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CHANHASSEN
690 G9, Center D~qve, PO Box 147
Cba~hassen, Min,esota 55317
Phone 612937. I900
General Fax' 612.937.5739
E, gineering Fa' 612.937.9152
Public Sa~ff b~x 612934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
FROM:
Corey Hoen, Recreation Supervisor
DATE: April 16, 2001
SUB J:
Easter Egg Candy Hunt Evaluation
The Chanhassen Parks and Recreation Department's Easter Egg Candy Hunt was
held on Saturday, April 14 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. There were
between 600 and 700 kids and parents.
The "Splatter Sisters" provided the entertainment for this year's event. Once
again, they were a great attraction and an added feature to the festivities.
However, they have played the last few year's so I would recommend booking
some one new next year to change thing's a bit.
The volunteers from the Boy Scouts and Chaska High School Key Club were a
great asset with general help and candy distribution. Volunteers provide such a
great service at these types of special events. Bpth groups will be asked to help
again next year.
I recommend that the Easter Egg Candy Hunt continue to be held at the
Chanhassen Recreation Center. It offers great flexibility for all weather
conditions, and has plenty of room for entertainment. The candy hunt was held in
the grassy area in front of the Recreation Center. The area was kind of compact
but it would serve as another alternative for next year.
The Chanhassen Bank was in attendance along with their mascot to handout
coloring books, crayons and other miscellaneous prizes.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2002
Hold event at the Chanhassen Recreation Center
Emphasize name/features of entertainment group, on the flyers
Do not list various start times for different age groups on the flyers
Move adult door prize sign up into same room as coloring entries to help
with traffic flow
Either eliminate the appearance from the Chanhassen bank or else move
them down the hall this will help with traffic flow
Possibly add a two and three year old age group for coloring contest
Get the help of more volunteers (minimum of 10 volunteers)
Make sure most of the setup work is done the night before
The Cry of Chanhassen. A growing community with clean lakes, aua/irv schools, a charming downtown, thrivin~ businesses, and beauti£u/ ,arkv. A vre, t ,/,re to live. work
Instead of asking for childes grade on coloring sheet ask for age
2001 Easter Egg Candy Hunt
Expenses
Merry Bobb Music (Splatter Sisters)
Target-candy, prizes, etc.
Total Expenses:
$ 475.00
$1044.44
$1519.44