Minutes - 08/10/2000 - Autumn Festival CommitteeAUTUMN FESTIVAL Committee
Minutes of August 10, 2000
1. MEETING CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: PRESENT, Adam & Michelle Butler, Nuha Dabbouseh, Doreen
Barrett, Connie Craig, Jan Lundquist, Bonnie Sartore
ABSENT: Mariette Adrian, Joyce Antoniolli, Carolyn Link, Ralph Maxson, Nelly
Naguib, Barb Nasharr, Joan Philip, Tom Truedson
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Lojewski
3. Bonnie brought the committee up to date on the additional vendors. Since the
previous meeting, Joyce has secured a commitment from both the Produce and Cheese
vendors from last year. Letters have been mailed to approximately 15 vendors, some
from last year, some new, with this year's information and an application. The
committee also agreed to pursue different food vendors so that the B & T will not
have to provide all of the food. Linda is to formulate a letter to mail to prospective
food vendors detailing DuPage Health Department requirements as well as those of
Autumn Fest. Several members of the committee suggested names of establishments
to contact.
4. Adam Butler agreed to contact The Private Bank for possible donations or gift
certificates to be used for either the raffle or underwriting one of the events. Bonnie is
to supply Adam with some background information and pictures to take with him
when he makes his "courtesy call ". Bonnie will contact some of the Club's liquor
suppliers for donations of liquor baskets. Nuha agreed to contact the Park District and
Women's Club for raffle gifts as well.
5. The Schedule of Events was drafted. Hinsdale Central Choir will open the program
on the stage at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Downers Grove North Choir. Jan Lundquist
volunteered to speak with Art Philip about using his CD player to fill in between
performances. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a presentation honoring Marlo, the retiring
police dog and introducing the new police dog. Bonnie will talk to the police
department about things to distribute to the kids since they are most familiar with
Marlo. Connie will contact the Butler Jr. High to see if they have any groups that
would like to participate. Bonnie is to contact Mrs. Maimonis, the Brook Forest
School Music Teacher, for possible groups as well. The Hinsdale Center for the
performing arts will also be contacted. Michelle suggested a variety hour type of
entertainment. The Civic Association will be asked to put some info. into their
Newsletter asking for anyone who would like to perform to contact Bonnie. An age
and time limit will be set.
6. NEXT MEETING: September 14, 2000.
7. ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Loj ewski