2007-03-13 - Buffalo Grove Days Committee - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Buffalo Grove Days Committee
Document Type: ❑Agenda 0 Minutes
Meeting Date: 03/13/2007
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
BG Days Committee Meeting
March 13, 2007
Steve Antman, Mary Antman, Kim Cashmore,
Karen Danenberg, Scott Fishkin, DeAnn Glover,
Ron Greco, Paulette Greenberg, Howard Hoffman,
Debra Jess, Penni Jess, Ron Jess,
Rick Kahen, Mike Millet, Adam Moodhe,
Hal Norman, Rhonda Norman, Jim Pawlak,
Joan Pawlak, Charles Posniak, Doug Primack,
Jane Primack, Steve Schultz, JV Springman,
Nancy Winter,
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM.
Chairman's Report: JV Springman/Paulette Greenberg
The new committee members introduced themselves.
Paulette stated that the official photo album for BG Days 2006 is completed. She has it if any
committee members wish to review it. Paulette thanked Hal and Jim for their hard work.
Paulette reminded everyone that there is a new system for reimbursement if committee members
buy anything for their sub committees. She must fill out a blue sheet, and submit it for
reimbursement to Village Hall. JV suggested that if anyone wants to buy anything, to check with
Paulette before buying it to assure reimbursement for the items.
Paulette stated that she has ordered 2 ATM machines for the festival. We are guaranteed one
machine. The company will tell us later if we will get the second machine. Paulette stated that
we used the same company last year and we got 50 cents for every transaction. We did well last
year with this arrangement. If we get the two requested machines, one will be on the festival side,
the other on the carnival side. Paulette stated that we will most probably get it the second
machine.
Police: Mike Millett-
Mike has no report.
Park District: Terri Ebner—
Teri was unable to be present. Kim Cashmore is representing the Park District tonight. Kim
stated that the Park District would like to do BG Idol on the Main stage this year but would be
happy with any arrangement that can be made.
Parade: Joe Tenerelli/Ken Lazar -
Joe is not present.
Paulette stated that everything has to be in to Laurie by July 5rh for the newsletter. Joe has to pick
a Grand Marshall by that time and needs to start getting nominations for the position. Paulette
suggested that we get it out on the web site and to the newspapers, to start getting in
nominations.
Sharon said that the Chamber wanted to know if there will be a theme for the parade this year.
Paulette said no, because of the Fire Department theme last year and the 50rh anniversary
celebration theme next year.
Mobile Com: Roger Remblake -
Roger is not present.
Fun and Food: Rick Kahen/Mo Welborn -
Rick stated that on Monday, Fun and Food will sponsor the Arts for Life program. It is a group
of developmentally challenged people who work in the arts. He wants to set them up in the Food
Tent. They will bring their art for display and for selling. They will also have an interactive
exhibit for the patrons. Rick stated that if anyone wanted to check out the group, their web site is
www.artsoflife.org. It is a not-for-profit organization.
Steve stated that the Food Tent is noisy on Monday. He suggested the Beer Tent will be empty
and that might work better. Rick prefers the Food Tent. It will be too hard to get wheelchairs to
the Beer Tent. There will be more people in the Food Tent for more exposure. Rick stated that it
would run from 11-4. Jim stated that there would be no conflict with the Arts and Crafts show.
Rick wants to firm up things before presenting the papers. DeAnn stated to that she would have
to run it by Mr. Brimm for approval.
Ron made a motion to allow the Arts for Life program to show their artwork. JV seconded the
motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
Fire Department: George Michehl -
George is not present.
Public Works: Dave Haisma/Brett Robinson -
Dave is not present
Trustee Liaison: DeAnn Glover—
DeAnn welcomed everyone back this year. She is happy to be back as our liaison. She will be the
liaison for the next couple of years. She said that next year will be extra special for everyone, as
Buffalo Grove Celebrates their 50'h anniversary. She is looking forward to the September 2007
festival.
JV welcomed DeAnn back.
Chamber/Corporate Sponsorship: Scott Fishkin/Sharon Feld—
Sharon stated that they have nothing yet. April V, they send out their first corporate sponsorship
letters. JV asked about sending letters in the first mailing to Stoney River and Buca's. He said
that they have been very good to the committee, helping out in the past and JV wanted to be sure
that they had a first chance to get in this year. Sharon stated that she thought that they were in
the first mailing, but would check.
Karen asked about a corporate sponsorship for the Main Stage for Saturday. She is not asking
for the entire amount for the entertainment, but $10,000 would help with the cost of getting a
good group. The sponsor would get top billing as sponsor and the big balloon as main sponsor.
Sharon asked about sponsorship for all three nights. Karen said she would always take
sponsorship for each night, but wants to be realistic and get the sponsorship for that one night.
Food Tent: Steve Schultz/Sandi Carothers -
Steve stated that he will send out letters to the not-for-profits members from last years in the next
few weeks.
When questioned by Paulette, he said that he does not know if the Knights of Columbus will have
the basketball toss. They were not there last year. Paulette is looking for that spot for the race
cars.
Setup/Take down: Steve Antman—
Steve has volunteered to be chair for this sub committee.
Arts and Crafts: Jim Pawlak/Joan Pawlak -
Jim stated that they have sent out 90 applications to participants from the last couple of years. He
has already gotten some hits on the web site.
Dessert Challenge: Jane Primack/Joan Pawlak -
Jane has no report.
Grilling Challenge: Chuck Posniak/Ken Carothers
Chuck has no report.
Carnival: Debra Jess/Penni Jess -
Debra has heard for Teri Ebner that the carnival can use the small parking lot east of the carnival
as long as they lay the appropriate wood to protect the driveway surface.
Debra also said that late May, she will have the diagram of the layout for the carnival rides. She
will ask the Park District to approve the layout so there will be no last minute changes.
Entertainment: Karen Danenberg—
Karen has no report.
Audio/Visual: Doug Primack/Adam Moodhe—
Doug has no report.
Publicity: Lori Hackett/Dan Olbur -
Paulette stated that Lori will redo the newsletter this year as we have 16 pages this year.
Photography: Hal Norman/Jim Pawlak -
Jim stated they will be there...everywhere.
Glow Necklaces: Lori Hackett-
Lori is not present.
VIP Party: Sara Ciolli/Arlene Kozemzak—
Arlene and Sara are not present. Arlene e-mailed Jane to say she has no report.
Information Booth: Ken Lazar—
Ken is not present
JV stated that the Information Booth will be up and running.
BG Juniors:
Rhonda has no report.
Village Liaison: Bill Brimm—
JV saw Bill Brimm, who said hello to everyone.
Your 2 Cents Worth: All committee members
Debra asked about sweatshirts this year. She will get prices for the next meeting. Another
consideration may be provide blue denim shirts to put over the t-shirt if it is only slightly cold.
JV stated that if you do not have a sweatshirt, t-shirts, or the tie dye shirt, there will be a sign up
sheet the next few weeks. Each member gets 2 teal shirts and one tie dye shirt for the Monday
Fun and Food program.
For anyone needing name tags, there will be a sign up sheet for that also.
Ron asked about cell phones for festival and buses. JV stated that we may not need 10 phones
this year. JV and Ron will look into it.
Ron made a motion to adjourn. Steve seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Primack
Secretary
Remaining meetings
February 13 July 25
March 14 August 1
April 11 August 8
May 9 August 15
June 13 August 22
June 27 August 29
July 11
BG Days 2006 August 31 —September 4
BG Days 2005 —September 1-5