2022-08-16 - Buffalo Grove Days Committee - Minutes BG Days Committee Meeting
August 16, 2022
Tara Anderson Megan Baird, Jackie Beegun,
Robert Broussard, Arnie Brown, Jenn Foreman,
Don Geno, Shari Ginsberg, Paulette Greenberg,
Howard Hoffman, Ken Lazar, Adam Moodhe,
Alan Nudelman, Beth Nudelman, Rodney Odelson,
Les Ottenheimber, Doug Primack, Jane Primack,
Debbie Rybarczyk, Judy Samuels, Mike Skibbe,
Andy Stein, Debbie Verson, Josh Wallace,
Jim Warnstedt, Joe Welter, Tom Wisniewski,
The meeting was called to order at 7:02.
The minutes of the last meeting were discussed. Rodney made a motion to accept the
minutes. Debbie seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Chairman's Report: Paulette Greenberg/JV Springman
Paulette stated that this is the last meeting for BG Days. The next meeting is the safety
briefing.
Police: Robert Broussard/Tara Anderson/Frank Horbus
Bobby stated that everything is going really well. They are working on the parking passes.
The schedule is also going well.
He stated that he has a number of questions.
He asked if the Park District will be having parking attendants. The Park District will
check to see. Bobby stated that an attendant is needed to check the passes for the Green
lot.
In regards to the food trucks, he asked if there are any vendors that need to dropped off
food or will they be stacked with what they need. Bobby stated that they did have drop
offs last year.
Bobby asked if the Buddy Baseball will need assistance with traffic. In the past, they have
provided traffic direction, due to construction. The setup is the same as last year. They
will have all the signs posted. Bobby wanted to know if they need someone this year for
traffic control. Debbie stated that they really need someone just for drop offs. Public
Works will put out the signs
Parade: Jackie Beegun/Rodney Odelson
Cancelled
Community Walk: Evan Mitchell
Bobby stated that everything is fired up for the walk. They have coverage for police
presence. The course is .6 mile. This is more for security due to the short route.
Mike stated that they are looking for volunteers to be placed along the path.
They will be starting right at the pool in the north parking lot.
Mobile Com: Paul Zucker
Paul was not present but emailed his report to Jane,
Paul stated that a headset is ordered for Paulette.
Fun and Food: Debbie Verson/Judy Samuels
Debbie stated that she will need a mic for buddy baseball. She questioned how to get it.
Adam will give it to Dean or reverse.
Debbie asked if there is there a separate sponsor sign for Fun and Food. They have always
had one for Buddy Baseball. Paulette stated that she does not remember a sponsor banner
for Fun and Food. Debbie will contact Chris for a sign.
Debbie stated that she will need 2 8-foot tables for Buddy Baseball.
Debbie asked about the wrist bands for the Fun and Food program. Paulette will get them.
Debbie asked if they were getting ice. There was no response from the committee.
Judy stated that she has 9 slots left for the courtesy shuttle schedule.
Fire Department: Joe Welter
Joe asked when do the food trucks arrive. He was told noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Joe stated that all food trucks need to have their own fire extinguisher. He will check with
the trucks.
Sponsorship: Wendy Friedman/Mike Terson
Erika emailed the report to Jane.
The sponsorship is up to $36K with a few outstanding payments.
Public Works: Chris Krase
Josh said everything is good will start next week to set up the signs. He stated that
everything is coming together.
Food Trucks: Amanda Busch/Megan Baird/Don Geno
Erika emailed the report to Jane.
There is nothing new. They have received a couple more inquiries and have added
them to the waitlist.
They met with the Village of Buffalo Grove to discuss layout to ensure it meets the
needs of the Public Works in regards to electricity and Fire Department in regards
to spacing. They also met with the new health inspector and everything is ready to
go.
The schedule is the same and is as follows:
Truck Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday Monday
Name AM PM AM PM AM PM
A Sweet's X X X
Girl
Billy X X X X X X
Brick's
Churros
Y X X
Chocolate
Da Local X X X X X X
Boy
Dope X X X X X
Sandwich
Fire &
Smoke X X X X
BBQ
Flynn D
City Grub X X X X X
- TENT
HD
Cuisine - X X X X X X
TENT
Joey's X X X X X X X
Red Hots
X **F
Kona Ice X X X X & F
Mario's X X X X X X
Cart
Michael's X **F
Catering - X X X X X & F
TENT
Riobamba X X X
Latin
Kitchen
Rise &
Dine - X
TENT
Serna's X X X X X X X
Grill
Victoria's
Sweets & X X X
Eats -
TENT
4 14 13 13 10 13 1 4
Andy suggested that the food trucks have a few have family friendly priced items. That
was a suggestion he received after family night out.
Beverages/Beer Sales: Dani Hoefle/TJ Wilkes
Erika emailed that there is nothing new to report.
Business Fair/Arts and Crafts: Brad Schenckner
Brad was not present.
The Chamber will coordinate in and out for the vendors.
Set Up/Take Down: Chris Krase
Josh had nothing new.
Kids Craft Tent: Lindsay Grandt/Brian O'Malley/Jimmy Mix/Jane Primack
Erika emailed her report to Jane.
They are working with Doug and Adam on needs for the Kids 90 performances. They
have confirmed with the sound company that they will be there and ready for a 1:30 pm
start time.
They have updated the website to include Children's Entertainment under the Activities
section.
Grilling Challenge: Don Geno
Don stated that he has 37 plates from 11 entrants registered. He still needs judges.
Josh will ask the Public Works guys if they want to judge. He stated they are always up
for some good food.
Entertainment: TJ Wilkes/Mike Terson
Erika emailed that there is nothing new to report.
Technical Production: Doug Primack/Adam Moodhe
Doug stated that they are in pretty good shape. They are working with the Park District
figuring out the requirements for the Kid's entertainment.
Mics are the only things needed right now.
Nanny Nikki may need to be down on the grass instead of the stage based on videos of her
previous performances.
The risers are coming from the Park District for bingo. They will use those same risers for
the kid's entertainment.
Marketing/Publicity Mike Terson/Jennifer Johns/Wendy Friedman/Marc Spunt
All updates have been made to the website for Sunday's activities.
Please send an email to marketing(r)c,bgparks.org for any changes/updates.
The Park District is working with Marc Spunt on Social Media pushes.
Marc could not attend but emailed his report to Jane.
Marc will continue to share the Park District posts and create more event reminders on the
BG Days Facebook page.
Clicks and Shutters: Marian Rodriquez
Marian was not present
Car Show: Marian Rodriquez
Marian was not present.
Paulette stated that the trophies have been ordered. Marian told Paulette she is passing out
flyers.
Information Booth Debbie Rybarczyk
Debbie has a sign-up sheet for the Info Booth
Carnival: Paulette Greenberg
Paulette stated that the Carnival will be there.
Village Liaison: Mike Skibbe
Mike talked to the Shriners and the Little People groups, about cancelling the parade and
were receptive to reason.
Trustee Liaison: Andy Stein/Les Ottenheimer
Andy had no comment.
Les had not comment.
Your 2 Cents Worth: All committee members
Judy asked about how many came for training for golf carts. The answer was. 4-5 came
for training.
The safety briefing will be for the BG Days committee, along with the Park District, the
Business and food vendors.
There will be a BG Days meeting after the safety training.
Tara stated that the safety meeting will be less than an hour.
It was decided that the committee will wear their blue shirts for the group picture.
Paulette made comment that no one from the Rotary has been present. and there is no one
to report on Bingo or the pancake breakfast.
Erika emailed to Jane.
Safety Training will be Tuesday, August 30 at 7 pm. It will be held at the Alcott Center at
530 Bernard Drive in Rooms 10 & 11.
Volunteer Help—
The Park District received the following list of names for volunteers. They will be
reaching out to them directly. They can use more people if anyone is interested in helping
with back stage or Food Truck/Vendor Check-in.
Beth Nudelman
Alan Nudelman
Don Geno
Arnie Brown
Howard Hoffman
Rodney made a motion to adjourn. Don seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Primack
Secretary
Remaining meetings
August 30
BG Days 2022 September 1st through 5th, 2022