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Earle Brown Days
Meeting Minutes
April 4, 1988
City Hall
Those present: Quenr.oe, Thor.ud, Nelson,Countryman, Dorff, Alford,
Nyquist, Cohen, Vreeland, Roen, LaCrosse, Judy Berglund and Steve
Graffunder.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Nelson handed out copies of the budget. The budget
was approved as is.
NEW BUSINESS: Nyquist introduced Steve Graffunder who represents the
reactivated Brooklyn Center Jaycees. Graffunder said there are 22
members.
OLD BUSINESS: Quenr.oe recognized and thanked Alford, Thorud and Dorff
for their hard work in 187.
BUTTON SALES/MEMORABILIA: Dorff passed out a design with Earle Brown on
horseback. Motion approved to go with his design. Another motion was
passed to allow Henry to decide on one of two options: 1. Sell button
for$1 with discount coupons only or. 2. Sell button for. $1 with discount
coupons and prize money. Dorff will report his decision at next meeting.
AMBASSADORS: Cohen handed out 1987 budget and the 1988 proposal. He will
have letter drafted by next meeting. Cohen wants everyone to let him know
if they are planning to contact any businesses for donations. Er.nee will
meet with auto dealers. A special breakfast is proposed for them.
NEW BUSINESS - cont: Quenr.oe introduced Judith Berglund, who is inter-
ested in becoming a board member. She is interested in either a one or
two year term, and her background includes convention experience.
Steve Graffunder is also interested in becoming a board member-. He is
a long time Brooklyn Center resident and works in Nyquist's office.
The Board of Directors will meet at 7:15 a.m., before the regular
meeting to vote on this matter.
SEARCH FOR VICE-CHAIRMAN REPORT: Nelson recommends that someone currently
on the Earle Brown Days board or committee be considered for next ear's
chairman. He thinks it would be too difficult to have someone chair that
has never- been involved with Earle Brown Days.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
JUNIOR ROYALTY: Thorud submitted a budget with $600 in expenses
The budget was approved
TABLOID: Vreeland will meet with-person from post and report back
at next meeting. The tabloid will go out the week before Earle
Brown Days.
PARK & REC: The senior clubs will sponsor Bingo on Saturday,
June 25 at the community center. If they make a nice profit, they
will make a donation to Earle Brown Days.
NEW BUSINESS - cont: Quenroe highlighted the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
on Saturday, April 23 at the Holiday Inn. Places can be reserved with
Dennis Morrow at Brooklyn Center High School or the Mayor's office. A
sponsor pays $100 and gets eight complimentary tickets.
NEXT MEETING: Scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall.
Board of Directors meet at 7:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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