HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMUNITY SERVICES - 11/18/1999 - COMMUNITY SERVICES MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 18, 1999
Conference Room C— Lower Level
Municipal Building
Board Members Present: Board Members Absent:
Nancy Czarnik Jim Foss
Anne Feichter Ruth Guest
Mary Hale Paul Klevinsky
Tony Kees Peg Vallillo
Alva Kreutzer (Is` 10 minutes)
Sal Pace Staff.
Mary Paliganoff Beth Madden
Dick Scholten
Call to Order:
Alva Kreutzer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Action Items:
The minutes were approved as given, after a motion by Dick Scholten and a second by
Sal Pace. Mary Paligonoff later made a spelling correction. The Board does not have a
regular meeting in December, Mary Hale volunteered to have a Christmas Party in place
of the December meeting. At 7:10 p.m. Alva Kreutzer turned the meeting over to Mary
Paliganoff.
Chairperson's Report:
None
Coordinator's Report:
Report in Board packets. Beth stated that 28 or so baskets would be distributed the
Monday before Thanksgiving. Christmas baskets were almost all matched up. The
salvation Bell Ringer campaign still had openings for volunteers. Beth mentioned that
40% of the money raised is funneled back to Elk Grove.
Committee Reports:
Elk Grove Community Spirit Award Committee: Given by Mazy Hale
A Channel 6 shoot was just completed for three recepients. The first was Don Kearns,
whose neighbors consider lum the nicest and kindest neighbor. The second was Cheryl
Jukos of the Elk Grove Women's Club, who chaired the birthday bask for the Park
District. The third was Marian Noehre, President of the Lioness Club, for her
contributions to the community.
Summer Activities Committee: Given by Mary Hale
The next meeting will be sometime after January. The committee has had quite a few
signups for the Farmers Market, which is scheduled for Wednesday mornings. They also
have had signups for the Garage Sales.
Volunteer Committee: Given by Anne Feichter
Tapings are scheduled for a program of Seniors helping Seniors with their taxes, held in
conjunction with the Sheila Ray Senior Center. Also scheduled is Happy Memories, a
group of Elk Grove business and community employees who volunteer to have a
Christmas party complete with holiday dinner, Santa, and presents for the less fortunate
children in Elk Grove Township.
New Business:
The Community Service Department's budget is due December 9. The committee will
meet sometime before that date to determine budgetary needs.
Old Business:
Make A Difference DU: Money is still coming in to the Community Service office from
the PADS Walk. Between $5000 and $6000 should be raised. Eleven agencies received
items on their Wish Lists. Some supplies are still coming in.
Trustee Liaison Report:
None, but Nancy Czarnik reminded the Board that the Holiday Tree Lighting will take
place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday after Thanksgiving. Also regarding the Elk Grove
Community Parade next summer, Steve Santowski will be on Channel 6 with hints on
how parade participants can use lights whether walking, in a vehicle, or on a float. Also
February 5, 2000 will be the Elk Grove Village Millenium Dinner Dance. Tickets will be
$35 per person.
Community Service Board Member Reports:
None
Announcements:
The next regular meeting of the Community Service Board will be Thursday, January 20,
2000 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
Tony Kees motioned for an adjournment, which was seconded by Anne Feichter.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Feichter, Acting Secretary