Annual Report entries

1. 2006 annual report
we are the elmhurst park district

2. what does it mean to
be the elmhurst park district?
W e are an agency with over 85 years of commitment to providing the
community with the highest level of recreational opportunities. We
are dedicated to working cooperatively with Elmhurst residents to better
board of park
commissioners
understand and serve their recreational needs. We are continuously driven
by a mission to create “lifetime enjoyment” for the enrichment of both Peter G. Goworowski
Elmhurst residents and the community in which we live.
Chris Healy
While broad in scope, this is certainly an all-encompassing description of the
Park District and what we represent on a larger scale. Yet, how is it that we
achieve this “big picture?” The answer lies in the individual steps we take Mary E. Kies
as an agency to get your feedback in an effort to provide the high level of
service you have come to expect.
Colette M. Kubiesa
We are proud to present the Park District’s achievements during 2006,
including the inception of the Adopt-A-Park program, the grand opening of
Patricia Morissette-Moll
the Fit 4 Life youth gym at Courts Plus, completion of a community-wide
survey, and finalizing plans for the redevelopment of the Wilder Mansion.
Norm Reinertsen
We would like to thank you for your continued interest in the Park District’s
programs and services.
Carolyn Ubriaco
Thank you,
Elmhurst Park District

3. 2006 accomplishments
we are...visionaries
In 2006, the Adopt-A-Park program was launched in an effort to build
strategic partnerships with community groups and individuals, and provide
an opportunity to “adopt” a specific park to keep clean, attractive, and safe
for use. The program offers people the opportunity to become involved in
their parks in a way that promotes pride. In its inaugural year, 22 organizations/
groups with over 300 participants maintained the parks on a monthly basis and
clocked over 1,000 volunteer hours.
we are...healthy
I n September, Courts Plus opened Fit 4 Life, a brand-new, youth-oriented
gym and fitness program for children ages 6 to 15. The gym features
strength machines and interactive gaming stations, that when used together,
increase cardiovascular fitness, improve strength, and enhance athletic
performance by providing supplemental training for youth involved in sports.
Through supervised fitness education and camaraderie with peers, Fit 4 Life
helps children develop skills necessary to reduce health risks later in life, and
helps promote a healthy lifestyle while having fun. Since opening, 178 youth
have registered at Fit 4 Life.
T he Park District’s Recreation Station, a before and after school program
offered in cooperation with School District 205, received a Power Play
grant, which provided funds to create a program focusing on health, nutrition,
and recreation. This service offers first through fifth grade students an outlet for socializing and studying in a
safe and supervised environment in all elementary schools.

4. we are...
technological
T
he Park District’s website
receives high traffic due to the
variety of information available
through the site including Board
meeting information and audio
recordings; specialized sections for
classes, programs, and facilities;
and descriptions, photos, and links
we are...builders
to map displays for District parks.
I n August 2006, construction of the new East End Pool began
following a “last splash” event commemorating the pool’s
seven decades of history. The master plan of the new pool
was the result of community feedback and planning collected
In 2006, there were over 185,000
through public meetings and surveys, and the pool’s features
visits to the Park District website, were taken from community suggestions.
2,923 downloads of employee
applications, and 72,115 C ourts Plus completed the first phase of its interior
remodeling project. This phase included the installation
of a new service desk and lighting; renovation of the main
downloads of the Park District’s
stairwell; new rubber flooring in the exercise stretch area; new
seasonal brochure. The website tiling, flooring and countertops in the upstairs restrooms; new
carpeting, wall covering and paint in the upstairs hallway; and
also offers online registration where new flooring and paint in the main entrance.
patrons can not only register
for Park District programs and T he Park District purchased property at 519 Mitchell, which
will allow expansion of green space at Pioneer Park.
classes, but can also view class
enrollment, class size limitations,
times and locations, and links to
site maps. The online registration
section accounts for 15.27% of the
website’s overall traffic.

5. we are... we are...
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Community Attitude and Interest
I n a joint effort with the
City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst
Fire Department, and the
survey was completed in 2006 as
part of the planning process for updating
People for Elmhurst Parks the Park District’s Comprehensive Plan for
Foundation, a new safety 2007 to 2016. Surveys were sent to 3,000
house was purchased in 2006.
randomly selected Elmhurst households
Fire Department staff has
transported the fire safety with a response
house to several Park District locations and schools to provide rate of 30.2%.
“nearly two-thirds
a hands-on experience for hundreds of community members
Results of the of respondents
in learning fire safety and prevention, and precautions in
hazardous weather situations. survey provided and their families
the District with
participate in
T he Park District, in cooperation with the People for
Elmhurst Parks Foundation, installed a lightning prediction
system at Berens Park, Butterfield Park, Eldridge Park, Plunkett
an assessment of
residents’ level of some type of
Park, Wilder Park, and Sugar Creek Golf Course. The system participation and Park District
will increase safety precautions within the District’s parks
satisfaction with
by alerting park patrons and athletic groups of a potential programming”
lightning strike within the area. the parks and
services currently offered. Among the key
we are... findings were that 88% of respondents visit
preservationists a neighborhood park at least a few times
each year; 83% use park trails on an annual
T he Elmhurst Park Board
finalized plans for the future
of Wilder Mansion. Plans to
basis; and nearly two-thirds of respondents
and their families participate in some type
remove the 1964 library addition of Park District programming in a given
and renovate the original 1860 year. The updated Comprehensive Plan will
Wilder Mansion to an 1890s era
have an up-to-date assessment of the Park
interior are scheduled to begin in
late 2007. The Board’s decision District’s facilities and parks. It will also
coincides with the sentiments of the community, and preserves provide guidelines for establishing the long-
Wilder Mansion without compromising its historic features
range priorities and future developments of
and value. Once completed, the newly remodeled 1860 Wilder
Mansion will be ADA compliant and will provide an additional the Park District’s new Strategic Plan, which
14,000-square-foot, multi-purpose space for the Park District will begin in 2008.
and community.

6. statement of activities
for the year ending december 31, 2006
revenues
taxes 6,028,821
charges for services 6,799,263
grants/contributions 337,616
other general revenues 785,145
we are... total revenues 13,950,845
fiscally responsible expenditures
T he auditing firm Lauterbach & Amen audited the 2006 finances
for the Elmhurst Park District. Upon completion, the firm
concluded that the Park District is in excellent financial condition,
general government
culture & recreation
2,636,416
5,564,677
operations 3,863,352
and reaffirmed that the District continues to practice sound and
total expenditures 12,064,445
responsible fiscal planning.
increase in net assets 1,886,400
I n 2006, the Park District’s operations were reviewed by
representatives from Moody’s Investor Service through on-site
parks/facilities visits and an analysis of financial information. Based
net assets
beginning of year 32,804,689
upon the District’s continued healthy financial position, Moody’s
upgraded the District’s bond rating from Aa3 to Aa2. Moody’s end of year 34,691,089
report also sites the District’s well-managed finances and healthy
reserves, strong management, and program flexibility as additional
reasons for the District’s rating upgrade.
statement of net assets
as of december 31, 2006
we are...recognized assets
cash & investments 16,003,671
T he Elmhurst Park District
was reaccredited as an Illinois
Distinguished Park and Recreation
receivables, net
other assets
6,524,092
1,308,436
Agency. The Park District remains non-current assets 32,537,664
on this list of only 38 distinguished total assets 56,373,863
agencies in the entire state..
liabilities
E lmhurst Park District was a
finalist for the 2006 National
Gold Medal Award for Excellence in
accounts payable
& accrued expenses
1,761,805
Park and Recreation Management. deferred revenues 7,368,323
This award is presented by the debt payable 12,552,646
American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration total liabilities 21,682,774
(AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA).
net assets
investment in capital assets 22,970,108
T he Park District has maintained its Level A accreditation
through PDRMA’s Loss Control Review. This certification
recognizes the Park District for its exceptional ability to manage
net related debt
restricted 2,503,749
loss exposure and safety. unrestricted 9,217,232
total net assets 34,691,089

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33. Annual Service Report
2006-2007
30
NEDSRA
Special Recreation Association
Celebrating 30 Years of Service
Addison Park District, Bensenville Park District, Butterfield Park District,
Member Village of Glendale Heights, Itasca Park District, Lombard Park District,
Partners Medinah Park District, Oakbrook Terrace Park District,
Village of Schiller Park, Village of Villa Park, Wood Dale Park District

34. Celebrating
30 Years
2

35. at Our Mission
NEDSRA
To ser ve as an integral partner with our member
serve
park districts and villages to positively impact
through
individuals with disabilities through diverse
services.
recreation opportunities and community ser vices.
Our Vision
An agency of excellence, demonstrated by member
Board,
partners working cooperatively with Board, staff and
the community to enhance the quality of life for each
individual.
3

36. Two programs I enjoy most are summer day camp and Special Olympics
programs
programs
Track. NEDSRA programs help my independence. I have a great time
with my friends.
– Andrea C. of Villa Park
4

37. General
Programs
Youth Programs
We celebrate 30 years of friendships
as our youths develop physical,
cognitive and social skills through
participation in an endless variety of
enjoyable recreation experiences.
NEDSRA had 3,735 youths attend
events in the 2006-2007 service year.
Whether social clubs, summer camps,
sports skill development, horseback
riding, or art classes, NEDSRA
programs have a significant and
important impact on the lives of these
young individuals and their families.
Lasting memories were created by
individuals attending one of four
summer day camps that were
successfully implemented. A
“Counselor in Training” program
was also added for our older teens
with cognitive delays to provide
practical experience in job-
readiness skills.
NEDSRA hosted the annual Fall
Formal, a special evening when
our youths with physical disabilities
were joined by others from
neighboring SRAs for dinner
and dancing.
Children of all abilities enjoyed the
therapeutic benefits of water. Swim
lessons served an increased number
of participants, while a new program,
Aqua Exercise, was welcomed by
youths with physical disabilities.
Participants benefited from the
C ELEBRATING
ELEBRATING diversity of three year-round social
clubs to develop friendships with
30 years of others of similar age and ability,
FRIENDSHIPS while enjoying various community
outings.
Therapeutic services to children
with mental illness continued to
grow in popularity as a result of
new, cooperative efforts with the
DuPage County Health Department,
SEASPAR and WDSRA.
5

38. My favorite sports are swimming, bocce and
volleyball. At NEDSRA, I meet friends,
learn new things, have fun… enjoy life!
– Jeff G., Itasca Park District Resident
6

39. Special
Olympics
Thirty years of NEDSRA Special
Olympics programs have increased
the feelings of confidence and self-
esteem in each and every athlete.
These individuals are taught the
importance of sportsmanship, and
demonstrate it through their Special
Olympics experiences. They take
great pride in striving to be an athlete
who is a contributing and accepted
member of a sports team. Our
NEDSRA athletes have achieved much
success which is reason for celebration!
NEDSRA’s year-round Special Olympics
training and competition opportunities
include twelve sports: basketball, softball,
track and field, bowling, power lifting,
swim team, golf, floor hockey, tennis,
bocce, soccer, and volleyball.
56 athletes from various sports
proudly displayed their team spirit,
skills and sportsmanship, as they
competed in Illinois Special Olympics
State Tournament events throughout
the year.
Jr. Special Olympics participation is on
the rise as a result of new junior sport
programs, including a summer Sports
Camp that introduces our young
athletes to various sports.
NEDSRA’s 27th Annual Track Field
Meet was a day filled with camaraderie
and competition for more than 200
athletes. Community spirit was also at
an all-time high, as more than 275
volunteers dedicated their time and
energy to this wonderful event.
All NEDSRA athletes were honored
with awards and dinner at the 3rd
Annual Sports Banquet, made
possible by the fundraising efforts
ELEBRATING
C ELEBRATING of the Special Olympics Booster Club.
30 years of By invitation, members of
NEDSRA’s Special Olympics Golf
SPORTSMANSHIP
SPORTSMANSHIP Team were distinguished guests at
the PGA Championship at Medinah
Country Club. Medinah Country
Club and Eaglewood Resort remain
7 the home courses for our golf team.

40. Growing up with NEDSRA had a big impact on me.
Growing
I am now completing my Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
– Mike C. of Lombard
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41. Adapted
Adapted
Sports
Athletes, family members, friends, and
coaches celebrate personal as well as
team achievements through Adapted
Sports. We have witnessed many
motivated individuals experiencing an
amazing and powerful ability to overcome
challenges. Participation in these sports
provide individuals the opportunity for
organized competition, skill development,
social interaction, and team camaraderie.
Having evolved over the course of
NEDSRA’s 30 years, our agency and
athletes have shown great leadership in
the growth of these competitive sports
teams in the Chicagoland area and the
Midwest.
NEDSRA’s Adapted Sports include:
BlazeBasketballTM, BlazeTennisTM,
BlazeTrack and FieldTM, boccia, beep
baseball, bowling, power soccer and golf.
NEDSRA hosted our first Adapted
Bowling Tournament. This was a new,
competitive outlet for individuals with
a wide range of physical abilities.
Power soccer was launched this year.
This unique sport gives youths who
use motorized wheelchairs the oppor-
tunity to compete in a team sport.
Participation in the Illinois Games
track, field and boccia event led to a
NEDSRA athlete competing for the
first time at the Boccia Nationals with
other players from across the United
States.
The professional Chicagoland Beep
Baseball team, Chicago Comets,
stepped up to the plate to provide
assistance with our newly formed
beep baseball program for youths
ELEBRATING
C ELEBRATING who are blind or visually impaired.
30 years of Ongoing collaboration with the
Chicago Bears Quad Rugby team,
LEADERSHIP Chicago Wheelchair Bulls and
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Express Women’s Basketball team,
provides qualified athletes with the
opportunity of highly skilled and
specialized competition in their adult
life.
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42. Confident, charismatic, outgoing and fun, Ted
drs t lv lf fly
ae o ie ie ul.
Some of my favorite childhood
NEDSRA’s
memories are of NEDSRA’s
Summer Day Camps.
– Mary K. of Villa Park
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43. Adult
General Adult
Programs
Programs
Our adults celebrate 30 years of the
benefits they experience from participating
in NEDSRA programs. Through active
and engaging recreational opportunities,
adults enjoy the companionship of their
peers, develop positive leisure interests,
keep physically fit, are involved in the
community, and achieve a fulfilling quality
of life. During this past service year,
1,160 adults enjoyed NEDSRA activities.
Programs like vacation trips, cooking
classes, art lessons, fitness programs,
seasonal dances, theater, community
outings and social clubs, provide endless
choices and opportunities for the adults
to celebrate life, friends, and recreation!
Social clubs for adults with mental
and physical disabilities remained a
strong attraction. In addition to the
ever popular three year-round clubs,
a new club was successfully targeted
and implemented for the older adults.
Keeping strong and active is a goal
of the adults with physical disabilities.
Water Exercise and Aerobics, as well
as Adapted Fitness, provided
therapeutic modalities for maintaining
and increasing strength and endurance.
Adult participants enjoyed vacation
trips and weekend getaways with
NEDSRA by traveling to Mackinac
Island, Michigan; Breckenridge,
Colorado; Lake Geneva, Wisconsin;
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; and
Indiana Dunes, Indiana.
An appreciation for cultural arts was
developed through exposure to jazz
concerts at College of DuPage,
theatrical performances at Drury Lane,
ELEBRATING
C ELEBRATING and an interactive tour of the “Touch
Gallery” at the Art Institute of Chicago.
30 years of New opportunities to develop hobbies
COMPANIONSHIP
COMPANIONSHIP and independent living skills were
popular with adults as they enjoyed
ceramics, cooking, quilting and gift-
making programs.
Our Sweetest Day Dance was a big
event, as approximately 300 participants
from NEDSRA and surrounding SRAs
11 were in attendance to join in the
festivities.

44. School
Programs
Programs programs
NEDSRA programs give children of all ages and abilities
try
the opportunity to tr y things they would have never
EXCEL (Experiential Community thought possible.
Education and Leisure) programs – Dee L. of School District 44, Lombard
provide fun while reinforcing
Illinois Learning Standards and
supplementing the special education
curriculum. NEDSRA implemented
129 EXCEL programs with 56
different schools taking advantage
of programs like Maps Metra,
Pet Therapy and Color My World.
NEDSRA provided the recreation
component for 545 special
education students enrolled in
summer school programs sponsored
by various school districts and
special education cooperatives.
Lombard School District and
NEDSRA teamed up to bring
“Studio 44” to the stage. This
drama program was designed for
a cast of characters with learning
disabilities from Glenn Westlake
Middle School.
The DuPage PRO League, a
collaboration between NEDSRA,
WDSRA and eight local alternative
schools, provided students with
severe behavior disorders the
opportunity to increase self-esteem,
discipline and physical fitness by
participating in flag football,
volleyball, basketball and softball.
CELEBRATING
CELEBRATING
30 years of
PARTNERSHIPS
ARTNERSHIPS
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45. can’t
I can’t begin
to tell you how
grateful I am.
NEDSRA opens
doors that
otherwise
would otherwise
be closed to
children with
disabilities.
– Julie B.,
Bryan’s mother,
of Butterfield
Services
Inclusion Ser vices
Inclusion, a celebrated movement that has
evolved at NEDSRA over the past 30 years,
is the mainstreaming of an individual with a
disability into a park district or recreation
department program with nondisabled peers.
Inclusion opportunities promote acceptance,
understanding and freedom of choice.
A total of 61 inclusions were facilitated
to provide opportunities for acceptance
and independence in member partner
recreation programs.
16 trainings were conducted for staff
working within our member partner
programs. These trainings educate and
better equip staff to work effectively with
individuals with disabilities.
Our Ability Awareness program traveled
to many local schools and park districts,
with 769 children learning about the
characteristics and challenges associated
13 with having a disability.

46. Support Staff
Volunteers and part-time staff have
provided a crucial component in each
and every NEDSRA program during
the past 30 years. These individuals
make our programs safe, enjoyable
and of the highest quality for our
participants.
We celebrate the dedication of our
generous and caring support staff
members. The relationships they I think I’m the only person I know who actually looks
develop with our participants and
the effects they have on their lives
forwar
ward
forward to going to work.
are truly remarkable. – Nicole E., Part-Time Staff
85 dedicated and highly qualified
part-time staff members assisted
with a variety of NEDSRA
programs, developing strong
relationships with the participants
and their families.
As a sign of community support
and involvement, 358 volunteers
donated their time and talent to
NEDSRA for a total of 3,700
volunteer service hours in
2006-2007.
ELEBRATING
C ELEBRATING
30 years of
REL ATIONSHIPS
RELA
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47. Celebrating
Service
Ser vice
From humble beginnings, big things
can grow! NEDSRA was formed in
1976 and started serving people with
disabilities in 1977. Through the
cooperation of our member partner Park
Districts and Villages, NEDSRA has
established a tradition of excellence in
consumer-responsive service. Take a
look at how far we have come from an
agency with one staff member, a desk,
chair, phone and room divider, to
the NEDSRA of today – providing
award-winning
comprehensive, award-winning
service
ser vice to all ages and abilities.
1977-1978 2006-2007
Programs 86 834
Implemented
Registrations 2,825 10,749
Separate Not 4,895
Individuals recorded
Volunteers 31 358
service
Our 2006-07 ser vice year was
marked
marked by several achievements,
including increases in registrations
received, separate individuals
ser ved and programs implemented.
served programs
We served an increased number of
youths this year and saw a slight de-
crease in our teen and adult populations,
with 56% youths, 19% teens and 25%
adults served. Our largest service
increases occurred in registrations from
youth with autism, youth at risk and
individuals with vision impairments.
Direct assistance and consultation
for participants seeking Inclusion
experiences in our member partner
ELEBRATING
C ELEBRATING Service Summary
2006-07 Ser vice Summar y programs grew by 63%.
30 years of 834 programs/services/inclusion assistance The Chicago Wheelchair Bulls, Rehabili-
4,895 separate individuals served
SERVICE 10,749 program registrations received
tation Institute’s Express and Wheelchair
Bears teams, West Suburban Association
107,295 participant contact service hours delivered of the Deaf and Shriners Hospital are
91% programs implemented vs. offered rate facilitated by NEDSRA at our sports
training facility. These groups and others
generated an additional 228 uses at
Centennial Complex, 84% of which were
15 uses by people with disabilities.

48. J and R Automotive, Inc.
Special Corporate Sponsors
arr Family Auto
L arr y Roesch Family Auto Jeff Grams
Kasab Multi-Service, Inc.
Group
Recreation Lenore Roesch
David and Jane Roesch
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Group
Mid-America/Kleer View
Dan Roesch
Golf Classic Jeannine Roesch
Paul and Deborah Roesch
Window Cleaning
MVP Plumbing Corporation
O’Leary Associates
Catherine Roesch and
Celebrating its 15th year, the Golf Christopher Mikucki Raymond James Associates
Classic took place on a sunny Friday, Regional Truck Equipment
White Pines Golf Club, Company
September 15, 2006. Bensenville Park District Rely Asphalt Maintenance, Inc.
Ken Anderson, President, Resource Dealer Group/AON
The success of this event was in large Board of Commissioners S S Automotive Group
part due to the strong commitment, Michael Benard, Director of Scotty’s Car Wash
continued support and dedication of Parks Recreation Special T Unlimited
Speer Financial, Inc.
In-Kind Sponsors
the Larry Roesch Family Auto Group, Andy Bendy, Superintendent Club Fitness,
of Golf Operations Sun-Times News Group
and the entire Roesch family. Supreme Corporation Addison Park District
Ginger Swalve, Special Event/ Links Tees,
Banquet Manager Tele Print
White Pines Golf Club and the Temme Auto Trim West, Inc. Addison Park District
Greg Bertrand, Head Golf Kim Cashmore
Bensenville Park District hosted more Professional Time Business Systems, Inc.
The Dealer Group Midwest, Inc. Elk Grove Park District
than 260 golfers who enjoyed a full Uptown Auto Supply, Inc. Mike Fugiel
day of fun and 18 holes of golf. Hole Sponsors Glendale Lakes Golf Club,
Atomic Transmissions Sharon L. Way
Westmore Supply Company Village of Glendale Heights
Call One Salt Creek Golf Club,
The NEDSRA Board and staff greatly State Representative William R. Powers Advertising
appreciate all contributors who made Worldwide Express/DHL Wood Dale Park District
Franco Coladipietro Sugar Creek Golf Course,
this fundraiser a tremendous success Carnica, Inc. Village of Villa Park
Chicago Tribune/Cars.com Dinner Sponsor
to raise close to $60,000 in support AXA Advisors, LLC Western Acres Golf Course,
CJC Auto Parts Tires Lombard Park District
of NEDSRA services! Daimler Chrysler Financial
Lunch Sponsors White Pines Golf Club,
Services Bensenville Park District
Doyle Signs, Inc. International Contractors, Inc.
Garvey’s Office Products Manheim’s Arena Auto
Auction Other Contributors
Good To Go Towing, Inc. AutoGuard, Inc.
Greater Chicago Auto Auction Quality Oil, Inc.
Tom Chapman
Hinsdale Bank Trust Clear Service, Inc.
House Republican Leader Beverage Sponsor
BenefitsMadeEasy.com Herbert and Agnes Grams
Tom Cross Sign Works
Inlad Truck Van Standard Industrial
www.inlad.com Media Sponsor
Press Publications Automotive Equipment, Inc.
Itasca Bank Trust TAS Lighting
It’s Your Customer Marketing The Binstein Family
Towels Tees
Golf Towels Tees
Sponsor Tucker Automotive
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Legislative Supporters
Golf Ball Sponsor Senate President Emil Jones
Senator Dan Cronin
MB Financial Bank Senator Randy Hultgren
Beat the Staff Contest Senator Terry Link
PHOTO Sponsor
GMAC
Senator John Millner
Senator Donne Trotter
Retired Senator Kay Wojcik
Speaker of the House
Raffle Prize Sponsor Michael Madigan
AXA Advisors, LLC House Republican Leader
Tom Cross
Two Hole Sponsors Representative Bob Biggins
AXA Advisors, LLC Representative
Comerica Bank Franco Coladipietro
Crowe Chizek and Company, LLC Representative Lee Daniels
G K Services Representative Gary Hannig
Ketone Automotive, Inc. Representative Sandy Pihos
Tressler, Soderstrom, Representative “Skip” Angelo
Maloney Priess, LLP Saviano
Reynolds Reynolds
Villa Park Lions Club
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49. Annual Donations 2006-2007
We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all individuals, community Illinois Department
organizations, businesses, corporations, foundations and grantors who allowed Commerce
of Commerce
NEDSRA to provide quality programs and services, and meet the unique needs of Economic Opportunity
the individuals we serve.
Director
All donations are used entirely for direct services to children and adults with Jack Lavin
disabilities and this report reflects all contributions received through April 30, 2007. Director of Legislative Affairs
A special thank you for all the contributions made in memory of: Thomas Kobel, Chris Meister
Samantha LaBrose, Larry Roesch and Andrea Faye Will.
Additionally, NEDSRA would like to recognize everyone who supported and Governor ’s Office
Governor’s
contributed to the various fundraisers throughout the year, including the Addison Deputy Chief of Staff for
Mayor’s Charity Ball, Stratford Square’s Night of Giving, and the annual Golf Economy Environment
Classic. We appreciate your commitment and support of NEDSRA. Toni Rossi
Any donations received after April 30, 2007, will be acknowledged in
future quarterly program brochures and the 2007-2008 NEDSRA Annual Service Report.
We sincerely regret any errors or omissions. Please contact us at 1-630-620-4500 so we can correct our records as soon as possible.
Annual Donors
$5,000.00 + Itasca Lions Club Roy and Carol Rinaldi Willis McCarthy
Anonymous Corporation Kiwanis Club of Lenore Roesch Mike and Lori Miller
Tom and Maureen Chapman Bensenville/Wood Dale John and Felicia Rose Michael and JoAnn Monahan
DuPage County Department of Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst Rep. Angelo “Skip” Saviano Larry and Linda Montgomery
Human Services Kiwanis Club of Lombard James A. Vitale Bob and Donna Niemann
Larry Roesch Family Auto Group Kiwanis Club of Villa Park Oxford Bank Trust
State of Illinois Knights of Columbus $1-$99 Debbi Pawinski
Father Boecker Council 6090 Jerry Barton Sharon Pearce
$1,000-$4,999 Villa Park Council 8365 Jim and Bonnie Pickell
Katherine Bausone
Glenn, Sandy, Amy, Jenna Binstein Lombard Junior Woman’s Club Gary and Mary Rash
Carl and Terrie Brader
Seymour and Beverly Binstein Master Motor Rebuilders, Inc. Kathryn Remus
Delores Brown
DuPage Community Foundation Dain and Denise Meyer Robert and Karin Rettger
Kristyn Carlson
Jeannine Roesch Erin Roberts
Elmhurst College Frank and Debra Catalano
Rotary Club of Elmhurst Scott Ross
Helping Hands Sertoma Club Alicia Cernauske
Rotary Club of Lombard Janine Rowley
Knights of Columbus Keith and Laura Christensen
US Disabled Athletes Fund Ann Roytek
Christ the King Council 11027 Mike and Helene Coletto
Richard Srch and Rae Rupp-Srch
Damen Hildebrand Council 650 Patrick and Lonna Converso John Rutz
Father McDonald Council 1911 $100-$499 Christine Corriero Phyllis Rutz
St. Matthew Council 9893 Autoguard, Inc. Matthew and Beth Corso Ed and Shelley Sandner
St. Peter the Apostle Council 10884 Gary and Susan Balling Michael and Deborah Corso Sandi Schultz
Lombard Lions Club Cynthia Berg and Robert Raines Dave and Nancy Cummings Ralph and Rita Seidl
MB Financial Timothy and Karen Burde Lisa Deets David and Patricia Shimanek
Oakbrook Terrace Park District Business Insurance Underwriters Donna Doyle Rita Spearman
Raymond James Associates Butterfield Park District James and Lynn Friedman Stratford Square Mall
Larry Reiner Tom and Areina Connolly Mike and Margaret Fugiel Tom and Polly Strzewski
Rotary Club of Bensenville DeVry Student Activity Fund Dennis and Pat Gagnon Cecelia Sullivan
Sam’s Club Elmhurst Orthopaedics, S.C. Jeff Grams Julie Termini
SEMBLEX Herbert and Agnes Grams Jeena Greenwalt Carol Terrell
Village of Glendale Heights Rita Grooms Lisbeth Grillos Scott and Theresa Thoms
Wal-Mart Hayes Mechanical Bradley and Gina Hammond Tower Publications, Inc.
Mindy Jack Carrie Henry Dan and Cathy Tufano
$500-$999 Patricia Kratochwill Sharon Hower Michael Van Cleve
Chicagoland Bowling Proprietors Law Offices of Amari Locallo Alfred and Nancy Klemm Flynn Vance
Association John and Lisa Long Karen Lesniak Kevin and Katy Wagner
Friends of Handicapped Children John and Esther MacDuff John Leuzinger Virginia Wiemann
Kevin and Susan Flynn Polybrite International Lombard Juniorettes Dave and Marianne Zaval
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50. Taking The Challenge!! 100 Hole Golf Marathon
NEDSRA’s 10th Annual Golf Marathon was a tremendous success despite a
few raindrops and clouds. A very special THANK-YOU to Raymond James and
Associates and Tom and Maureen Chapman for their dedication and financial
contributions. Our 39 enthusiastic golfers played 100 holes of golf in one day,
demonstrating remarkable fundraising efforts on behalf of NEDSRA’s accessible
transportation program. Our sincere thanks go to all of the individuals,
businesses and corporations who contributed positively to raise over $54,000
from the Marathon.
Eagle - ($500 + ) BTU Company, Inc. Garvey’s Office Products
2006 Golfers Sam Aiello Matt Buenconsejo Gentile Associates, Inc.
Bank of Itasca Liz Bures Gibbert Associates P .C.
Susan Balling and Carrie Karl
Belvedere Trading LLC Burns McDonnell Loretta Gladkowski
Mike Benard and Tom Tolin
Budron Excavating Co., Inc. Vivian Butler Herbert and Agnes Grams
Glenn Binstein, Seymour Binstein
Tom and Maureen Chapman Cynthia Capek and Edward Harvey Jeff Grams
and Amy Binstein
FGMK, LLC Caption First, Inc. Gary Greenfield
Lonna Converso and Jim Rafferty
First Chicago Bank Trust Frank Caravette Jeena Greenwalt
Lisa Deets and Jeena Greenwalt Cheese Deli Sales, Inc. Norman and Kathleen Gutauckas
Tom Durkin, Brian Kern and Kevin Flaherty
Neal and Nancy Goldstein Chicago Cooling Corporation Abby and Sharyl Hans
David Oberwise Chicago Messenger Service, Inc. Dave Harap
Bob Griffin and Debbi Pawinski Illinois Tool Works Foundation
Itasca Lions Club Ursula Clark Scott Hawley
Mike Hirsch and Erla Faye Boyle Clark-Dietz, Inc. Hemingway, Inc.
J R Partnership
Michael Hixenbaugh and Clarke Mosquito Control Heritage Wine Cellars, Ltd.
Ed and Jean Jordan
Larry Montgomery Matthew Cleary Mike and Katherine Hirsch
Chris and Mike Keller
Ed Jordan, Jerry Santo and Gerald S. Cole Michael Hixenbaugh
LaSalle Bank N.A.
Roman Strzala Committee to re-elect Hank Howard L. White Associates
MB Financial Bank
Mike Ludwig and David Wolf Merrill Lynch Gianvecchio Howard Simon Associates
Mike Monahan and Mesirow Financial Complete Building Maintenance Co. HSBC
Sean Monahan Michael and JoAnn Monahan Complete Cleaning Company, Inc. Infinium Capital Management LLC
Bob Niemann and Dan Sullivan Thomas Pradd Connelly Electric Co. Ingstrup Paving, Inc.
Nick Orlando and Price Consulting Tom and Areina Connolly Integrated Print Graphics, Inc.
George Kanzler Speer Financial, Inc. Consolidated Trading LLC International Contractors, Inc.
Greg Price and Dean Katsaros Steve and Arlene Steinberg Continental Weather Service Itasca Bank Trust
Larry Reiner Waste Management Service Center Patrick and Lonna Converso Scott Jacobson
Roy Rinaldi Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC John Neri Construction Co.
Ann Roytek and Mike Rylko David Cox Sheila-Merle Johnson
Birdie - ($100 – $499)
Birdie Kenneth Cull and Jane Westerhold Kal Koeppel
Kirk Sherwood and
A and A Contractors, Inc.
Frank Dominowski Dahme Mechanical Industries George and Karol Kanzler
A.G.A.D. Pest Control
Daniel Dalziel Dean Katsaros
Air Products Equipment Company
Lisa Deets Michael and Barbara Katz
Golf Marathon Allstate Insurance Co.
DeMichele Builders Kenneth I. Smithson Real Estate
Caddies Mallikarjuna Anne
Dolphin Promotions, Inc. and Builder
Marie Armelagos
Cindy Berg Earth Incorporated Jeffrey and Marcella Klein
Associated Technical Services, Ltd.
Tom Connolly EJ Graphic Solutions, LLC Patricia Kratochwill
Jim Baird and Dianne Stone
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone Co. Bob and Kit Kunkel
Charles and Marlene Balling
Timothy English Lake County Press, Inc.
Gary and Susan Balling
Enviro Resources II, Inc. Landscape Structures, Inc.
Andrew and Annette Barnitz
Flow-Technics, Inc. Law Office of DeSalvo
Roger Benhart
Irving and Sylvia Footlik Cowden, P .C.
Benson Fence Co.
Four Seasons Painters Clarence and Charlotte Lawrence
Cynthia Berg and Robert Raines
Foxen Financial Jason Lazarus
Adam and Arlene Bezark
John and Carol Freidheim Karen Lesniak
Bond, Dickson Associates, P .C.
Frolicstein Financial Solutions Joe Levkovitz
Phillip Bretts Group, Inc. Lindam Property Group, Inc.
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