FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS NIGHT HONORS OUTSTANDING FIREFIGHTERS |
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In addition to the 12 Unit Performance Awards and an Individual Firefighter Performance Award presented during the ceremony, Battalion Chief Frank Chambers was selected to receive the inaugural Anthony M. Gallo Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his 34 years of outstanding contributions to the fire department. The award, named after Schaumburg Firefighter Anthony Gallo who was killed in the line of duty in Dec. 1977, will now be presented annually to a Schaumburg firefighter who shares firefighter Gallo's dedication and service to the citizens of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Fire Department.
"The expectations are high and as we saw during the ceremony our personnel meet and exceed them on a daily basis," said Chief James Walters. "It is humbling to work with such a fine group."
The Village of Schaumburg congratulates all the award recipients.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FRANK NAMED SBA LEADER OF THE YEAR |
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The Village of Schaumburg is proud to announce its Economic Development Director Matt Frank has received the Leader of the Year Award from the Schaumburg Business Association. The award was presented to Frank on Oct. 22 during SBA’s annual Toast of Schaumburg celebration, where the organization celebrated and recognized several organizations and individuals for their contributions to the business community.
Frank, pictured above with SBA Board Chair Kari-Ann Ryan and President Lisa Gilbert, was nominated along with four others for the Leader of the Year distinction. This award recognizes a community leader and business champion who exemplifies qualities of visionary leadership and effective communication skills which foster strong business relationships, community involvement, and achievements within the business community.
Congratulations to Matt Frank on this achievement! Read more about it on the village's website. |
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LEADING WITH A DEI MINDSET |
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Village staff participated in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training Oct. 19. The session, which was offered to supervisory-level employees across all departments, was called “Leading with a DEI Mindset” and was facilitated by DEI specialist and coach, Farzana Nayani. Nayani and her team provided attendees with examples and tools to support DEI leadership which was offered through both small and large group discussion as well as interactive activities.
The village is partnering with Nayani and her team to assist the village in its ongoing efforts to promote DEI efforts internally and to ensure all departments reflect a work environment where employees feel supported, valued, and have a sense of belonging. This is a multi-year collaborative effort that focuses on working toward the village’s strategic goals specifically related to employee recruitment, engagement, and retention to better reflect the village’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information on the village’s efforts, please contact the Human Resources Department by calling (847) 923-3900. |
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Schaumburg Fall Update Virtual Outreach Presentation Nov. 2 |
The village's Communications and Outreach Department will be conducting a virtual outreach presentation via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Hosted in partnership with the Schaumburg Township District Library, staff will discuss village news, services and trending topics as well as answer participant questions. To register, visit the library's website. Whether in-person, like the village's presentation at the Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Rotary Club meeting last week (shown above), or virtual, these presentations are part of a village-wide effort to connect and engage with Schaumburg residents. Interested in hosting an outreach presentation with village staff at your service club, homeowners' association or social/cultural organization's next meeting? Contact Jason Pawlowski or visit the village's website for more information.
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Local Woman's Club Celebrates EPW Staff for Make a Difference Day |
Last week, members of the GFWC Northwest Suburban Woman's Club delivered 20 homemade pies for staff at the Engineering and Public Works facility at 714 S. Plum Grove Rd. The pies were provided as part of the club’s Make a Difference Day initiative which honors organizations that make a difference in the lives of others. The club chose to recognize the village’s Public Works staff as “unsung heroes” for providing essential services to the community. The village thanks the GFWC Northwest Suburban Woman's Club for the thoughtful gesture and the delicious pies. The club also coordinated their visit to coincide with the EPW’s annual Snow and Ice Inspection and Awards on Oct. 22, where crews cleaned, inspected and prepared equipment to ensure proper performance for the upcoming winter plowing and de-icing season.
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Gen. Petraeus Headlines 2021 World Leaders Forum Nov. 5 |
The Judson University World Leaders Forum returns to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr. N., at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5. The event is headlined by foreign policy expert and retired General David Petraeus. Notably serving as commander of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and later director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Petraeus is among the most recognized military leaders of the post-9/11 era. The decorated general will share insights from his 37-year career in the U.S. military. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the World Leaders Forum website.
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Vote for Your Favorite Decorated Halloween Houses |
The Schaumburg Park District invites residents to vote for their favorite Halloween houses at their 2021 Halloween House Decorating Contest. Check out all the "spooktacular" Halloween decorations right in your neighborhood and then vote for your favorite house by liking the photos on the park district's Facebook page. The three houses with the most "likes" will be the winners. Voting ends Sunday, Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. For more information, including a driving route to each participating home, please visit the Schaumburg Park District's website.
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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