HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMUNITY SERVICES - 02/16/2006 - COMMUNITY SERVICES MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Meeting Room "A" Lower Level, Municipal Building
Board Members Present: Board Members Absent:
Mike Tuozzo, Vice President James Morrill, President
Teresa Anesinis Nancy Czarnik, Trustee Liaison
Jim Foss Anne Fcichter
Georgia Landt Ryan Bookler
Mary Paliganoff
Desmond Raftery Staff Present:
Peg Vallillo Linda Blair
Call to Order:
Mike Tuozzo, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Action Items-Minutes:
Minutes from the January 19, 2006 meeting were presented for approval. Mary
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Paliganoff asked that the Minutes reflect that it was the decision of the Board that "The
Focus of 2006 will be Education'. She further requested that action items be reflected in
the minutes, rather than just reporting what went on. A motion to reflect the changes was
presented by Jim Foss, seconded by Peg Vallillo. Approved by a majority. Minutes to
reflect the corrections and additions.
Coordinator's Report: Given by Linda Blair
Linda reported that there are not any big projects going on in the Community Service
office at this time. She reported that she is working on updating the Senior Handbook,
which this time will include services for those with disabilities.
New Business:
Requests for nominations for the Cook County Sheriff's Medal of Honor have been out
for approximately three weeks. As of this date there have been no responses. Discussion
followed regarding ways to increase visibility of the program and capture more
nominations. Peg Vallillo presented the name of Sheila Webb as a possible nominee.
Ms. Webb was the recipient of the Community Spirit award earlier in the year. Linda
Blair advised that she would follow up with the person that submitted Ms. Webb's name
for the Community Spirit award in an attempt to verify her qualifications (specifically her
age, due to the criteria of award).
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Letters seeking nominations for the Elk Grove Village Volunteer of the Year Award have
been sent. Candidates will be submitted at the March 16, 2006 meeting for Board
approval.
Old Business:
In response to the Board wanting to learn more about existing Social Service agencies,
Linda Blair presented a brief description of approximately 15 local agencies that provide
services to seniors, youth and adolescents, families, and special populations. These are
agencies that are available to residents of Elk Grove and the surrounding areas. The
group discussed which groups that they may be interested in hearing more about.
Georgia Landt suggested that perhaps it would be appropriate to invite service groups
such as: the Jaycees, Kiwanis, Lions Club and Lioness Club to the Community Service
Board meetings when the chosen agencies make their presentations. The rationale being
that these groups often offer financial support to Social Service agencies and this would
be a good opportunity for them to get the most current information on the agencies. It
was the consensus of the group that this would be a good idea. Linda will extend the
invitation. It was decided that the Board meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the evenings
when there is a presentation, to accommodate the presenters.
Mike Tuozzo questioned whether the Community Service Board would be participating
in the annual Rotary Fest with a fundraising effort for the WINGS program. Mr. Tuozzo
reported that he has found a source for bracelets similar to those that were sold last year,
which would cost less than those sold last year. Discussion followed regarding
continuing with any type of fund raising efforts, whether it benefit WINGS, or another
program. Theresa Anesinis stated that it was her understanding that the focus for the
Board in 2006 was to be education about other agencies, not further fundraising for the
WINGS group. Other members indicated that was also their understanding and that there
would not be participation by Community Services at Rotary Fest.
The Board chose the following agencies to hear presentations from:
Safe from the Start/Children's Advocacy Center
Journeys from Pads to Hope
Kenneth Young Centers
Progress Center/Life Span
Linda will make arrangements for the presentations at the next four Board meetings.
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Announcements:
A reminder to the Board of the Anniversary Dinner Dance, with a Mardi Gras theme, will
be held on February 25, 2006 and there are still tickets available.
Adjournment:
Peg Vallillo motioned to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Jim Foss at
approximately 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Blair