Schaumburg parks salute 50 years of leadership, support

Posted February 19, 2013 12:41 pm

Submitted by Schaumburg Park District

Schaumburg Park District board President Bob Schmidt introduces commissioners, trustees and committee members. Courtesy of Schaumburg Park District

Schaumburg Park District Board of Commissioners recognized current and past Schaumburg park board commissioners, Schaumburg Park Foundation trustees and committee members for their outstanding service and contributions to the district during the past 50 years at the Thursday, Feb. 14, park board meeting at Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road.

Park board President Bob Schmidt led the introductions and presentations with help from park district Executive Director Tony LaFrenere. The meeting included speeches from Schaumburg Village President Al Larson and Jerry Handlon and Jean Schlinkmann, past executive directors of the park district.

A photo retrospective highlighted 50 years of park district successes during the presentations.

Schaumburg Park District park board meets at 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Jerry Handlon Administration Building. The district will honor an organization each month during its 50th anniversary. The next meeting on Thursday, March 14, will honor School District 54, District 211 and Harper College.

For information, call (847) 985-2115 or visit www.parkfun.com.

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Schaumburg village President Al Larson discusses the park districts positive impact on the community. Courtesy of Schaumburg Park District

Jerry Handlon, past park district executive director, and Bob Cummings, former golf committee member. Courtesy of Schaumburg Park District

Marge Connelly, former park district commissioner and current village of Schaumburg trustee; Jean Schlinkmann, past park district executive director; and Mike Doherty, former park district commissioner. Courtesy of Schaumburg Park District

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