2021-08-31 - Buffalo Grove Days Committee - Minutes BG Days Committee Meeting
August 31, 2020
Jackie Beegun, Alan Danenberg Karen Danenberg,
Don Geno, Shari Ginsberg, Paulette Greenberg,
Dave Haisma, Howard Hoffman, Ken Lazar,
Adam Moodhe, Hal Norman, Rhonda Norman,
Rodney Odelson, Les Ottenheimer, Jim Pawlak,
Doug Primack, Jane Primack, Debbie Rybarczyk,
Mike Skibbe, JV Springman, Andy Stein,
Erika Strojinc, Debbie Verson, Paul Zucker,
The meeting was called to order at 7:05.
Chairman's Report: Paulette Greenberg/JV Springman
Paulette had no report at this time.
Police: Robert Broussard/Tara Anderson
Bobby and Tara were not present.
Mobile Com: Paul Zucker
Paul asked if anyone needed a refresher for radio protocol. Everyone agreed that they were
good with radio use. Paul reminded everyone to be a good listener.
Fun and Food: Debbie Verson
Debbie said that they are set to go. They still have openings for the courtesy shuttle,
usually the later hours.
Fire Department: Joe Welter
Joe was not present
Public Works: Dave Haisma/Mike Skibbe
Dave stated that everything is set up and lined up and on schedule Dave thanked Chris and
Josh for doing a great job.
Dave also thanked the committee for all the work leading up to and through the weekend.
JV thanked Public Works for all they do.
Sponsorship: Erika Strojinc
Erika said that there is no real update. She has worked with Adam about the video wall.
Mike had the slides done and she is working with Adam to make sure it is compatible with
the DJ.
Paulette asked about the final number for sponsorship. Erika replied $24,500.
Food Trucks: Paulette Greenberg
Paulette stated that a week ago, she had only 3 trucks. Tonight, she has 10. Two more
apps are still coming in.
The following will be serving Friday, Saturday and Sunday, late afternoon and evenings
Nani's Pizza and Pasta serving Chicken Fingers, hot dogs, hamburgers and fries
Bill Bricks serving pizza
Pierogi Rig serving Pierogis and Polish sausage
Hawker Delights Cuisine serving fried rice (BBQ pork or chicken), chicken to mein, pot
stickers, veggie dumplings, egg rolls, smoothie/bubble tea
Tidbits Inc serving apple cider donuts with various toppings: sugar, glazed, M&M's,
Oreo's
Ziyadis Ice Cream Man serving ice cream novelties, ice cream cups, ice cream characters
Saturday Only
Riobamba Latin Kitchen serving tacos, nachos, quesadillas, dips and chips (guacamole,
salsa, cheese sauce)
Sunday only
Gutt Truck serving meal of the day
Green Cuisine serving hummus bowls, pit bread and babka treat
Beverage Sales: Erika Strojinc
Erika stated that she has nothing new. The trailers will be dropped on Friday around 10.
The Park District is working out details on their end for staffing.
Entertainment: Karen Danenberg/
Karen stated that the Park District has provided 2 extra bands for the weekend.
Karen said that everything is set with the video wall.
Technical Production: Doug Primack/Adam Moodhe
Doug said that everything looking good.
Adam stated that the stage will be dropped between 7 and 12 Friday.
Adam told Dave that they can put up fencing in front before the stage drop. Since it is a
smaller stage, they will have the room they need. They only need 1 1/Z hours to raise the
stage.
Dave stated that Chris will be the contact person Friday morning to bring in the stage
Adam stated the video wall is on track.
The sound is coming in Friday between 12 and 1.
The sound check will be around 4:30. The bands are used to being there on time for that.
Everyone knows to show up early for set up and sound check.
Adam stated that he checked and there are no wireless mics in the contract. They will need
2 wireless mics for the Big Deal Production.
Erika stated that if they need more than 2, she will need to get it from the production
storage. Doug has a second wireless mic.
Marketing/Publicity Alan Danenberg
Alan stated that the website is up to date, running and fully functional, excluding the info
received tonight about the Food Trucks.
Alan stated that the Village put together social media posts about the festival. Alan has
been picking them up and putting them on the website.
Clicks and Shutters: Marian Rodriguez
Jim took the committee picture
Marian is supposed to be around on Saturday to take pictures. Paulette is not sure if she
will show up or not.
Hall will be around taking pictures.
Information Boot: Marc Spunt
JV has a signup sheet for info booth.
Paulette stated that there will be a banner at the Info Booth, remembering Deann Glover
Rick Kahen and Eric.Gordan.
Carnival: Paulette Greenberg
Paulette stated that she did get the layout for the Carnival. There are a total of 18 rides, 7
puke rides. They are here already. They are setting up now.
Village Liaison: Mike Skibbe
Mike thanked everyone for putting up with the new liaison.
Other than that, he had no report.
Trustee Liaison: Andy Stein/Les
Andy and Les were not present. They had to go to a special Village Board meeting.
Your 2 Cents Worth: All committee members
JV stated that there will not be a party on Monday. The first night of Rosh Hashana is
Monday night. We may try to do something later. Paulette stated it is a much smaller
group this year.
Erika stated the festival area is getting sprayed for bees this week.
Erika said that she received notes from Andy about the parking lot. The Park District put
something down to fill the worst of the cracks.
JV thanked the Village and the Park District for all of the their hard work
Paulette reminded everyone that Buddy Baseball is tomorrow night at 5:00.
Rodney made a motion to adjourn. Rhonda seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Primack
Secretary
Remaining meetings
NONE!!!!
BG Days 2021 September 3ed through 6th, 2021