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RETAIL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 3 , 1989 -- 7 : 30 a _m. ��TY OF McHE11rRY
Chamber Conference Room
PRESErT: David Byron Chris Cardamone
Fran Hermann Virgil Wilkins
Fran Olsen
ABSENT: Barb Hoyt Donald Doherty
Monica Jepsen Mary Bassi
Minno Halma Jim Becker
Jeff Rudge Pat Strom
Sue Reese Sam Zito
Josephine Smith Lowell LeMaster
Aldon Thompson David Wahl
Stephanie Porter Debbie Fisher
Meeting was called to order at 7 : 50 a .m. by Chairman Cardamone.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved by general
consensus .
NEWCOMER PACK_ETS TO VIP LIST: The letter and the Iist of VIP ' s
is an attachment to these Minutes . Each was sent a sample
Newcomer Packet at the direction of this Committee. Cardamone
stated how pleased he was that our project came full cycle and
has been brought to the attention of those who should know the
quality of our Newcomer Program. The Realtors, Developers , and
Property Managers are delighted with the Newcomer Packets and are
distributing about 50 a month. Our next target is the teachers
coming into the school districts . We are working with the
schools to encourage orientation sessions at which time they can
get general community information as well as this Newcomer
Packet .
FIESTA DAYS REVIEW: Aside from the rain, everyone felt that
Fiesta Days went very well . However , the Gommittee,
independently and collectively, wondered why Woodstock scheduled
a Round-up Days against our Sidewalk Sales . A county-wide
calendar of events is issued to specifically avoid conflicts and
to support each other ' s community-sponsored events . A letter
will be sent to the Woodstock Retailers from our Retailers -
concerning this issue.
The Committee asked that letters be sent to Fireball S , The
Northwest Herald, the Mayor , City Council, Public Work� and Park
Districts commending them for the outstanding job that they did
for Fiesta Days . The housekeeping of the City was extraordinary.
One would never know from one day to the next that there had been
such a party the night befo�re_ It was recommended that included
in that letter be the suggestion that the new trash cans be
emptied more frequently in front of food establishments or
additional trssh cans be made available in those locations ,
because overflow is occurring_
The shuttle service went extremely well _ The drivers were most
accommodating and friendly to the riders . The Chamber Office
provic!ed walkie-talkies so that they could be in communication
with e�ach other and/or the Chamber Office at all times for space
and efficiency. The cost was only 5180 . 00 because PACE had
misqucted originally. Consequently, the Chamber absorbed the
entire� cost from the Retail Budget. It is recommended for 1990
that �ponsors be arranged for well in advance so that they can be
liste� in the Fiesta Days Guide to get full benefit from their
sponsorship . A Chairman is a definite need for this shuttle
service for 1990 . We have asked PACE to consider doing our
shuttle service for the Trade Fair .
FREE MOVIES REVIEWED: It was remarkably successful. Cardamone
requested that a letter be sent to Sam complimenting him on the
great job that he did. Since the turnout was so resounding, we
want to consider a second showing for each of the movies next
year . Wednesday proved to be a very good day. It was even
suggested that perhaps a Wednesday would be good during Christmas
Holidays for one of the Christmas films, but probably not for
this year since the kids get out of school extremely late.
IRMA TOWN MEETING : IRMA called to offer us a Town Meeting on
September 26th and this year they are expanding it to include
many topics and in-depth information. It was the consensus of
the Committee that we should go with the 26th and have perhaps a
Buffet Dinner so that the Program could begin early and end early
and, yet, accomplish the impact of the topics they are
recommending. The proposal is an attachment to these Minutes .
Presenters would be Dave Vite, Executive Director of IRMA; Mary
Garzonni , IRMA Seminar Specialist; plus someone regarding the
Sales Tax and one other presenter to be announced. A Committee
needs to be set up. It was suggested we ask Monica Jepsen from
the Fashion Shoppe to chair the Committee, along with Mary Bassi
from The Junior Closet. Virgil Wilkins will be on the Committee.
It was the consensus of the group that personal contacts need to
be made in order to get a good showing. It was suggested that we
invite the other Retailers from the County to participate. That
will be an inclusion in the letter to the Woodstock Retailers .
Cardamone and Hermann will make personal contacts in their areas
to enhance attendance. It was recommended the Chamber Board -
attend as well .
CHRISTMAS : The target week for the lights to be ready is the
week before Thanksgiving so that the day after Thanksgiving, the
town lights up. The Parade will be November 25th. Extended
hours will begin on the Sth of December . It was the consensus of
the Committee that we should order 1 , 000 Seasons Greetings
ribbons to be worn by the employees throughout McHenry, thanking
consumers for shopping McHenry. The ribbons will be ordered
through Virgil Wilkins of D-B Enterprises at a cost of 35 cents
each and will be sold to our Retailers at SO cents each. There
are still some Christmas buttons left from two years ago . It was
decided to �ust leave those on the shelf until next year and to
promote the ribbons this year .
RECAPS :
Riverside Round-up - It was an outstanding success and the fact
that Woodstock stole the theme and content is a great compliment
to that success since emulation is the strongest form of
flattery. Dates for 1990 have been set at June 9th and lOth.
Midniqht Madness on Green Street was a huge success . Hetter than
the all-day tent sale . They have scheduled it for June 8th for
1990 and changed the hours from 10 : 30 to 12 : 30 ta be 9 : 00 p.m. to
12 : 00 midnight . In a discussion about the dates , it was
determined that they wanted to avoid a conflict and Riverside
Drive ' s objective was to avoid Graduation Weekend, so Hermann
will call the School Districts and then adjust the date , if
necessary_
�eptember 9th is the Tent Sale on Green Street .
September 17th is the Landmark Commission Farmers ' Market . Al1
details are in attachment to these Minutes.
Meeting ad�ourned at 9 : 12 a .m.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances H_ Olsen
Executive Director
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Next Meeting will be .
POST MEETING NOTES : Susan from IRMA called this afternoon to say
that IRMA will foot the cost of the dinner and asked us where we
would like to have it schecduled. I suggested the Tamara Royale. -
They will set the menu, make all the arrangements , do the
publicity pieces , do the invitations , and get it all to us . Now,
how is that for service ! ! ! At this point all that needs to be
done is to ask each member of this Committee to get out there and
promote it with the other businesses in their own Districts so
that we have a good turnout .
July 28 , 1989
Supt. Robert Gough
Johnsburg School District #12
2117 W. Church St.
McHenry, IL 60050
Dear Rob :
The Marketing Committee of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce has
embarked on an extensive "Buy McHenry" campaign. Included as one phase of
the campaign is our outreach to the newcomers .
I am enclosing a copy of the letter, Membership Directory, Quality of Life
Brochure, Countywide Calendar of Events, and the Countywide Visitors '
Guide, which are the elements of the packet that is being distributed to
each newcomer through our member realtors, property managers and
developers _
This service is being provided by the Chamber of Commerce at no cost to
neither the delivering agents nor the newcomers , as one o� our investments
in our efforts to promote local purchasing.
Please take special notice of the graphs on page 2 that clearly explain
the dollar value of shopping locally.
The time-saving and travel-cost savings should be obvious, but often are
not. That, too � is alluded to , but is something that is best appreciated
after it has been experienced.
Thank you for your time in reviewing these materials and sharing them with
those in your sphere of influence.
On behalf of the Marketing and Retail Committees of the Chamber ,
Frances H. Olsen
Executive Directory
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RETAIL TOwlv MEETINGS .
The Retail Town Meetinsts are held �hrousnout the state each, �alZ
to di5��uss v�rious tiOD1C5 of interest to r�tailers . This fall we
wi.11 ��e in 10 cities which �.ill include: Rockford. "Ic4enry.
Ottawa. Quad Cities. �'�oria. Carbonda7.e, �lattoon. Cha�nai�n.
Sprinst :ield and Centralia. �
�'k��s ;��.ar th,e nxo�ram wi11 rurt for � 1/2 - 3 hour� . '£t�.c tonics
will include : •�
Gov���mcn* Affairs - a r�riew of the Bast lesrislati re
session.
Advcrtxsin� Re�u,iations - An overview tnat wiZl be
useful to retailers as the Christmas
season annroacnes.
Salcs Tax - F'ocus on ma.ior chan�es in the ssstem.
and operst�ona� d�£fexences.
Educatinn - Mary Garzoni will focvs on the importanc�
of customer servxce zn tY�e t10�2.C�3)1 season.
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' Sponsoretl by the Landmark Comm�ssion of the City of McHenry
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�`�`. .,� �i {; � OVER 60 1Ox10 SPACES AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO SELL YOUR;
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.�;�::._ . � / ' • Homegrown Produce • Handmade Toys
:>;;. • Pumpkins — Indian Corn • Garage Sale Items
��� � � �, ,' • Apples — Apple Cider • Homemade Candy
����� '=' • Home Baked Breads
���-� � • Fresh Eggs
:��� � �; � • Jellies and Jams � • Pies — Cakes
_���-- � �'' • Donuts and Cookies • Old Books - Records
��` � • Baskets — Pottery • Antiques
'� ��`� • Ph sic Readin s •
.;; � Y 9 Handcrafted Home Decor
; �;; ;;�;(� ;� Popcorn • Plants and Shrubs
�� �� � '���'�� � USE YOUR IMAGINATION, JUST S0 IT'S IN KEEPING
." �+'� '� ' ' ,�,I' � ',�, WITH THE OLD FASHIONED FARMER'S MARKET THEME.
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�, i' ;;� Green St. and Waukegan Road, McHenry �
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�� �= �� � :��� INCLUDED WILL BE. �HES� SPECIA�: ATTRACTIONS �
I� '�=;�_ �Il��i�., � _ HERITAGE TOURS OF 3 NhcHENRY HOMES, A QUILT SHOW,
� AN ANTIQUE CAR SHOW, SQUARE DANCING, SINEET ADELINES
;dl'�: 4 ,�, ► KITCHEIV BAND; HORSE & BU�GY RIDES AND MORE
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'�'j�: ___ _ -- � ; � To add to the atmosphere, we're asking everyone renting _
-- - � —spaces to wear old fashioned pioneer 1800 s _cos_tumes__
--- _ __,- - - — so get out those long skirts, aprons, and bonnets and -
- - straw hats and bib overalls too! --_ �
APPLICATION FOR 10'x10' SPACE AT FARMER'S MARKET
-Name of Person, Business or Organization
Address �
Type of ltems to be Sold " �
Telephone, � Days __ Eves
IVo. of Spaces at $25.00 each Amt. Enclosed '
Please make check payable to McHenry Landmark Commission. Mail check and application to Lori Wilhelm, �
505C Thornwood Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 — �l5/38�•�g15 EvES.
' McHenry Landrnark Commission reserves the right to reject any a�P�icat�ons due to inappropriate sale items.