2003-11-05 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 11/05/2003
Type of Meeting: ❑ Special Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, 5 November 2003
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Second Floor Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen, Chair
Bonnie Gold
Barbara Herman
Gayle Pervos
Fred Weissman
Absent:
Sandy Greenberg
Robyn Kove
Susan Mann
Lynne Schneider
Ilene Strauss
Michelle Taxe
Staff Liaison
Ghida S. Neukirch, Assistant Village Manager
Trustee Liaison
Trustee Jeff Berman - present
Trustee Steve Trilling - present
Welcome
Linda welcomed the Commission members and special guests Howard Green, Marty Gabler, Cam
Reisner, Dan Weinberger and Marilyn Alaynick. The meeting began at 7:10 p.m.
Approval of Minutes, 10/8/2003
Due to a lack of a quorum, minutes could not be approved.
Chair Report
Special congratulations BGSB on an extraordinary performance. Also, special thanks to Lori Boxer
for coordinating a fine art display in the lobby outside the auditorium.
Trustee Trilling noted that there were students that had a very poor odor protruding; concerns were
also received by attendees regarding disruptive high school students in the audience. It was
suggested that AC/and Band volunteers address these issues so they do not disrupt the
performance.
Linda suggested that tickets be given to high school and middle school students as part of an
incentive program in an effort to increase student attendance at the performances, and also to
promote the performance.
Commissioners Reports
No report.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Band Board
• Bonnie thanked the AC for their support before and during the performance.
• The Band Board will be meeting tomorrow.
10/25/2003 performance.
• Outstanding performance!
• Ghida provided an overview of expenses and revenue from the performance; approximately
$3,200 was raised from the performance.
• Cam expressed disappointment regarding the concession sales; Krispy Creme donut sales
were very low.
• It was suggested that the intermission be extended beyond 10 minutes. This would enable
people to utilize the rest rooms and also purchase concessions. Due to limited rest rooms, the
length of time at the intermission was not great enough.
• Howard noted that there were a number of people interested in concessions before the
performance.
These issues will be reviewed again for the May, 2004 formal performance.
Sponsorship - Ghida provided an update on the "band-aides" and expenditures. A copy of the
budget was distributed and is available upon request.
Upcoming performance schedule:
✓ 11/30 —St. Peter's Church, Northbrook, 3 pm.
✓ 12/7- Hope Lutheran, 7 pm.
✓ 12/14 - Assembly of God, Mt. Prospect, 6:30 p.m.
✓ 5/2/04—Sunday. Second Annual Spring Concert. SHS. "Different Forms of Art is Portrayed in
Music".
May 2, 2004 Performance
• Trustee Berman suggested that the title of the May performance reflect the type of music that
will be performed.
• Howard suggested at the last meeting that the band would work with local schools to develop
artwork based on a theme of the performance, then the artwork would be displayed at the
performance and possibly at Village Hall.
Band Survey
Linda stated that the purpose of the survey is to relay to the band that the Village and Arts
Commission value their efforts, and also to identify recommendation and new initiatives that could
be pursued. A great deal of discussion took place regarding the survey. It was confirmed that the
AC will not require the Band to proceed based solely on the recommendations by band members.
It was agreed that all recommendations would be considered, and if there is a majority of members
that agree on one or more issues, then all band members would receive follow-up on the research
and discussion that would subsequently take place regarding said issues.
Fred suggested adding information in the survey identifying that decisions resulting from this
survey will be explored by the Arts Commission and the Band Board. A draft of the survey was
circulated; attendees provided further recommendations/modifications; the changes will be
implemented, then copies made for Bonnie to distribute at next week's rehearsal.
Proposed Art League
• On behalf of Lori, Gayle indicated that the artists enjoyed setting-up their artwork at the October
band performance.
• Gayle distributed postcards promoting the artwork of artist Peter Patterson.
• Gayle suggested constructing a better display to promote the artists and their work at future
band performances.
• Marilyn indicated that Lori will be setting-up a meeting with interested Art League participants in
the near future.
Bench Program — "Sittin' Pretty in BG"
No report due to Ilene's absence.
Discount Card, "Be a PART of the Arts".
No report due to Michelle's absence.
Old Business
Teen Cafe — Gayle reported that she spoke to an Eskape representative regarding a monthly teen
cafe. An open-mic would be coordinated to interested teens. The program would be targeted to
high school students. Several SHS seniors have already volunteered to assist with this committee.
Marilyn and Bonnie expressed an interest in serving on the subcommittee. Gayle tentatively
scheduled a subcommittee meeting for Thursday, 12/4 at 4:30 p.m., at Eskape.
New Business
Linda indicated that Long Grove cancelled their Art Festival.
Village Report
1) Arts Festival Survey results were distributed; highlights were provided. A copy of the results are
available upon request.
2) The Village has received final payment from Pepsi and Amdur Productions; there are no other
outstanding invoices from the 2003 Art Festival.
3) BG Invitational Fine Art Festival 2004. Ghida noted that the Village Board has approved July 17
& 18 for the 2004 festival. Ann Arbor is coordinating their festival the last weekend in July, and due
to the great number of artists that attend this festival, it was not recommended that we compete for
artists during the weekend.
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 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.
Motion to Adjourn — no action taken due to a lack of a quorum.
The meeting concluded at 8:15 p.m. Linda thanked the members for their attendance and input.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ghida S. Neukirch
Assistant Village Manager
cc: Jeff Berman, Trustee Liaison
Steve Trilling, Trustee Liaison