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BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 4 PM
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
Phil Cohen called the Brooklyn Center Special Events Committee meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Baylon F. Loosbrock, Rotary; Tony Kuefler, Time Capsule; Ed Nelson, Councilmember; Pastor Bruce
Hobbs, Thanksgiving Service; Sue Low, Brooklyn Community Chamber; Sue LaCrosse, Earle Brown Days;
Phil Cohen, Chairman.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Phil Cohen reported a balance of $2,480.38.
Phil Cohen reported that a general information letter would go out to the organizations with a nomination
form. A separate letter will also go out to the organizations requesting financial support. Tony Kuefler said
the Taxpayers Association approved $200 toward the event. Phil Cohen said the Lions Club and Rotary
have been contacted. He said other possibilities are the police association, fire association, chamber,
community ed, Historical Society, Convention & Tourism Bureau, and Women’s Club.
Sue Low recommended a thank you poster be put up on an easel at the event.
Publicity – Sue Low will get the mailing labels for the Chamber and Rotary. Phil Cohen will get the labels
for the Lions Club, Tony Kuefler will get the labels for the Taxpayers Association and Historical Society,
Sue LaCrosse will get labels for the commissioners and past participants of the birthday party. Sue
LaCrosse will have the invitation flyers sent. The Special Events committee will reimburse the City for the
postage.
Phil Cohen asked if we could get some promotion on Cable 12. Sue LaCrosse recommended Tony Kuefler
for an interview and will check with Jim Glasoe as to that possibility. Baylon Loosbrock said he has the
original tape of the video from last year.
Phil Cohen said he would contact Lauri Winters about doing an interview and story about the change from
Year 2000 to Special Events Committee. Phil wants extra copies of the invitations to give out to some of
the businesses.
Phil Cohen would like a draft of the program for the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, January 17, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center City Hall, Conference Room on lower level.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor