Special Events Commission
Special MeetingMount Prospect, IL · April 6, 2026
Agenda
Village of Mount Prospect
Special Events Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
50 S. Emerson St.
April 6, 2026 Executive Conference Room 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Citizens To Be Heard
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. March 2, 2026
4. Financial Reports
4.1. February 2026
4.2. March 2026
5. Old Business
5.1. 2026 4th of July Parade
6. New Business
6.1. 2026 Family Bike Ride
6.2. 2026 Celebration of Cultures
6.3. April 2027 New Event Opportunities
6.4. Membership Update
7. Any Other Business
8. Adjournment
Any individual with a disability who would like to attend this meeting should contact the Village
Manager's Office at 50 S. Emerson St., 847-391-6000.
Packet
Village of Mount Prospect
Special Events Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
50 S. Emerson St.
April 6, 2026 Executive Conference Room 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Citizens To Be Heard
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. March 2, 2026
4. Financial Reports
4.1. February 2026
4.2. March 2026
5. Old Business
5.1. 2026 4th of July Parade
6. New Business
6.1. 2026 Family Bike Ride
6.2. 2026 Celebration of Cultures
6.3. April 2027 New Event Opportunities
6.4. Membership Update
7. Any Other Business
8. Adjournment
Any individual with a disability who would like to attend this meeting should contact the Village
Manager's Office at 50 S. Emerson St., 847-391-6000.
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Treasurer's Report
February 28, 2026
Cash Balance January 31, 2026 $ 15,213.03
Receipts:
Shining Stars Gala $ 4,100.00
Total Receipts $ 4,100.00
Disbursements:
Shining Stars Gala $ 28,204.60
Total Disbursements $ 28,204.60
Cash Balance February 28, 2026 $ (8,891.57)
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Celestial Celebration XXXIII - 2026
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
February 28, 2026
Current
Period Total
Receipts:
Sponsors
Hi-Five Sports Mount Prospect 500.00
Mt Prospect Lions Charities 2,500.00
River Trails Park District 250.00
The Prospect 500.00
Zander Enterprises 500.00
Irick Investments 250.00
Friedrichs Funeral Home 2,500.00
Nicholas & Associates 2,500.00
Peterson Roofing 2,500.00
Busse Automotives 2,500.00
Susan Burns 250.00 250.00
Mt Prospect Park District 250.00 250.00
Vince Dante Real Estate 500.00 500.00
Busey Bank 500.00 500.00
-
Tickets Sales -
Tickets ** 255.00 4,270.00
Village Board/Employees & SEC members 2,400.00 2,400.00
Paypal (55.00) 16,805.00
-
$ 4,100.00 $ 39,475.00
Disbursements:
Amazon - Vases 42.61
Z Search Recruiting - Photography Services 1,200.00
Out of Control Music - Gala Band 2,400.00
Perfect Booths - 360 photo booth 800.00
G&J Associates - Shining Stars Gala Banner 259.78
CBS Awards - Shinig Star Trophies 918.00 918.00
Michael Dziadus - Photography Services 1,200.00 1,200.00
New Crystal Palace - venue 20,790.00 20,790.00
Purple Rose Florest - Floral Arrangements 2,832.50 2,832.50
The Stevens Group - Name Badges & Programs 474.04 474.04
Dollar Tree - Vases 289.04 289.04
PayPal Fees 576.02 576.02
SEC Member tickets 1,125.00 1,125.00
-
$ 28,204.60 $ 32,906.99
2026 Celestial Celebrations Budget 40,000.00
Remaining/(Overage) 7,093.01
Excess/(Deficiency) of Receipts Over Disbursements $ (24,104.60) $ 6,568.01
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
2026 Event Activity
For the Two Months Ending February 28, 2026
Event
Receipts Disbursements Profit/(Loss)
Celestial Celebration XXXIII - 2026 39,475.00 32,906.99 6,568.01
Celestial Celebration XXXIV - 2027 - - -
Family Bike Ride - - -
Holiday Market - ChristKindl Market - - -
Holiday Decorating - - -
Other:
-
-
-
-
-
Total Activity 39,475.00 32,906.99 6,568.01
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Treasurer's Report
March 31, 2026
Cash Balance February 28, 2026 $ (8,891.57)
Receipts:
Total Receipts $ -
Disbursements:
Shining Stars Gala $ 4,739.09
Other expenses - SEC Shirts $ 263.00
Total Disbursements $ 5,002.09
Cash Balance March 31, 2026 $ (13,893.66)
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Celestial Celebration XXXIII - 2026
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
March 31, 2026
Current
Period Total
Receipts:
Sponsors
Hi-Five Sports Mount Prospect 500.00
Mt Prospect Lions Charities 2,500.00
River Trails Park District 250.00
The Prospect 500.00
Zander Enterprises 500.00
Irick Investments 250.00
Friedrichs Funeral Home 2,500.00
Nicholas & Associates 2,500.00
Peterson Roofing 2,500.00
Busse Automotives 2,500.00
Susan Burns 250.00
Mt Prospect Park District 250.00
Vince Dante Real Estate 500.00
Busey Bank 500.00
-
Tickets Sales -
Tickets ** 4,270.00
Village Board/Employees & SEC members 2,400.00
Paypal 16,805.00
-
- $ 39,475.00
Disbursements:
Amazon - Vases 42.61
Z Search Recruiting - Photography Services 1,200.00
Out of Control Music - Gala Band 2,400.00
Perfect Booths - 360 photo booth 800.00
G&J Associates - Shining Stars Gala Banner 259.77 519.55
CBS Awards - Shinig Star Trophies 102.00 1,020.00
Michael Dziadus - Photography Services 1,200.00
New Crystal Palace - venue 20,790.00
Purple Rose Florest - Floral Arrangements 2,832.50
The Stevens Group - Name Badges & Programs 474.04
Dollar Tree - Vases 45.20 334.24
PayPal Fees 576.02
SEC Member tickets 1,125.00
Jonathan Wasielewski - AV Production Services 4,300.00 4,300.00
Instagram Advertising 32.12 32.12
4,739.09 $ 37,646.08
2026 Celestial Celebrations Budget 40,000.00
Remaining/(Overage) 2,353.92
Excess/(Deficiency) of Receipts Over Disbursements $ 1,828.92
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
2026 Event Activity
For the Three Months Ending March 31, 2026
Event
Receipts Disbursements Profit/(Loss)
Celestial Celebration XXXIII - 2026 39,475.00 37,646.08 1,828.92
Celestial Celebration XXXIV - 2027 - - -
Family Bike Ride - - -
Holiday Market - ChristKindl Market - - -
Holiday Decorating - - -
Other:
SEC Shirts 263.00 (263.00)
-
-
-
-
Total Activity 39,475.00 37,909.08 1,565.92
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Item Cover Page
Subject 2026 4th of July Parade
Meeting April 6, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Fiscal Impact (Y/N)
Dollar Amount
Budget Source
Category Old Business
Type Presentation
Information
Discussion
Alternatives
Staff Recommendation
Attachments
None
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Item Cover Page
Subject 2026 Family Bike Ride
Meeting April 6, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Fiscal Impact (Y/N)
Dollar Amount
Budget Source
Category New Business
Type Presentation
Information
Discussion
Alternatives
Staff Recommendation
Attachments
None
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Item Cover Page
Subject 2026 Celebration of Cultures
Meeting April 6, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Fiscal Impact (Y/N)
Dollar Amount
Budget Source
Category New Business
Type Presentation
Information
Discussion
Alternatives
Staff Recommendation
Attachments
None
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Item Cover Page
Subject April 2027 New Event Opportunities
Meeting April 6, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Fiscal Impact (Y/N)
Dollar Amount
Budget Source
Category New Business
Type Presentation
Information
Discussion
Alternatives
Staff Recommendation
Attachments
None
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Item Cover Page
Subject Membership Update
Meeting April 6, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Fiscal Impact (Y/N)
Dollar Amount
Budget Source
Category New Business
Type Presentation
Information
Discussion
Alternatives
Staff Recommendation
Attachments
None
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