Join the Bartlett Parks Foundation and make a difference...
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, grants to the Nature Center, 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.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION -- APRIL 25, 2009
Join the Bartlett Nature Center and the Bartlett Parks Foundation for the 9th annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 12 Noon to 4pm at the James 'Pate' Philip State Park, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. This is a FREE event for people of all ages with hands-on activities and crafts, educational presentations, and live animal show. Since 1970 Earth Day has been celebrated all over the world, helping promote an overall awareness of environmental issues that surround us. Also this year SIMS Recycling Solutions will be at Earth Day with a dropoff station accepting computers and peripherals, video equipment, TV's, calculators, phones, hand-held devices, copiers, fax machines, etc. For more information, please contact Dan Mitchell at (847) 608-3100.
ANNUAL TURBO TURTLE RACE -- JULY 4, 2009
Tickets for the 6th Annual Turbo Turtle Race will go on sale at the Earth Day event on April 25th and at Bartlett Community Center on May 1st. The Turbo Turtle Race will be held on July 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM at the Bartlett Aquatic Center outdoor pool, 620 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL. First place prize will receive $1,000 cash and there will be lots of other great prizes. Only 1,000 turtle tickets are available, so get yours early! We hope you will join us in another exciting Turbo Turble Race this year. If you would like to help sponsor the event or have a prize to donate, please contact Patricia Russell at (630) 540-4824.
ANNUAL FISHING DERBY -- AUGUST 15, 2009
The Bartlett Parks Foundation is partnering with the Bartlett Nature Center on this year's FREE annual Fishing Derby. This family-friendly program will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Beaver Pond on Kingston Lane in Bartlett. It is a great way for families to spend time with their children and experience the great American pastime of fishing. Awards will be presented for the largest fish caught in several species categories and in several age groups. Area business have generously donated some great raffle prizes. For more information, please contact Dan Mitchell at (847) 608-3100.
TWILIGHT GOLF OUTING -- SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
Come on out and join in on the hilarity! The 4th annual Twilight Golf Outing will be held at Apple Orchard Golf Course on Friday, September 18, 2009. Dinner will be served and after dark golfers will go out on the course to use their glowing golf balls to try to hit the holes marked with glow sticks.
Trophies will be issued to the winning teams and participants will have a chance to win some great raffle prizes. For more information, please contact Patricia Russell at (630) 540-4824.
ART IN THE PARKS
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 a statue will be placed at Leiseberg Park this spring in time for the grand opening on May 21, 2009. The Foundation also purchased several paintings that are hung in the lobby of the Bartlett Community Center to enhance that facility.
PLANNED GIVING
Have you ever given any thought to leaving a 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.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS...
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: Ted Lewis
Vice-Chair: Peg Mueller
Treasurer: Larry Boward
Secretary: Rita Fletcher
Trustees: Tom Schiferl
Darlene Schmitt
Donna Weir
Mike Williams
Contact: Patricia Russell,(630) 540-4824, prussell@bartlettparks.org
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