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contest. A vote was taken and one entry was selected. • PUBLICITY: Kathy Harrer reported that articles have been submitted to the papers and were published on the front page of the New Brighton Bulletin. Ginny Allenspach, advertising Account Representative from the Lillie News was present at the meeting and reported that she would provide as much assistance as possible regardir:u advertising in the New Brighton Bulletin. ENTERTAINMENT: Pat Melina reported that she had lots of possibilities for entertainment but was waiting to hear how much money sue :tad f k entertainment. The Showmobile has been reserved for a cost of approximately $1,050. A unanimous vote was made for the approval of the evening band at a cost of$750, for the 6-9p.m. time spot. A morning church service will take place as tradition. Youth entertainment and afternoon entertainment must still be decided upon. Again, all entertainment depends upon the amount o funding available. FUNDING: Director Saarion reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be meeting April 17 and that they will hopefully decision on the amount of funding that they will provide for both the Festival and Stockyard Days. A$5,000 reques S was submitted. Hopefully a more definite answer will be available at the next meeting. Chamber members were asked to lobby for full funding. STREET DANCE: Representation for the street dance was not present, but im . presumed that everything is underway for the street dance at the Mermaid. Buttons will be sold for admission. Any group or individual that wishes to work at the street dance is encouraged to sign up . The more the better! GOLF TOURNAMENT: Jeanne Kassim reported that the plans for the golf tournament are under way. A flyer has been made and distributed to the businesses. There are 48 openings, prizes, food from Sysco etc. A car is the prize for a hole in one on the 9th hole. Cost is $50 per person. The date of the tournament is Friday, July 11, 1997. MEDALLIONS: Steve Schack reported that the medallions have been ordered. It is requested that the Lillie Suburban Newspaper publicize the vendors that will have the clues each day-with the idea that medallion hunters will need to pay businesses a visit to get the clues. No . clues will be at City Hall this year.