Final Report

OVERVIEW

Septemberfest 2015

Jungle Safari

The 45th anniversary of Septemberfest was held over three hot and humid days on September 5-7. This year’s theme was “Jungle Safari” and once again, the Village of Schaumburg sponsored a safe and entertaining festival that generated large crowds. Septemberfest reported a deficit of $15,106.25; however, this year’s deficit is $4,816.43 less than last year’s shortage.

The arts and crafts booth fees were down significantly, $10,245 less than 2014. It appears that many crafters are opting to sell their merchandise online as opposed to traveling and setting up booths at shows. The Taste and Not-for- Profit booth fees were down as well. Taste booth fees were down $925.00 as a result of five fewer restaurants participating, and four fewer not-for-profit organizations participated this year. However, the percentage of sales received from the restaurants increased 2% for a total of $977.26; sponsorship support was strong and increased by $8,650.50 this year; and police payroll was down $7,800.92 due to a reduction of hours, which helped offset the shortfalls in revenue and increases in expenses.

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EXPENDITURES $389,670.64

Top 5 Expenditure Decreases 2014 vs. 2015 1. Police Payroll - $7,801

Scheduling was reevaluated and hours reduced. Additionally, payroll is an estimate since it is unknown which employees will elect to work the festival each year (higher paid vs. lower paid employees).

2. Water - $4,179 Due to the higher costs of the products and decrease of in-kind sponsorship, the committee did not secure a soft drink and water beverage provider th is year and allowed groups to bring their own products to sell at the fest. Water was still purchased and provided to volunteers and performers.

3. Electrical Supplies - $914 Festival electrical supplies are stored and re-used each year and fewer replacement parts were needed this year.

4. Taste Propane Fees - $904

Fewer restaurants participated this year, resulting in less propane purchased.

5. Second Stage & Dining Tent Acts - $900 Less expensive acts were scheduled for the local and dining tent stages this year.

Top 5 Expenditure In creases 2014 vs. 2015

1. Complimentary Food Tickets + $1,375 Additional tickets were needed for more major sponsors, bands, crew, volunteers, and committee.

2. Cultural Services Payroll + $1,371 Payroll for Cultural Services technical staff is now charged to the Septemberfest account.

3. Tents + $834 Additional tents were needed to accommodate more sponsors with sponsorship booth packages this year.

4. Fire/Paramedics Payroll + $725

Payroll is an estimate since it is unknown which employees will elect to work the festival each year (higher paid vs. lower paid employees).

5. Shuttle Bus Service+ $562 Contractual increase.

Page 3 REVENUE $374,564.39 Top 5 Revenue Increases 2014 vs. 2015

1. Sponsorship + $8,651 There was an increase in sponsorship dollars this year with a new $10,000 sponsorship from Meet Chicago Northwest, secured this year.

2. Beer Surcharge + $4,153

The village surcharge was increased this year by $35.00 per half-barrel of beer, $8.00 per case of beer or

malt beverages, and $5.00 per bottle of wine.

3. VOS % of Taste Sales + $977 The village receives 15% gross revenue for restaurants not serving alcohol, and 20% of gross revenue for restaurants serving alcohol.

4. 5K Run + $500 A new participation fee was charged to The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates for the 5K Run.

5. T-shirt Vendor + $500 A new contracted service.

Top 5 Revenue Decr eases 2014 vs. 2015 1. Arts & Crafts Booth Fees - $10,245 The Arts & Crafts booth fees were down significantly from last year. It appears that many crafters are

opting to sell their merchandise online as opposed to traveling and setting up booths at shows.

2. Water - $4,460 Due to the higher costs of the products and decrease of in-kind sponsorship, the committee did not secure a soft drink and water beverage provider this year and allowed groups to bring their own products to sell at the fest.

3. Arts & Crafts Friday Set-up Fees - $1,540 Nearly half of the crafters participated in this opportunity to set up on Friday again this year; however, fewer crafters participated in the show this year.

4. Taste Booth Fees - $925 19 restaurants participated and 8 of them served alcohol as opposed to 24 participating restaurants with 7 serving alcohol last year.

5. Wristband Fee - $912 Fewer alcohol wristbands were sold this year.

Page 4 PERSONNEL

CUSTOMER SERVICE  RESPECT  TRUST  TEAMWORK  INTEGRITY

Personnel Expenditures Decreased 5.4% from 2014

Septemberfest personnel provide an outstanding level of customer service while operating a safe festival.

Payroll is an estimate and the increase or decrease in all payroll costs is due to a variance of the salaries of those electing to work the festival and whether they are paid via money or compensatory time. If longer tenured employees choose to work at the event, costs are increased; if shorter term employees choose to work, costs are decreased. Additionally, the salary figures listed do not include compensatory time that was incurred and banked by employees who have this benefit. This compensatory time may be used by employees to take time off later in the calendar year. If not used by the end of the calendar year, it is paid to the employee through the department’s budget.

ENGINEERING PUBLIC WORKS (EPW): Responsible for set-up, take-down and general maintenance of the festival. The majority of payroll expenditures are from the EPW Department because this department has the greatest number of individuals working behind the scenes at the festival. When compared to 2014 totals for this line item, expenditures decreased by $597.44 or 1.2% from last year.

POLICE: Maintain security at the festival, provide traffic detail, and supply law enforcement and conflict resolution when necessary. Undercover officers were scheduled for Septemberfest as part of their regular duties instead of overtime detail. The Police Department payroll decreased in costs for officers, including supervisors, patrolmen, CSO’s, and undercover officers, by $7,800.92 or 18% under last year. Additionally, the Police Department absorbs the costs for the Septemberfest auxiliary officers out of their departmental budget.

FIRE/PARAMEDICS: Provides immediate emergency assistance and first aid as necessary. Fire Department/Paramedics expenses increased $724.84 or 6.6% from last year.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS: Inspect festival electrical operations including the carnival and all tents. Electrical inspector fees increased $85.79 or 8.2% from 2014.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FIRE INSPECTORS: Inspect fireworks, propane tanks, and food vendors. Fire inspector payroll increased $350.39 or 46.2% from 2014.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HEALTH INSPECTORS: Inspect restaurant and not-for-profit food vendors. Health inspector payroll expenses stayed essentially the same as 2014 with an increase of $25.56 or nearly 1.1%.

CULTURAL SERVICES: Payroll for Cultural Services technical staff is now charged to the Septemberfest account.

TRANSPORTATION: Village of Schaumburg transportation planners are essential in working with the shuttle bus company. The transportation planners did not earn overtime through the Septemberfest budget since compensatory time was used again this year.

MONEY ROOM STAFF: Staff money room to provide change and to close out the food vendors. Staffing payroll increased $142.61 or 5.1% this year.

SEPTEMBERFEST INTERNSHIP: Assists Special Events Coordinator. Staffing payroll decreased $516.20 or 9.5% this year.

2015 Personnel Payroll Spending Percentages

Department: Amount Spent: % of total:

EPW $48,514 44% Police $35,583 32% Fire/Paramedics $11,699 11% Community Development/Electrical $ 1,133 1% Community Development/Fire $ 1,108 1%

Community Development/Health $ 2,317 2%

Cultural Services $ 1,371 1% Transportation $ 0 0% Money Room $ 2,914 3% Septemberfest Internship $ 4,891 5% TOTAL $109,530

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Septemberfest Was a Safe Event with Few Minor Incidents.

The Police Department reported all incidents again this year. As in the past, officers from the Schaumburg Police Department were scheduled to secure the festival grounds. The department initiated or received 15 calls for service throughout the event compared to 11 calls for service in 2014. Private security personnel are used to supplement the Police Department at a lesser rate than CSO’s are paid.

The first aid tent staffed with paramedics is located in the center of the Septemberfest grounds to respond to any medical issues which may arise. Paramedics are stationed at the festival grounds to ensure timely response times on-site. The Schaumburg Fire Department also stations an ambulance on the east end of the festival grounds as a service to event patrons. There were 74 requests for assistance, compared to 58 received last year.

6 Written Moving Violation Warnings Issued 75 Parking Citations Issued

2 Y Tickets Issued (State traffic violation ticket)

1 Dispute 1 Intoxicated Subject 1 Juvenile Nuisance Call 1 Lost Property 1 Missing Juvenile Report

8 Requests for Paramedics

1 Simple Battery 2 Vehicle Damage

8 Abrasions 6 Bee Stings

10 Blisters

1 Heat/Burn 12 Lacerations 14 Medical Releases 19 Miscellaneous Traumas 4 Transported to the Hospital for Medical Illnesses Including: dehydration, dizziness, heat exhaustion, and intoxication.

Page 7 ARTS & CRAFTS

At-A-Glance

2014 vs. 2015 Revenue: Jury Fee for Application: Friday Set-up Fee First Offered in 2013: 2014 $81,500.00 2014 $5.00 2014 $35.00 2015 $69,565.00 2015 $5.00 2015 $35.00

Total Net Decrease: Booth Fee: Friday Set-up Total Fees: $11,935.00 or 14.6% 2014 $320.00 2014 $3,990.00 2015 $325.00 2015 $2,450.00 Number of Booths 2014 239

2015 210

Ceramics, Drawings, Floral, Graphics, Jewelry, Leather, Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, Stained Glass, Textiles, Woodworking, and More!

Participation is open to all artists and craft persons who exhibit work of original design. No imports, kits, resale products, manufactured items, product-line reps, or edible items are permitted; only handmade items are accepted into the show.

The early Friday set-up opportunity was available for a fee of $35.00 again this year. The early Friday set- up went very well and the sub-committee and volunteers coordinating the set-up, along with the participating crafters, were happy to have this opportunity once again. Also, Saturday traffic was much less hectic for the crafters opting to set up on Saturday morning.

There were no complaints from the participating craf ters who represented 16 states, including: Florida,

Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York,

Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Staff will continue to advertise the show on more listings outside of Illinois in an effort to attract more crafters from nearby states such as Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri.

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SPONSORSHIP Increase in Fundraising Revenue from Last Year

Septemberfest had substantial support from busine sses, and sponsorship increased by $8,650.50 or 10.2% this year. Sponsors are extremely important in providing an offset to expenses since admission and entertainment are free of charge. The fest also contributes to direct economic spending in

Schaumburg as a result of lodging, transportation, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment

spending.

Staff and the sponsorship committee expanded promotional opportunities and were able to retain relationships with previous sponsors. In-kind donations totaled $29,290.00. Without these donations, the expenses would more than likely be charged against the Septemberfest budget resulting in

greater expenses. In-kind sponsorships in entirety or in-part included the following: advertising,

appreciation dinner, baby changing stations, bike racks, committee apparel, “Friend of the Fest” shirts, golf carts, hotel accommodations for performers and their road crews, light towers, radios, Mini- Taste, Miss Septemberfest luncheon, Miss Septemberfest prizes, Not-for-Profit Day propane hook- ups, parking lot rental, several performers, printing services, raffle prizes, refrigerated truck rental, signage, SWAP set-up assistance, transportation, and volunteer shirts. In addition, the main

components of the festival, including the Arts & Crafts Show, ATM, Dining Tent, Fireworks, Main

Stage, Not-for-Profit Day, Parade, Pony Rides, Prairie Center Stage, Projection Screen, Shuttle Bus Service, and the Taste of Schaumburg, continue to be sold as sponsorship packages each year whenever possible.

Sponsorship Revenue - 2014 vs. 2015: Biggest Contributors: 2014 $ 84,655.50 2015 $ 93,306.00 Meet Chicago Northwest, $10,000.00 Town & Country Distributors/MillerCoors Brewing, $7,500.00 Total Net Increase: Red Baron Pizza, $7,000.00 ($8,650.50) or (10.2%) Bath Fitter , $5,000.00 Country Financial, $5,000.00 Total In-Kind Donations - 2014 vs. 2015: Fox Valley Volkswagen Schaumburg, $5,000.00 2014 $29,994.00 OneMain Financial, $5,000.00 2015 $29,290.00 Renewal by Andersen, $5,000.00

Stella’s Place & Shelby’s, $5,000.00 Number of Sponsors: Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., $5,000.00 2014 44 monetary sponsors Divine Signs, Inc., signage 15 Friend of the Fest Motorola Solutions, radio rental 26 in-kind sponsors Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Schaumburg, hotel rooms

Chandler’s Chophouse & Banquets, Mini-Taste & Volunteer 2015 52 monetary sponsors Reception 12 Friend of the Fest EmbroidMe, committee apparel 28 in-kind sponsors Page 9 ENTERTAINMENT

Three Stages Each of the Three Days!!! A variety of performers entertained patrons each day of Septemberfest on the Main, Local, and Dining Stages as well as strolling the festival grounds. Total Main Stage Expenditures - 2014 vs. 2015: 2014 $ 95,967.83 (Of this expense, the main stage acts’ cost was $48,000.00) 2015 $ 95,787.90 (Of this expense, the main stage acts’ cost was $47,500.00) Total net decrease in cost: $179.93 or 0.2%

Local Stage & Dining Tent Expenditures - 2014 vs. 2015:

2014 $5,100.00 2015 $4,200.00 Total net decrease in cost: $900.00 or 17.6%

2015 Entertainment Roster STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT: Journey former lead MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: vocalist Steve Augeri Centerfold (Classic Rock 'n Roll!) Jason Kollum (Stilt-Walker/Juggler) Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent Co- Mike Mauthe (Children’s Performer) Winners Ryan Cooper and the PolySci Ken Schultz (Children’s Performer) band, and the band Burke Valley Journey former lead vocalist Steve Augeri LOCAL STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: Rise Dance Center Wild Daisy (Country Band) The Neverly Brothers (Rock & Roll S.P.D. Expressions & Charmed Dance Evolution: Elvis to The Beatles) Whispers Center for Artistic Expression Mark Chesnutt (One of Country Music's Illusion Dance Company Elite Entertainers) Pilates Plus of Schaumburg Dan Peters & The West Side Winders District 54 Eisenhower/Keller/Mead Orchestra

(Swingin', Surf-a-Billy, Roots Rock!) District 54 Keller Band

District 54 Mead Band Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press (Wild & Mark Chesnutt Interactive Pop Hits) Blue Onyx (Alternative, Cover/Tribute, 90’s Rock) 7th heaven (Cover Rock, Pop & Dance) S.P.D. Belly Dancing Demo S.P.D. Expressions & Charmed Dance DINING TENT MUSIC STAGE: Dorothy’s Dancing Unlimited Jason Kollum (Stilt-Walker/Juggler) District 54 Addams/Lincoln Prairie Band

District 54 Frost Band Classical Blast Wheeling High School Jazz Band District 54 Eisenhower Band Vince Amore Live District 54 Addams/Frost/Lincoln Prairie Orchestra

ii-v7-I (Jazz and R&B) Jazzercise

Tempered Faith (Classic & Progressive Rock) 7th heaven The Tony Ocean Show Mike Mauthe (Children’s Magic Show) Dance For Me Performing Arts Center Ken Schultz (Children’s Performer) The Noteables The Belvederes District 54 Dooley Early Instrumental Music Working Brass (Brass Quartet) HOTT Productions Dance Group S.P.D. Idols & Talent Winners Billy Croft & The 5-Alarm (Country)

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MISSEPTEMBERFEST

5 Miss Septemberfest Finalists

There were seventeen applicants competing for the title of Miss Septemberfest, up from 15 in 2014. The Miss Septemberfest contest is sponsored by the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Rotary Club, the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, and the Schaumburg Jaycees.

Judging for the competition is based on four criteria: character, community involvement, knowledge of Schaumburg, and poise. Contestants must be between the ages of 16-19, a citizen of the United States, resident of the Village of Schaumburg, never been married, and available to participate in the weekend activities including: welcoming patrons, assisting children on the pony rides and at the Schaumburg Fire Department safety area, announcing musical acts, and riding on the float in the Labor Day parade. The court also volunteers throughout the year for various events including the annual Tree Lighting and the Prairie Arts

Festival.

Miss Septemberfest is announced at the Rotary Club luncheon held at Chandler’s Chophouse the Friday before the festival. Kelly Christopher, 17, Schaumburg High School, was crowned Miss Septemberfest for this year, and members of her court include: Michelle Borla, Kelsey Davis, Annie Finneran, and Elissa Peterson each from Schaumburg High School.

The Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Rotary Club sponsors the Miss Septemberfest crowning ceremony luncheon and parade float. Kelly Christopher was presented with a $500 scholarship and each of the court members receives a $250 scholarship from the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Rotary Club. The Sons and Daughters of Italy in America provide Miss Septemberfest with a $1,000 scholarship, and give $250 to each of the court members. Each candidate also received gift certificates from Mario Tricoci, as well as a gift bag, trophy, flowers, and sash courtesy of the village, The Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and Schaumburg Jaycees.

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NOT-FOR-PROFIT DAY Local Not-For-Profit Organizations Volunteering on Labor Day

The last day of Septemberfest is Not-for-Profit (NFP) Day. This day provides an opportunity for local organizations to raise money by selling food and beverages, as well as raising awareness of their organizations, to festival patrons.

In addition, Septemberfest conducts a raffle with tickets given to paid participating Not-for-Profit organizations to sell so that groups do not begin the festival with a deficit. Raffle prizes are donated to Septemberfest through in-kind sponsorships. The groups then keep the revenue to offset their $350.00 booth fee. Groups participating on Saturday and Sunday pay an additional $200.00 per

day.

Number of organizations participating: 2014 23 2015 19

Number of food booths operated: 2014 19 2015 15

Village Alcohol Surcharge: 2014 $90.00 per half-barrel of beer, $17.00 per case of beer or malt beverage,

and $5.00 per bottle of wine

2015 $125.00 per half-barrel of beer, $25.00 per case of beer or malt beverage, and $10.00 per bottle of wine

Food and Beverage Sales: Alfred Campanelli YMCA: Adventure Princesses Cub Scout Pack 194 Boy Scout Troop 194 Cub Scout Pack 199 Boy Scout Troop 198 Knights of Columbus #6964 Boy Scout Troop 290 Knights of Columbus #7694 Boy Scout Troop 392 Schaumburg Athletic Association (SAA) Boy Scout Troop 496 Schaumburg High School VIP Club Boy Scout Troop 497 Schaumburg Jaycees Conant High School Boys’ Cross Country Schaumburg Sister Cities Association Conant High School Girls’ Cross Country Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Conant High School Poms

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PARADE

It’s a Jungle Out There!

Extreme heat did not keep local “jungle animals”, participants and patrons away from the annual Labor Day parade or the Chick-fil-A 5K Schaumburg Run & Walk this year.

Village President Al Larson, cele brating his 40th anniversary as a Schaumburg village official, served as parade marshal for the Septemberfest parade this year.

The Village Board started at 9:30 a.m. as the “pre-parade” again this year

and had their trailer float to ride on as well. The area fire trucks, marching bands, floats, Scouts, athletes, dancers, and civic groups, Chick-fil-A 5K stepped off at 10 a.m., as in the past. Schaumburg Run & Walk The parade traveled down the approximately two-mile route on Summit

The Rotary Club of Drive and ended at Stockport Lane near the festival grounds. The parade Schaumburg/Hoffman entries showed off people’s pride in their community in this annual Estates, in cooperation Labor Day celebration. with Team Caffeine, sponsored a 5K Run and 2014 vs. 2015 Expenditures: kid’s 1K race at 2014 $4,224.60 Septemberfest on Monday 2015 $4,322.55 prior to the parade. Total Net Increase Number of Adult Entries: $97.95 or 2.3% 2014 266 2015 280 Number of Entries: 2014 82 Number of Kid Entries: 2015 76 2014 36 Parade Winners: 2015 30 PROFESSIONAL CLOWN: Memories Entertainment / Chuck-A-Roo SENIOR/JUNIOR COLOR GUARD: VFW Post 2202 DANCE GROUP: Schaumburg Park District Expressions & Charmed Dance Companies AMATEUR FLOAT: Schaumburg Township District Library COMMERCIAL FLOAT: Balloons by Tommy / My Party Princess ADULT MARCHING BAND: Crystal Lake Strikers HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND: Schaumburg High School Saxon Marching Band CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE: Cosmetology & Spa Academy

Page 13 TASTE OF SCHAUMBURG Lunch! Dinner! Snack Time!

Nineteen restaurants from Schaumburg provided a range of food and beverages for the Taste, with eight of them also serving alcohol.

The Taste of Schaumburg’s gross income for Saturday and Sunday was $256,514.00, a slight decrease of $257.68 from last year’s $256,771.68. However, Taste revenue for the Village increased from $46,403.39 in 2014 to $47,380.65 in 2015 for a 2% increase of $977.26 more than likely from an increase in the cost of alcohol and an additional restaurant selling alcohol.

Nine restaurants from last year did not return, and four were new to the fest this year. The village earns 15% on restaurants not serving alcohol and 20% on those that do serve alcohol.

2014 vs. 2015 Revenue from VOS Percentage of Sales:

2014 $46,403.39

2015 $47,380.65

Total Net Increase: $977.26 or 2%

Number of Restaurants: 2014 24 (7 served alcohol) 2015 19 (8 served alcohol)

Fee for Restaurants Serving Alcohol:

$650.00 booth fee and 20% of gross revenue

Fee for Restaurants Not Serving Alcohol: $350.00 booth fee and 15% of gross revenue

Beverage Costs: 2014: $4.50 per 16 oz. beer; $5.50 per 16 oz. malt beverage or imported/craft beer; $5.00 per 8 oz. cup of wine; $1.50 per 20 oz. plastic bottle of water; $1.50 per 12 oz. can of pop; and $2.00 per 20 oz. sports drink plastic bottles.

2015: $5.00 per 16 oz. beer; $6.00 per 16 oz. malt beverage or imported/craft beer; $5.00 per 8 oz. cup of wine; $1.50 per 16.9 or 20 oz. plastic bottle of water; $1.50 per 12 oz. can of pop; and $2.00 per 20 oz. sports drink plastic bottles.

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Volunteers Are a Gift to the Community

Approximately 150 people filled nearly 200 positions to provide essential Number of manpower over the holiday weekend once again this year. Many people cover Volunteers: more than one shift per day or work two or even all three days. Not only do 150 people filled volunteers save Septemberfest money in labor costs each year, but the fest could

200 positions not operate as it does without the help of these much needed helpers. Volunteers

have commented that they enjoy seeing their Septemberfest friends each year and Number of Locations: share fond memories of past festivals. 8 There are eight areas in which volunteers are utilized at the festival: crafter parking Number of Daily lot, crafter area, fireworks area, grounds and VOS parking lots, information booth,

Shifts: wristband booths, parade, and the taste tent. Responsibilities include checking

3 vehicles for proper parking permits, directing automobiles to correct parking lots, pointing vendors to their specific area of the grounds, guiding crafter cars to the Number of lot during set-up and out of the lot at the end of each evening, watching taste Various Parking tent runner passes, monitoring all restaurant booths and helping with cash Passes: register problems in the taste tent, leading performers to their correct locations, 29 routing shuttle bus visitors and other pedestrians to the walkway, answering

Volunteer general questions concerning Septemberfes t at the information booth, working T-shirt Sponsor: with auxiliary police to ensure safety in the fireworks area, selling alcohol wristbands and putting them on patrons, helping with the parade, giving general directions and answering questions throughout a shift, and much more.

For the past fifteen years the Septembe rfest Volunteer Chair has recognized an individual at the volunteer reception with an award plaque for going the extra mile. Septemberfest Volunteer of the Year Winners 2001: Bernie Mayle & Mike Cross 2009: Darin Buckman 2002: John Mydlach 2010: Claudia Brown 2003: Bob Shor 2011: Nancy Fallen 2004: Alice Reid-Oates 2012: John Karrow 2005: Cathi & Dennis Bohm 2013: Tom Kaczmarek 2006: Jan Richardson 2014: Rosemary & Dennis Colbert 2007: JohnSeptemberfest Prikopa Committee 2015: Dolores and Staff Townsend 2008: Alice Burnette

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ROSTER

The Following People Work All Year on Septemberfest: 2015 SEPTEMBERFEST COMMITTEE / ASSISTANT 2015 SEPTEMBERFEST STAFF LIAISONS

Bill Boyle Cara Mohr Roxane Benvenuti Committee Chair Miss Septemberfest Chair Department of Cultural Services

Curt Rogers Mallory Scholpp Sarah Drozdowski

Committee Co-Chair & Miss Septemberfest Co-Chair Septemberfest Intern

Parade Co-Chair

Les Rolsky Sgt. Todd Bochenek Jean Hahn Not-for-Profit Day Chair Police Department Arts & Crafts Show Chair Jeff Sanderson Michael Rons Debra Murillo Not-for-Profit Day Co-Chair Fire Department Arts & Crafts Show Co-Chair Darlene Smith Mary Passaglia Jeff Newing Parade Chair Community Development Department Entertainment Chair Jim Zgoda John Williams Jay Flynn Sponsorship Chair Engineering Public Works Department Entertainment Co-Chair

Rosie Paparella

Jerry Jakubczak Sponsorship Co-Chair

Layout Chair Jim Earley Bill Buniak Taste Chair Layout Co-Chair Ken Johnson Bill Flesch Taste Co-Chair Local Entertainment Chair Don Morrison Jeff Rasek Volunteer Chair Local Entertainment Co-Chair Cindy Melone Rich Wiskirchen Volunteer Co-Chair Maintenance/Fireworks Chair

Mike Braheny

Maintenance/Fireworks Assistant

Page 16 CRITIQUE ITEMS Suggestions for Septemberfest 2016

This section lists critique items, suggestions for future years, and issues of concern along with staff and committee member recommendations on possible solutions for future implementation.

 Fewer crafters participated in the arts & crafts show again this year. It appears that many crafters are opting to sell their merchandise online as opposed to traveling and setting up booths at shows. Staff will continue to advertise the show on more listings outside of Illinois in an effort to attract more crafters from nearby states such as Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri next year.

 Continue researching rental, purchase, and/or in-kind sponsorship of 50 newer cash register systems due to some issues with the extremely old and heavy cash registers currently used, including the need to be stored.

 Consider canceling the Mini-Taste as fewer and fewer restaurants participate each year, and committee members would rather see the Chandler's donation put to more effective use with underwriting the volunteer reception, or cash donation.

In lieu of the Mini-Taste, consider having a Septemberfest night at a Boomer's game a week before the fest. Ask the Boomers if we can introduce the Miss Septemberfest court and the parade marshal on the field before the game, have them sing the 7th inning stretch, and encourage sponsors to have a table on the concourse. The court can sell raffle tickets and introduce themselves to patrons, and possibly have a local band booked in the dining tent or on the local stage to sing the National Anthem.

 Continue considering fencing in the main stage seating area and charging admission. Or, possibly fencing a portion of the seating area up to the front of house sound booth, charging for this close seating area, and leaving the remainder of the lawn seating open for free seating. This change would provide for additional revenue and could also separate tarps and chairs if only chairs were allowed in the paid section. Quotes for metal event fencing would need to be obtained and staff or volunteers would be needed at an entrance on each side of the stage to collect the admission fee. Consider providing chairs in the fenced area; however, this will add to the expense. The added costs for this proposed set-up as well as the cost of the entertainment scheduled to perform on the main stage, would help determine the cost per person to enter the paid area.

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