The Wellington of Arlington,
Arlington Heights, IL

Election of Officers and Awards Program

President Rick Schram called the meeting to order at 1:04 P.M.  116 members and guests were present.  Rick called for the introduction of Past Presidents, Gold Card Members, Associate Members, current Officers, Committee Chairs, Board and guests.

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The treasurer’s report for November and December was approved

MEMBERSHIP: - 1st reading for David Ellstrand, Bono Consulting Inc.

Rick reminded everyone about IPRA conference and the sign up form was available for volunteers

Rick asked for members to keep the departed members and members of the Armed Forces in our thoughts and prayers. 

Todd King announced the following
SCHOLARSHIP winners:
 
Jim Stepuncik, Addison Park District
Dave Gomez, West Chicago Park District
Tim Pokorney, Round Lake Area Park District
Everado Silva, Woodridge Park District

Todd announced the
PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD winners for 2006:
 
Avery Harris, Gold Card
Ron Bakes, Gold Card
Jennifer Rogers, Arlington Heights Park District
John Barrett, Winnetka Park District
Rick Schram, Winnetka Park District

Todd announced the
OUTSTANDING PARK EMPLOYEE recipients.

Bill Jones, Palatine Park District
Chris Murphy, Waukegan Park District
Kevin Boehm, Waukegan Park District
Cindy Anderson, West Chicago Park District
Rosa Gonzalez, West Chicago Park District
Shane Krauch, West Chicago Park District
Jeff Majewski, West Chicago Park District
Jason Berger, Forest Preserve of DuPage County
Matt Gaynor, Schaumburg Park District
Chris Polotto, Schaumburg Park District

Todd King announced the winner of the
RALPH VORIS COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD. The winner will receive a $300.00 scholarship to attend the Great Lakes Park Training Institute. 

Jason Berger, Forest Preserve of DuPage County

Todd announced the winner of the
OUTSTANDING ASSOCIATE AWARD: 

Dena Zajdel, Waupaca Sand

Todd announced the winner of the
MIPE PARK PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR:

Dave Thomas, West Chicago Park District.

Rick Schram announced the winner of the
2006 PRESIDENT'S AWARD:

John Barrett, Winnetka Park District

Eric Lacher announced the results of the elections.  This year's officers and board are:

Harry Voegele took over at this time and talked about the upcoming year.  Harry then presented Rick with a plaque of appreciation.  Harry asked members to bring in one more member from their agency in order to keep our organization strong and growing. 

Brian Huckstadt reminded everyone that GLPTI is in February and applications were on the tables.

The fundraiser was held and the meeting was adjourned at 1:49 P.M