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Meeting Minutes: January 2012

The Wellington of Arlington, Arlington Heights, IL
 
Election of Officers and Awards Program
 
President John Gacki called the meeting to order at 1:07 P.M.  93 members and guests were present.  Todd called for the introduction of Past Presidents, Gold Card Members, Associate Members, current Officers, Committee Chairs, Board and guests.
 
Minutes – Posted on the website, minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report  for December was approved.

Membership –   1st reading for Terry McShea, Addison
                      2nd reading for Ken Rochau, DesPlaines
                     2nd reading for Doug Dohlen, DesPlaines

Moment of Silence in Remembrance of past members.

 
Eric Lacher announced the following SCHOLARSHIP recipients:
   Jim Eby Batavia Park District
   Chris Pollak, Woodridge Park District
   Glenn Hussey, Woodridge Park District

Eric announced the OUTSTANDING PARK EMPLOYEE recipients.
   Brandon McCallum, Palatine Park District
   Dale Tempura, Schaumburg Park District
   Matt Messenger, Schaumburg Park District
   Dan Payne, Skokie Park District

Eric announced the recipient of the RALPH VORIS COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD. The recipient will receive a $300.00 scholarship to attend the Great Lakes Park Training Institute.
   Dan Payne, Skokie Park District

OUTSTANDING ASSOCIATE AWARD:
   Janet Dietz, Shemin Nursery

MIPE PARK PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR:
   Woodridge Park District.

John Gacki announced his selection for the 2011 PRESIDENT'S AWARD:
   Dan Otto, Schaumburg Park District

 
Keith Neitzke announced the results of the elections.  This year's officers and board are:
   President:     Matt Gaynor
   President-Elect:    Eric Lacher
   Secretary/Treasurer:     Mike Fletcher
   Past President:     John Gacki
   Board Members:     Mat Emken
                               Jennifer Knitter
                               Dan Caraher
                               Larry Gabriel

Matt Gaynor took over at this time. Matt then presented John Gacki with a plaque of appreciation.

 
Dan Otto spoke about Pokagon.

Matt announced that there would be a social at state conference on Thursday around 6:00.  This will be held in Matt’s suite.

The fund raiser was held.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:35 P.M.

 
 

 

 

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