Human Resource Commission Packet 2007 02-21-07UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMISSION
COMMITTEE MEETING
804 Game Farm Road / Yorkville, Illinois 60560
AGENDA
Date : Wednesday, February 21 , 2007
Time : 6 :OOPM
Location: Yorkville Police Department Conference Room
Call to Order:
Establish a Quorum
Introduction of Guests
Citizen Comments
Approval of Minutes
Conunittee Reports :
1 . City Liaison Report — Sgt. Greg Sibenaller
2. Mayor' s Report — Mayor Prochaska
3 . City Council — Jim Bock, City Council Representative
4. School Reports
New Business :
1 . Review Sponsorships
2. Review Volunteer of the Year Nominations
Old Business:
1 . Historical Street Names (review submitted nominees)
2 . Volunteer Opportunities Brochure
Additional Business :
Adj ourmnent
Next Meeting Date
United City of Yorkville
Human Resources Commission
Meeting Minutes of December 13 , 2006 DRAFT
Location: Police Department Conference Room
Call to Order:
Diana called the meeting to order at 6 :08pm. Quorum established.
Members present: Ex-officio members
Diana Lento-Reidy Sgt. Greg Siebenaller
Cecelia Sanders Mayor Art Prochaska
Tom Zerante
Jeff Grezlik Absent: Jim Bock
Glory Spies Lorene Frieders
Madonna Bialelc Dana Jones
Citizens — Guests : None
November's minutes were reviewed. Diana motioned to approve, Jeff seconded. APPROVED.
Committee Reports:
City Liaison Report: Planning meetings have commenced for the upcoming Polar Plunge, which is on
the date of March 3`d at Silver Springs. More information will available soon..
Mayor's Report: The Mayor was at the South Bridge Cafe looking at vacant space (formerly
Bridgeberry Twigs) to be rented out. The city was looking to maybe rent that space to use as a
downtown visitor center. The South Bridge cafe is open to cooperating with the Yorkville for a
proposed visitor center there. Discussion is open as to the plans of the project.
City Council Report: None, Bock is absent.
Recreation Department Report: None
Library Board Report: None
School Board: None
New Business:
50" A nniversary — Glory and the Mayor are putting together a sub-committee for planning the
festivities associated with Yorkville's 50`h Anniversary. In the works could be a float for the 4°i of July
Parade, ice cream social in April or May, and possibly decorating the bridge. An announcement will be
made of the upcoming Sub-committee meeting at the next COW meeting. Glory will be the pointlady
for the sub-committee and has a co-chair lined up. The HRC is invited to be on the committee as well.
The first meeting of the sub-committee will be on January 81h 2007, 7pm, at City Hall. The Optimist
Club could run an ice cream social at Riverfront Park, Decoration of the bridge also to symbolize the
joining of Yorkville and Bristol in 1957. A press release will be out the following Thursday, December
21 st, to inform the public of the sub-committee.
HRC minutes — Page Z
Old Business:
Volunteer Opportunities Brochure — Glory stated that she redid the letter and Cecelia stated that she
redid the form that is to be sent out to all possible participants. Jeff stated that the district elementary
schools are in need of lunch/recess help and tutors. The Helping Hands thrift shop is to be added to the
mailing list.
Additional Business: None
Cecelia motioned to adjourn, Madonna seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:07pm. Next meeting is on
Wednesday, January 17`h 2007. Happy New Year.
Meeting minutes submitted by Jeff Grezlik
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1107S, Bridge St. Suite D Yorkville, IL 60560 630.5514357 630.553.4360 fax e-mail: recreation @yorkville.il .0
Administration Office: 301 E. Hydraulic St. Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4341 630.553.4347 fax
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To: HRC
From: Sue Swithin
Date:2-M7
Cc: file, Dave Mogle
Re: Recommendation
Jr, Women's Club is requesting fees to be waived for the use of Town Square for their Annual
Craft Fair on May I e, 2007.
It is staff recommendation to waive the fees for this event, but allow for a security deposit to
be made to the Recreation Dept, per policy.
This organization has and will continue to financially support the Park and Recreation Dept,
as well as other activities throughout the community. Their hard work and dedication is very
valuable to this town. It would not be practical or in our best interest to charge them for use of
the park for this fundraising event.
If I can answer any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at 630-5534342.
Thank you,
Sue
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REQUEST FORM FOR SPONSORSHIP FROM THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLEASE NOTE: All requests mast be received by the City Clerks United CYry of Yarkville, 000 Game Fawn
Road, Yorkville. IL d0560, at least 0 days prior to your event for submittal to the Yorkville Human
Resource Commission R iHCJ, which meets on the third. Wednesday of each month, For example: if your Ieventisto be held on September 15't, your request should be in the City office no doter than June 304 to be
considered at the tidy HRC meeting:
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JEventt .r U NQui Date/Time: 5 0 7.4*4 Location: qD U:) 1
Name ofOrganizaf nn 10 3Uv.lt3r % f ksr"s iJ O
City 4%v- —v1.I (le. State TL- Zip (off W4 0
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Name of Contact Person/Title Ji2A(2 fa0 e 2 r C y(3 I V L Y'S"1(_
Approximately how many Yorkville residents does your organization `seirve each year?
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What is the purpose of your organization?
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How does your organization benefit the Yorkville community?J di v t °t `Clti lar ShS
Is your event considered to be (please check all that apply):
Fine Arts imports Community 30oudag _Aeligiorrbasad Other non-profit
Who will benefit from the funds raised? Youths X.Adults . Seniors Disabled persons _
Please check one: Cash or X "An Kind" If cash, amount requested: S t l5 tt
If "In Kind," are you in need of Staff? Yes ,LNo YE yea Dumber of bouts Time
OR X.Building space Name of City hcility/park to be useCT 1,00 %V .j
PLEUS NOTB: ff n questta$ Aff hTme or use sf bu9ft jkdffdWjmr , both are subject m avaHabft alt the
date you hem Chosen.
DEPQBIT FEES VIM RM BE WAIVED. W IrACMMSS ARE RZMRNBD TO SAM
COMMON All lDZ1031Z IN= 100% DEPOSIT REFUND WJU BE REZVWND WMUN to
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For OlfloaTtRC tars otdy
HRO Approved: Date: tom_ or ."In kind"
OFFICE:
Data Received: Sulidinpnrollfty Requested
Requested Facillty/park: _ Available NotAvaitable Signed:
Requested Staff: ` Available . Not Available Signed:
Date of Notice to by ft sound:
Date Not Approved Retfaon:
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STANDARD APPLICATION FOR SMELTERSI GAXESOSt AND PARKS RESERVATION
UNfMD CITY OP YORKVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ReSERVATON REQUESTS SHALL BE APPROVED SECINNINO ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
SPRING SEASON (MARCH ° MAY) FEBRUARY 15'"
SUMMER SEASON (\IUNE - AUGUST) APRIL IS' ,
FALL. SEASON (SEPTEMBER - NOVEMSERI JULY 15"
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PLEASE INDICATE TTPE OF GROUP REQUESTING USE BY CIRCUNO THE APPROPRIATE CATCOORY
CATEGORY A GOVCRNMEKT AND NON-PROFIT OROANO'ATION WHICH ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE UNITED CITY OR YORKVILLE
CATEGORY B PRIVATE GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMPRISED OF PREDOMINATELY (AT LEAST BOW UNITED CITY OR
YORKVILLE REsloeNre
CATEGORY C BUSINESS OR CORPORATIONS WHICH ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLS BOUNDARIES
CATFJJORY D GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-PROFIT CROANIZATIOND WHICH ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED CRY OR YORKVILLE
BOUNDARIES
CATEGORY E PRIVATE GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL WHO DO NOT FALL INTO THE PREDOMINATELY RESIDENT CLAS9ffLCAT10N (CATEGORY B)
CATEGORY F BUSINESS OR CORPORA3`101,19 WHICH ARE LOCATED. OU(`TS_IDE OF THE UNITED CRY OF YORKVILLE BOUNDARIES
GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL NAME
CONTACT PERSON ADORES 9 I
HOME PHON WORD PHONE
LOCATION REQUESTED// A ^" " 1A- V
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PURPOSE
SPECIAL USE REQUESTS (CONCESSION. WATER. ELECTRICAL. OTHER) A-X.LT'' 1
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pccrgg ATTERMANCR OR TDSITORD TD TOUR EVFNT OTP• PUSS` SAFETY MAY REQUIdIt AOOITIOM l j
POUCB RFAFUr PENDING THE TYPE Q vr n m+eeurC LgpTA, E5
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WILL YOU BE SELLING ANY PROOUCTS. FOOD. OR MISCGLLANEOUS ITEMS? YES (PLEASE OCPLAIW
SeouiimT CEPOSRs WILL Be FORmTED IF THE PARK. SHELTER OR GAZEBO IS NOT RESTORED TO THE ORIGINAL STATE. ALL LITTER R9MOVEDI
QR IF PARADE OCCURS AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE TO THE UNRLD CITY OF YORKVCLLE PARK AND RECREATION EQUIPMENr OR
PROPERTY, INSPECTIONS WILL BE COMPLETED FOLLOWING YOUR EVENT BY A UNITeO CITY OF YbRKVILLE PARK AND RECReATION DEPARTMENT
STARE, INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ASSESSED ADORIONAL CHAROES FOR IORENOING TIME'S PAST THE SCHEDULED RESERVATION.
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IN ORCER COMPLETE THE REQUEST. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE FORWARDED TO THC RECRFAT N TPARfMEUT. 1
IOROUP9 AND ORGANOATION9) - A CERTInCATE OF INSURANCE CO-NAMING THE UNITED CRY OF YGRKWLL AS AN ADDITIONAL. NOURED,
AssUMPRON OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION,
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DATE OR REQUEST 1 - b ' d DATE RECEIVED
STAFF INITIALS_ APPROVED/DENIED -
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CONCESSION STAND. MERCHANT UCEN9E APPLICATIONS NEED= Yes (jV HEALTH DEPARTMENT PERMIT NEEDED: Yea / NO
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Members areTheYorkvilleJuniorWomen's Club was organized in
Easier Egg Hunt
surrounding communities
Breakfast with the Easler Sunny In various ways, Our main concerns have always involved the health, education
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Membership Is open to all area women over 18 who are Interested in
commonly my volunteering their time and talent to better the community. Yearly dues are $20. InFumirmser
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Anyone interested in joining is invited to : .
contact 0 .Nuraft Home Visits
Handicap AamlNe Park Equ-9ment
Meetings are hold the second a 00
September through May at the Zelter-DIckson Insurance g on the comer
Route 34 and Center Parkway. Meeting agendas typically include a business
meeting, refreshments and an informational, educational or entertaining program,
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Vendors are wanted for the Yorkville Junior Women's Tub's 2"a
Annual Spring Craft Show being held May 19' from gam to 4pm
in Town Square Rt 47 , in Yorkville.
Donations for a M12 booth space are $30 if received by April 1 `.
Fees will increase to $40 for any application received after that
date. This is an outdoor event and spaces are reserved on a first
come , first served basis.
Only ONE type of home based business will be allowed.
For applications please call 630-554-0$77 for more information,
Or send a SASE to 'Teresa Wedeeen , 391 Country Lane , Yorkville,
IL 60560 for an application,
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REQUEST FORM FOR SPONSORSHIP FROM THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLEASE NOTE. All requests must be received by the City Clerk, United City of Yorin>ille, 800 Game Fanrs
Road, Yorkville, IL 60560, at least 60 days prior to your event for approval fi°om the Yorkville Human
Resource Commission (HRQ, which meets on the third N1edne,sday of each month. hor eXan:ple._ if your
event is to be held on September 15th, your request should be in the City office no later than June 301h to
be considered at the July HRC meeting,
Requests are limited to $250 per year. ,per organization
EventiC(%c?
Date of Event Ole Location of Event Ta. ,<,4,&
Name of Organizationg
Address
City JZ/ (` (1f. l. IG State _ L" zip
Phone
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Name of Contact Person and Title l (- 0s u 4CV e ' S
Is your event considered to be (please check all that apply).
Fine Arts _ Sports _ Community _ Scouting _ Religion-based Other non-profit
Who will benefit from the funds raised? Youth — Adult — Seniors /;Disabled persons _
Approximately how many Yorkville residents does your organization serve each year?
What is the mission/purpose of your organization? r L t t t ltz C a w
Amount requested $Cash or `In Kind'
If ` In Kind, ' are you in need of Staff _ (Number of hours/time) OR
Building space City facility/park to be used
PLEASE NOTE. If requesting staff time or use of building facilities/park, both are subject to
availability on the date you have chosen. Also, deposit fees MUST be made, they may NOT be waived,
however if the facility is left cleaned and as you found it, deposit will be relinbursed.
If time and space is available, your event could be listed in the quarterly Recreation Department
newsletter. Would you like to be listed? Yes _ No
For Office/HRC use only
Approved _ Amount Staff needed
Building/facility to be used
Not approved _Reason Date
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November 2006
A Blessed Holiday Season to All
This has been a difficult year in many parts of the country, and the world. War and
other disasters have taken their toll. Unfortunately, in this area, the seniors in The
Salvation Army Golden Diners program, especially those who receive the Home
Delivered Meals (HDM), are in need of some assistance, too.
These older people, a majority of them women, are now homebound and unable to
shop or prepare meals for themselves . The Golden Diners program provides a
nutritionally-balanced noontime meal each weekday, brought to their homes, mostly
by volunteers, For many, this is the only 'good' meal they eat each day.
About 18% of these seniors live at or be!ow poverty level (about $9,800 per year).
Others have high medication costs 20% of the recipients of the HDMs are unable to
contribute anything toward the cost of their meals. This is a loss to our program of
approximately $ 135,849 annually. We request a donation of $2,75 per meal, and
although the actual meal cost to our program is about $6. 00 per meal, no one is
refused a meal due to an inability to contribute. Many of these elderly are in need of a
nutritious meal each day to help prevent malnutrition, a growing problem in seniors.
In Fiscal Year 2006, The Salvation Army Golden Diners provided 149,665 Home
Delivered Meals to 1 ,391 homebound seniors in Kane, Kendall, and McHenry
Counties, and 58,226 meals at Congregate 'on site' to 3,157 seniors who are able to
join us for lunch at one of our 15 sites in these same counties.
During this season of Hope and Blessedness, we ask you to help us continue to
provide meals for these elderly citizens who are unable to contribute toward the cost
of this service. Our program relies heavily on the donations of the diners, and on
those who are able to give more to help those less fortunate.
May God Bless you and your family in the coming days.
of Gpd
Captain Vicky Horton
Golden Diners Director
Yes, I want to help The Salvation Army Golden Diners to provide meals to
homebound seniors.
13.75 covers meals for one senior for one week; $27,50 covers meals for one senior
for two weeks;
55 covers meals for one senior for one month; $660 covers meals for one senior for
one year
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Amount of tax. deductible donation $
Please make your check out to:The Salvation Army Golden Diners
Mail to: 1031 E. State St, Geneva IL 60134-2483
2007 Cold Star Performance Company Business Sponsor Program
608 E. Veterans Parkway, Suite C — Yorkville, IL. 60560
132 Indian Springs Dr. Sandwich, IL. 60548
630) 553-:3262, www.6oldstaracademy.com
Providing Professional ]Dance Instruction to Fox Valley Area Youth
Dear Community Business Member:
Gold Star Academy of Dance opened in Yorkville during the summer of 2003 , Since that
time, the academy has grown to include two locations that serve over 350 youth and their
families. Many of these young men and women study ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and lyrical
forms of dance and audition to become part of the Gold Star Performance Company, This
Company performs at community events, nursing homes and dance conventions throughout
Kendall, Kane and DuPage Counties.. They will be representing the Fox Valley Area in nine
regional dance conventions and competitions. In June, they will be representing our
community as participants in the National Applause Talent Competition to be held in
Muskegon, Michigan,
The Gold Star Dance Performance Company requires all of its' students to maintain high
standards of academia, teamwork, self-esteem and character. Things that you as a business
also strive to maintain within the community. As such, it is extremely important that we
support such notable attributes within our youth today.
Therefore, we are asking your business to join other businesses within our community to
participate in our "Business Sponsor Program." This program is aimed at helping our
dancers realize their goals and achieve a successful 2007 season. As a supporter of The
Gold Star Academy of Dance Performance Company you will receive advertising incentives
that will provide additional recognition for your business, not only in our community, but
neighboring ones as well, Please take the time to review the different levels of sponsorship
that we offer and choose the one that best fits your business needs. Thank you for your
consideration in this matter. Please feel free to contact any of the co-chairs listed or you can
contact the Academy directly at the above address.
Sincerely,
Wendy Peterson Penny Reynolds Caryl Wainscott
Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson
815) 498-3643 630)553-9546 630)466-7748
2007 Gold Star Performance Company Business Sponsor Program
608 E, Veterans Parkway, Suite C — Yorkville, IL. 60560
630) 553-3262, www. aoldstaracademv.com
Providing Professional Dance Instruction to Fox Valley Area Youth
Platinum Level Sponsor: $500 and up
Platinum level recognition in all quarterly newsletters and over 1 ,000 recital programs
Recognition on Gold Star website Homepage and Sponsor Link
Platinum Plate recognition on Gold Star Sponsor Plaque*
Entertainment provided by Gold Star Dance Performance Company at a business
function/event and a Press Release Photo distributed to local newspapers thanking you for
your support
Business name displayed on t-shirts worn at Nationals
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I 5nklnso r: $ 100
Silver level recognition in all quarterh newsletters and over 1 ,000 recital programs
Silver Plate recognition on Gold Star Plaque"
Recognition on Gold Star website Homepage
Business name displayed on t-shirts worn at Nationals
In Kind Donation: $ 10-$90 Or Product
Donations of gift items to be used in raffle baskets on display at the recital)
Recognition in all quarterly newsletters and over 1 ,000 recital programs
The Gold Star Sponsor Plaque is proudly displayed in the Academy for all our friends and
family to see!
2007 Gold Star Performance Company Business Sponsor Form
Please return this form with your donation to:
Gold Star Academy of Dance
608 E. Veterans Parkway, Suite C
Yorkville, IL. 60560
Name:
Business Name:
Address;
City/State/Zip Code:
Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
Business Internet Address/ Internet Link information:
Donation Amount:
Form of Payment: _Check#
Cash
Checks made payable to: Gold Star Fundraiser)
Service / Product Donation:
Thank YouH
Gold Star Performance Company
United City of Yorkville
Outstanding !Volunteer Award Nomination - Year 2006
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 on-line at the United City of Yorkville website (www.vorkvil(e. il. us).
Additional pages may be included Please enclose any available articles or other information that supports the
activity/contribution of the nominee The deadline for nominations is February 1 , 2007.
Nominee: CAP L. (SARCrE STRALAStr orzmyiu E AMEajcfP0 L. 6, Orla0
Age Group: Child ( 12 and under) Teen ( 13 - 18) Adult ( 19 or older)k
Address:Yorkville, IL 60560
Telephone E-mail (Optional) :
Significant activity/contribution that the individual has performed to warrant nomination :
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Your name
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Address: Yorkville, It. 60560 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.
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United City of Yorkville
Outstanding Volunteer Award Nomination - Year 2006
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 on-line at the United City of Yorkville website (wy vorl<vilie.il.us) .
Additional pages may be included. Please enclose any available articles or other information that supports the
activity/contribution of the nominee. The deadline for nominations is February 1 , 2007.
Nominee: ej2i r.z 026 - Eel)
Age Group: Child ( 12 and under) Teen ( 13 - 18) Adult ( 19 or older)
Address:Yorkville, IL 60560
Telephone: E-mail (Optional):
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Spies, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560.
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Glory A. Spies
Community Relations Manager
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville IL 60560
RE : Street Naming Project to Honor Irvin F . Monkamier
Dear Glory ,
It was great talking with you . I ' m enclosing the letter
which I received from Pastor Gilbert regarding my father .
My father was rather amazing in many ways . For many years
he was the Treasurer of the Cross Lutheran Church .He was a self-
taught bookkeeper .He never had the opportunity to attend
high school since he had to quit school in order to work to help
support his family .He seemed to have a natural ability with
figures and was an excellent money manager .This love of his to
handle money wisely and well turned into a passion with my
father which led to his Treasurer experience .
He was a meat cutter for many years and this was also something he
picked up on his own by watching another meat cutter .It seems as
though whatever he wanted to do or learn he accomplished on his
own by listening and learning from others who became his teachers
by example .Attending a class to learn these skills was out of his
financial range as money was very tight and scarce during those
years .
The more I write about him the more I realize just how
remarkable he really was . I was so fortunate to have such
a role model .My parents taught by example which I feel is the
highest and best way to teach.Their values have become the fiber of
my very being .
If you need copies of the rest of the materials I previously
sent to you let me know and I ' ll get them to you .
I ' m also enclosing one of my writings which I hope you will enjoy .
Sincerely ,
Shirley ne B ' g 's
204 West Van Fmmon Street
Yorkville IL 60560
630-553-5178
MOM
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LUTHERAN CHURCH REV DAN P GILBERT, PRESIDENT
Missouri Synod NORTHERN ILLINOIS DISTRICT
2301 SOUTH WOLF ROAD
November 29, 2006 HILLSIDE. ILLINOIS 60162-2298
Phone (708) 449-3020
1 (888) 708-1-00S
Fox (708) 449-3026
To Whom It May Concern:
I 'm writing to you about a long-time citizen of Yorkville, Irvin F. Monkamier, and the
possibility of a street being named after him..
Iry and his wife Minnie, also known as simply as "Mom", lived many happy years
together on west Van E.mmon in Yorkville. Although I did not get to know them until
1983 when I became their pastor at Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, I knew them to
be kind, generous, and joyful people.
I suppose that what I remember most about Iry personally is that he was a "counter" for
many years at Cross, joining with others on Monday nights to count and record the
offerings of the people. Then he and one other counter (it was Del Becker in my day)
would drive the offerings to the bank to put in the night depository. Iry would always get
out of the car to make sure there were no unsavory characters about who might steal the
offerings, then he would signal the driver to come ahead because all was secure.
Iry and Minnie also had a deep love for children. They would often sit toward the back
of the church, not ,just because they were Lutherans and that's where Lutherans love to
sit, but rather because they loved to sit with families with small children. They often
acted like foster grandparents to many kids.
There are many worthy citizens of Yorkville. Iry and Minnie 's daughter Shirley Anne
Briggs can supply you with more biographical and historical information if you would
like. I simply write this to you to commend to you a man who was kind, gentle, good-
humored, and who served God and the community with a joyful and generous heart.
Thank you for serving the community, and thank you for the 23 wonderful years that my
family and I were able to live in Yorkville. It will always be in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Rev, Dan P, Gilbert
Rev. Allan Russ Rev. Daniel Teller Rev. David Speerbrecker Rev, Larry Crazier Rev, Ken Krause
15t Vice President 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President 4"' Vice President Secretary
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The cou_^ tiers told the icing that nothing could be finer .They
could see no reason to even loot. at the work of the second artist .
Nevertheless the ?•_ing ordered the screen to be removed from the secondwall ,The people gashed in wonder and amazement at what they saw .Thewo.; wa: ;arralous .
The second artist had placed no images on his wall . Instead he had
made it transpa ' ent by sanding , rubbing , and scrubbing .EverythingPaintedontheOppositewallwasreflectedinbeautifulperfection .The
first ar'tist ' s wall actually appeared to be rough , uneven , and ugly bycomparison .The second artist had created a mirror which reproduced all
the beauty of the first wall in all its radiance and clarity .
Our souls are similar to the wall of the second artist ,l"Iliatevex wedwelluponwebecome .Our faces are sculptured by our thoughts .Wecan:of hide what we are .We can paint images of our ovm- -either good ,bad , or indifferent , as the case may be .Or we can direct our attention
to the flawless Consciousness of Christ Jesus , and thus reflect HisSpirit . In so doing we come to possess those qualities that we so admireandloveinourMasterTeacher .
As we become aware that Christ Jesus lives in us , as us , we discover
that we rise in Spirit above every difficulty .We find ourselves
experiencing peace regardless of what is playing on the screen of ourlife .Our True Place becomes clear and our life reflects God ' s DivinePlanforus .We have risen above the human level and live in the PresenceofGod .We may have thought that we were human beings trying to becomespiritual .But we learn that instead the reverse is true : we are
spiritual beings attempting to live in a human world .
Christ Jesus comes to us to be our Wayshower .He gives Himself as anexampleofwhatwecanbecome .He states in John 14 : 12 : Verily , verily ,I say unto you , He that believeth on me , the worts that I do shall, he do
also ; and greater work's than these shall he do
As we live in this manner we find that we are thinking through theMaster ' s Pdind :Let this mind be in you , which was also in Christ Jesus "Philippians 2 : 5 ) .And in consequence we see the Divine in everyone wemeet ,We step aside and submit ourselves and others wholly to thisPresence .God has become the Senior Partner in all our activities .When
we don ' t ?snow where to go or what to do , we ask God to show us the way .As we practice the Presence of God we discover that our lives , like the
artist ' s mirror , become more and more the reflected beauty of the ChristJesusSpirit ,We have succeeded in transforming our life into a
masterpiece .We take the Christ -realized Self of us into our daily lifeandcreateaparadiserighthereandnow .
The 11,92ster Teacher proclaims in John 18 : 36 :My Kingdom isnotofthissrorldneitherismine .Neither is yours ,That is the