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BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2002, 4 PM
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER
MEETING MINUTES
Phil Cohen called the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Tony Kuefler; Kay Lasman, Councilmember; Ed Nelson, Councilmember; Baylon Loosbrock, Rotary; Sue
Low; Chamber; Sue LaCrosse, Earle Brown Days; Phil Cohen, Chairman.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Phil Cohen reported a checkbook balance of $1,237.00. He handed out a draft of the budget submitted for
tentative approval. He is going to look at Trophies By Linda for the awards. If an organization donates
money, checks should be made payable to Special Events. Sue Low is working on a business contribution.
There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Sue Low to approve the financial report. Motion
carried.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Tony Kuefler handed out awards criteria and an application form that was developed by the sub-committee.
He recommends it be sent out to clubs and organizations with the invitations. There was a motion by Tony
Kuefler, seconded by Sue Low to adopt the Special Recognition Awards criteria. Motion carried.
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO DO
Item Status Contact Person
Helium for balloons Brookdale provides Phil Cohen
Gift certificates Brookdale/Penn Station Phil Cohen & others
Door prizes North Memorial/Others Phil Cohen & others
Publicity
City Newsletter Done Sue LaCrosse
Cable 12 Done Tony Kuefler
Sun Post Sue LaCrosse
Other
Awards Recognition Solicitation Letters
Award – Recognition emcee Sue Low
National Anthem singer Ed Nelson
Dale Greenwald Band Done Phil Cohen
Joe Brough/Strolling Musicians Phil Cohen
Flags – State & National Check on Sue LaCrosse
Decorations Available Margaret Sandberg
Boy Scouts/Presenting the colors Phil Cohen
Birthday cake Kay Lasman
Contract with Heritage Center Done Kay Lasman
Invitations – printing/mailing End/Dec-First/Jan Sue LaCrosse
Hostess’s Done BC Women’s Club
Podium/Microphone Kay Lasman
Invocation Ask Reverend Hobbs
Emcee Ask Dr. Orn
Park Center Entertainment Done Kay Lasman
OTHER BUSINESS
Phil Cohen said the police and insurance have been waived because it is a city event.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2002
There was a motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Kay Lasman to adopt the minutes of November 21,
2002. Motion carried.
MEETING DATE SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 9, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center, Cohen Room.
ADJOURNMENT –
There was a motion by Kay Lasman, seconded by Ed Nelson to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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