HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMUNITY SERVICES - 03/20/1986 - MEETING MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 20 , 1986
Elk Grove Municipal Building
Board Members Present : Board Members Absent :
Dennis Gallitano Harriet Dalaskey
Ruth Guest Bro. Philip Kennedy
Ray Gunn Dick Penley
Marge Mahoney p
Randy Melind Staff :
Mary Paliganoff Lynette Swanson
Barbara Pohn Terri Puhr
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Rev. Roger Schindel �FFjCF
Call to Order :
The meeting was called to order at 8 : 07 p.m. Ruth Guest
motioned to approve the minutes. Dennis Gallitano seconded
the motion . Motion carried .
Coordinator ' s Report : Given by Lynette Swanson
The report was submitted in writing. The Village Needs
Assessment Surveys have been returned, however tabulation
of the survey has not been done, as the data processing
office cannot give it priority at this time. Efforts
are underway to find an alternate wa-y -to -have the results
tabulated in a timely fashion.
Lynette ' s maternity leave will begin on April 28 , 1986 .
Based on the date of the baby' s birth, Lynette will return
from maternity leave in early to mid July. Mr. Willis
denied any leave of absence not covered by salary or
other benefits .
Mr. Willis approved an intern position to replace Lynette
full-time during her leave . The intern would continue
part-time after Lynette returns . The intern would assume
day-to-day responsibilities of the Community Service
office, while administrative decision making would be
shared by Barbara Pohn, Nancy Yiannias and Robin Weaver.
There is concern that this intern position will be difficult
to fill because of the time and salary constrictions .
Coordination of Services Committee : Given by Barbara
Pohn
The March meeting, "A Community' s Response to Domestic
Violence, " was put on cable T.V. and will be shown at
7 : 30 p.m. on March 21 , 24 , 26 , and 28th. The April program
will not be on cable because it was thought the topic,
"Techniques of Family Therapy, " would be more appropriate
for professionals . In May and June the programs will I
be on cable . These programs will cover the In-Touch
drug prevention program, and support groups and services
for single parents .
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Budget Committee : Given by Ruth Guest
Marge Mahoney, Ray Gunn, Ruth Guest and Lynette went
before the Trustees and the budget was approved in tack,
including the administrative intern. Lynette did a very
fine presentation on behalf of Community Service .
Elk Grove Distance Classic Planning Committee : Given
by Barbara Pohn
Barbara reported that planning is coming along fine. She
showed the Board a sample of the T-shirt to be given
out at this year ' s race .
Randy Melind reported that the Zenith Corporation was
not willing to donate a T.V. to be used as a prize to
encourage entry into the race . He motioned that $200
be allocated to purchase a prize for the Elk Grove Distance
Classic. Roger Schindel seconded the motion. Motion
carried .
Barbara Pohn motioned to ratify the $100 that was donated
to the High School Public Practicum Program for a student
scholarship to the Illinois Citizenship Experience at
the February meeting. Randy seconded. Motion carried .
Intergenerational Ad Hoc Committee : Given ' by -Lynette
Swanson
Dick Penley' s meeting has not yet occured. He is , however,
planning to coordinate these efforts through the high
school and the Grant Wood Senior Center. A meeting should
be called within the next month.
Volunteer Recognition Committee : Given by Roger Schindel
Out of the 15 nominees for outstanding volunteer recognition ,
the following three people were selected :
Fran Gard for volunteer work in the field of education
Alice Hehr for volunteer work with senior citizens
Lillian Mayer for volunteer work with the community
at-large
They have received a letter from President Zettek inviting
them to the Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, April 4th.
Lynette was asked to have a letter of recognition go
out to all of the volunteers who were nominated.
Old Business :
The Living Bank Organ Donation Program: Discussion tabled.
due to Harriet Dalaskey' s absence. j
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Government Surplus Food Distribution Program: Elk Grove
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Township Hall is willing to let us use their facilities
one Friday a month. Lynette recommended that we aim
to begin the program in September, due to current staffing
problems .
New Business :
Election of Officers : The following slate was renominated
and re-elected :
President - Ray Gunn
Vice President - Marge Mahoney
Secretary - Barbara Pohn
Committee Assignments : An updated list of current committee
assignments is attached . The PLUS Advisory Council has
been dropped from the list as it was dissolved this past
fall .
Ruth Guest motioned to adjourn. Marge Mahoney seconded
it. The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
---Ba-rbara Pohn, Secretary