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Earle Brown Days
Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2012
PRESENT
Joy Reinhart, Myrna Kauth, Cathy Ballot, Karen Youngberg, Phil Cohen and Sue LaCrosse.
Joy Reinhart called the meeting to order at 4:36 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Myrna Kauth, seconded by Karen Youngberg to approve the minutes of July 17,
2012. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Cathy Ballot reported a checkbook balance of $9,361.47.
APPROVAL OF BOARD TERMS
There was a motion by Myrna Kauth, seconded by Karen Youngberg to appoint Cathy Ballot to the
board of directors for a three year term to expire on September 30, 2015. Motion carried.
ELECTION OF 2012-13 OFFICERS
There was a motion by Myrna Kauth, seconded by Phil Cohen to appoint Joy Reinhart as chairperson,
Karen Youngberg as vice-chairperson, Cathy Ballot as treasurer, and Sue LaCrosse as Secretary.
Motion carried.
FUTURE OF EARLE BROWN DAYS
Sue LaCrosse reviewed the budget sheet. She said maybe we could eliminate the Craft & Business
Expo and the band concert and make it a family day. Karen Youngberg asked if we would still have
food vendors. Joy Reinhart said yes. Sue LaCrosse suggested a puppet show or two with the Brooklyn
Center Puppet Playhouse. The cost would be minimal. Phil Cohen said we should decide what we are
going to do by having a tentative plan of action. Joy Reinhart said we should get as many free events as
possible. A fire truck, police vehicle and either the National Guard or North Memorial ambulance were
suggested. Sue LaCrosse said if we are going to have them, it would be nice to promote it in the
publicity because it would be a popular activity.
Myrna Kauth questioned the number of portable restrooms at the parade. Joy Reinhart said one of the
portable restrooms on Saturday was broken and did not get fixed until late. It was questioned whether
we needed the band judges at the parade. Sue LaCrosse said years ago we were not able to get bands.
The parade chair met with the band director at Park Center and he said we needed to offer prize money
and needed to have the bands judged in order to get bands.
Karen Youngberg is working to get more participation from the Business Women and the BCBA.
The tentative plan of action is to continue with the following events for 2013 pending adequate financial
support: Craft & Business Expo, Kids’ Fishing Contest, Fireworks, Parade, Family Fun & Games,
Honor Our Veterans, and Petting Zoo. The band concert is questionable. Other family events may be
planned as long as the cost is minimal or at no charge, such as a puppet show, face painting, fire truck,
and helicopter.
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PUBLICITY
The committee is not sure what to spend the $2,000 we receive from Minneapolis Northwest next year.
They were not happy with the Sun Post supplement. Discussions about publicity will be addressed at
future meetings.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Cathy Ballot will start buying prizes for Family Fun & Games.
Sue LaCrosse said the dates for 2013 are June 27-29.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 4:30 p.m., Room 221 at Community Center.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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