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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/2002 SCC minutesMOUNT PROSPECT SISTER CITIES COMMISSION Minutes September 12, 2002 ATTENDANCE: Tokiko Blaine, Carole Bloomquist, Yngve Bloomquist, John Eichman, Evelyn Eichman, Janice Farley, Mayor Gerald "Skip" Farley, Melanie Karsen, Mike Kamen, Dorothy Kucera, Mark Miller, J.L. Scott, Paul Seils, Adelaide Thulin, Fred Thulin, Irvana Wilks. Staff: Maura Jan{Iris The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. 1. Old Business Review of Peace Pole Ceremony The Commission reviewed photos and discussed the Peace Pole Ceremony that had been held in June. Commission member John Eichmen was thanked and congratulated by the Commission for his efforts in coordinating the Peace Pole project. Quilt Exchange - no report Band Trip - S~wes band planning to come here next fall. 4. Subcommittee Reports Service Organizations - Commission member Wiiks reported that no organizations had responded to the mailing that was sent out offering information about the sister eirles program. She mentioned contaerlng the organizations by'telephone as another possible taerle. * Business - no report · Government - no report · Schools - Melanie is working on the correspondence prograrm The schools are very interested, but getting started is proving difficult as many schools in S~wes do not have email capabilities. · Churches - J.L. Scott reported that the church banner being made to exchange with S~wes is expected to be completed in October. He suggested circulating it to the churches in Mount Prospect before sending it to S~wes. He asked to reimburse the quilter an estimated total of $215 for her expenses. The Commission agreed. It was suggested that somewhere on the banner it should indicate that it is from the Sister Cities commission. J.L. Scott said that he would be responsible for the banner and seeing that it is returned when it has finished its tour of Mount Prospect churches. Other News Melanie Karsen reported on her trip to S~wes. She met with Louise Bompaire and R~lande Sarinelli in addition to many other S~vrieus. She also provided translation for several articles in the most recent newsletter of S~wes. The commissioners discussed how to involve students in the program. It was suggested that the students who participated in the Peace Pole ceremony should be contacted and asked to serve as ambassadors of the Sister Cities Commission. The Commission discussed participation in the Winter Festival Parade. Less than $500 was available for this budget year. The eommlssion decided to unee again provide cookies for the refreshment tent. Carole Bloomquist and Janiee Farley volunteered to coor4inate the cookies. Dorothy Kucera reported that she was having problems contacting her acquaintance who is a chef. The commission had previously discussed inviting a chef to give a class or demonstration in French cooking. Melanie Karsen offered to speak to Retro Bistro about hosting the class, Mela~ie told the commission about an event at the Friendship Park Conservatory she had attended which featured French culture and food. It was suggested that the Commission work with the Park Dish-let to pnss~ly co-sponsor the event for next year. The Commission discussed showing a presentation about the history of the Sister Cities program at their next meeting. The Commission members discussed their upcoming trip to Sbvres in Spring 2003. They are planning to travel near May 8, which is the date that S~vres planted its Peace Pole last year and when they are planning for the rededication ceremony, Dates that they discussed traveling were either May 4 or 5 through May 9. The me~ting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.