City of Geneva International Cultural Exchange Committee met Jan. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Meeting was called to order at: 5:18pm
2. Members present: Albright, Cabeen, Alderfer, Snyder, Members Absent: Bald and Chalberg-Pool Skype: Kraus SPAC Member present: Merrill
3. Approval of November Minutes: Cabeen moved Snyder seconded
4. Treasurer’s report: Member Chalberg-Pool was not present to give report, but the following information is known. For the Water Street Studio Event the following charges were incurred for the dessert table. Cocoa Bean $40, $50 Chez Moi, Grahams free. Approximately $700 was spent for the Croissy to WSS Events. At the time of this meeting 9 photos had been sold at the WSS Event at $30 each. There was a $100 donation made to our committee.
5. The WSS Event was a rousing success. There were approximately 100 people in attendance, including many of the photographers. There is discussion on what type of marketing tool we might use next time. We might consider using a mix of postcards and posters announcing the event. Photos that did not get purchased at WSS might be posted on City Website. We also might contact Natural Resource Committee (NRC) regarding a tie in with Wine Cheese and Trees for additional fundraising.
6. Delegation from Geneva to Croissy is scheduled for May 19-23. There has been info sent out to our followers to alert them of the possibility to join the delegation.
7. Fete de la Grenouillere 2017 has been cancelled.
8. Looking ahead to 2017: we are hoping to brainstorm ideas for more community involvement, we are looking to update the ICEC web page on the city website, and possibly some tie in with the Croissy Football Club.
9. ECI visit to GHS and Middle Schools will be happening in the near future.
10. GPLD Foreign Film Sunday—looking for additional film discussion leaders.
11. Next meeting date Wednesday 2/22/17
12. Meeting adjourned: 6:15pm
http://www.geneva.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/01242017-901
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