2007-05-16 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 05/16/2007
Type of Meeting: ❑ Rescheduled Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, OVM Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen - Chairman
Marilyn Alaynick
Chris Gibson
Bonnie Gold
Sandy Greenberg
Barbara Herman
Dan Olbur
Gayle Pervos
Lynne Schneider
Absent:
Susan Mann
Fred Weissman
Staff Liaison
Carol Berman
Trustee Liaison
Trustee Jeff Braiman
Trustee Bruce Kahn
Welcome
The meeting was called to order at 7:05PM.
Chair Report
Linda Rosen reported that on Monday, May 14h, the Village taped a program on the Art Festival
for the People, Places and Issues segment for Channel 6. Amy Amdur, along with several
artists who will be part of this year's Art Festival, appeared with President Hartstein. She also
thanked Fred Weissman and Gayle Pervos for chairing the meetings in her absence the last two
months. Linda also thanked the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band for a wonderful concert on April
28h
Approval of Minutes
The motion to approve the April 11, 2007 minutes was made by Barbara Herman and seconded
by Marilyn Alaynick. Gayle Pervos had a correction to the minutes to indicate that the Arts
Commission would be establishing the business plan for the Tribute Cards, not Laura Ander.
The corrections were accepted by the committee. The motion was unanimously approved.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Bonnie Gold reported that the Spring Symphonic Band Concert, held on Saturday, April 28th at
Stevenson High School, was very successful and well attended The program, "Something Old,
Something New..." featured Gene Pokorny, Principal Tuba of the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra, as the guest performer, and Village President Elliot Hartstein was the guest narrator
for "Tubby the Tuba." Susan Mann, an Arts Commission member, was also honored that night
for her work on behalf of the band.
Mr. Pokorny wrote a note of thanks to Howard Green and the band stating what an honor it was
for he and his wife to play with the band.
The question was raised if Allison Rakickas, the Associate Conductor, got an honorarium.
Bonnie was going to look into this and discuss it at the band board meeting.
The committee discussed the possibility of a membership fee for band members. Several
committee members were going to research other community bands and report back to Carol
Berman. Carol will compile this information and send it on to committee members.
Summer concert dates are:
7/04 Rotary Green
7/21 Wheaton
7/29 Long Grove Heritage Concert
8/19 Cantigny
Fall concert is scheduled for October 27h
Limelight Cafe
Gayle Pervos reported on the last Limelight of the season which was held on April 27h
It was a very successful Limelight, the performers were excellent and a lot of teens and adults
attended this event. Jeff Lipp delivered the new sound equipment and it was used that evening.
Gayle suggested that we request a new financial agreement with eSkape that would provide
them up to $1,000 for the evening with the remainder of the funds going to the Art Commission.
The Buffalo Grove Park District will be holding a Battle of the Bands. Gayle suggested that we
share our email list of bands to the Park District to provide another opportunity for the bands to
perform.
Little Limelight
The proposed dates for the next Little Limelight were set for October 5, 2007 (Auditions) and
October 19" (Performance). Requests have been made for both Tripp and Ivy Hall schools in
hopes that one of them will be able to accommodate the program for these dates.
Gayle Pervos will chair this event and Barbara Herman and Marilyn Alaynick volunteered to
assist.
Adult Limelight
Discussion was held on having an Adult Limelight evening sometime in the first quarter of 2008
at eSkape. A suggestion was made to call this "A Night at the Round Table." Chris Gibson and
Marilyn Alaynick volunteered to co-chair this event.
Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival
Project Linus is on target. Lori Lapping and Laura Ander are chairing this event.
The bags for the artists will be donated by the Bank of Buffalo Grove. Included in the bags will
be maps of Buffalo Grove, water bottles and coupons to various local restaurants and other
businesses which can be used that weekend.
Indeck, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, will host the preview party on Thursday,
July 12h. Outback will do the catering and Binny's will provide the wine.
The Volunteer meeting for the Art Festival is Wednesday, June 6th at Village Hall at 7:OOPM.
Village's 50th Anniversary Committee Update
Barbara Herman reported that there will be a joint concert with the Buffalo Grove Singers and
the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band on August 3, 2008. The site selected for this event is
Stevenson High School. The concert will be at 2:OOPM with an Ice Cream Social to be held
between 3:00-4:OOPM. Cost of this event is $5 and children under 12 are free.
The Arts Commission project for the 50th Anniversary, and in conjunction with the Art Festival for
2008, will be the rock garden.
Linda Rosen discussed the proposal for a commission sculpture. A discussion was held on this
issue and examples of one artists work were discussed. Sandy Greenberg made the motion to
take $2,000 from the 2007 Art Festival proceeds and $2,000 from the 2008 festival to purchase
a sculpture in honor of the Village's 50`h anniversary. The motion was seconded by Dan Olbur
and passed unanimously.
Old Business
Tribute Cards — The committee discussed a new design that was proposed for the Tribute
Cards. A motion was made to approve this design by Gayle Pervous and seconded by Bonnie
Gold. The motion was unanimously approved. Lynne Schneider will get two (2) quotes for
printing 1,000 cards. The cards will be packaged in groups of ten (10) in a clear plastic wrap.
Once the cost of printing has been established the committee can determine the cost of the
cards and propose a business plan for approval by the Village Board.
If approved, the Tribute Cards would be sold at the Art Festival, Buffalo Grove Days, Limelight
events, and other venues.
New Business
New Year's Eve Activity — Dan Olbur said that the Arboretum was available. This project is still
under discussion.
Village Report
No Report
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be held June 6th at 6:OOPM. A motion was made by Marilyn Alaynick to
hold our meeting prior to the Art Festival Volunteer Meeting. The motion was seconded by
Barbara Herman and unanimously approved.
Adjourn
The meeting concluded at 8:10 PM. Motion was made by Marilyn Alaynick and seconded by
Lynn Schneider. The motion was unanimously approved.
Sincerely,
Carol Berman
Staff Liaison
cc: Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison
Bruce Kahn, Trustee Liaison