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• May 21, 2001 <br /> Fete des Lacs Festival Committee Meeting Miriutes <br /> suggested that events should be included in the same mailing. Cornmittee <br /> Member Peil stated that an additional page would increase the postage per mailing <br /> to $.55. Consensus was to include the flyer. Chair DeVine questioned whether <br /> all residents in the City would receive this mailing. Cammittee Member Peil <br /> stated only those individuals that have participated in the past; however, she was <br /> open to suggestions. Chair DeVine stated that a second letter should be available <br /> in early June. Committee Member Peil suggested that the beginning of July <br /> would be better due to the date of the mailing. <br /> Committee Member Peil stated that nothing has been done regarding this item. <br /> Chair DeVine stated that he would contact Father Fitzgerald to ascertain the times <br /> that the Church Council meets and forward that information to Committee <br /> Member Peil. Committee Member Sweeney questioned whether Cornmittee ', <br /> Member Peil had given any additional thought to the idea of coupons. Committee ',, <br /> Member Peil questioned whether Committee Member Sweeney was asking about <br /> the coupons that went with the buttons. Committee Member Sweeney stated that <br /> he and Chair DeVine had met for lunch and discussed local business participate in ' <br /> a buy one/get one free type offers rather than those same business ' <br /> donating/sponsoring toward the event. It was felt that the participation in this '�, <br /> type of advertising/promoting would be more received by smaller, local <br /> businesses. Committee Member Sweeney stated that it would be available on a <br /> one (1) page, 8%z x 11 sheet of paper that then would be sold for $5. Committee <br /> Member Sweeney stated the Kelly's Korner had expressed an interest in , <br /> participating in same. Consensus was that Committee Members would approach ' <br /> . local businesses to ascertain their participation in this item. , <br /> 5. Main Sta�e, Volunteers, Fireworks & O�erations (Committee Member Teriy �' <br /> Sweene <br /> Committee Member Sweeney stated that all acts are committed with the exception <br /> of the Fire and Police Departments. It was brought to the Chair's attention that <br /> Kids Dance had been booked for approximately two (2} hours on Saturday by a <br /> resident. Committee Member Sweeney stated that the entire day had previously <br /> been committed. Committee Member Sweeney stated that he would contact Ms. <br /> Capra to ascertain whether a contract had be signed with Kids Dance and whether <br /> they were available for an alternative day due to the already scheduled events that <br /> would be taking piace under the tent on Saturday that had been previously <br /> contacted for. Chair DeVine suggested having karoke available Saturday evening <br /> prior to the band. Chair DeVine stated that he had spoke with the woman who <br /> operates the karoke at Kelly's Korner to ascertain availability, etc. <br /> Committee Member Sweeney stated that the volunteer postcard/flyer would be <br /> included in the mailing. <br /> Mr. Cordel reviewed the submitted proposal from the Amateur Radio Operators to <br /> provide radio communications for the parade and fireworks elevating the need for <br /> � walkie-talkies. Mr. Cordel stated that the communications could be directly <br /> relayed to the police and fire departments, local ambulance service, members of <br /> the Committee, fireworks and parking. Comrnittee Member Thill questioned <br /> whether Mr. Cordel could provide 8— 12 individuais that could work the parade <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />