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Human Resources Commission Packet 2009 08-19-09 CIP z� o UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION EST �` _ - 1836 COMMITTEE MEETING o y 800 Game Farm Road 1 Yorkville, Illinois 60560 AGENDA Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Time: 6:30PM City Conference Room Call to Order: Establish a Quorum: Introduction of Guests: Citizen Comments: Approval of Minutes: July 15, 2009 Mayor's Report: Staff Reports: Committee Reports: New Business: 1. Illinois Humanities Council - Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award Discussion 2. CASA Kendall County - Volunteering - Discussion Old Business: 1. Volunteer of the Year Award - Update/Discussion 2. Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Silver Dollar - Update/Discussion 3. Government Day - Update/Discussion 4. Governor's Hometown Award - Food Pantry Site Visit Update Items for Next Meeting Agenda: Additional Business: Adjournment: DRAFT UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville, IL 60560 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING City Hall, Conference Room Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 2009 — 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Gengler called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. He noted that the Commission has a new minute taker, Margie Hartigan, and welcomed her to the meeting. ESTABLISH A QUORUM: PRESENT: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Joan Knutson, Pat Slocum, Cele Sanders and Deanna Cross ABSENT: Commissioner Edmont Iljazi ALSO PRESENT: Sgt. Barry Groesch — Liaison, Glory Spies — Community Relations Director, Val Burd—Mayor INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: None CITIZEN COMMENTS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Slocum motioned to approve the minutes of June 17, 2009. Commissioner Knutson seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. MAYOR'S REPORT: No report. STAFF REPORTS: Director Spies stated that she wished to discuss Pennies from Heaven, which is agenda item #1, therefore, she would hold her comments until that time. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None 1 NEW BUSINESS: 1. Pennies from Heaven—Discussion Director Spies stated that she brought collection jars with her and hoped that each commissioner could take one with them and place it at a local business that they frequent. The commissioner would be responsible for monitoring the jar on a weekly or monthly basis. Good locations include gas stations, banks, and dry cleaners. All donations will be given to the Food Pantry. The jars are due by October 31, 2009, however, that date could be extended if the collection is going well. Director Spies stated that she would have jars at the County Fair and Hometown Days. Mayor Burd asked if Millbrook had received a rain barrel. Director Spies had not heard from them, however, she will reach out to them and be sure they get a rain barrel. OLD BUSINESS: I. Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Silver Dollar—Update 1 Discussion The commissioners were asked if they had something to discuss regarding this matter. Sgt. Groesch stated that he spoke to Maria from the Food Pantry and she stated that families will be allowed to do both — attend the Thanksgiving Dinner and also be given food items to prepare a meal at home. Director Spies stated that the previous discussion was regarding transportation. Sgt. Groesch feels that the commission should be cautious with this matter. Commissioner Sanders suggested that the senior vehicles be used if the transportation program has not yet started. This item was moved from last month's agenda as Commissioner Iljazi was not present; however, he is not present at this meeting either, so it will be placed on next month's agenda for discussion. 2. Volunteer of the Year Award—Update/Discussion Commissioner Cross stated that she contacted everyone on her list and sent them the information. She copied Director Spies on everything. Groups that she contacted are the Yorkville Lions Club, AC Society, American Legion, and M.O.P.S. Commissioner Slocum stated that she contacted everyone on her list to tell them about the program and asked them to keep it in mind. She told them all she would follow up with them in August. The deadline for submission is September 4, 2009. Director Spies stated that she was contacted by the Citizen's Policy Academy as they wish to nominate someone. 2 Discussion took place regarding someone making a nomination that is not part of the list. It was determined that the pamphlet is used as a guide. No one is prohibited from making a nomination. Commissioner Knutson stated that she needs contact information for the Jr. Women's Club as she has been unable to make contact with anyone. Director Spies will forward her information on 2 people, including President Jackie Williams. Director Spies stated that she believes there will be enough funding for light appetizers and that the event will be a positive change. This item was moved to the next agenda for further discussion and follow up. 3. Government Dad=—Update 1 Discussion Chairperson Gengler stated that he has tried to contact Mike Dunn with no success. Additionally, he wished to speak with Mayor Burd regarding guidelines. Commissioner Slocum suggested opening this event up to students of the middle school. Chairperson Gengler suggested holding 2 events, 1 for high schoolers and 1 for middle schoolers. Mayor Burd was open to the suggestion, but stated that it should not be open to students in grade school. Discussion took place regarding when the event should take place. Mayor Burd suggesting holding 1 in the fall and 1 in the spring near election time. Director Spies will forward the contact information to Chairperson Gengler of the person who set the event up for the middle school. Chairperson Gengler will invite representatives from the district to attend either the August of September meeting to discuss this matter further. This item was moved to the next agenda for further discussion and follow up. 4. Governor's Hometown Award — Submission of Food Pantry — Update 1 Discussion Chairperson Gengler informed the commission that Director Spies sent out the application and asked her for more information. Director Spies stated that she just received notification via email that the Food Pantry has been selected for a site visit. The site visit will take place on August 6, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. Director Spies contacted Maria to confirm that the date was acceptable. She also suggests that someone from the commission be present during the site visit. Cele Sanders volunteered to attend. Furthermore, she stated that noon was a perfect time since seniors will be served at that time and others will be there to get food from the pantry. The committee should be able to see the Food Pantry in operation. 3 Discussion took place regarding what is involved with a site visit. The reviewing committee comes out and looks around and asks some follow-up questions. They are mainly focused on the volunteer aspect. Mayor Burd wished to express to the commission that they had done a good job. This item will move to the next agenda for an update on the site visit. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING AGENDA: ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Mayor Burd — last year the City participated in the Float your Boat program. This year she has people that are willing to build boats, but needs volunteers to ride in them. The event will be held on August 22, 2009 at Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park, Aurora. She stated that if anyone has input about the type of boat the City should build, please feel free to submit your ideas via email to her. Commissioner Cross stated that the event is a nice family event and that more information is available at www.uwfoxvalley.org including instructions on how to build a boat and where to get the cardboard. Commissioner Sanders suggested using the `Pennies from Heaven' theme for the City's boat. Director Spies — Maggie Muck from Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is holding a breakfast at Walter Payton's Roundhouse Restaurant on August 20, 2009 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. If anyone is interested in attending, please inform her. ADJOURNMENT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION: Commissioner Slocum motioned to adjourn the Human Resources Commission Meeting. Commissioner Sanders seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Margaret M. Hartigan. 4 Cl Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number J`� 9 4 .0 Legal ❑ New Business #1 EST. �. 1836 Finance ❑ Engineer ❑ Tracking Number 0� lull , City Administrator f-1 ■ O °��`�' Consultant ❑ <LE ��'� El Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Illinois Humanities Council—Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award Discussion Meeting and Date: HRC—8/19/09 Synopsis: Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Glory Spies Community Relations Name Department Agenda Item Notes: Illinois Humanities Council July 2009 Dear MayorNillage President: The Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award is back! This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Illinois Humanities Council and the 10th anniversary of our awards program to honor humanities heroes working across Illinois. Studs Terkel, the nationally-renowned author and oral historian, lent his name to the award, which recognizes the often-unsung crusaders for the humanities; ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities. Since 1999,nearly 500 recipients of the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award have been honored in civic ceremonies across the state. Once again, we are asking you to identify worthy recipients for this award by nominating members of your community who have demonstrated a sustained and significant 17 NORTH STATE$T. SUITE 14 contribution to furthering public understanding of and appreciation for the humanities. CHICAGO,IL 50602.3296 The people who deserve this honor may not come immediately to mind. They may work 312.422.5580 behind the scenes or in volunteer positions outside your purview as mayor. A humanities ww-w..prairie.org hero might be the high school history teacher who fights to preserve a local landmark, the volunteer who organizes a storytelling hour for kids at the local library, or the amateur genealogist who researches your town's founders. Preference should be given to persons who serve the humanities as volunteers. However,we will also consider staff members of civic, educational, or cultural organizations whose efforts exceed the call of duty. A nomination form and fact sheet are enclosed, and nominations are due September 15,2009. Each mayor or village president is able to nominate one person. Heads of communities above 100,000 in population will be able to nominate three people. If nominated individuals meet the criteria outlined on the fact sheet, they will receive the handsome bronze medal we are striking especially for this award. if you have any questions about the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award,you can contact me or my colleague Maggie Berndt by phone (312.422.5580), fax (312.422.5588), or email (kav@prairie.org). Thank you for your help in identifying unsung humanities heroes in Illinois. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Kristina A. Valaitis Executive Director The Illmais Hm mutes Council is a npnpmf i ca=wonol omanmaarni f501(c)31 dedicated to fftwmg a culture m which the hiananities mr a vital pare of the hues of indwiduads and cmmunities Oig mined in 1973 ar the We affiliate of the Nadmal Fmdowmrnt far the Hum mitres,the UIC creates prngrarres and funds argantzm—ihm pnmeategrmter iind-eerenrteng of appe—bare for and molvanent in the hurruaiitim try all llimmsaw, rrgam9as qr their exreomit rzsources,adtural backgnnmd,or geographic darmitim The IHC is supported by sage,federal,and private funds. Studs Terkel Humankies Service Award 2009 9 10th Anniversary mes or HELP US IDENTIFY THESE -Apteaacher whorcreates after school programs for UNSUNG HUMANITIES children about local history •A volunteer at the local historical society who organizes an exhibit HEROES •A member of a preservation council who organizes walking tours of historic neighborhoods to attract IN tourists YOUR COMMUNITY •A volunteer or friend of the library who develops a summer reading program Who nominates a Humanities Hero? •A lawyer who organizes discussion groups at the Nominations for the Studs Terkel Humanities Service library on current events Award are made by Illinois mayors because they know •An amateur historian who writes books on local their community best.We welcome your insight into the history,helping preserve the legacy of the community contributions being made to your community by the We prefer to honor volunteers for their work in a civic, extraordinary work of ordinary citizens,and encourage educational,or cultural organization;however,we will community members to contact mayors to suggest consider paid staff whose commitment consistently nominees. exceeds the call of duty, Now are Humanities Heroes identified? All individuals nominated by mayors that meet that The people who deserve this honor might not come criteria will be deemed awardees.A review panel will immediately to mind.They are the volunteers who work certify that the criteria were met. tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the humanities to How Can our Community honor our Humanities Hero? everyone or those who go above and beyond their normal duties to bring the humanities to unexpected places in The IHC hopes that the process of identifying a local the community. champion of the humanities will bring benefits to your community as well.We urge you to find an appropriate A mayor may want to designate a small advisory public event at which the medal can be given and the committee to support the nomination process.Members recipient honored. might include: Some possibilities include: •The local librarian •The English teacher at the local high school or •A town or city council meeting community college •A community celebration •A staff member at the local historical society or •A mayoral proclamation museum •A sign at the entryway to your community • The principal of the local school Now will the INC he involved? •A member of the local tourism board Upon selection of the winners,the Illinois Humanities •A representative from a local cultural organization Council will: Who is a Humanities Hero? •Send a packet of information,the medal to award, We are looking for people who have made a sustained and suggestions on how to publicize the humanities and significant contribution to the humanities in their heroes in your community communities. •Seek proclamations from the Governor and the Illinois General Assembly to honor recipients all over Illinois. The kinds of people we seek to honor should: •Notify relevant legislators about award winners in •Foster the importance of our diverse heritage and their districts cultural traditions • Include medalists and their communities on our •Understand the importance of reading,storytelling, website and in other promotional materials. and creative expression • Print a booklet that profiles all of the recipients for •Embrace the importance of reflection and critical broad distribution thinking •Seek the attendance of an IHC representative at •Use the humanities--history,literature,philosophy—in your public award ceremony ways that have enriched community life through historic •Hold a Studs Terkel Humanities Service -r preservation,heritage tourism,civic dialogue,etc. Award Reception in Fall 2010 "I WAS CONSTANTLY ASTONISHED BY THE EXTRAORDINARY DREAMSOF ORDINARY PEOPLE."—Studs Terkel, WORKING Illinois Humanities Council SuTE 1400 17 NorrH STATE ST.,CHICAGO,IL 60502.3295 s ,,praide.o% 0.1alo.m, Nomination Form STUDS TERKEL HUMANITIES SERVICE AWARD 2009 Nominee Titre and Affiliation Address CRY,State,hp Phone Name of Community Population Name of Mayor or Iftllage President(you must tide one) Address City,State,Zip Phone and Fax Email Yes!Pkaw add me to the IHO ❑ Studs Terkel upd=email fist Legislative Districts Ward(Chicago) State Sen. State Rep. Cong.Dist. Contact(if other than Mayor or Wage President) If you formed an advisory committee to determine the nominee,please list their names, affiliations,addresses, and telephone numbers. (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.) Dame Tide and Affiliaton Address City,State,Zip Phone and/or Email Name Title and Aff1ation Address City,State,Zip Phone and/or Email Name Title and Affiliation Address City,State,Tip Phone and/or Email Kim-' Describe briefly the individuars contributions to the life of the community through the humanities and indi- cate the organizarion(s) and cause(s) for which he or she has performed this service. Please note:This award was created to honor volunteers primarily;however,staff members who have made extraordinary efforts for the organizations will also be considered. (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.) Please send this nomination form and any attachments by September 15, 2009 to: Illinois Humanities Council Surre 1400 17 NORTH STATE ST. CHicnco,1L 60602.3296 312.422.5560 www prairic.otg ♦,t�D C/"- Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number Z p O ^n Legal ❑ New Business #2 EST 1136 Finance F-1 Engineer ❑ Tracking Number �O I r City Administrator ❑ C �s- O Consultant ❑ N—rc—ty ALE �y� ❑ Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: CASA Kendall County—Volunteering--Discussion Meeting and Date: HRC-- $119109 Synopsis: Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Glory Spies Community Relations Name Department Agenda Item Notes: iILL! Home Calendar County Offices County Board Contact Us I I wi _rte 4 C � a,i w rdnffs�er C A S A .•N+N�w•Ir-}Sir.�•W+warn YP1fd1*X6W row siiuoxrr CASA Kendall County Search About CASA Office Hours (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Monday-Friday H 60 am--030 pn, Phony 630.553.8666 Fax 630-553-317C ■ CASA Home About Us Donate CASA Kendall County Is a non-profit member organization,which advocates for[he best Interest of abused and neglected children in the Kendall County court system We train and support dedicated community volunteers who NewsfEvents serve to protect our abused and neglected children's right to a safe and permanent home. Simply slated our Volunteer mission statement is: Links CASA Jewelry We are the Child's voice in court Continuing Education History of CASA Contact Us In 1976,Superior Court Judge David Soukup of Seattle became concerned about maKing decisions regarding abused and neglected children's fives without sufficient information.He conceived[he idea of using trained community volunteers,or Court Appointed Special Advocates,to gather information about the children and bring It to court.So successful was this Seattle program[hat soon fudges across the country began utilizing citizen advocates.In 1990,the U.S.Congress encouraged[he expansion of CASA with passage of the Victims of Child Abuse Act.Today more than 900 CASA programs are In operation,with 70,000 women and men serving as CASA volunteers.CASA Is an aeronym for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Fi��v,�w+r,�nqu�r•d for r,am� or sh•.tl�enw tlxvn�nla /4� •Acrobat. Reader; Home I Calendar I Holiday Schedule I FAQ•s I links I County Board I Contact Us Employee login Wabs,te D sclaime* J i Home Calendar County Offices County Board Contact Us aft w Sft CAS A .xfa ytrAy1YE L 6056Q r o v c w r rx n r H CASA Kendall County 1siEEJ Volunteer Opportunities Office Hours Monday•Friday 9 su,.4 Mpm Phone 600.551as10 Fax e9 S53-3+To Court A000la(gd„$yq�lal Advocslas Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA)volunlears represent the best interests of abused and neglected children CASA Home n Juvernle Court A CASA is appointad by the Juvele Court Judge to serve as Guardian Ad Lrlern for tie chifri and About Us 10 represent the Cnilo's nest interests in court Donate CASA volunteers have a strong desire to make a difference in a Child s role by giving them a voice in rourl. NewsfEvents Volunteer A CASA must have sufficient,flexible time to attend framing.gather information.write reports to the fudge,and Links attend court haaril Typically,a CASA volunteer devotes 5-10 hours per month and makes a commitment of 16 months. CASA Jewelry Continuing Education CASA volunteers aft appointed to one case at,a time.TO ensure CASA provides consistent service to the Child. they remain On the case until it is closed. Contact US Tranln9 New volunteer training consists of 10 sessions that address content tnformaban and&MIS necessary to accept and worts of a case.Each new CASA will have An expenereed CASA mentor during their first year.An idditiorai 15 hours per year of continuing education is regLlred CASA volunteers are additionally supported with on-going opportunities far training and a staff Case manegerwork with volunteers as they plan and implement Case strategy. 4111ar reau menis A background check is requned. Friends of CASA Friends of CASA have a strong desire to make a difference in a child's lde by providing support to the CASA organization through many avenues. If you have only a few hours a month to give and you have talents in any of the following areas,then Friends of CASA may be right for you. • General office help. Newsletter preparaboNwnbng. • Special event assistance, • Fund raising, • Assisting The Chad Advacacy Center, • Continuing aduratfOn and training. Training for Fiends of CASA consists of 10 sessions(hat address content hnforingtoh and skills necessary to assist CASA. A background Check is required. ON AdvocIcv Canlor ICAO] Vohrntears assist the State a Adornial Office while they comptele forensic interviews when abuse and neglect are reported.The center helps pal abused Chldl at ease during the interview process.A CASA or a Friends of CASA will sit with the family in a relaxed atmosphere in an attempt to make the already traumalizing event a little less stressful. Training for the Cli ld Advocacy Center consists of 10 hours of training that address content information end skills necessary to work in the CAC. A background check is required Volunteas must sign a confiClenbatity agreement and be sworn in by the local fudge. For more information on beconung an advocate or a Friend of CASA contact Becky Zuardo at(630)5530660 or email bzuardo@co kendall 0 us Frw­n retard for•Dinh d M arieAwd d•eMnwia /A1'4«� Home I Calendar I holiday Schedule)FAG's 1 Lmks I County Board I Conlacl Us Employ"Lcoln webdAe Drutsmeer � a CIr Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number T Legal ❑ Old Business #1 EST. Finance El 1836 Engineer E]s Tracking Number City Administrator ❑ Consultant ❑ El Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Volunteer of the Year Award—Update/Discussion Meeting and Date: HRC— 8119109 Synopsis: Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Glory Spies Community Relations Name Department Agenda item Notes: See attached press release. Also attached are two nomination forms that have been received. United City of Yorkville J -n County Seat of Kendall County 800 Game Farm Road EST. 7836 Yorkville, Illinois, 60560 .4 ` Telephone: 630-553-4350 0 L Fax: 630-553-7575 9 "° `CtO Website: www.yorkville.il.us <4 E ��• For Immediate Release Contact: Glory Spies/Nicole Leja July 17, 2009 630.553.8564 HRC seeking Volunteer of the Year nominations Yorkville, ill. —Every year, the Mayor awards three Outstanding Volunteer of the Year awards to spectacular volunteers during the United City of Yorkville's annual Community Volunteer Appreciation Day. The Human Resources Commission is currently accepting applications for all outstanding volunteers in the city of Yorkville for 2008. Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to be a great volunteer in our community? If so. nominate them to be Yorkville's Volunteer of the Year! Applications to nominate an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for 2008 are available online at http:I/yorkville.il.us/living_volunteering.php and will be reviewed by the city's Human Resources Commission. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 4. Please return all applications to the United City of Yorkville, Attn: Glory Spies, at 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, Ill. 60560. This year, community volunteers who have been giving back all year long will be celebrated with their friends and family on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Yorkville Public Library. All volunteers and nominees are invited to bring their families and friends for light refreshments, presentations, and awards. Don't miss this chance to nominate someone you know who deserves to be honored for all their hard work! For more infonnation call 630.553.8564 or visit the City's web site. www.yorkville.il.us. -30- United City of Yorkville Outstanding Volunteer Award Nomination - Year 2008 The name of the individual being submitted for Outstanding Volunteer must live or work within the United City of Yorkville or school district#115 boundaries for at least one year prior to the year of nomination. Please type or print neatly the information requested.This form may be accessed online at the United City of Yorkville Web site at www.vorkville.il.us.Additional pages may be included. Please enclose any available articles or other information that supports the activity/contribution of the nominee.All winners will be announced during Volunteer Community Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. in the Yorkville Public Library meeting room, 902 Game Farm Road in Yorkville.The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 4. Nominations will be reviewed by the city's Human Resources Commission. For additional information call 630.553.8564. Nominee: _ chCur LA&AVx _) Age Group: Child (12 and under) Teen (13- 18) Adult (19 or older) X Address: j`Ihbu.-J OA& Yorkville, IL 60560 Telephone: ( )5 3 -D.�9 1 E-mail (Optional): C. . fle.3-t Significant activity/contribution that the individual has performed to warrant nomination: Describe how this activitylcontribution has impacted the United City of Yorkville, a local organization, group of individuals, or an individual: Estimate the amount of time during the year that was devoted to the activity: In your opinion, what makes this individual an outstanding volunteer? What specific characteristics/qualities does this person possess that you admire? Additional comments: Your name:jp,�,kr �WL Vffs. Telephone: ( 1S"} fo 74 - If ib3 (ceit� Address: la C',rwrd C* , Yorkville, IL 60560 Thank you for taking the time to submit the name of this individual for the Outstanding Volunteer Award. Please submit this form to: United City of Yorkville, Attn: Glory Spies, Community Relations, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560. (Revised 0512912009) Significant Activity/contribution that the individual has performed to warrant nomination: Char is an active part of the Yorkville Junior Women's Club (YJWC) and has been for several years. She organizes our annual Home for the Holidays Housewalk that is held in December. This involves locating and asking homeowners to be in the housewalk, finding sponsors and matching them up with the various homes, coordinating workers to be in the homes for three shifts, involving other civic organizations for assistance, working with a local restaurant to put together an inexpensive menu, gathering raffle items as well as a small token of appreciation for ticket holders, advertising in various venues, setting up liaisons for the various homes, doing walk throughs at various points, collecting money for tickets and advertising and so much more. On the day of the housewalk, she is out and about early to set-up signs and make sure everything is running smoothly. She then fills in where needed. Char also steps up to the plate to offer valuable ideas on how to help others as well as how to spend money raised from our endeavors. She recently also undertook our Valentine's for Seniors which includes pulling together trinket items and distributing them to a local nursing home facility. Char puts in additional time and helps out at a lot of our other fundraisers as well. Describe how this activity/contribution has impacted the United City Of Yorkville, a local organization, group of individuals or an individual: The housewalk provides extra exposure for the local businesses that sponsor homes and in turn they receive extra traffic throughout the year. It also provides funds for the YJWC to give back to the community by way of the library, scholarships, and park sponsorship to name a few. This event also draws shoppers from outside the area into Yorkville and is quickly becoming a must do for the holiday season. In 2008 Char and her committee brought in the most money we have ever brought in for the housewalk and 100% of these profits go right back into our community. She came up with new innovative ideas and put them into action which in turn provided excess profits. The 2008 housewalk was by far our biggest moneymaker of the year but also took the most "volunteer' time. Estimate the amount of time during the year that was devoted to the activity described below. 200+ hours In your opinion, what makes this individual an outstanding volunteer? Please describe. Char is always willing to pitch in whenever needed. In addition to making sure the events she chairs go well, she is always available to help out at all of the other YJWC fundraising events/activities. She puts her heart into whatever she takes on and you can count on Char to follow through on anything she participates in. Char also puts new ideas out there and is willing to take risks by putting these ideas into action. What specific characteristics/qualities does this person possess that you admire? Follow through, can do attitude, responsible, compassionate for others in need, driven. She truly cares about our community and puts many hours into volunteering to make it a better place to live. United City of Yorkville Outstanding Volunteer Award Wrnination - Year 2008 The name of the individual being submitted for Outstanding Volunteer must have been a resident of the United City of Yorkville for at least one year prior to the year of nomination. Please type or print neatly the information requested. This form may be accessed online at the United City of Yorkville Web site at www.vorkville.il.us. Additional pages may be included. Please enclose any available articles or other information that supports the activity/contribution of the nominee.All winners will be announced during Volunteer Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Riverfront Bicentennial Park. The deadline for nominations is March 20, 2009. Nominee: Age Group: Child (12 and under) .Teen (13 - 18) Adult (19 or older) Address: 2(� , Yorkville, IL 60560 Telephone: �, 2.81n E-mail (Optional): (',C'_rlSnnc` j& Significa t a tivitylcontrib ion that the individ I has performed to warrant nomination: pK'0'-W+ 0., Describe how this activity/contribution has impacted the United City of Yorkville, a local organization, group of individuals, or an individual: 1 S Estimate the amount of time during the year that was devoted to the activity: �1i t de, iv exi din oI In your opinion, w at makes this individual an outstanding volunteer? CLr What specific characteristics/qualities does this person possess that you admire? tj Additional comments: it f_'; cme., kil) +b insare, MnIT-1 Your name: 04m Telephone: Address: , Yorkville, IL 60560 Thank you for taking the time to submit the name of this individual for the Outstanding Volunteer Award. Please submit this form to: United City of Yorkville, Attn: Glory Spies, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560. Dear Neighbors, Hello, my name is Jacob Carlson, I am 9 Years old and I live in GrandeWserve. This summer I learned about and visited the Hesed House in Aurora. It is a shelter that helps and ministers to poor and homeless people. They give them beds, food, cloches, friendship and hope. I have asked them what I could do to help and now more then ever they are in need of donations. I decided that I would do a neighborhood donation drive and would like to asK for Your help! If You would like to give to the Hesed House just place your donation in a bag and place that outside of Your front door on Sat. August, isth by io a.m. or you can drop off your donation at 2948 Crider Way anytime on that Thursday or Friday before. On $aturdaY I, with my family and friends, will walk through our neighborhood and collect the bags to give to the Hesed House. I have attached a list of things that the they are in need of but anything that you can give will be a blessing and help a lot of people. 7liantryo4! TaKe C(Ws'oo YMu4 Uld If"W Me I aMutC I HW Wu QnIm« up HBmHw4R.m4 Hesed House General Needs List (Updated July 2009) e� EVIMEDIA.TE NEEDS T Bike chains w/locks Sheets(Twin size) Copy Paper Clorox Wipes Toilet Paper 10 gallon garbage bags Food and non-perishable Items ❑ Drink mixes(lemonade,Tang, ❑ Milk Kool-Aid, iced tea) ❑ Coffee creamer 0 Sliced cheese ❑ Lunchmeat 0 Saltine crackers ❑ White granulated sugar j ❑ Sugar 0 Hot chocolate mix 0 Tea bags ❑ Soups(cans and mixes) 0 Peanut butter and jelly ❑ #10 cans of vegetables g ❑ Onions ❑ Rice Personal Hygiene Products ❑ Toothbrushes ❑ Toothpaste 0 Lotion ❑ DEODORANT ❑ Combs &Brushes 0 Adult Hair Clips ❑ Laundry Soap(liquid) ❑ Over-the-counter medicines ❑ Hair clippers ❑ Large size pull-ups ❑ Tampons/pads D dix a ke, -'razors e Miscellaneous Items ■ ❑ Personal CD players ❑ Playing cards ❑ Personal DVD players 0 Socks ❑ Batteries(AA,AAA, D) 0 Gas cards ❑ Discount gift cards 0 Bells ❑ Phone cards ❑ Diapers size 4,5&6&wipes ❑ Baby formula ❑ Watches ❑ Reading glasses ❑ Metra train tickets(Zone A--H) ❑ Pace bus passes ❑ Tee shirts&regular underwear(yam) ❑ Bicycle chains with locks •Your Prayers! The Hesed House currently has a family living there with a 2 week old baby girl so they are also in need of New born diapers,baby formula,wipes and infant water. g e e g A C/'?. Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number J� Legal ❑ Old Business #2 esr. �° � yeas Finance ❑ Engineer ❑ Tracking Number 0� � . City Administrator T-1 El .g, ❑ CLE X Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Silver Dollar—Update/Discussion Meeting and Date: HRC— 8/19/09 Synopsis: Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Glory Spies Community Relations Name Department Agenda Item Notes: See attached draft minutes of the July 15°1 meeting for information regarding the discussion that took place at that meeting regarding this topic. Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number J= r � Legal ❑ Old Business #3 EST. 1836 Finance ❑ Engineer Tracking Number City Administrator ❑ Consultant ❑ x�mnc«w,w <L E r�,V ❑ Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Government Day—Update/Discussion Meeting and Date; HRC— 8/19/09 Synopsis: Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Glory Spies Community Relations Name Department Agenda item Notes: See attached draft minutes of the July 15`i' meeting for information regarding the discussion that took place at that meeting regarding this topic. Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number Legal ❑ Old Business #4 Finance ❑ EST. �. Seas Engineer El � 111��1 ` � City Administrator El Tracking Number Consultant ❑ ❑ Agenda Item Summary Memo Title: Governor's Hometown Award--Food Pantry Site Visit Update Meeting and Date: HRC—8/19109 Synopsis: Council Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Council Action Requested: Submitted by: Glory Spies Community Relations Name Department Agenda Item Notes: See attached draft minutes of the July 15`' meeting for information regarding the discussion that took place at that meeting regarding this topic.