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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 07-07 Minutes Friendship Games Discover MINUTES / FRIENDSHIP GAMES the Center July 7, 1995 Present: Mary Welch, Terri Swanson, Bob Peppe, Bernie Gafney, Jim Soderberg,Karen Youngberg, Ron Warren, MaryKay Milla, Deb Dahl, Jan Ficken, Jamie Cassidy, Steve Gutenchyn After discussion, it was decided the key focus of these games /event is to involve the people of the 2 communities and our promotional emphasis will be on local coverage; however, Mary Kay will continue to contact the local networks and radio stations. Terri will contact cable TV, and Mary will work with the Sun -Post to get human interest stories and flyers in the paper. Mary Kay stressed that we use key messages when talking to the media such as: collaborative effort, cooperation, FUN, and building a sense of pride. Ron Warren of BC and Bryan Kampa of BP will be the team captains and all agreed to allow them to meet with the umpire and work out the specifics of the game rules. The teams will wear the campaign T- shirts for uniforms. It was thought 5 innings would fill up an hour. Terri will try to get the sports people from cable TV to do the umpiring and announcing. G Brooklyn Park reps agreed to organize a combined childrens chorus to sing the national anthmem. Mary will contact Coldwell Banker to see if they will donate flags for the children to hold. Terri will lUZ make sure the city /parks have a sound system we can use. Roving characters such as McGruff & McTator, as well as other entertainers, will work the stands to build enthusiasm. It was determined that Brooklyn Center needs a mascot like the Bklyn Park "tator" in order to identify and play on the rivalry. Karen will check with the high school cheerleaders from both Park Center and BCHS to see if they will participate. Bernie will get a tape of Harry Carey's "Take me out to the ballgame" for the 3rd inning stretch. Discussion of the trophy resulted in the following ideas /decisions: * It will be a roving trophy titled FRIENDSHIP GAMES. * A bridge will be used for the visual, signifying the connection of the communities. * No logos will be engraved, just room on the trophy to put the year and the winners name (possibly in the future the games will involve more than just these 2 cities). Deb said she would check with Viking Trophy regarding the trophy and possibly a simple medallion to be given away as a keepsake. Terri will solicite ideas from the cable TV staff about a fun presentation of the "challenge" at the start of the game involving 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (612) 569,3440 the mayors. Several minor changes were made to the flyer which included 1) eliminating the words city staff and steering committee, 2) changing races to games, 3 ) adding rain or shine, and 4 ) adding National Anthem sung by combined childrens chorus. Mary will get an extra several thousand flyers printed to be distributed through the park and rec ro rams of both cities. Mar will also ask the P g Y BC park and rec to make a few posters from the flyer. A commitment from the Sun -Post to distribute the flyers the Wed. prior to the event, at no cost, has already been made. Mary will also contact Greenwood Graphics to see if he will again donate printing of the flyers. Cost of the paper is about $100 per 10,000. All agreed to keep the solicitation of prizes and treats from area businesses to a bare minimum. Deb .ill contact Koops Super Valu and Mary will contact Jerry's New Market & CUB to get lemonade and watermelon and bulk penny candy. All agreed to allow the Bkyn Center park & rec to have their concession stand on site at the event. �. Terri will'ask the BC park & rec staff to help organize and staff the various games during the event. Frisbees, hula hoops, water balloons, parachute w /balls, possibly 3 legged races, plus any other simple games to entertain children and adults will be considered. • Terri will make sure the appropriate city personnel are notified in case of emergencies and she will work on setting up a First Aid Booth. Mary Kay stated that if anything negative happens, she should be contacted so that she can diffuse the situation with the media. Brooklyn Center reps accepted the responsibility to be the "hosts" for this event and will meet at the Central Park site to arrange -the physical logistics of all the activities. THIS MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, JULY 2:5 @ 5:OOpm AT THE CONCERT STAGE AREA IN CENTRAL PARK /9ROOKLYN CENTER.