LINCOLNWOOD PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 7:30 pm

Lincolnwood Village Hall – Council Chambers

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes of July 12, 2011 meeting

III. Audience Participation

IV. Letters/Notes from the Public

V. Old Business

A. Discussion regarding Charities for Turkey Trot

B. Discussion regarding Lincolnwood Fest

VI. New Business

A. Village Hall promenade presentation

VII. Director’s Report

VIII. Recreation Staff Reports

A. Superintendent of Recreation – Jan Springer

B. Acting Superintendent of Parks & Facilities – Andy Thurman

C. Youth Programs Coordinator – Katie Smith

D. Community Outreach Coordinator – Genelle Iocca

E. Student Intern – Jaclyn Eng

IX. Adjournment

Posted: August 7, 2009

Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation

Board Meeting – July 12, 2011

Lincolnwood Village Hall – Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M.

PRESENT AT MEETING Park Board Members: Demerise Gratch, Barry Bass, Gail Ito, Art Lovering, Barbra Pabst, Judith Snyder

Parks and Recreation Department Staff: Jan Hincapie, Dan Malartsik, Katie Smith, Andrew Thurman

Audience: Barb Faermark, Lincolnwood Fest Committee

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On motion, Ito/Snyder to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 7, 2011.

5-0, motion passed

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION/LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC

Letter was reviewed from the Lincolnwood Youth Strings complimenting Andy Thurman and the

Community Center staff for their support and use of the facility.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Distinguished Agency Accreditation – Update on Process and Review/Approval of Items

The process is nearing the end. The full day mentor visit is schedule for August 1. If recommended, we

will move forward for the full team visit/review in the fall. Volunteers are needed to assist with the

organization of materials needed for the process. Contact Jan Hincapie if you are interested in helping.

The safety manual was distributed via electronic board packet for review. This document was developed a

couple of years ago for the department.

On motion, Lovering/Pabst to approve the Parks and Recreation Department Safety Manual as presented.

6-0 motion passsed

NEW BUSINESS

A. Lincolnwood Fest Revised Site Map – Business Expo Parking Request

Fest Committee is requesting parking for the Business Expo on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 10:30

A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The Expo was not held in 2010 but will return for this year with a maximum of 30

businesses housed under the former hospitality tent. The Business Expo is run by the Chamber of

Commerce and will be held from Noon – 5 P.M. The Fest Committee is asking for access to Proesel

Park off of Kostner Avenue as well as parking behind the tent for a maximum of one car per vendor.

The parking area will be coned off with snow fencing; the access point off of Kostner will be

barricaded after the parking area closes. Permits will be issued for the dashboards of vehicles. No

food vendors or trucks will be allowed to park in this area. A revised site plan will be presented at the

July 21, 2011 Village Board meeting.

Lovering – would like emphasis placed on making sure it does not visually appear that parking is

allowed for the public in Proesel Park.

Hincapie – Park Patrol will have a great presence at the Fest this year, assisting with monitoring

parking.

On motion, Ito/Snyder move to accept the new Lincolnwood Fest site layout as presented on July 12,

2011. 6-0, motion passed

B. Transition Plan – Superintendent of Parks and Facilities Vacancy

Hincapie gave an overview of the Vacancy Coverage Plan included in the board packet, thanking Andy

Thurman for his willingness to step forward and assist during the transition. The job announcement

will be posted within the next couple of days with an August 5 deadline for applications.

C. Turkey Trot Benefactors Discussion

In the past, a minimum of two charities have been selected – one local and one national. We can

continue with that format or make a change. Send your suggestions for charities to Jan Hincapie

within the next two weeks.

Snyder – Suggested the Niles Township Food Pantry

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

• Jaclyn Eng, student intern, has been helping in many different areas. She is very flexible and has

been working predominantly for no pay.

• Invited all to Dan Malartsik’s going away barbeque on July 19 beginning at 4:30 P.M. at the

Aquatic Center. Following the party, all are welcome at Howard Street Inn, 6700 W. Howard

Street in Niles.

RECREATION STAFF REPORTS

A. SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS & FACILITIES – DAN MALARTSIK

Received complaints from neighbors of Columbia Park regarding a gang presence in the park,

graffiti and foul play. Adjusted Park Patrol hours to be at the park more often, and increase the

number of police checks per night. Adopted a zero tolerance policy in the parking, forcing patrons

to leave after committing an offense. The neighbors have been pleased with the efforts. Park

Patrol and police will continue to monitor the situation on a lesser scale. Thanked the Park Board

and staff for their support over the years.

B. PARK PATROL

As noted in report

C. SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION – JAN SPRINGER

Highlighted the work of Megan Hadler on the weekly newsletters included in the board packet.

D. COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM SUPERVISOR – ANDREW THURMAN

Shadowing Dan to learn the pool operations, Park Patrol and Public Works components.

E. YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR, KATIE SMITH

As noted in report

F. COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR, GENELLE IOCCA

Hincapie – All invited to the upcoming Fridays for the Family at Lincolnwood Town Center Mall.

August 12 will showcase Urban Beat Dance. Encouraged all to visit the Farmers Market and stop

by the two new vendors.

Pabst – Mentioned vendors appear to be parking on Pratt Avenue, blocking the view of the

Market (tents) from the public.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion, Snyder/Ito to adjourn the meeting at 8205 P.M.

Park Board Minutes prepared by: Jan Springer, Superintendent of Recreation

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Awards:Moisture wicking long sleeve running shirt guaranteed for allpre-registered runners and walkers. Trophies awarded for 1st-3rd placefinishers in each age division, male and female, in each race. Awardsand turkeys are given to the top male and female Lincolnwoodfinishers of each race. Awards are given to each male and femaleoverall winner in each race.

Entry Fees:5K/10K RUN AND FITNESS WALK$30 by November 4$35 after November 4 and Race Day

CENTENNIAL DRUMSTICK DASH$12 by November 4$15 after November 4 and Race Day

Register online at www.lincolnwoodil.org

Start Times:8:45AM – 5K and 10K Runs9:00AM – 5K Fitness Walk10:20AM – Centennial Drumstick Dash

Race Location:Proesel Park Shelter6915 Kostner Avenue,(Corner of Kostner and Morse Avenues)

Age Divisions:9 years and younger10-14 years15-19 years20-29 years30-39 years40-49 years50-59 years60-69 years70-79 years80 years and better

35th AnnualSpecial Events

Credit cards are NOT accepted on Race Day; Cash/check only.

35Celebrating

Years

PLEASE BRINGA NON-PERISHABLE

FOOD ITEMTO BE INCLUDEDINTHE POST-RACE

RAFFLE!

Sunday, November 20Lace up your running shoes and join us for the

35th Annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot!A portion of the proceeds to benefit theNiles Township Food Pantry.

This CARA Certified 5K and 10K race takes you through scenic Lincolnwoodfeaturing a flat, fast course perfect for novice as well as experienced runners.

A 5K Fitness Walk and Centennial Drumstick Dash (for children 10 years of age and younger)rounds out this historic running event.

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35th Annual

Last Name _____________________________________ First Name __________________________________ M.I._____

Address _______________________________________________________________________ Apt.# or Unit __________

City ____________________________________________________________State __________ Zip _________________

Home Phone ( ) ____________________________ Work Phone ( ) __________________________________

Email Address ___________________________________ Birthdate (Required) ________________ Age on 11/20/11 _____

Category (Please check):(No refunds, One runner per form)

� 5K RUN

� 10K RUN

� 5K FITNESS WALK

CENTENNIALDRUMSTICK DASH 2011

� 50 YARDS (4 yrs. & under)

� 100 YARDS (5 & 6 yrs. old)

� 220 YARDS (7 & 8 yrs. old)

� 440 YARDS (9 & 10 yrs. old)

Packet Pick-Up:Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation Department6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712In Village Hall

OFFICE USE ONLY

Race #: ___________ Entered: _______________

Picked Up: _____________ Initials: ___________

Sex:(Please check)

� Male

� Female

T-Shirt Size:(Please circle)

Youth S M L

Adult S M L XL

Entry Fees: (Please check)

**Before 11/4/11

� $30 Pre-Race Registration (Run/Walk)

� $12 Pre-Race Registration (Centennial Drumstick Dash 2011)

� $7 Mail Packet Prior to Race

**After 11/4/11 and Race Day

� $35 Race Day Registration (Run/Walk)

� $15 Race Day Registration (Centennial Drumstick Dash 2011)

Method of Payment: (Please check)

� Cash � Check #_________ (Payable to Village of Lincolnwood)

� Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard only)

Card #___________________________________ Exp. Date ____________

Signature ____________________________________________________

Print Name ___________________________________________________(As it appears on Card)

$______

$______

$______

$______

$______

TURKEY TROTSunday, November 20

5K /10K Run, 5K Fitness Walk, Drumstick Dash 2011Presented by Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation Department

Register online at www.lincolnwoodil.org

A portion of the proceeds to benefit theNiles Township Food Pantry.

Celebrating our 35th Year!

WAIVER: I, the undersigned, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all claims I may have against the Village of Lincolnwood, its

officers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, assigns, race sponsors, Chicago Area Runners Association, Lakeshore Athletic Services, Inc. for any and all injuries which I may

suffer in this event, including pre-race and post-race activities. I attest and verify that I am aware of, and assume, all risks and am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this

event, and that I have read and understand all the information on this entry. I hereby grant permission for the use for commercial or non-commercial purposes of any and all photos

of this event in which I may appear. I hereby waive any claim to compensation for such use.

Signature of Runner/Walker _____________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________

If under 18, Parent or Guardian Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________

UNSIGNED ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT

Credit cards are NOTaccepted on Race Day,

Cash/check only.Lincolnwood Residents Save $2!

CARA Members Save $2! CARA# ________

PLEASE BRINGA NON-PERISHABLE

FOOD ITEMTO BE INCLUDEDINTHE POST-RACE

RAFFLE!

MEMORANDUM

TO: Jan Hincapie, Director of Parks and Recreation

FROM: Douglas Petroshius, Assistant Village Administrator

DATE: August 4, 2011

SUBJECT: Village Promenade Final Concept Plan

In preparation for the Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Park and Recreation Board meeting staff prepared this

memorandum summarizing the review of the Final Concept Plan that will be considered by the

Village Board at the August 18, 2011 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Members of the Park and

Recreation Board are welcome to attend this meeting.

The Promenade concept was originally developed by the Beautification Commission with the

assistance of the Village’s Landscape Architect, Jim Gamble of Land Design Collaborative in 2007.

However, due to the economic downturn of 2008, the project was deferred. Today the Promenade

continues to deteriorate and the Village is concerned that this heavily utilized area remains a liability

and aesthetic concern.

Enclosed are the final concept plans prepared by Land Design Collaborative and recommended by the

Beautification Commission at their meeting on July 11. The purpose of the August 9 presentation is to

receive comments from the Park and Recreation Board regarding this plan. Staff acknowledges that

the plan envisions the installation of parking on along the east side of Proesel Park where none

currently exists and would like to ensure that the Park and Recreation Board is made aware of this and

the other proposed changes. Staff has been informed that the Beautification Chair, Mira Mazur

intends to attend the August 9 Park and Recreation Board meeting.

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have at (847) 745-4711 or

dpetroshius@lwd.org.

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DIRECTOR’S REPORTDIRECTOR’S REPORTDIRECTOR’S REPORTDIRECTOR’S REPORT AugustAugustAugustAugust, 2011, 2011, 2011, 2011 Jan Hincapie, Director of Parks and RecreationJan Hincapie, Director of Parks and RecreationJan Hincapie, Director of Parks and RecreationJan Hincapie, Director of Parks and Recreation jphincapie@lwd.orgjphincapie@lwd.orgjphincapie@lwd.orgjphincapie@lwd.org Out of Office

I will be out of the office Thursday, August 4 at noon through Monday, August 8 at 1 pm.

Jan will cover in my absence.

Lincolnwood Fest

Our department was pleased with the Lincolnwood Fest and felt the damage to the park

was minimal, if any. I will discuss the Fest at Tuesday’s meeting. Let me know at that

time if you have any concerns that you would like communicated to the committee.

Upcoming Centennial Events

Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming Centennial events:

Saturday, September 17 – Passport to the World, 7:30 pm, an adults only fee-based event

held at the Community Center highlighting different cultures represented in

Lincolnwood. The evening will culminate with music and dancing with the “Rockin’

Fenderskirts” singing music from the 50’s to the 70’s.

Saturday, November 12 – Centennial Gala, an event featuring the Lincolnwood Chamber

Orchestra followed with a reception. This event will also be held at the Community

Center.

Accreditation Visit

We did quite well in our August 2 accreditation visit with John Hecker of the Des Plaines

Park District. We have another visit on August 11. Continue to cross your fingers!!!

Turkey Trot

Staff will work together to coordinate the 2011 Turkey Trot. We have started to work on

logistics for the race. This year’s event is Sunday, November 20. Mark your calendars

Superintendent of Parks & Facilities

We received approximately 45 resumes as of the writing of this report for the position.

So far, I have recommended five individuals for interviews. We will try to schedule

interviews the week of August 15. In the meantime, Andy has been doing an excellent

job managing both positions! Thanks, Andy!

Superintendent’s Report July 2011 Jan Springer, CPRP jspringer@lwd.org

Seniors The Social Club activities continue to keep area seniors busy during the summer months. Upcoming events for July include Broadway Bound at Drury Lane on July 14 and Arlington Park Racetrack on July 28. In a timesaving effort, the August and September newsletters have been combined. I will gauge the reaction to the double edition and decide if it is a better option moving forward. The July Senior Walking Club has been sponsored by Lincolnwood Place. They have graciously agreed to provide water bottles for all participants as well as a fresh bakery treat for the post walk breakfast. Our seniors have really enjoyed the special treat and are looking forward to the remainder of the month.

Summer Day Camps Day camp is in full swing! Registration numbers remain strong with the Pick-a-Week option the preferred method for our older campers. Below is a breakdown per camp (as

of 7/8/11 at 11:00AM), including both the full session registrants and Pick-a-Week.

Day Camp Program Session I Session II Pick-a-Week Tessville Tots 11 5 10 Prairie Dogs 25 20 45 Little Lincolns 38 11 115 Camp Potawatomie 19 28 57 Rutledge Rockets 30 32 101 Adventure Camp 62 31 99 Camp 74 70 NA NA Warm-Ups 4 10 12 Overtime 16 34 29 TOTAL 275 171 468

Our weekly newsletters have been sent out electronically with great results. We’ve been able to customize each camp’s publication, including photos and much more information than we have in the past. Many parents have provided positive feedback regarding the content, layout and email delivery. Upcoming special events at camp include Movie in the Park on July 13 beginning at 7pm, All-Camp Talent Show on July 15 (time TBD), Happy 100th Birthday Lincolnwood/100s Day on July 18 (all day) and All-Camp Carnival on August 12 (all day). Please join us for any of the above listed events!

Administration We received the first proof of the fall brochure from our graphic artist. Staff has made their first edits. The process continues with a slated completion/delivery date of early August.

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Jan Hincapie, Director of Parks and Recreation

FROM: Jan Springer, Superintendent of Recreation

DATE: July 27, 2011

SUBJECT: Seasonal Program Report – Senior Programs (January-May)

This memo outlines the senior program area for the months of January through May for

your review. Please let me know if you prefer a different format for future reports.

Thank you in advance for your time.

During this five month period (January – May), a total of 57 programs were offered,

including in-house activities (presentations, workshops, parties, etc.) and trips/outings.

A grand total of 523 registrants age 55 years or better took advantage of the programs

and services offered under the Lincolnwood Social Club umbrella. Of those 523

participants, 225 or 43% were Lincolnwood residents; 298 or 57% were non-residents.

In-House

Of the 31 programs labeled as in-house, the most well attended event was the

Fireman’s Luncheon held on May 19. This is an annual luncheon put on by the Fire

Department free of charge for Social Club members. The timing of this year’s event

coincided perfectly with our membership renewal on May 1. The event is a favorite for

area seniors, encouraging them to join for the “members only” privilege of attending

the event.

On April 26, 28 seniors attended the Spring Fling held at the Community Center.

Musical entertainment complemented the buffet-style luncheon, subsidized by a grant

from the Niles Township Government. A $5 nominal fee was charged for this event to

off-set some of the expenses.

Typical monthly in-house programs include one Mix ‘n Mingle (social hour) and one or

two Movie and Lunch programs. I have started offering two; one being a classic movie

and one a new release. If there is a holiday during the month, I try to offer some sort of

party or event to celebrate. During this timeframe, we canceled a Valentine’s Day Bingo

due to low enrollment, but did hold the event in conjunction with St. Patrick’s Day. As

mentioned previously, we also held the Spring Fling in April.

Trips

Our trip program has gained momentum over the past year or so. We very rarely cancel

a trip and fortunate enough to have access to a 14-passenger bus free of charge through

the Maine-Niles Special Recreation Association. This helps us plan smaller outings

without a charter bus fee factored into the price.

Theater trips are our most popular among the current group of members. During this

quarter, we saw the following performances:

• Wicked at Cadillac Palace Theatre

• Guys and Dolls at Lincolnshire Marriott

• TV and Me at Metropolis Theater

• Aida at Drury Lane Theatre

• Sense and Sensibility at Northlight Theatre

• 42nd Street at Lincolnshire Marriott

Additional trips taken during this quarter include:

• Lunch at Kendall College

• Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels at Chandlers Chop House

• Our Body Exhibit and Lunch

• Lincolnwood Place – Lunch and Tour

• Tommy Guns Garage

• The Legacy Girls at White Fence Farm

• Lunch and Bingo at Alden North Shore

A new monthly trip is a spin-off of one of our monthly staples – Lunch Bunch.

Traditional Lunch Bunch requires participants to drive to an area restaurant for lunch. I

started a City-Style Lunch Bunch with Chicago restaurants selected each month and

transportation provided. We’ve had a great response since launching the program.

Restaurants we have visited during the winter/spring include:

• Jane’s in Bucktown

• The Signature Room

• Manny’s Deli

• Park Grill in Millennium Park

• The Berghoff Restaurant

Drop-Ins

We have several drop-in programs offered through the Social Club. They include Senior

Exercise on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Bridge Club on Monday afternoons and

Mah Jongg on Thursday afternoons. We have started tracking attendance at each drop-

in program and will include totals for each in the next report.

We had interest in a drop-in canasta program, but once established, we not did have

enough players to sustain the program. We tried offering lessons but had to cancel due

to low enrollment. I will try to offer this again later in the year.

Transportation

Transportation costs are our greatest expense. Charter buses run approximately $16-

$20 per person depending on the duration of the trip. Companies have also started

adding a fuel surcharge, which makes some of our smaller trips cost-prohibitive. As

previously mentioned, the use of the M-NASR mini buses has been a huge addition to

our program. We are able to use the vehicles free of charge, paying only for a driver at

$15 per hour.

The only downside to using M-NASR vehicles is we have to cut registration off at 13

seniors per trip due to the size of the buses in the fleet. This eliminates us from

qualifying for any group discounts (typically 20+) and also results in waitlists for the

more popular trips. Unfortunately, this is a problem we have yet to resolve.

Successes

I am proud to announce that the Social Club has had many successes this winter/spring.

We were able to run 86% of the programs we offered, canceling only eight programs

during a five-month period. We successfully traveled on 26 trips and ran 31 in-house

programs. We launched two new monthly programs to rave reviews. City-Style Lunch

Bunch has filled to capacity with waitlists since February. The seniors love being able to

travel to restaurants all over the city, seeing different neighborhoods and experiencing a

wide variety of cuisines. We also introduced the Twilight Dining Series. This program is

also an extension of our monthly Lunch Bunch. The only difference is area restaurants

are selected for early dinner meals. We held our first outing of the series in May.

Twenty seniors dined at Bonefish Grill and enjoyed the evening meal with fellow Social

Club members.

With the new membership season starting May 1, 2011, I surveyed everyone to get a

better idea of the types of programs and services they are interested in. We had a 53%

rate of return, which is phenomenal! I will use the information gathered for future

programming. A summary of the survey results is attached (Appendix A) with notable

areas highlighted. Membership dues resulted in $3,404 in revenue for the senior

program area.

Challenges

I continue to face budgetary challenges. As mentioned earlier, transportation is quite

expensive for group travel. Theater tickets are also quite costly, making the total

registration fee for some outings over $100 per person. For a senior, this can be a

hardship, preventing many from attending many of the planned trips.

Another challenge is trying to book outings in advance for group discounts as well as

premium seating, which the seniors have come to expect. There is no way for me to

judge whether or not the group will enjoy a particular performance or venue. I have to

gamble and hope that I will be able to cover my costs by selling enough tickets. When I

come up short, I have to try to find other outlets for the ticket surplus. I’ve resorted to

selling to non-seniors as well as on Craigslist, just to try and break even. I am not sure if

this science can ever be “mastered” but I am doing my best to be cost-conscious as well

as proactive when members share with me their personal requests and

recommendations.

Quarterly Program Breakdown

This chart illustrates the breakdown for the entire senior program during the months of

January – May, 2011.

2011 Seasonal Program Data

Senior Programs - January - May

January February March April May Total

# Programs Offered 11 10 11 11 14 57

# Program Canceled 2 3 1 1 1 8

In-House 7 5 7 5 7 31

Trip/Outing 4 5 4 6 7 26 Total # of Participants 51 71 68 119 214 523

Resident 27 24 34 52 88 225

Non-Resident 24 47 34 67 126 298

% Resident 53% 34% 50% 44% 41% 43%

% Non-Resident 47% 66% 50% 56% 59% 57%

Membership Dues $ - $ - $ - $1,702.00

$1,702.00

$3,404.00

Program Revenue $ 1,732 $ 2,332 $ 844 $ 2,553 $ 4,309 $ 11,770

Total Revenue $ 1,732 $ 2,332 $ 844 $ 4,255 $ 6,011 $ 15,174

Salaries $ 360 $ 288 $ 195 $ 264 $ 279 $ 1,386

Tickets/Supplies $ 1,677 $ 1,465 $ 385 $ 1,662 $ 4,050 $ 9,239

Total Expenses $ 2,037 $ 1,753 $ 580 $ 1,926 $ 4,329 $ 10,625

Net $ (305) $ 579 $ 264 $ 2,329 $ 1,682 $ 4,549

Appendix A

2011-2012 Lincolnwood Social Club Membership Survey Date: July 28, 2011

Survey Demographics # Responses

Total Responses 65

Total Surveyed 122

Rate of Return 53%

# Lincolnwood Residents 23

# Non-Residents 35

# Renewal 55

# New Member 3

Couple Membership - Lincolnwood 5

Couple Membership - Non-Resident 2

Single Membership - Lincolnwood 18

Single Membership - Non-Resident 33

Activity Feedback/Interest Inventory # Responses

Senior Exercise 18

Bridge Club 3

Canasta 3

Mah Jongg 9

Rummy 2

In-House Entertainment 24

Holiday Parties 31

Lunch Programs 33

Movies 24

Socials/Mixers 20

Tai Chi 3

Wellness Workshops 15

Social Dances 7

Art Classes 14

Theater Trips 40

Museum Trips 28

Overnight Travel 23

Shopping Trips 14

Sporting Events 9

Casino Trips 23

Festival Trips 26

August Park Board Report Andy Thurman

Community Center Program Supervisor/Acting Supt. of Parks & Facilities Community Center: The Community Center continues to fill up with rentals. The patio has been rented several times

this year and the overall satisfaction of the renters is excellent. We purchased a large fan for the

large room to help with circulation during these warm months.

Our senior exercise, Mah Jongg, and bridge have continued strong throughout the summer

months and continue to grow.

Adult programs have continued with positive numbers throughout the hot summer too. We have

had the large air conditioning unit on in the large room to continue to cool the office area and

small room.

Softball: The summer softball season will be coming to an end mid-August. We have had a great season

and already have teams discussing the fall league.

Pool:

After working with the pool staff for several weeks now, I am starting to get a better feel for how

everything runs and am getting to know the staff. We had several complaints about our entry

procedures during the month of July, but staff has been following our rules and passing that on to

the members and non-members who come to use the pool.

Swim Team:

The swim team held a successful meet on Wednesday, July 27. The activity pool and kiddie pool

were both closed on this day after 11:00am. We had very few complaints about the closing,

because it was posted and announced a week in advance of the meet. This meet concluded the

season for the Lincolnwood Lighting.

Parks:

Park Staff:

The weekend park maintenance staff continues to maintain cleanliness in Proesel Park in addition

to dragging, lining, and chalking all four baseball fields.

Park Patrol Staff:

Vic Kast, Park Patrol Supervisor’s report is attached.

August Board Report Genelle Iocca, Community Outreach Coordinator giocca@lwd.org

Fridays for the Family July 22 - Challenger British Soccer Camp conducted a demonstration at the mall to promote the August camp at Lincolnwood. We were able to hand out 30 fliers promoting the camp to interested parents. The kids enjoyed watching the coach perform some fun kicks and tricks with the soccer ball. They especially liked joining in and trying to imitate him. Farmers Market The market has enjoyed many new vendors, but some have backed out due to low sales and the stringent Cook County Health Department regulations. We now have eight vendors and are continuing to expand. In order for the vendors to stay this year and return next year, we need to increase the number of customers that visit the market each week. Not all of our vendors are making a profit at this time. It is important to focus on getting the word out about the market. Additional avenues for communication are being explored and adding special events at the market could potentially help bring in more customers. Concerts in the Park The second concert in the park was scheduled for July 20 at the Proesel Park Shelter and was cancelled due to extreme heat. The third concert was scheduled for August 3 at the Proesel Park Shelter and was cancelled due to a power outage. We are negotiating with one of the bands that could not play as scheduled to play at the Passport to the World event in September. The fourth concert by the Wind Gypsys is scheduled for August 17 at Proesel Park Shelter. Touch-a-Truck The first meeting for Touch-a-Truck occurred on July 13. Representatives from the Lincolnwood Town Center Mall, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Police Department attended. Since this meeting, a radio sponsor has been secured that will provide $10,000 worth of promotion prior to the event and on-site the day of the event to play kid-friendly music and interact with the audience.

Katie Smith

Youth Programs Coordinator

August Specialty Camps

White Sox training Camp runs from Aug 8-12th

. We have over 20 registered for the three

sections that are being offered. This year the training camp is featuring a parade on the

field and a Q&A session with a White Sox personality and a current White Sox player!

TechStars will run from Aug 15-18th

. We have two different sections offered for 1-3rd

graders: Robotic Adventure, where campers will build and program robotic creations,

and Digital Cartoon Quest. The two that are scheduled for 3rd

- 6th

graders are Secret

Agent Spybots and 3D Video Game Worlds, where campers will be create their own 3D

video game!

British Soccer Camp will run from Aug 15-18th

. The camp has been a part of our Fridays

for the Family series at the mall to promote the week long camp. We are generating

interest through Summer Day Camp and will be keeping registration open through the

first day of the program.

Summer Day Camp

We only have one more week of camp! We have saved some of the best for last, with

Adventure Camp going to Six Flags, Camp Potawatomie going to Make a Messterpiece,

and on the final day the Camp Carnival! It has been a great summer and we look to

improve on it next year.

Club Kid

With summer winding down, focus is going to shift to the start of school. Club Kid will

be held at Rutledge Hall again this year. We will be highlighting the homework club, arts

and crafts, and sports activities. Also new to this year we are offering “Day off Field

Trips”. These field trips will be planned to some of our favorite summer camp

destinations on non-holiday days off from school.