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BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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.
MINUTES APPROVAL
There was a motion by Kay Lasman, seconded by Ed Nelson to approve the minutes for October 10, 2002.
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Phil Cohen reported a checkbook balance of $1,237.00. He said he has asked the organizations to donate
$200. Rotary has budgeted $250. He met with Tom & Lorraine Shinnick from the Lions.
BIRTHDAY PARTY DISCUSSION
Contract
: Phil Cohen had some questions regarding the insurance requirement on the contract. Kay
Lasman said last year it was covered. She will check with Mike McCauley. There was a motion by Ed
Nelson, seconded by Tony Kuefler to approve Phil Cohen to sign the contract subject to us not having to
pay for liability insurance. Motion carried.
Program:
Phil Cohen reported Dale Greenwald would provide his band. He has a following in the
community. He will ask Joe Brough to provide the strolling musicians. Kay Lasman said Park Center has a
fabulous drama department, which is nationally recognized. They have been invited to perform in Scotland
next year. They are interested in doing a program from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor. It was
recommended that rather than getting two schools for 15 minutes each, we invite Park Center to do 30
minutes. It was also suggested we pick a tentative date for 2004 and ask the Cooper Chamber Singers soon
if they would be available to perform.
Recognition of Organizations:
Phil Cohen said there should be a clear definition of the guidelines for
recognizing individuals from organizations at the Birthday Party. A sub-committee of Tony Kuefler, Baylon
Loosbrock, and Ed Nelson was appointed to come up with criteria and guidelines for the awards. The
committee chaired by Tony Kuefler will present a report at the December meeting.
Dinner:
Kay Lasman reported on prices for a sit down dinner and buffet. The prices for the least
expensive sit down dinners are $26.33 and $27.58 including tax and gratuities. The cost for the buffet is
$28.84 but you get a lot more food. There was one vote for buffet and the rest for a sit down dinner. It
was decided we go for the chicken at a cost of $26.33.
There will be a $100 charge for the bartender if we don’t meet the bar bill.
Other Items:
Phil Cohen said the other details, including the program, would be finalized at the December
meeting. Then, publicity can be prepared for distribution right after Christmas.
OTHER BUSINESS
Sue Low reported on what is happening with the Chamber. She said they are part of Twin Cities, which
encompasses about 10 different cities including Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. Each community has
their own council. The Brooklyn Business Council serves the old Brooklyn Community Chamber area. Dee
Stewart is the facilitator from Twin Cities and Dan Ryan is the local chair. She said they are still figuring
out what is going on.
MEETING DATE SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 19, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center, Cohen Room
Thursday, January 16, 4:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center, Playcorner
ADJOURNMENT –
There was a motion by Kay Lasman, seconded by Tony Kuefler to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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