2005-08-03 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 08/03/2005
Type of Meeting: ❑ Rescheduled Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, 3 August 2005 — Special Meeting
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Lower Level Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chair
Marilyn Alaynick
Bonnie Gold
Sandy Greenberg
Robyn Kove
Susan Mann
Gayle Pervos
Fred Weissman
Absent:
Barbara Herman
Lynne Schneider
Staff Liaison
Ghida S. Neukirch, Assistant Village Manager
Trustee Liaison
Trustee Jeff Braiman - present
Trustee Bruce Kahn
Welcome
Linda welcomed the Commission members and Howard Green, Band Conductor. The meeting
began at 7:10 p.m.
Approval of Minutes, 5/12/05
Motion by Pervos, second by Alaynick. Motion carried
Approval of Minutes, 6/1/05
Motion by Weissman, second by Gold. Motion carried
Chair Report
Linda congratulated Susan Mann on the marriage of her daughter the Independence Day
weekend. Congratulations were also extended to Commissioner Bonnie Gold on the birth of her
granddaughter — Molly Robin Abrams; special congratulations also to Uncle (Trustee) Jeff
Braiman.
"Thank you" was extended to Ghida Neukirch for her hard work in managing the Arts Festival. A
Festival report will be issued later in the meeting.
Commissioners Reports
No report.
Calendar Printing — proposed new program
Chairperson Rosen welcomed Peter Lineal and John Roth representing Plum Grove Printing.
Gold suggested that the Commissioner consider a calendar printing. Plum Grove works annually
with Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and other communities on this type of initiative. A four-page
report was distributed by Mr. Lineal; a copy of the report is available upon request. In summary,
an art competition is coordinated by the Arts Commission for all schools in the community. A
winner is selected from each grade level, and their artwork is then featured on a month of the
calendar. The calendar is also filled with community meetings, events and program. Highlights of
the Village, a letter from the Village President/Mayor, and an overview of the Arts Commission
are also detailed in the calendar. Hoffman Estates has been printing a calendar for 10 years;
they work with Harris Bank to offset their costs. Harris Bank pays for the calendar, in lieu of
using the funds to print a generic calendar and distribute the gift during the holiday season. It was
suggested that the Commission contact banks in the community and other businesses with
holiday spending accounts and encourage them to invest in this calendar printing since their
name/logo could be featured throughout the community. Lineal indicated that Plum Grove
Printers would pay for the 20,000 plus, necessary copies, to distribute the entry form and
introductory letter to each school in the community.
The Commission suggested coordinating a calendar from September, 2006 through September
or December, 2007 to coincide with the school year.
Trustee Braiman suggested that the Commission work with the Chamber on this program since
businesses could be contacted to help offset the cost.
A subcommittee was created to pursue this initiative further. A report and recommendation will be
provided to the Village Board for final consideration.
2005 - Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival
Rosen indicated that she and Ghida met with Amy Amdur last week to recap the festival. Overall,
the festival was a tremendous success. Ghida thanked all the Commissioners that were present
that assisted with the festival. A summary of the planning details for 2005 is available upon
request. Feedback from the Arts Commission, volunteers, and Amdur staff was also compiled
and is available upon request. These two documents are used in planning the next year's festival.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Gold reported that the Thursday performance of the Band went well; the band performed to a
crowd of approximately 800 people.
They continue to work on enhanced publicity of the band. Green reported that the Daily Herald
will be including the Band in a publication that will extend outside of Buffalo Grove.
The Band is also working on securing the holiday performances at St. Mary's, Hope Lutheran, St.
Peter's, and Northwest Assembly of God. Performances dates and times will be issued when the
performances are confirmed.
Limelight Cafe
eSkape has confirmed that the Limelight CaWs will be coordinated on November 4, February 17
& May 19. Ghida indicated that Feldgreber has requested the same financial deal as last year -
$4 or the $5 admission charge; the AC would profit $1 per attendee. Robyn volunteered to
follow-up with the owner of eSkape to discuss the admission fee and profit by each organization.
Bench Program — "Sittin' Pretty in BG"
Ghida indicated that the painted benches are being featured on Channel 6, BGTV, and on the
Village's web site. We are still waiting for the Chamber and LaSalle bank to paint their benches.
The benches will be highlighted in the winter Village newsletter.
Old Business
Adult Limelight
Robyn indicated that the spoke to a representative of the JCYS regarding a proposed "adult
limelight" as discussed at our last meeting. It was indicated that they are booked on Friday and
Saturday evenings, although Sundays were available and a potential date could be a Sunday
evening preceding a Monday holiday. Robyn will visit the JCYS to review the site and report
back at the next meeting.
New Business
1) Chair Rosen indicated that Lori Boxer resigned her position as Arts Commissioner due
to other commitments. She pledged her support to the Arts Commission for programs such as
the arts festival, limelight cafe, band programs, and other news initiatives.
2) Spray Bottle fund raiser. Fred shard with the group a spray water bottle that he used at
the art festival. The bottle featured a spray nozzle that "misted" which was ideal for the hot art
festival days. He purchased the bottle for $5 from Walgreen's. He suggested purchasing similar
bottles and selling them at the art festival in 2006. He will conduct research regarding suppliers,
printing, and cost and report back to the Commission.
3) Display case. Ghida stated that following the last meeting, Lori Boxer suggested the
Village purchase a display box for the lobby of Village Hall so artwork could be displayed. Fred
will review the lobby to identify where a display case could be placed, and will research the cost.
4) Fundraiser. Bonnie suggested a fundraiser from Barnes & Noble whereby the Arts
Commission would promote a shop and share day (similar to Jewel's fundraisers), and a
percentage of all proceeds from sales on a particular day at Barnes & Noble would go to the Arts
Commission. Bonnie will invite a representative from Barnes & Noble to the next meeting to
discuss the concept. Ghida suggested that we could also approach a local business about this
type of incentive in an effort to shop locally and promote local business.
Village Report
No report.
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. AC meetings will
be held on the second Wednesday of each month - unless otherwise noted. Meetings will be
held at Village Hall, second floor conference room, unless noted.
Thank you —
The meeting concluded at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ghida S. Neukirch
Assistant Village Manager
cc: Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison
Bruce Kahn, Trustee Liaison