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March 5, 2001 Fete des Lacs Festival Committee Meeting Minutes themselves and same could bring additional revenues to the Festival. Committee Member Sweeney suggested that possibly with the purchase of several (6, 8, 10, etc.) buttons you could receive a $2 discount. The buttons should be available at team registration for the tournament. Ms. Patricia Scott suggested that the buttons could be made with a color copier allowing the ability to number them for drawing purposes. Ms. Scott stated that the cost would be minimal. Mr. March stated that the buttons could be smaller and made in house less expensively. Mr. Wilharber questioned using old buttons. Ms. Scott stated that those old buttons could not be used again. Mr. March suggested providing Committee Member Thill with a sample. Committee Member Peil questioned whether the old buttons could be re-used. Committee Member Thill reviewed the previous years sales and stated that the revenue generated from same was $3,208. Committee Member DeVine stated that Town Crier Promotions donated their profit to the City's Festival and charged only cost. Committee Member Travis questioned whether in previous years, door-to-door sales assisted in selling more buttons. Mr. Wilharber stated that so many residents are not available when soliciting door-to-door. Mr. March stated that he felt that purchasing a 1,000 buttons was an ample supply which would include the tournament and new residents. Chair DeVine requested additional information on the acrylic buttons that Ms. Scott suggested. Chair DeVine questioned the intended use of the buttons. Committee Member Thill stated similar to that oflast year. Mr. Wilharber stated that the original buttons were smaller than the ones that are currently being used. Committee Member Thill stated that offering a discount to other events if a button is purchased, may be an idea. 13. 5K Run Committee Member Travis submitted proposals from Vacation Sports for the 5K Run. Mr. March stated that he liked Option #3, and Chair DeVine concurred. Mr. March questioned the advertising that would be provided. Committee Member Travis stated that Vacation Sports in White Bear Lake, does a quality job promoting and handling the run. Committee Member Travis stated that the event would pay for itself and generate additional revenue above expenditures. Committee Member Travis stated that the up front cost would be $5 - $6 dollars, dependent upon T-Shirts. Committee Member Travis stated that she had spoken with Mr. Daryl Cooper, organizer of the YMCA Run, who stated that the Committee could expect approximately 150 runners with 40 - 50 people being from Vacation Sports. Committee Member Travis explained that they are kind of like "groupies" that run all Vacation Sports events. Another 25 - 50 people would be from the community with the remaining 75 individuals that would be invited by local residents. Committee Member Travis felt that awards were a good idea, with a medal for first (1 st) place for both male and female. Committee Member Travis stated that at the YMCA Run a one (I) mile walk was also an event that they promoted as a fiunily event. Committee Member Travis stated her intent of trying to obtain a sponsor for providing the t-shirts and silk screening. The medals would be donated. Committee Member Travis stated that the after event costs would be $400 minimum to Vacation Sports, or $4 pre race or $5 race day that they receive per entry. Depending of the location of the race, the Anoka