Community Commission, 23 Apr 2026: Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party Budget and Guest List Up for Vote

Commissioners will plan the Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party, set its budget, and choose which groups to invite back, while also deciding subjects for upcoming DEI moments.

Key items

Flamingo Friday budget and guest list — Commissioners will set a spending limit and decide which community groups are invited back to this year's event.
Flamingo selection — Commissioners will choose which flamingo options to order, a concrete procurement decision for the event.
DEI moment topics for April 28 and May 12 — Commissioners will vote on the subject matter that shapes two upcoming public-facing DEI presentations.
Braver Angels event next steps — Following Village Board approval on April 14, staff will outline what comes next for the special event partnership.

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Minutes Approval

Commissioners will review and consider approving minutes from the March 12, 2026 Special Meeting.

Upcoming DEI Moments

The April 14, 2026 DEI moment is already scheduled. Commissioners will discuss and vote on subject matter for the April 28 and May 12 DEI moments.

Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party Planning

Commissioners will take action on several planning decisions for the Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party, including which groups to invite back, what budget to set, and which flamingo options to order.

Braver Angels Event Update

The Village Board approved the special event partnership with the Community Commission at its April 14, 2026 regular meeting. Staff will present an update on next steps for the Braver Angels event.

What actually happened

Community Commission, 23 Apr 2026: Braver Angels Event Approved, AAPI Heritage Month Planned

Five commissioners met Thursday evening and advanced planning for a Braver Angels civic event, a Flamingo Friday community kickoff, and an AAPI Heritage Month presentation at a future Village Board meeting.

AAPI Heritage Month Community Moment

Commissioners agreed that the May Community Moment at a Village Board meeting should focus on AAPI Heritage Month. Staff Liaison Sam Reiss noted that the Township may have a speaker from the Mongolian community who could participate, though no speaker was confirmed.

Braver Angels Event Update

Chair Saperstein and Liaison Reiss reported that the Board of Trustees has approved the Braver Angels event. No further details about the event's date, format, or cost were recorded in the minutes.

Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party Planning

Commissioners discussed various planning activities related to the Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party. The minutes do not specify a date, location, or budget for the event.

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  "card_hook": "Northbrook's Community Commission confirms Braver Angels event approval and sets May focus on AAPI Heritage Month.",
  "key_items": [
    {
      "title": "Braver Angels Event Approved",
      "why_matters": "The Village Board of Trustees has approved a Braver Angels civic dialogue event, though details on date and format were not recorded."
    },
    {
      "title": "AAPI Heritage Month Community Moment",
      "why_matters": "Commissioners plan a public AAPI Heritage Month presentation at a Village Board meeting in May, potentially featuring a Mongolian community speaker."
    },
    {
      "title": "Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party",
      "why_matters": "Planning is underway for a community kickoff event, but no date, location, or budget details were recorded in the minutes."
    }
  ]
}

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Agenda