2008-03-27 - 50th Anniversary Committee - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ 50th Anniversary Committee
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Meeting Date: 03/27/2008
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
50th Anniversary Meeting #20
March 27, 2008
Village Grill & Tavern
IN ATTENDANCE:
Jan Sirabian Joan Kuffell Judith Siria
Lou Ellison Susan Levy Beverly Sussman
Paulette Greenberg Carol Lieber
Mike Terson Jean Grupe Betty Lou Manso
Nancy Winter Bob Heer Rhonda Norman
Judy Yublosky Ernie Karge
Jane Olson Joan Karge Mary Jo Reid
Meeting called to order at 7:15 P.M.
MARCH 7TH DINNER: Janet thanked everyone for the success of the dinner on March 7th. She
especially thanked Judy, Judith, Beverly, Barb & Arlene for putting it all together.
OPEN HOUSE—MARCH 8Tx & 9TH:
Went very well. Janet again thanked the committee for talking her out of an outdoor event for
that weekend! It was good to see the 300-400 people that passed through Village Hall on
Saturday & Sunday. Many people stayed and watched the videos and signed the time capsule
scrolls.
APRIL 27th OPEN HOUSE:
Janet is very pleased that so many village employees & departments have gotten involved in
planning this event. Susan & Ghida have put together a tri-fold brochure with the activities for
that day. (Copies passed around for corrections/additions). Committee members should sign up
to be there during the day to assist with questions etc. Nancy has the sign-up sheet. Beverly
requested more handicapped parking spaces be allotted for the event, around Village Hall. (Janet
has no info on the Hot Dog guy - will follow up)
LOGO:
It's all over the village! The light pole banners look great. Public Works Department made the
Happy Birthday signs which are up around the Village.
HISTORY BOOK:
Many nice compliments have come in concerning the history book. Overall, it is a great book!
Kudos to the committee who assembled it.
CAR SHOW/SOCK HOP: Paulette reports:
Cloverleaf Bottling is the only area vendor for Green River soda. They can supply 20 oz
bottles/24 to a case/$13 per case/minimum 7 case orders. Delivery included and a Green
River sign for decoration. They also sell Dog `n Suds root beer. Janet agrees to a 7 case
purchase of Green River.
Coca Cola- spoke with Company they have an 8 oz glass bottle regular/diet of Coke - 24
bottles per case - minimum 10 case order. They also can supply Fanta orange, grape,
strawberry soda. The salesman would ask Coke for a donation of some of the product in
exchange for in-kind sponsorship acknowledgement. Janet says no —cheaper to purchase
locally.
BG has never charged admission for any BG Days concerts, nor does the Park District charge
for concerts. Charging admission fee - hard to swallow. Subcommittee requests we
change this to a suggested donation of$5 - after discussion Janet agreed.
Spoke with Pete - Dick Biondi's manager. They will do dances such as the Stroll, Jitter Bug
and any other requests we have - open to suggestions. They will bring 3-4 hula hoops and
some prizes for give aways (we will give out ribbons or something similar). Referred Pete
to Adam Moodhe, our sound guy, so they can discuss what is needed.
We will have planned games for day and night. We will purchase 12 hula hoops, bubble gum,
paddle balls, etc. (Betty Lou is handling games and scheduling).
The commercial-size coolers have been found and the Boy Scouts have agreed to let us use
them! We will arrange pick up and delivery.
Food Vendors - spoke with White Castle - they will not sell product outside of their stores.
Still working on Dunkin Donuts for the morning. We do have Starlight Skating Club and
BG Expressions selling water/soda in the day time. They have agreed to sell for no more
than $1 each. Here's the Scoop Ice Cream will sell daytime & evening. United Relief
will sell popcorn day and evening. Letter sent to Nino's pizza no response - needs follow
up. Hot Dogs by Ed will sell day and evening
Message left on Carlos's voice mail - apparently still on vacation in Mexico. Should be
returning soon.
Tent colors - we have the choice of blue/white, yellow/white, or red/white - blue white
favored color. Paulette will advise tent company.
BAND CONCERT: No report.
MUSIC MAN: Auditions are starting and performances will be July 18-20, and July 25-27,
2008 at Stevenson High School.
TIME CAPSULE: No report. Judy suggested each Village commission sign the scroll, and
ours was passed around and signed tonight by attendees.
LICENSE PLATES: Sold 62 - as of today—have to sell 438 more! Applications will be at
April Open House and currently at Village Hall.
BG DAYS: Working on it.
SHIRTS:
Additional shirts are being ordered to sell at upcoming events and the golf course. If any one
wants additional shirts/exchange - discuss with Joan and Ernie.
VETERAN'S DISPLAY: No report.
SPONSORSHIPS: No report.
Special thanks to Jean Grupe and Pioneer Press for the great insert on March 6rh. Daily
Herald is not planning any insert for the April open house.
NEXT MEETING—THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 —7:00 P.M. —VILLAGE BAR &
GRILL
Meeting adjourned— 8:05 P.M.