Mountain Lakes Centennial Steering Committee

Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2010

Committee Members Present:     Halpin, Barlow, Hayward, Rusak, Sullivan, Terlizzi, Thompson, Wargo  Council Liaisons: McWilliams, Bravo

Schools Update:   Kris

School liaison, Frank Sanchez, is extremely enthusiastic and has met with Stephanie to develop a centennial calendar for the website.  The committee will be working on a letter to distribute to all teachers and staff.

Logo Update:

1. Graphics committee met on 3/26 and selected Laura Wilder to design our logo.  She has a strong background in arts & crafts. 
2. The logo should be complete by May 1^st.  It was recommended that we include her logo in the centennial book.

 

Event Updates:

1. Launch Event-  The kick-off committee proposed an alternative plan (“Community Skate”) for our first centennial activity in January. After much discussion and concerns about safety and liability, the Centennial Committee agreed to continue with the original open house plan. Stephanie will follow-up with Nancy Bigelsen.
2. Birthday Gala -  Debbie confirmed that the Birthday Gala will be a formal cocktail party/buffet type dinner with dancing and an orchestra at the ML Club on 3/12/11.  The event will be able to accommodate 300+.

 

Fundraising:

1. Grant application- Debbie submitted a grant application to the Town Club to request funds to help cover expenses related to our centennial celebration.
2. Centennial bricks/stones-  Blair informed us that the Borough budget will include a centennial project.  The fundraising committee will meet with the Borough Manager, Engineer and head of DPW to review options. Kelly will draw up plans for the next Committee meeting.

 

ML Production:  The group is moving along and has put out a call for stories.

Centennial News:  Stephanie will e-mail the draft to all committee members for their review and feedback. A one-page letter will be sent to all residents in town asking them to go to a link where the complete newsletter will be available.  Target date is in May after the logo is complete.  It was recommended that we insert a disclaimer that planned events, etc. are subject to change.

Next Steering Committee Meetings: 

May 10      10:30 Borough Hall

May 22      11:00 Craftsman Farms (picnic lunch to follow)

June 7        10:30 Borough Hall