer recapped the event and shared thank you's to everyone that
participated and volunteered including organizations that partnered. Of the $1,000. approved in August to be
spent of the event, expenses were $692.49 and there are bracelets remaining to be given out next year.
Family Bike Ride Teresa VanOpdorp and Christina Greco stated there were approximately 200 riders. A
pleasant surprise was the riding of 4 uniformed bike (police) officers, that and several officers crossing
participants at Melas Park and Central Road. This year we were short on volunteers to man corners. The
upside of the day was a beautiful day not like the rain storm there was last year.
Celestial Celebration The theme was chosen: Celebrating 20 Years of Shining Stars. Fred Steinmiller will be
soliciting donations for the celebration along with other events the SEC hosts. Howard Kleinstein has agreed
to put together a montage of past banquets.
New Business New Event: Christmas Tree Lighting is set for November 21, 2012 and Fred Steinmiller has
agreed that the SEC will host a Chriskindlemart type of event to run in conjunction with the lighting. The cost
per space will be $35. and run from 4 to 7 p.m.
Other Business None
Adjourn 10:10 a.m. Motion to adjourn made by Linda Hoefert, seconded by Christina Greco. Motion
approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill M. Friedrichs