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Brooklyn Center Minnesota
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 55430
(612) 561-5440
Earle Brown Days Meeting
Meeting Minutes
February 27, 1989
City Hall
Those present: Alford, Nerburn, Bergeland, Nelson, Jacobsen, Chisen-
hall-, Countryman, Tierny, Vreeland, Cohen, LaCrosse and Graham.
Alford introduced Jackie Graham, Junior Royalty Chairperson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from January 23 were approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Nelson passed out reconciliation report of Decem-
ber 31, 1988. Cash on hand $5,646.23. The 1989 proposed budget was
distributed. It will be approved at a later date.
CELEBRATE MINNESOTA 1990: Need concrete activities and budget by
the March meeting to submit to City budget.
PUBLICITY: LaCrosse explained most of the cable cost is a one time
. shot. Banners could be recycled each year for a nominal fee.
Publicity won't cost as much in future years unless we expand to
radio or add banners.
PARADE: Invitations have been sent out to Zuhrah groups and high
school bands.
BUTTONS/MEMORABILIA: Nelson suggests ordering 1500 buttons.
NEW EVENTS: Jacobsen reported the Power Glides will perform at
the street dance on June 23 from 7pm - midnight. They might want
to have a raffle. LaCrosse will check into ordinance regarding
raffles.
AMBASSADORS: Cohen passed out his proposal. The goal is $16,608 in
money and prize donations. Letters will go out April 1.
Would like to change name of Ambassadors. Ideas should be called
in to Sue at 561-5448.
AUCTION: Bergeland talked to Karen Larson representing the auction-
eer. Would they take a larger cut and do everything except solicit
contributions from businesses? She will get back to Bergeland.
Auction is still alive.
CAR SHOW: The 50's National is being held at fair grounds the same
weekend as EBD. Consensus to hold off the car show this year and
try again in 1990.
JUNIOR ROYALTY: Will be run pretty much the same as last year.
Graham is looking for events for the children to appear at.
April 1-forms and info will be available.
TABLOID:. Tierny will work with Vreeland and will consult with others
at the Post.
HIDE- A-KEY: Alford will contact Sexton.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 27, 7:30 a.m. - City Hall Council
Chambers.
Adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
City Liaison
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