Will County Gazette

The city of Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board met Oct. 21 to compose a marketing plan.

Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:

"The IACOAB's mission is to embrace, preserve and promote the heritage and contributions of Indian American’s while promoting civic engagement and encouraging Indian Americans to increase their involvement in Aurora’s growth."

Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board

DIWALI 2016 SPECIAL PLANNING MEETINGS

City of Aurora Customer Service Center 3770 McCoy Drive, Aurora

Conference call Dial-in Number: (641) 715-0700 & Access Code: 484983

Attendees:

I. 2016 Event Discussion

a. Diwali Event on Sat Oct 22nd

Stage rental quotes – Completed & deposit paid

Performances – Cultural Committee update

Vendors & Sponsors – Update by Kunal & Deepak

Decorations – Neeta Ahuja (need volunteers)

AV Vendor – Completed (same as last year)

Audio & Video – Screen rear projection (awaiting quote from vendor)

Emcee Selection

DJ - Mono

Marketing Plan (press release, TV, print, posters) – Media Committee

Volunteer Management - Committee update

Invitation to elected officials

Aurora Public Library Foundation involvement

Notification to Oakhurst residents (1 week before event)

Methai (sweets) for attendees

Videographer

II. Next meeting: Please see spreadsheet for DIWALI special meeting schedule

III. Adjournment