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The Bartlett Parks Foundation was founded in 2000 to help support the mission of the Bartlett Park District for items that are not usually funded by tax dollars, such as Recreation Scholarships, aid to the Nature Center for educational programs, artwork for the community to enjoy, and other charitable works. For further information, please contact the Foundation at (630) 540-4824, or e-mail prussell@bartlettparks.org.
A tax-deductible contribution to the Foundation will help to enhance and culturally enrich the Park District and community of Bartlett. Thanks to generous donations by members and friends and through fundraisers throughout the year, the Foundation Trustees were able to present a $5,000 check to the Bartlett Park District’s Recreation Program Scholarship Fund to help with Bartlett families that are struggling financially. The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation; any contribution made to the organization is tax-deductible as allowable by law. A donation of $100 or more to the Bartlett Parks Foundation will be recognized with an engraved leaf or boulder installed on the Giving Tree, located in the lobby of the Bartlett Community Center.
The 4th annual Twilight Golf Outing was held at Apple Orchard Golf Course on Friday, September 18, 2009. Golfers had a great dinner and went out on the course after dark to try their hand at using glowing golf balls to hit the holes marked with glow sticks.
Trophies were issued to the winning teams with the lowest and highest scores, and participants had a chance to win some great raffle prizes. Brad Davis got his first ever hole-in-one on Hole #9 during the event.
Thanks to our Sponsors: Williams Construction Management of Carol Stream, IL for the Beverage Cart, and to our Hole Sponsors: Tom & TL Arends, Bartlett Afternoon Light Lunch Society, Bartlett Chamber of Commerce, Bartlett 4th of July Committee, Bartlett Lions Club, Bartlett Park District Board of Commissioners, Bartlett Park District Superintendents, Bartlett Tavern & Grill, Brusseau Design Group, Harris N.A. Bank, Bob & Peg Mueller, Palatine Oil Co., State Senator John Millner, State Representative Randy Ramey, and Williams Associates Architects.
For more information on next year's outing in September, please contact Patricia Russell at (630) 540-4824 or e-mail prussell@bartlettparks.org.
The Bartlett Parks Foundation partnered with the Bartlett Nature Center on this year's FREE annual Fishing Derby. This family-friendly program was held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Beaver Pond on Kingston Lane in Bartlett. It was a great way for families to spend time with their children and experience the great American pastime of fishing. Awards were presented for the largest fish caught in several species categories and in several age groups. Area business generously donated some great raffle prizes. For more information on next year's event, please contact Dan Mitchell at (847) 608-3100.
Thank you to all our sponsors of this exciting annual event. The $1,000 winner was Tim Ridenour. We hope you will join us next year on July 4th at 4pm for the 2010 race. If you would like to help sponsor the event or have a prize to donate, please contact Patricia Russell at (630) 540-4824.
The Bartlett Parks Foundation will be partnering with the Bartlett Nature Center on the 10th Annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 12 Noon to 4 PM. This FREE annual event is a time to remember to appreciate nature and to learn ways to help protect our environment. Since 1970 Earth Day has been celebrated all over the world, helping to promote an overall awareness of the environmental issues that surround us. Look for more information in the 2010 Bartlett Park District Spring Brochure. If you would like to help sponsor the event or would like to have a booth set up, please contact Dan Mitchell at (847) 608-3100.
Although the
Bartlett Parks Foundation's first annual Community Garage Sale did not go as planned this year, the Foundation will try again in 2010. Please watch this page for further developments.
In the past few years the Foundation has donated several statues to the Bartlett Park District for the enjoyment of our community. The statue pictured above of "3 Kids on a Fence" can be found outside of the Log Cabin in Bartlett Park. Other statues are in front of Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett Aquatic Center, Oak Grove Park, and at Leiseberg Park. The Foundation also purchased several paintings that are hanging in the lobby of the Bartlett Community Center to enhance that facility.
Have you ever given any thought to leaving a lasting legacy to your community? The Bartlett Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is able to accept donations or a bequest from a Will that could benefit the community of Bartlett or the Bartlett Park District. For further information, please contact Trustee Ted Lewis at (847) 428-0686 or (630) 830-1332.
The Bartlett Parks Foundation is looking for some dedicated people to help with various activities. We need help organizing events, helping with publicity, putting up signs, writing letters, helping with fundraising activities, etc. If you would like to contribute some of your time, energy and experience, please contact the Bartlett Parks Foundation at (630) 540-4824, or e-mail prussell@bartlettparks.org.
| Chairman |
Peg Mueller |
| Vice-Chair |
Ted Lewis |
| Treasurer |
Donna Weir |
| Secretary |
Rita Fletcher |
| Trustees |
Tom Poulos |
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Tom Schiferl |
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Darlene Schmitt |
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Contact: Patricia Russell, (630) 540-4824, prussell@bartlettparks.org
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