2018-03-13 - Buffalo Grove Days Committee - Minutes BG Days Committee Meeting
March 13, 2018
Mari Antman, Steve Antman, Cody Bartlett,
Dianne Bartlett, Jackie Beegun, Ed Bjes,
Bob Boxer, Alan Danenberg Karen Danenberg,
Shari Ginsberg, Eric Gordon, Paulette Greenberg,
Howard Hoffman, Debra Jess, Joanne Johnson,
Debi Moritz, Hal Norman, Rhonda Norman,
Alan Nudelman, Beth Nudelman, Jim Pawlak,
Vince Positano, Jane Primack, Penni Raphaelson,
Mike Reynolds, Matt Settler, Brad Schencker,
Roger Sosa, Carly Springman, JV Springman,
Marc Spunt, Andy Stein, Nancy Winter,
Stan Zoller, Paul Zucker
Guest speakers: Art Malinowski, Brett Robinson
The meeting was called to order at 7:05
Art Malinowski from the Village covered the Open Meeting Act rules and regulations, the
Freedom of Information Act rules and regulations,professional conduct, the role of the
Trustee Liaisons, the role of Village Liaison, the role of the chair persons of the committee,
the role of the committee members, and the procurement process. All major contacts are
signed including the stage, the tents, the porta potties, the sound company and the cleaning
crew. Committee members can no longer buy needed supplies and ask for reimbursement.
Contact Paulette to make any purchases for your event. Before you send any information
out to the public, it needs to be cleared with the communication liaison at the Village. Alan
stated that he has an understanding with the communications department of the Village in
regards to publicity. Art stated that there is a no harassment policy of the Village.
Harassment is not allowed by anyone associated with the Village for any reason to any
individual or group.
Matt Settler was introduced by Mike Reynolds. He will be in charge of food
organization/food tent and sponsorship. The Chamber will still run the Beer Tent and the
Business Fair.
Chairman's Report: JV Springman/Paulette Greenberg
Paulette introduce the newest committee member, Ed Bjes, who will be helping Eric with
the BBQ Challenge,
Paulette also stated that she has the gifts form volunteer the reception.
Police: Vince Positano/Michelle Kondrat
Michelle was not present.
Vince had no report. Michelle will continue as his co liaison.
Parade: Rodney Odelson/Murray Sprung
Rodney was not present.
Mobile Com: Paul Zucher
Paul had no report.
Fun and Food: Rick Kahen
Rick was not present and emailed his no report to Jane.
Fire Department: Joe Welter
Joe was not present
Park District: Allison Christopoulos/Ryan Risinger
Allison was not present_
Public Works: Dave Haisma/Mike Reynolds
Mike had no report.
Sponsorship: Matt Settler
Matt stated he has already begun contacting people regarding sponsorship.
Food Tent: Matt Settler/(Debra Jess/Penn Raphaelson)
Matt stated that the only change he will be making is in the cost for a booth in the Food
Tent. It will be changed to $750 for 5 days of participation and $600 for 4 days of
participation. Matt has already contacted 5 restaurants and they have all agreed to the price
increase
Beer Tent: Chamber
Roger had no report.
Set Up/Take Down: Eric Gordon
Eric had no report.
Arts and Crafts: Jackie Beegun/Sarah Lee
Jacked stated that she has already contacted a number of crafters.
Kids Craft Tent: Jane Primack/Carol Irvin
Jane stated that Carol,her co-chair is back with her again. They will be bringing in some
new crafts, undetermined at this time. She does have her sponsor, again this year, Lucus
Orthodontics.
Grilling Challenge: Eric Gordon/Ed Bjes
Chuck stated that this is his last report. He has resigned from the committee. He
introduced Ed Bjes, who runs a BBQ challenge in Roselle at their festival. He will be co-
chair with Eric.
Entertainment: Karen Danenberg/Marlene Kozak
Karen stated that she has already started
Friday night she has booked Suburban Cowboy.
Saturday night will be a 90's boy band night. She has yet to book the main act.
Sunday night, she has booked 7ch heaven.
Karen asked Diane if they want a band on Monday for the car show. She has booked a 50's
band.
Karen stated that she is rethinking the ethnic dance groups. She does not have a good spot
for them to perform at the new location.
Karen stated that there will be no Spiderman this year. She is working to book the Black
Panther.
Technical Production: Doug Primack/Adam Moodhe
Doug and Adam were not present. Bob had no report.
Marketing/Publicity Alan Danenberg
Alan stated that they do not have to redo the website this year. All they have to do is
update it as they go along
Paulette asked if they were going to do the Facebook boosts again this year. Alan
confirmed they were. Paulette stated that she needs to know how much they will cost.
Clicks and Shutters: Hal Norman/Jim Pawlak-
Hal and Jim had no report.
Car Show: Cody and Diane Bartlett
Diane stated that she just found out they will have a band this year. Other than that, she has
no report.
Information Booth/Ice Man: Marc Spunt
Marc had no report.
Carnival: Debra Jess/Penni Raphaelson
Debra stated that she has already been talking Tom
Parking and Traffic Control: Alan Nudelman
Alan stated that there is no need for this subcommittee. The Police are now running the
parking.
Village Liaison: Mike Reynolds
Mike had no report.
Trustee Liaison: Andy Stein/Joanne Johnson
Andy stated that the sound for the parade last year was fantastic. You could hear the
commentators talking and the sound levels were great.
Joann had no report.
Your 2 Cents Worth: All committee members
JV read his letter of resignation from the committee that he had sent to Bev last fall.
Paulette announced Eric Gordon will be new co-chair and will be shadowing JV and her
this year to learn the ropes.
Alan made a motion to adjourn. Steve seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Primack
Secretary
Remaining meetings
April 10 July 24
May 8 August 7
June 12 August 14
June 26 August 21
July 10 August 28
BG Days 2018 August 30-September 3, 2018