2007-06-21 - 50th Anniversary Committee - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ 50th Anniversary Committee
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Meeting Date: 06/21/2007
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
BG 50th Anniversary Meeting 411
Village Bar & Grill 6/21/07
Meeting called to order at 7.15pm
In Attendance:
Janet Sirabian Craig Horwitz Betty Lou Manso
Lou Ellison Joanne Johnson Rhonda Norman
DeAnne Glover Ernie Karge Jane Olson
Paulette Greenberg Joan Karge Debra Rybzrczak
Barb Henrich Arlene Kozemzak Judith Sira
Rich Henrich Joan Kuffel Bev Sussman
Barbara Herman Carol Leiber Mike Terson
Judy Yablonsky
Dinner Committee: Judy reports they had a recent sub committee meeting. They created an
outline which they are asking the committee for discussion:
Who is on the list of people to be invited? (Janet will provide)
Hire a photographer? No perhaps a committee member can take photos
Cable TV be there? No
A `program' to be printed- yes using the 50rh Logo on cream paper
Wine at the tables? —Discussion and agreed 1 bottle each of red and white wine to be served
for a toast.
Centerpieces? Possible floral arrangement-maybe donated by local florist/greenhouse. Or a
photo of`the year's of BG' at each table?
Entertainment? No. Short speeches only. To be discussed who w/give speeches
Gift to attendees- the 50rh Keychain
Open or assigned seating- open seating
In January, 2008 the invitations will go out w/return date of February 9rh
In February, the dinner selection will be finalized. Possible combo plate w/be chosen.
Judy wants regular stamps not metered stamps on the envelope- Janet agreed it will look nicer.
Also discussed, most of the Committee members will not be able to attend the dinner (only the
sub committee members) - only have room for 260 guests, everyone must pay the $50 per person
fee. If cancellations, then the spaces can go to committee members.
Open House March 8 & 91h: Janet wants the Community to feel a part of the weekend. Happy
Birthday balloons, a cake maybe donated by a local bakery. Paulette contacted Eli's cheesecake.
They only make up the large cheesecakes for charities they are directly involved in, but offered to
give us some cheese cakes to include in our party. Also, a large scroll for people to sign that will
go into the Time Capsule. Small giveaways such as bookmarks. Police, PW & Fire Department
displays.
Time 1-4pm both days
Block Party April 26-27 2008: Janet has acknowledged having this vision of a block party in
March was a risky weather period. She has changed this affair to the end of April. We can have an
outside activity with a tent. Free hot dogs/free ice cream etc. Video running of the Village
history. Police and fire trucks/equipment on display etc.
Betty Lou offered some of her personal items to be displayed.
Time frame 11 am-4pm?
Logo: done
Booklet: 75-80% completed! They are looking for more photos on community groups for the last
50 years for inclusion in the book. So far, 68 pages are targeted for the book.
Cost of the booklet and calendar $44,000 to $45,000 is estimated. Calendar will have no ads just
corporate logos.
Rich said it is too early to try and find sponsors for the calendar or booklet. However, Bev stated
the calendar is going to press November 2007, so it can be sent out to all residents in December
2007. The Booklet is going to press January 2008 and will be out in February to the residents.
Suggestion: after press time recognize the donations via village newsletter. Need to create a form
for the next newsletter and advertise for inclusion in both publications.
Car Shop/Sock Hop: Paulette advised, she and Janet attended a car show at Lake County
Fairgrounds and met the officers of the Chicago Land Classic Car Club. This is the club that
sponsors the cruise nights in Rolling Meadows and now Meijer's on Friday nights in Arlington
Heights. They can supply the club members and the pre 1982 cars. They require a voting and
trophies. Paulette & Janet said we could let the public do the voting for the cars. They would be
here Sam to 3pm. We will also have Raceline Motors at Hawthorne Mall set up an interactive
display to play with cars.
Also envisioned is hot dog vendor and ice cream.
The Sock Hop begins at 7pm to 11.30pm the same day. We have a confirmed contract from Dick
Biondi, he will be here 7pm to IOpm.
At night, plans for a wine/beer bar-cash. Will have to contact local liquor stores to handle. A
suggestion was made to contact Lou Malnati's. Committee could sell water/pop during the day
and night.
We will charge $5 admission to the sock hop to offset the costs of this event. We will have to rent
the tent/tables and chairs, porta potties, maintenance etc.
Rich suggested car dealers as sponsors. Paulette said ok for the evening sock hop but the car
show is already sponsored by Chicago Land Classic Car Club, and stated as such in the
advertising.
Band/Singers Concert: Barbara reports Stevenson High School will be used, for the August 3d
event. Fee will be $5 per person children under 12 are free.
She also spoke with Mr. Patel of Kalidascoops ice cream. He will supply the ice cream sundaes (1
scoop w/toppings) for $1.60 per person. (Store price $2.49 each).
Expecting 250-500 people to attend the event: Complementary ice cream afterwards.
Buffalo Grove Bank has already donated $1000 for this event!
Grease: Janet has been in discussion w. Lindsay at the Park District. They see `problems' with
some swear words in the script.
Historical& Library Displays: Janet has a neighbor who volunteered to help on this committee.
We will have 2 display cases in Village Hall to use for 9 months. Debbie at the Museum will help
supply the cases. Also a photo wall for the pictures provided by the Vernon Area Library.
Janet still is looking for the `Buffalo Head' for the display. It is somewhere in the Village!
Time Capsule: Craig reports he has been in contact with the Pioneer Press. He asked them for a
$500 donation, 6 full page ads and a cover story. Pioneer Press is still undecided if they will be
involved. Janet says the Daily Herald will be doing a pull out section for the 50rh
License Plates: Ernie reports he has everything ready to go. The State will make up a sample for
our approval. Mike Terson will make the flyers. We will order 200. Plates are only valid for 60
days. July to September 2008. Cost will be $25 each. The state will mail the plates to those who
have purchased them.
BG Days: no report
Key Chains: Our cost is $5. If ready soon, we can sell them at BG Days 2007. We will order
1000.
Note Cards: we will use the logo on nice stationary. These can later be used at Village activities
as thank you cards. Will sell for $3 for 6 cards. 5000 will be ordered.
Garden Club: No report
Veteran's Display: Lou reports he is having a difficult time getting cooperation to produce a
display etc. Mike T suggested the Park District help out and perhaps some type of memorial at
Veteran's Park on Weiland Rd. All agreed this is a good idea.
Chocolates: Paulette advised the Long Grove Confectionary could not use the logo as it has too
many shaded areas. Would a `generic' buffalo be ok? Yes. Ernie gave Paulette a logo w. out
some of the shading. Will see if the candy company can use.
Sponsorships: Rich reports it is too early to solicit businesses.
Committee Shirts: Janet has found Land's End polo shirts for $19.50 to $25.00 depending on
size. Set up fee for the embroidery is $95, Village will pay that. Committee members will buy
their own shirt. In attendance, all but 3 people agree to purchase the shirts. Ernie will check his
sources to get a better price.
Next meeting 8/2/07
Meeting adjourned 9pm