2019-07-09 - Buffalo Grove Days Committee - Minutes BG Days Committee Meeting
July 9, 2019
Jackie Beegun, Sharon Borstein, Arni Brown,
Alan Danenberg Eric Gordon, Howard Hoffman,
Randy Kittell Ken Lazar, Rhonda Norman,
Rodney Odelson, Doug Primack, Jane Primack,
Marian Rodriguez, Vikas Shah, Eric Smith,
JV Springman, Debbie Verson, Nancy Winter,
The meeting was called to order at 7:02.
The minutes of the last meeting were discussed. Jackie made a motion to accept the
minutes. Rodney seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Chairman's Report: Paulette Greenberg/Eric Gordon
Paulette was not present. She emailed her report.
Eric had no report.
Police: Michelle Kondrat/Robert Broussard
Michelle was not present.
Bobby could not attend and emailed his "no report"in.
Parade: Rodney Odelson/Lee Orlov/Ken Lazar
Rodney stated that he presently has 46 entries for the parade. Rodney stated that a week
from tomorrow is the deadline for entries.
Rodney stated that he needs help Friday night at 5:00 to put flyers in the mailboxes of those
on the staging streets, Sunday morning at 7:30 to place signs along the parade route, and
Sunday during the parade as parade marshals. See him if you can help.
Mobile Com: Paul Zucher
Paul was not present and emailed his no report.
Fun and Food: Rick Kahen/Debbie Verson
Debbie had no report.
Fire Department: Joe Welter
Joe was not present but gave his "no report"to Paulette.
Park District: Ryan Risinger
Ryan was unable to attend but emailed his no report to Jane.
Ryan also reported that he has a conflict with the Tuesday meetings and will not be able to
attend. If you have any questions or concerns, he requests that you contact him.
Public Works: Dave Haisma/Mike Reynolds
Mike was not present.
Mike reports that they have added a bus stop at the Rohrman Properties on Dundee Rd.
They also moved the Lake Cook Rd. stop from the Fed Ex building to the Village Hall.
Both of these stops will be on one route.
Alan stated that it was the committee that requested a bus stop on the Cook County side.
Sponsorship: Mike Reynolds
Mike was not present but emailed his report.
Mike has 17 commitments for sponsorship, with 11 paid. He has 4 outstanding pledges
and 3 in-kind donations. Mike reported that they are working on 8 to 10 other sponsor
opportunities.
Food Tent: Sarah Lee/JV Springman
Sarah could not attend but emailed her report.
Sarah continues to get verbal agreements and is waiting on letters of intent.
Not For Profit: Mike Reynolds
Mike was not present but emailed in his report.
Mike reported the commitments are due on July 15. He has 15 commitments and is
waiting on one more. He reports that a meeting will be scheduled for some time after the
15th.
Beer Tent: Brad Schencker,
Brad stated that they are working with Miller, again, as provider for the beer and Miller is
bringing in some of their craft brewing from the area. The Chamber is preselling beer
tickets on the website, which is cheaper to buy in advance, saving 17%.
Business Fair: Brad Schencker,
Brad stated they continue to sell booths. As of now they have 20. Normally they have a
total of 35. Brad stated that they will get there.
Set Up/Take Down: Marc Spunt
Marc was not present.
Mike was not present but emailed the following report in as response to a question last
meeting.
Mike reported that the Rotary will not be using beans for bingo. They have moved to a
one-time use card that gets colored with a blotter or a marker.
The Rotary will have plenty of volunteers on hand to help break down bingo and set up for
the festival. They would like a copy of the table layout once it is finalized.
They will have it that night.
Arts Fair: Jackie Beegun/Sharon Borstein
Sharon has sent out over 200 invitations for the event. She has received 4 responses with
checks so far.
Not for Profit Booth Mana eg ment: Arti Sinha
Mike was not present but emailed in his report.
Mike reports that he has 3 commitments so far. This includes the Lake County State's
Attorney; Stand Strong Coalition; and the American Brain Tumor Association. Jane said
that she will send an application to Kara O'Malley at St. Mary's School
Kids Craft Tent: Jane Primack/Carol Irvin
Jane had no report.
Grilling Challenge: Ed Bjes
Ed was not present.
Eric said that he has a few entries so far. They will be coming in faster, closer to the
festival.
Entertainment: Karen Danenberg/Marlene Kozak
Karen was not present but emailed in her report.
Karen reports that the entertainment is set. She just ordered the bounce houses for
Saturday and Sunday and got them for half price.
Technical Production: Doug Primack/Adam Moodhe
Doug has no report.
Marketing/Publicity Alan Danenberg
Alan stated that the website up to date and he posted on Facebook that on the website. The
Facebook post was read by 1200 in 2 hours. He will continue to work on the page to add
logos as there is space. Alan announced that Ricki Carle is interested in joining the
committee and working on the Marketing subcommittee.
Clicks and Shutters: Marian Rodriguez/Randy Kittell
Marian had no report.
Car Show: Cody and Diane Bartlett
Diane was unable to attend. She emailed her report.
They have the flyers completed and have already started to pass them out. She asked if
Alan and/or Mark can create a Facebook event page for the car show using the flyer. And
they always need volunteers on Monday. If anyone has any questions they can email Diane.
Information Booth/Ice Man: Marc Spunt
Marc was not present.
Carnival: Paulette Greenberg
Paulette was not present and did not email a report.
Village Liaison: Mike Reynolds
Mike could not be present.
Trustee Liaison: Andy Stein/Eric Smith
Andy could not attend. .
Eric S had no report.
Your 2 Cents Worth: All committee members
Howard introduced a friend of his, Arni Brown, who will be joining the committee.
Rodney made a motion to adjourn. Alan seconded the motion.
The meeting was adj ourned at 7:21.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Primack
Secretary
Remaining meetings
July 23 August 20
August 6 August 27
August 13
BG Days 2019 August 29-September 2, 2019