WCH Annual Report 2011–2012

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a unique place The mission of Winnetka Community House is to enrich the lives of North Shore residents, their families and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. This privately supported unique facility does not receive tax dollars.

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In addition to classes, programs, and special events for every member of the family, WCH has a full service Fitness Centre and full gymnasium available to users.

Theater and dance productions are held year-round in historic Matz Hall thanks to groups like Children’s Theatre of Winnetka, Winnetka Children’s Hour, and Village Follies. The facility also plays host to weddings, business meetings, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs as well as housing some of the North Shore’s key non-profit organizations such as North Shore Art League, Winnetka Community Nursery School, Junior League of Evanston - North Shore, Open Communities, and Winnetka Youth Organization.

Letter from the Executive Director.......................................... 4 Letter from the Chair of the Board of Governors.................. 5 2011-2012 Fundraising Year in Review.................................... 6 Woman’s Board Activities......................................................... 7 Program Highlights..................................................................... 8 Around the Block...................................................................... 11 Salute to Volunteers.................................................................. 12 Did You Know?.......................................................................... 15 Statement of Activities............................................................. 17 Honor Roll of Donors................................................................ 18 Wish List..................................................................................... 31

Administration & Staff Timothy P. McCabe, Executive Director

Michelle Hodalj, Development Associate

Lynn Aldape, Administrative Assistant

Lisa Jarvis, Fitness Supervisor

Jamie Arena, Office Supervisor

John LoPresti, Maintenance Supervisor

Mike Buscher, Superintendent of Recreation and Fitness

Patti Schmidt, Early Childhood Supervisor

Josh Bucher, Marketing Director Debra Chuk, Accounting Coordinator Gina Di Sandro, Facilities Director Alana Flatley, Director of Development

Mark Schusteff, Recreation Supervisor Jeff Wahl, Athletic Supervisor

Maintenance Staff Kevin Ceasor Danny Kingery Wieslaw Luszcz Frank Muscarella Ricky Shavers Edwin Thomas

Customer Service Staff Patrice Eason Leslie Jenner Vicky McCray Brenda Smith

Fitness Centre Staff

Ray Aquino Rex Camposagrado Bob Davis James Jauss Alvaro Licona Dolores Ohlwein Sam Peregrine Will Peregrine Chris Treiber

Darling Childcare Staff Amanda Fisher Mary Fisher Liza Frenzel Denise Onaga Angie Stefani Bobbie Weiss

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Letter from the Executive Director Timothy P. McCabe Dear Friends, Thanks to the generosity of our many patrons, volunteers, and staff, the 2011-2012 fiscal year was noteworthy for Winnetka Community House’s fundraising efforts. A total of $721,156 was raised through the Annual Fund, Contributions to Board Designated Funds, Restricted Gifts, the Centennial Gala, the Board of Governor’s House Party, Village Follies, Children’s Theatre of Winnetka, Antiques+Modernism Winnetka Show, and the Woman’s Board House Productions: Breakfast with Santa, Family Bingo Night, Movie Night, and Breakfast with Santa.

In addition to our community’s generous support, these success stories were made possible by our devoted Woman’s Board, Woman’s Board Sustainers, and the Board of Governor’s leadership along with many other dedicated volunteers’ and our staffs’ hard work.

As part of our centennial year, our goal was not only to celebrate the past, but look to the future with confidence and assurance that we are providing you with a vital and multigenerational community house. To that end, we are pleased to announce we recently completed a strategic plan that will help guide us through the next 3-5 years. A snap shot of our plans will be forthcoming in the mail. We sincerely appreciate those of you who provided input. We value your partnership and look forward to serving the community for many years to come.

With gratitude,

Timothy P. McCabe Executive Director

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Letter from the Chair of the Board of Governors Marian Powers Dear Friends, Happy 100th Winnetka Community House! I would like to personally express my deepest gratitude to all of the benefactors and patrons of Winnetka Community House for their continuous support. It was an honor for me to serve as Chair of the Board of Governors during our anniversary year. In addition, I found it extremely heartwarming to have the opportunity to meet so many of the individuals responsible for the success of this institution over the years at the Centennial Gala last May. The growth and accomplishments of WCH are true testaments to the community’s affection for this institution.

Although it has been said numerous times, it still amazes me to know that so many still do not know that Winnetka Community House receives no tax support.

That is why it is so critical to our efforts to raise private funding for our operating budget. This revenue represents 16% of the operating budget. Without it, we could not remain one of the area’s premier destinations for recreational, cultural, educational, and social activities.

All that happens at WCH is only possible because of the dedicated staff, energetic volunteers, loyal patrons, and generous donors that truly understand the importance of our mission. Once again on behalf of the entire community, thank you for your gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

With gratitude,

Marian Powers Chair, Board of Governors

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Annual Fund

Winnetka Community House would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed $721,156 to the 2011-2012 fundraising programs.

This tangible expression of their confidence in Winnetka Community House’s ability to enrich the lives of others is truly appreciated.

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Through donations of time and resources, friends and staff of Winnetka Community House have helped strengthen the institution’s foundation and enriched the lives of others. At the close of the year, over $290,805 in unrestricted gifts were received from 383 donors. Many thanks and gratitude to the Board of Governors, Woman’s Board, and all who participated.

Restricted Gifts $24,611 was received in restricted gifts to support programs and projects of WCH. They document not only specific knowledge of special facets of the institution’s operations, but also the dedication and commitment of donors who have made these gifts in consultation with the Director of Development and Executive Director.

Other

$250,000 was raised for Board Designated Endowment Funds, $200,000 of which has been designated for initiatives arising from our strategic planning efforts.

In addition, Children’s Theatre of Winnetka and Village Follies activities provided $50,510 in support of our theatre productions and programs, and the needs of historic Matz Hall.

The Woman’s Board made significant contributions to Winnetka Community House through their countless hours of volunteer work and their generous financial support.

Antiques + Modernism Winnetka

is the Woman’s Board primary fundraiser. Proceeds are used to fund needs throughout the Community House, including capital purchases. Chair Amy Brock and Co-Chair Kristin Lolli, along with the generosity of the individuals, organizations and businesses whose donations of financial support, goods and services, made the event a huge success raising $108,558!

The 2011-2012 Woman’s Board House Productions

were well received under the guidance of Leslie Farmer and her ambitious committee.

Kicking off the holiday season, over 180 children and parents visited Winnetka Community House to have Breakfast with Santa. Families enjoyed an evening out at Movie Night, and Family Bingo Night was wildly popular with nearly 200 in attendance in February. Rounding out the series in March, 125 guests attended WCH’s Wine Tasting Event. Patrons were able to taste-test over 60 varieties of flavorful, wellpriced wines, while learning new secrets of the trade.

In addition to private sponsors, these annual Woman’s Board events were sponsored in part

by Citibank of Winnetka and The International House of Wine and Cheese.

Thanks to the Woman’s Board’s generosity, Winnetka Community House netted nearly $9,425 from these wonderful events during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. We are extremely grateful for their hard work and generosity.

Winnetka Community House received $1,636 in honor or in memory of loved ones. These gifts, often directed toward the general undrestricted fund, can also serve as a starting point for a memorial or honorary league gift, scholarships, or for the purchase of a specific gift for the facility.

Centennial celebrations

As part of our year long centennial activities, over $45,000 was received in sponsorship and support of Winnetka Community House’s Centennial Star Art Program.

All proceeds from the Star Art Program will be earmarked for future capital spending needs as identified by our strategic plan and needs assessment efforts.

Also over $11,000 of donations were received in support of our Centennial Gala Celebration and other activities throughout the year.

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Winnetka Community House was bustling with activity again this year as more than 150 programs – including youth enrichment, music, art, science, theatre, camps, athletics, martial arts, ceramics, dance, fitness, adult enrichment, and dog obedience – were offered to residents on the North Shore. Over 5,000 participants ages 1-100 engaged in these vast educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities. A sampling of these program highlights included:

Group X The Community House has endeavored into the wonderful world of group fitness! Participants are able to enjoy a variety of classes led by great instructors. Exercise should not be a chore, so our group fitness offers a variety of formats keeping participants motivated and feeling healthy.

We are offering fitness programs which provide a wide variety of structured fitness activities to meet individuals’ goals. Our instructors inspire and motivate participants to change and/or continue healthy, fitness-related behaviors.

This past year, we began a program offering a 50% discount to current annual Fitness Centre members (1,200+) on Group X classes. A whole new world of fitness is now open to Fitness Centre members by combining their regular exercise routine and this extraordinary discount plan through Group X. The current Group X program is offering 25 classes per week.

These classes are taught by 12 instructors. On average, 150 participants are utilizing this program.

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Hot Shots / Hoops4Health / Midwest Fencing Academy Sports programming continues to evolve at Winnetka Community House with the addition of some very exciting new program providers: Hot Shots Sports, Hoops4Health, and Midwest Fencing Academy. Hot Shots Sports develops and organizes youth athletic programming that stresses the pure enjoyment of being involved in athletics and offers the opportunity for children to develop their skills in an environment where everyone plays. Rewards are given for their efforts rather than their results. Participants learn to have respect for each other on and off the court.

Hoops4Health aims to better the lives of its students. The goal is to make a positive impact on youth by providing them with top notch training in the sport of basketball as well as teaching them how to lead a healthy lifestyle off the court.

Winnetka Community House was able to host hundreds of participants in numerous new programs, such as Lunch & Play, Total Sports, Parent Tot Soccer, Pee Wee Soccer, Triple Play, Sports & More Spring Break Camp, Basketball Camps/Clinics, AAU travel basketball, Personal and Small Group Training, Nutrition Classes, Tai-chi, Kung-Fu, and Fencing. The success of these programs has led to additional new classes, such as Adult-Tot Sports, more Lil’ Pigskins football, and Dinomites soccer activities.

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Bike Sale

FITNESS CENTRE

The Bike Sale is an annual tradition at WCH. Yearly, hundreds of brave souls face the early morning weather to buy or sell a bicycle during this great community event. Prior to the sale, Wilmette Bicycle Shop personnel is on hand to appraise the bikes. When the signal is given, a mad dash begins and bicycles are quickly claimed.

The Fitness Centre continue to offer the highest quality equipment and programs on the North Shore. The facility features the latest state-of-the-art equipment and a friendly, knowledgeable staff to help you achieve your optimal level of fitness. This year, the Fitness Centre saw over 92,000 visits from more than 1,200 members.

This year’s sale featured 75 bicycles for sale (10 bicycles were donated by the Winnetka Police Department and two bicycles were donated by patrons).

Fifty-one bicycles were sold. The remaining bicycles, not sold and unclaimed by their owners, were transferred to the Winnetka Rummage Sale.

The Fitness Centre’s personal training staff conducted more than 2,000 training sessions, to assist clients in obtaining their fitness goals. Our personal trainers main objectives are to assist, guide, and educate those who wish to lose weight, gain strength, regain flexibility, or simply experience a greater ease and physical ability in their lives.

Last year, the Community House expanded into the wonderful world of group exercise (Group X) with over 150 participants enjoying a wide variety of classes led by top-notch instructors. Our instructors educate, inspire, and motivate participants to reach their fitness goals. Some of the classes offered included Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp, Zumba, WERQ, Cardio/Strength Mix, Teen Yoga, and more.

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cont inued

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade Youth Dance Basketball “House League” This past year 200, children, boys and girls, first through third grade, enjoyed our annual “House” basketball league. The league draws children from all of the local schools: Crow Island, Greeley, Hubbard Woods, Sacred Heart, Faith Hope, North Shore Country Day, and many others, to participate in this exciting experience. Children and parents have always been interested in playing basketball against other area players without the hassle of traveling to a different location.

Participants learn fundamental skills, gain a foundation in sports, experience teamwork, create new friendships, and have a great time through weekly practice and games. Thirtythree adult volunteers coach all of the teams.

Youth Enrichment Programming Twenty new classes were offered throughout the year, including the popular new programs Tiny Bits, Tie Dye, Pottery & Recycled Art class, Summer Explorers, and Amazing Minds Camp.

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Over 260 students participated in dance classes last year, and WCH produced two dance recitals last year featuring 170 dancers that chose to perform. In December, WCH collected tutus and old costumes and donated 100 costumes to Club Alianza. Club Alianza projects benefit and support the Hispanic communities of Highwood and Highland Park.

Ceramic Studio On average, 60 students enrolled in a ceramic class each season. Those students transformed over 2,500 pounds of clay into works of art.

Many children use their ceramic class as an avenue to create a “handmade” gift for a loved one.

WCH partnered with Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), to provide NSSRA participants with an opportunity to work on their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through ceramics.

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Camps For 43 years, Cornflakes Camp has been providing an outdoororiented summer camp that offers a combination of creative activities and educational experiences for children 33 months to 6 years of age. Last summer, 60 children participated in the seven-week program. New to the program, each child was able to attend a ceramic class once a week.

In addition, children had a special event once a week such as Tie Dye day, Halloween Day, Pirate Day, and Animal Day; where campers were introduced to a dozen different reptiles, a live alligator, a large tortoise, and a 10-foot snake!

In addition, multiple camps were run throughout the year, including Cornflakes Winter Camp, Summer Explorers Camp, Fun with Amigos Camp, Amazing Minds Mini Camp, and a Digital Movie-Making Workshop.

Winnetka Youth Organization WYO offers a wide range of after-school and weekend activities at WCH in a substancefree space, including monthly concerts and open mic shows, ping-pong and pool tournaments, movie and game nights, book clubs, teen beach parties, and much more.

Winnetka Community Nursery School

By providing a rich and creative curriculum, highly qualified staff, opportunities for parental involvement and partnership, and a sense of school community, Winnetka Community Nursery School (WCNS) strives to be a model of excellence in early childhood education.

Preschool classes are offered for children ages two through four in addition to afternoon enrichment programs for children ages three through kindergarten. WCNS was founded during World War II and continues to be a thriving educational institution in the community. WCNS runs the Winnetka Children’s Fair, a 66-year-old community event held each year in June, kicking off summer for local children.

Please visit our website www.winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org for more information.

As WYO celebrated 44 years as the only agency of its kind dedicated to teens of Winnetka and the surrounding area, they also were happy to report the highest number of teen contacts per month as consistently higher than the past five years! The WYO continues to operate as both a drop-in center for middle and high school youth as well as offer structured recreational, educational, and philanthropic opportunities to youth with all new staff mentors and multiple new Executive Board members to guide the way.

North Shore Art League Open Communities Open Communities is dedicated to housing justice by advancing open, inclusive, and diverse communities throughout Chicago’s northern suburbs.

Open Communities declared 2011 as a Year of Outreach. Member congregations were reached to strengthen their connections, learn about their housing concerns, and share information about fair housing, foreclosure prevention, and their homesharing programs.

As the area’s strongest voice for fair and affordable housing, Open Communities educates, advocates, and organizes to uphold these values.

The Winnetka Community House has been home to the League for 89 years.

Art classes are held in both the sky-lit studio built for the League in 1932 and in the fully-equipped print room. As the only art center in Winnetka, NSAL fills a strong educational and cultural need in the community.

Highlights from last year include: collaborating with Winnetka Community House on its 100th Anniversary Reaching for the Stars Art Project and an increased exhibition schedule, which helped NSAL become the locals’ “place to be.”

In addition, the League also collaborated with Make-It-Better to provide a free evening in the art studio featuring Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

Visit www.northshoreartleague.org or email info@northshoreartleague.org for more information.

In addition, WYO also includes community service and awareness-raising projects whenever possible, including donation drives for local homeless and domestic violence shelters, recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month to provide information to teens, and participating in national campaigns such as “Kick Butts! Day,” an anti-tobacco campaign, and “It Gets Better,” which seeks to end bullying against youth.

WYO also works with the Amnesty International Club and other school clubs at New Trier High School each spring to offer Jamnesty, is a collaborative fundraising project to raise funds for international humanitarian causes.

Last year, WYO had over 700 individual teens from the North Shore participate in its events and hopes to see that number grow even more in 2012-2013.

The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore (JLE-NS) also houses its offices in Winnetka Community House. In 2011-2012, JLE-NS held six General Membership Meetings in the Community House’s conference rooms. At those meetings, 40-50 members came together to discuss the League’s community outreach programs and to receive training while enjoying each other’s company.

The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Learn more about JLE-NS at www.jle-ns.org.

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Winnetka Community House is blessed with a wonderful group of volunteers who assist in every area imaginable! We recognize and thank all those listed below who have given their time for the benefit of Winnetka Community House.

In addition, we would like to thank our many instructors, parents of students, and theatre volunteers, who unfortunately are far too numerous to list individually, for making 2011-2012 a phenomenal year.

2011 Life Member Inductees

Board of Governors Officers Marian Powers - Chair Frank Phillips - Secretary

Life Members

Stephen and Cindy Kardel

Ed Harney - Treasurer

David and Susan Loveland

Ellen Moore - Past Chair

David and Ellen Abell

John and Martha Mabie

Walter and Sally Bissell

Robert and Cicely Michalak

Elaine Bovaird

Luvie Owens

Kenneth and Georganne Chalmers

Dale and Rachel Park

James and Timmey* Challenger

John and Ann Snyder

Margaret Coladarci

Robert and Julie Stracks

Dewey and Nancy Crawford

Richard and Elaine Tinberg

Tom and Sara Donahoe

Tuck and Rita Weaver*

Richard and Mim* Golden

William and Roberta Weinsheimer

Roger and Mary Ann Grabowski

Lawson and Jane Whitesides

Walter and Nan Greenough

Jean Wright

Jim and Carol Hansen

Norman and Ann Zimmerman

John and Margaret Hart Pete and Jean Henderson Bill and Jackie Ieuter

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*Deceased

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Members Rob Albertson Paul Astolfi Jack Coladarci Joan Evanich Laura Glick Mike Golden David Grant Carrie Healy Louise Holland Bob Horne Stuart Larkins Jim McGee

Linda Pedian David D. Peterson, Jr. Addie Ruey Matt Tritley Kris Schriesheim Edward X. Tune Paul Weaver Christina Webb Pam Westin Clyde Willian Christopher Wyner Connie Yonan

Woman’s Board Sustainers

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Woman’s Board

Barbara Aquilino

Ginny Hilton

Judy Archambault

Connie Hodson

Susan Baby

Louise Holland

Betsy Balyeat

Sue Jackson

Cate Barron

M.L. Jast

Jan Bartlett

Barbara Klein

Phyllis Berning

Marcia Krohn

Linda Best

A.G. Krone

Christine Botica

Dale Krone

Elaine Bovaird

Fleury Linn

Kathie Carlson

Stefanie Livolsi

Georganne Chalmers

Susan Lumpp

Marcy Champagne

Luvie Myers

Dee Dee Chesley

Ellen Moore

Melanie Cody

Jan Neuman

Paula Danoff

Sandi Plochman

Kirsten Darnton

Libby Rahe

Terry Dason

Susan Rammelt

Sue Dickes

Carole Read

Sara Donahoe

Pam Reed

Kate Ancell

Claudia Miquelon

Kathy Elliott

June Reimer

Raheela Gill Anwar

Susan Nelson

Joan Evanich

Jana Sample

Amy Pope Brock

Laurie Nielsen

Mady Fern

Jean Sampson

Joyce Bruce

Gwen Oelerich

Cindy Fuller

Jeanne Schoder

Erin Budington

Beth Ann Papoutsis

Jan Funk

Laura Schriesheim

Mercedes Caruso

Susan Patterson

Julie Gagnon

Susan Shabica

Susan Cellmer

Cristina Persico

Rita Gardner

Sally Sprowl

Leslie Farmer

Karen Peters

Cindy Gentles

Janet Stevens

Jennifer Frient

ArLynn Presser

Mary Goodrich

Nancy Stevens

Mary Ann Grabowski

Laura Reynolds

Betsy Graham

Catherine Sturgis

Christine Holland

Alicia Schafer

Nina Gray

Karen Templeton-Fell

Sarah Holm

Kris Schriesheim, Chair

Nan Greenough

Sally Weber

Noelle Hunken

Joan Senko

Brenda Gude

Linda Welch

Kim Jankauska

Irene Smith

Judy Gurley

Pam Westin

Kim Knaus

Julie Stracks

Valerie Hall

Jane Whitesides

Dania Leemputte

Amy Swartchild

Carol Hansen

Lynn Wood

Kristin Lolli

Karen Tragos

Judy Harmon

Ann Zimmerman

Anne Malone

Karen Vorwald

Margaret Hart

Julie Mangan

Connie Yonan

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Theatre Groups Basketball League Children’s Hour

Bob Acri

Kip Kirkpatrick

Children’s Theatre of Winnetka

Jim Ahern

Bill Kohr

Chris Boehm

John Livingston

Peter Bowen

Christopher Lolli

John Bunge

Mike Miller

Stephen Burke

Peter McDowell

Brian Caponi

David McGranahan

George Connor

Ernie MacVicar

Amy Daniels

Gordon Montgomery

Sami Elsaden

Doug Peterson

Connor Flatley

Brian Fehrenbach

Chris Porter

Ian Flatley

Patrick Fox

Greg Portland

Haley Wahl

Bob Henner

Lowey Sichol

Kim Wahl

Rick Hielscher

Matt Tritley

Riley Wahl

Tony Hoban

David VerMeuelen

Thomas Holt

Greg Welch

Paul Johnson

Jon Werts

Alan Kadin

Randy Williams

Jim Karabas

Phil Zoloto

Village Follies

Fitness Centre Julie Rudenburg

Haunted House

Bike Sale Kathy Schmidt Riley Wahl

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program scholarships:

Each recipient receives assistance of up to $400 per family member, not to exceed $1,000 per family, and a free Winnetka Community House membership.

Family Scholarships/ Memberships Awarded (FY 2011-2012): 5 Programs taken by participants assisted with scholarships: Creating with Clay Egyptian Art Making Karate Youth Basketball “House League” Performance Program: Camp Rock Hot Shots Pee Wee Soccer Hot Shots Total Sports

Fitness Centre • •

Ballet Fantasy Dance

Provides on-the-job training experiences for students from the North Suburban Special Education Department.

Donates approximately 30 six-month memberships each year supporting local organizations benefits. Examples of those we support: Winnetka Community Nursery School

Winnetka Chamber of Commerce

Willow Wood Preschool

Kenilworth Union Church

Winnetka Public Nursery School

Lake Shore Unitarians

Sacred Heart Nite Lites

Lawrence Hall Youth Services

Trinity Church Nursery School St. Francis Xavier School

The Auxiliary at Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals

Joseph Sears School

American Cancer Society

Rose Hall Montessori Preschool

Girls on the Run - Chicago

Winnetka Youth Organization

North Shore Board of Northwestern Settlement

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Total Scholarship Dollars Awarded: Programs: $4,714

Volunteer Center

Winnetka Historical Society Winnetka Rotary Club

Chicago Youth Choral Theatre Nurture

Womens Exchange Family Services of Glencoe Family Services of Winnetka/Northfield

Haven

Cornflakes Preschool •

The program started in 1969 and is still going strong today. The name Cornflakes was chosen because, like the cereal “we have them (the children) every day.” This outdoororiented summer camp offers a combination of creative activities and educational experiences for children 33 months to 6 years of age.

Cornflakes activities have enriched the lives of an estimated 4,500 Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield, Wilmette, and Kenilworth children throughout its 43 years of existence.

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Classes & Programs •

children’s theatre of winnetka:

Over the years, one of CTW’s greatest sources of pride has been the “alums” - many go on to shine in acting, singing, dancing, and tech at New Trier, college and, yes, BROADWAY and HOLLYWOOD. Many come back in their high school years to help teach dance steps and stage musical numbers for CTW.

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CTW Professionals in Theatre: Josh Altman

Liz Newman

Beck Bennett Briana DeGuilo

Chris SteeleNicholson

Vinny DeGuilo

Nick Ogiony

Daniel Desmarals

Sarah Peck

Leigh Dunham

Eric Phillips

Phil Fox

Dan Ponce

Jenny Farney

Sarah Ruhl

Kate Fry

Jon Runnfeldt

John Gion

Steve Schellhardt

Corey Grant

Scott Seymour

Annie Hirschmann

Tom Seymour

Becky Hirschmann

Brandon Tesar

Brian Kite

Jim True-Frost

Laura Lapidus Liza Miller Elaine Moran Andrew Morgan Betsy Morgan

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Emily Shoolin Nico Tortorella

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Many program instructors pick up children from the Winnetka Community Nursery School or WCH bus stop and escort them to their class that meets during the lunch time hour.

Annual Fitness Centre members and all students receive 50% off on all GroupX classes.

GroupX participants may try the 1st class for free.

Over 60 volunteers assisted coaching in our 1st-3rd grade basketball house league.

More than 100 bikes were sold at the annual bike sale in April.

This year, WCH presented its 96th annual Haunted House – one of the longest running haunted houses in the country.

WCH collaborated with the Winnetka Alliance to provide “free” open gym during TV Tune-Out Week.

WCH partnered with the Music Institute of Chicago and offered them space for seasonal family gatherings showcasing their offerings.

Over 200 dancers performed in front of a standing room only crowd at the annual dance recital.

The dance department collected 100 tutus/dance costumes and donated them to an underprivileged dance group in Lake County.

Hoops4Health provided an enjoyable learning experience in the sport of basketball to children and taught them how to lead a healthy lifestyle off the court. Hoops4Health acquired sponsors Clif Bar, O.N.E. Coconut Water, and Pirate Brands to assist in teaching children proper nutrition.

WCH hosted 140 children’s birthday parties in which over 3,000 children attended.

Meg Weldon Kip Wentz Rob Woolson Mike Yasenak Chris Yonan

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facility rental donations/discounts •

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WCH partners with the Volunteer Center and the Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club on numerous projects throughout the year.

WCH gives a 25% discount to all not-for-profit agencies.

Some examples are as follows: Women’s Exchange Family Services School Districts Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Kenilworth Baseball Association Family Awareness Network (FAN) CG Jung Center Special Kids Foundation Women’s Auxiliary Club AYSO Erica’s Lighthouse Alliance for Early Childhood Families Anonymous North Suburban Crew Team Winnetka-Northfield Library Winnetka Garden Club Chamber of Commerce Life Source Blood

kids against hunger:

On April 14, 2012, the WinnetkaNorthfield Rotary Club teamed up with the Volunteer Center and the Winnetka Community House to package 100,000+ meals for starving children in Nicaragua with KIDS AGAINST HUNGER. Over 400 volunteers came together to package these meals to make this such a huge success.

This community-wide event would not have been possible without the financial support of the community at large. The Winnetka Park District volunteered their staff and equipment to help load the bulk food, pack materials, and get the trucks loaded with the finished meals! Thirteen pallets of food made their way to Nicaragua for distribution to hungry children by World Outreach Ministries, which is enough food to feed 280 kids every day for a year, and one pallet of food was distributed to the Northfield Township Food Pantries. We also asked for donations of non-perishable food items and paper products to restock the local food pantries. Over 20 boxes of items were delivered to the Townships!

Prog Facility Usage

Contributions

grams and e – 71.9%

s – 16.6%

REVENUES

Excess Rev (EXP)

expenses

$

%

$

%

$2,443,211

71.9%

$2,399,062

67%

Unrestricted Annual Fund Raising Annual Fund Contributions Contributions to Board Designated Funds (See Note 2) Restricted Giving Total Contributions

290,805 250,000 24,611 565,416

8.6% 7.4% 0.7% 16.6%

Special Events

421,112

12.4%

(A) COMMUNITY SERVICES (See Note 1 ) Programs and Facility Usage

$ $44,149

(B) FUNDRAISING

Fundraising Expense Total Fundraising - Net of direct expenses

(C) ADMINISTRATION (See Note 3) General Expenses Loan Interest Total Administration Expenses Excess Revenue Before Non-Cash Items (See Note 4)

3,429,739

100.9%

68,695 (100,463)

2.0% -2.9%

290,805 250,000 24,611 565,416 265,372

7.5

155,740

157,259

4.4

(157,259) 563,897

279,387 11,661

7.8 0.3

(279,387) (11,661) (291,048)

3,112,741

87.4

316,998

12.6

68,695 (100,463) (448,475)

Programs and Facility Usage – 67.4%

(D) NON-CASH ITEMS

Fundraising – 4.4% Investment activity, Board Designated Endowment Funds Investment Dividend & interest Income Special Events –Reinvested 7.5% Net Unrealized & Realized Losses Depreciation – 12.6% Depreciation

448,475

Administration (General) – 7.8%

EXCESS EXPENSES PER Loan Interest – 0.3% AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

REVENUES = $3,397,971 Programs and Facility Usage – 71.9% Contributions – 16.6% Special Events – 12.4% Investment Activity, Board Designated Funds – (–.9%)

EXPENSES = $3,561,216

Note 1 : Note 2:

Note 3 :

Note 4 :

100.0%

$3,561,216

100%

$(163,245)

Community Services Expenses include allocations of Building expenses.

Board Designated Funds are unrestricted contributions that have been put aside for specific purposes by action of the Board of Governors.

No Administrative Expense is allocated to Community Services in above schedule. $200,000 of Revenue was designated by Board for Strategic Planning initiatives, $74,985 of Revenue was used for Capital Improvements, and $14,504 of Revenue was used for Loan principal payments.

ANNUAL AUDIT CONDUCTED BY OGOREK AND ASSOCIATES

Annual Giving

Unrestricted Annual Fund 290,805 Contributions to Board Designated Funds 250,000 (See Note 1)

Restricted

24,611

Programs and Facility Usage – 67.4%

Total Annual Giving

565,416

Fundraising – 4.4%

Excess Revenue, Fundraising Events

Depreciation – 12.6%

Woman’s Board Theater Groups Other

Administration (General) – 7.8%

Total Excess Revenue, Fundraising Events 155,740

Loan Interest – 0.3%

Total Giving

Special Events – 7.5%

$3,397,971

117,983 30,510 7,247

721,156

Note 1: Board Designated Funds are unrestricted contributions that have been put aside for specific purposes by action of the Board of Governors.

Programs and Facility Usage – 67.4% WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Fundraising – 4.4%

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We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to all the benefactors of Winnetka Community House for their tremendous support of time, talent, and treasure.

Total gift support of $721,156 between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 and belief in the mission of the institution has made so much possible.

Founding Father’s Society

- $20,000+ The Founding Fathers Society was established to recognize and honor those donors who have made significant gifts of $20,000 or more to Winnetka Community House. Their commitment helps ensure that Winnetka Community House will continue to thrive well into our second century.

Anonymous (2) Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Family Charitable Trust Mrs. James A. Bovaird Paul Bechtner Foundation Children’s Theater of Winnetka Ms. Marjorie A. Weaver Mr. Everett P. “Tuck” Weaver

Stewardship Society The Stewardship Society was organized this year to ensure that Winnetka Community House continues to be as responsive to the community in the future as it has been in the past. These members and generous participants help provide Winnetka Community House with the resources to secure the future of this vital institution.

Jim Bovaird Circle

- $10,000-$19,999 BMO Harris Bank, N.A. John and Norma Darling Foundation Mrs. J. William Holland Village Follies Mr. Clyde F. Willian

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Douglas Smith Circle

- $5,000-$9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Evanich Hadley Capital Fund II Management LLC Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hansen Ms. Kathryn A. Mikells and Mr. Edward J. Harney North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company Northern Trust Bank Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pope Dr. Marian Powers and Mr. Belverd E. Needles Premier Landscape Contractors, Inc. Mrs. Donald W. Sampson

Rudolph Matz Circle

- $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Delaney, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Grabowski Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Gray III Mr. and Mrs. William K. Hall J.P. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. C. Alex Moore OfficeDesigns Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips Secure Futures Insurance Agency The Spinney Family Tom Ferguson Interiors, LTD Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Weaver Winnetka Community House Administration and Staff Winona Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Wyner

Timmey Challenger Circle

- $1,000-$2,499 36 Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Albertson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Albian Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Botica Blakely and Harvey Bundy Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Chesley Mr. and Mrs. Dewey B. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. William Downe Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ellwood Mr. and Mrs. Jim Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Fuller III Mr. and Mrs. Jason Glick Mr. and Mrs. David Grant Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Greenough Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Henderson, Jr. Hester Decorating Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Horne Mr. and Mrs. Carter Howard Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Larkins Mr. Richard J. Loewenthal Mammel Foundation Neapolitan LLC Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Nichols Ms. Joan Oh Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Papoutsis Mr. and Mrs. Dale Park, Jr. Patch.com Private Bank and Trust Company The Satter Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Schriesheim Ellie and Frederick Schwimmer Ms. Margaret F. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. John B. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stracks Mr. Bert O. Sullivan, Jr. and Ms. Patricia M. Moore The William & Dian Taylor Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Tritley Mr. and Mrs. Edward X. Tune Warwick Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Luke Webb Dr. and Mrs. Craig Westin Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Whitesides, Jr.

Stewardship Society Gifts-In-Kind -

$1,000+ Gifts-in-kind represent non-monetary donations to Winnetka Community House during the year.

Mrs. James A. Bovaird Catered by Design Grand Food Center The Lock-Up Self-Storage Northwest Mailing Service Mr. David D. Peterson, Jr.

Benefactor Society Revenue from user fees covers only part of the cost of providing a well-rounded array of programs at Winnetka Community House.

Gifts of all sizes are needed and appreciated in an effort to bridge the GAP in our annual budget.

Sustainers Circle

- $500-$999 Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. Vincent M. Aquilino Mr. and Mrs. Paul Astolfi Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Baade Barbour Family Foundation Berlin Family Fund (Arnie and Ann Berlin) Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Bissell III Mr. and Mrs. George H. Bodeen Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Bosler Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brandt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Braun Mr. and Mrs. James Brittingham Mr. and Mrs. Clay Brock Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Butz Coladarci and Coladarci Mr. and Mrs. James Connors Mr. and Mrs. Mark Crane Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Crane Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Danoff Mr. and Mrs. William J. Devers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Byram E. Dickes Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dickes Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dowding Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gedemer Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Healy D & J Hirschmann Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ieuter Mr. and Mrs. Raymomd J. Jast John H. and Ann E. McDermott Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jack Karp Kenilworth Baseball Association, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Krone Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Leemputte Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Lumpp II Make It Better LLC Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. McCabe McDonald’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Michalak Mr. and Mrs. Wade Miquelon Nanex LLC

May 16, 1909 Rev. J.W.F. Davies was welcomed into Winnetka

Interior, 1913

Congregational Church as an associate pastor.

Affectionately known as Chief Davies, he was charged with the responsibility of planning and developing programs for the youth of Winnetka and was soon one of the community’s most powerful influences for years to come.

Interior, 1911

Nov. 17, 1911 Davies rallied community and dedicated the opening of Winnetka Community House.

Chicago Wolves mascot, “Skates,” with Board of Governors Centennial Steering Committee Chair Louise Holland and her granddaughters Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Oelerich Linda Pedian and Thomas Perraud Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Petersen Mr. and Mrs. David D. Peterson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lon W. Ramsey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Reimer Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Rintz Mr. and Mrs. John S. Ruey

1914

WCH gas bill is $20.50.

1915 75 organizations are utilizing WCH.

1912

Movies begin at the Community House.

Metz Auditorium

First annual Halloween party was held and continues today making it the oldest operating haunted house in the country.

WCH Halloween Party

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Mr. and Mrs. John Blum Bratschi Plumbing Co., Inc. Mrs. Laurie Cahill Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Carton Catered by Design Ms. Susan J. Cellmer and Mr. Jeffrey C. Neal Center Street Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Chalmers Charles Schwab Mrs. William C. Childs Citibank Mr. John Coladarci Mrs. Margaret R. Coladarci Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Coley Mr. and Mrs. Luke M. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Michael Corbett Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Cox Mr. and Mrs. David S. Curry Mr. and Mrs. William T. Darnton Mr. and Mrs. Jack Doerge Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Ehmann Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Eisen Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Elliott Mr. Scott Ellwood and Ms. Suzanne M. Timble Mr. and Mrs. Ward Farnsworth Alana J. Flatley First Bank & Trust – Winnetka Dr. and Mrs. John C. Ford Ford Orthodontics, LTD French School Ms. Marilyn Garcia GE Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David B. Golder Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Gould Mr. and Mrs. William W. Graham Mr. and Mrs. John Gude Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hagenah Mrs. Lois R. Heald Mr. and Mrs. Hall Healy Mr. and Mrs. James M. Herrmann Mr. and Mrs. Frederic W. Hickman

Chase Towers, Laura Reynolds, and Leslie Meizner

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Sabloff Dr. and Mrs. Charles Shabica, Ph.D. Sheridan Road Magazine Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sichol Mr. and Mrs. Tor Solberg Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stevens Mr. and Mrs. James H. Swartchild, Jr. Ms. Karen Templeton-Fell and Mr. Joe Fell UBS Matching Gift Program Vail Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Walther Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Watkins Mr. and Mrs. John B. Weber Mr. and Mrs. William C. Weinsheimer Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Weller Weston Foundation

1917 First Winnetka

Winnetka Historical Society Winnetka Northfield Rotary Charitable Foundation Woman’s Board of Winnetka Community House Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Yonan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young Mr. and Mrs. Norman Zimmerman

Friends Circle

- $250-$499 Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Aland Mrs. Ronald Allen Mr. and Mrs. M. Naveed Anwar Ballet Entre Nous Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Bannon Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Bidwill, Jr.

Girls Basketball, 1926

Community House Haunted House.

of Women Voters is established at WCH.

1920 First expansion of Winnetka 20 Boys Basketball, 1915

1922 The League

Community House completed.

WCH movie admission is 10 cents.

William Hadley and Dr. E.V.L.Brown founded Hadley School for the Blind and offered free courses to its blind and visually impaired students and their families.

Winnetka Community Drama Club founded.

Winnetka Community Drama Club

1924

North Shore Art League founded.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hines Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Holland Mr. and Mrs. Walter V. Holt HomeMade Pizza Co. Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Hossack Mr. Eric Hunsader Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ieuter, Jr. Jelly Belly John H. Stone, DDS and John J. Skowron, Jr., DDS Mr. and Mrs. Wade W. Judge Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Kambich Mr. and Mrs. John R. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kelly Mr. Burton H. Kleinman Ms. Kathryn Kligora and Mr. Scott Sognefest Mrs. Penfield S. Lanphier Mr. Barry Levenstam and Ms. Elizabeth M. Landes Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Levy Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Linn Mr. and Mrs. Wayne P. Lockwood Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lolli Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Lyman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brewster J. Macfarland Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Maguire Mr. and Mrs. J. Kent Mathewson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McCausland Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. McClenahan Mr. and Mrs. John McEnroe Mr. and Mrs. Jim McGee Mr. and Mrs. Bradford McLane Mr. and Mrs. John S. Mengel Mr. and Mrs. William P. Moffitt II Mr. and Mrs. David Murdoch Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. Nadler Mr. Mike Nell Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nesler North Shore Art League Mrs. Luvie Owens Mrs. Cristina Persico Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Read III

Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Reynolds III Susan B. and Myron E. Rubnitz Mr. Steve Sanders Mr. David Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Joe Senko Mr. David J. Shanahan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Silberman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Skalski Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Smith Mr. and Mrs. John T. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Tinberg Tom and Barb Tubekis Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Brian Van Cleave Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Viellieu Mr. and Mrs. Dan Voelker Mr. and Mrs. Mark Vorhees Mr. and Mrs. Bob Vorwald Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Wetoska Mr. and Mrs. Rob M. White Winnetka Village Council and Manager Mrs. Theron Wright

Bellows Shoppe, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Berghoef Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. Berish Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Berning Betty S. and Robert B. Frank Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David B. Birkenstein Ms. Darragh Blachno Bliss Salon of Winnetka The Bookstall at Chestnut Court Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boone Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown Ms. Carolyn Buck Buckingham Interiors Mr. and Mrs. Jerome J. Burke Mrs. Susanne B. Bush-Wilcox Caffe Buon Giorno Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Canmann Dr. and Mrs. Charles Carroll IV Mr. and Mrs. Fred Caruso Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Cavallino Dr. and Mrs. James L. Cavanaugh Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Champagne Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cohn Conney’s Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Joel Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Colin Cross Mr. and Mrs. Benson R. Culver Mrs. Teresa Dason de Giulio Kitchen Design Ms. Elsa De Jaegher Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Denison Deutsche Bank Ms. Jenny Doherty Mrs. Clarissa Y. Downey Doyle Opticians, Ltd. Mrs. Edith A. Dunne Ms. Elizabeth Dustman Mr. Michael C. Edwards and Ms. Melissa Mizel Ellen’s on Elm

Contributors Circle

- $100-$249 Abbott Laboratories Fund Ruth Abelson Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Adler Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Alcorn Mr. and Mrs. Ken Alt Ms. Beth Alwin ARTS220 Mr. Peter Austin Avli Restaurant AXA Foundation B2 Studio Dr. and Mrs. Carl Backer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bahan Mr. John W. Baird Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Baird Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Bechtel Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Beemer Ms. Carol Beitler

Camp Counselors, 1925

1930

First “Talkies,” “High Society” and “The Rogue Song” show at the Community House.

Architect Arthur S. Coffin’s original Tudor Revival style was almost destroyed by fire on December 22, 1930.

1932

Douglas Smith Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated.

The Winnetka Children’s Hour is established starring children ages 5 – 14. Winnetka Historical Society is founded.

June 9, 1931 Jan. 27, 1932 Winnetka

Chief Davies resigns as director of Winnetka Community House.

Dec. 1931

Legacy building was restored following fire.

Boy Scouts, 1927

Community House was reorganized as a non-profit corporation.

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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ferguson Mrs. Madeleine Fern Ms. Whitney Fershee Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Filippini Mr. and Mrs. James L. Foorman Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fragen Frances Heffernan, Inc. Mrs. Zollie S. Frank Mr. and Mrs. John A. Freechack Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frey Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Frient Dr. and Mrs. Willard A. Fry Mr. and Mrs. John T. Gatesy GE United Way Campaign Mr. J. Gibson and Ms. Sarah Carey

Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Glenn Mr. Joseph H. Goldberg Mr. Richard D. Golden Mrs. Joan J. Golder Mr. and Mrs. William D. Goodrich Mr. Harry H. Grace III and Ms. Ingrid Anderson Grace Gregg Lane Art Management Mrs. Gerald S. Hahn Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hales Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hammond Mr. Douglas G. Hanslip Mr. Morton J. Harris Ms. S. Ann Hartlage Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heise Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Helle Ms. Susan Henderson

Chamber of Commerce Dinner, 1930

1933

Winnetka Community Chest was organized to help support the Community House.

Bowling Alley

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Henner Ms. Barbara Hermansen Mrs. Florence A. Hollweg Mrs. H. Earl Hoover The Horwich Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hosbein Mrs. Edith F. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunken Mr. and Mrs. John Iberle Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Ivester J.C. Sports Mr. and Mrs. Harris Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Jaffee Mr. Greg Jagmin Jane Hopper, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson Mr. Randy Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Allan M. Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karmin Mr. and Mrs. Kurt B. Karmin Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kasten II Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. George D. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Crane H. Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Kenyon Dr. William D. Kerr and Mrs. Ausrine Kerr Mr. and Mrs. James D. King Ms. Sharon L. King Mr. and Mrs. William T. Kirk Ms. Debra Kirsch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klein Katy Knoer Ms. Elizabeth Kohl Feinerman and Mr. Gary S. Feinerman Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Ms. Marietta Kucharis Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Kurz Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lawlor III Mr. and Mrs. John A. Leahy Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Lee, Jr.

Summer 1940

Volunteers made surgical bandages for shipment to England in the House’s Red Cross Room. The North Shore British-American Society, domiciled in the House, was also active in raising funds for the support of the UK war effort.

1936

Camp Douglas Smith was open for the first official camp session.

Bowling alley is opened.

1939

Winnetka-On-Parade premiers and displays the varied activities in the village relating to music, drama, art, education, religion, and public services.

The Chief and staff

Board of Governors House Party. (L to R) Matt and Mary Tritley, Christopher Wyner and Ed Harney

Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Lee Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Leopold Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Lesnik Lincoln Garden Homes Condominium Association Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Lind Mrs. Frank E. Little Little Ricky’s Mr. and Mrs. James D. Lyons Ms. Denise Macey Ms. Kelly Mangel Mr. Joseph Manzi Mr. and Mrs. James I. Marcus McCall Family Foundation Mr. Stuart McCrary and Ms. Nancy Davis Ms. Claudia McLaughlin McLaughlin Glazeware, Inc. Ms. Alison McNally Ms. Mia McNary Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McWhirter Ms. Maggie Meiners Ms. Pamela Merrilees Dr. and Mrs. Richard N. Messersmith

May 1941 Red Cross classes on the

Mrs. Elinor E. Miller Iris A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Tull Monsees Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery III Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moritz Ms. Mary Kay Mudd Dr. and Mrs. E.D. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. John W. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nicholson, Jr. Northline Partners Ms. Amy O’Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. O’Donnell Mr. and Mrs. David G. O’Neill Ms. Linda O’Toole Ms. Betsy Owens Mr. and Mrs. Scott Patterson Ms. Pamela Gingold Paez Ms. Beverly Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peterson Mrs. Kay L. Pick Mrs. Carol W. Piper

Ms. Jennifer Pope Ms. Donna Powell Mr. and Mrs. John Puth Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Pyott Mr. and Mrs. John Raitt Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Bernard B. Rinella Drs. Paul Ringel and Michele A. Lorand Dr. and Mrs. William J. Robb III Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Rocap Mr. and Mrs. John H. Roeser Ms. Gloria G. Rolighed Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Rosenberg Mrs. Elizabeth Rothermel Mr. and Mrs. John M. Sachs Mr. and Mrs. Warren Salmanoff Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Sample Ms. Jody Savino Sawbridge Studios Scandinavian Design Mrs. Jean B. Schreiber Mr. and Mrs. David Schultz Dr. Ilana Seligman and Mr. Richard Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Shea Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shiel Mr. and Mrs. William N. Sick, Jr. Ms. Ann H. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Smith Mrs. Virginia B. Sonnenschein Ms. Sarah D. Sprowl Mr. and Mrs. Vernon T. Squires Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. Stalzer Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stanton Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stephan Mr. John W. Straub Mr. and Mrs. Dan Streiff Mr. and Mrs. John B. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Sutton T.J. Cullen Jeweler Mr. and Mrs. John E. Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Creed Tucker

Parking Lot, 1940s

Jan. 1947

Feb.Television 1948:

The Duplicate Bridge Club was inaugurated; it has led a vigorous life at the House to the present day.

problems of coping with wartime conditions were inaugurated at the House, and the first dance for locally-based servicemen was held in Matz Hall.

came to the House through the courtesy of a local TV sales company.

MarchWinnetka 4, 1944 Community Nursery School opens Art League, 1946

October 1945

A War Service Committee was opened at the House to help returnees with claims and forms and provide information on programs, entitlements, and employment opportunities for veterans.

Dec. 7, 1947 First North Shore Choral Society Christmas concert in Matz Hall.

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Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tyor Mr. and Mrs. Ken Urbaszewski V.J. Killian Co. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Vatz Victor Hlavacek Florist & Greenhouses Mr. and Mrs. Todd E. Warnock Mr. and Mrs. Allen A. Weaver Ms. Nancy Weil Mr. and Mrs. David Weinberg Mr. and Mrs. Allen S. Welch Mr. and Mrs. Ted Weldon Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. White Whole Beauty Institute Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Wike Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wille Winnetka Animal Hospital Mr. and Mrs. William Wise Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Wood Mr. Robert G. Yale Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Young Mr. and Mrs. Jay H. Zimbler

Donors Circle

– Up to $99 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton S. Abbott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Abrahams Dr. and Mrs. David L. Abrams Alexis Vintiques Design Dr. and Mrs. Paul S. Allen Ms. Kathleen Almond Ms. Kate Ancell Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Anderson Anne Mitchel Interiors Anonymous (2)

Mr. Kenneth Arenberg and Ms. Susanne Swisher Ms. Karen R. Arenson Ms. Lindsey Axel Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baby Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ball Ms. Heather Bartell Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Baumann Beat Street Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Bendix, Jr. Mrs. Irving Benoist Ms. Eleanor R. Bick Mrs. Joyce B. Bishop Ms. Kemery Bloom Bopology, Inc. Ms. Jean W. Brainerd Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Bremen Ms. Cassie Buccellato Mr. and Mrs. Robert Budington Mrs. Patricia R. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Marc Christman Mr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Coggin Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Cole Mr. and Mrs. David S. Connelly Mr. and Mrs. George Connor Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cooley, Jr. Ms. Lisa Cooper Ms. Valeria Coric Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Craddock Hon. Richard D. Cudahy and Dr. Janet S. Cudahy Mr. Roland A. Dieter Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DiPaolo

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Doub Ms. Christine L. Drimalla Mr. and Mrs. C. Ronald Drucker Mr. William G. Eckart, Jr. Mr. Philip J. Enquist and Ms. Joanna Karatzas Extraordinary Kids Ms. Elizabeth D. Finn Mr. and Mrs. Marshall A. Fleischman Mrs. And Mrs. Kenneth L. Fox, Jr. Kathy and Richard Fox Dr. Charles Frank and Ms. Karen Peters Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Franklin Mr. Jeffrey L. Fried Mr. and Mrs. James T. Glerum Ms. Myla Goldstick Google Matching Gifts Program Dr. Michael T. Gorey and Ms. Martina M. Read Mr. and Mrs. John Grady Mrs. Molly Green Ms. Penny Greenspahn Robyn and David Grossberg Ms. Julie Hallinan Mr. and Mrs. James T. Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Harris Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hawley Mrs. Joanne Heal Mr. and Mrs. John J. Held Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Hershman Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Hindsley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Hoch Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jankauska Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Jiaras Mr. Jeffrey Johnson Ms. Lisa Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Jones Ms. S. Warner Kenly KeyBanc Capital Markets Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Kipp Mrs. Maureen L. Kleiderer

July 1956

The Committee on the Older Adult was incorporated, now known as North Shore Senior Center.

American Leagion Event, 1950s

Senior Center

November 3, 1951 Well-known dancer Sybil Shearer 24

Halloween, 1950s

danced in Matz Hall as a guest of the Voss School of Dance, a long-time tenant of the House. She would bring her distinguished Sybil Shearer Dance Company to perform at the House for a number of years after.

Children’s Hour, 1957

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Knaus Lance L. Knox and Mary E. Lambert Family Charitable Foundation Ms. Jane Koten Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Kyle Mr. and Mrs. David L. Landsittel Mrs. Bonnie C. Larson Dr. and Mrs. Alan E. Lasser Ms. Ceilanne Libber and Rabbi Isaac D. Serotta Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lyons Mr. and Mrs. George Mangan Ms. Colleen Mansell Mr. Anthony J. Marinaccio Ms. Kim Marsh Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Marut Mrs. Barbara Mawicke Ms. Pamela McClamroch Mr. and Mrs. Bernard B. McKee Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. McLamore Mr. and Mrs. Willard C. McNitt III Dr. and Mrs. William G. Meuer Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Morris Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morse-Karzen Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Nagel Ms. Ann Nolan Mrs. Judith Oberman Ms. Judith A. Offerle Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. O’Hara Mr. and Mrs. Norman Olson Mr. and Mrs. Alan Orschel Mrs. Virginia W. Packer Mr. and Mrs. John S. Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Pearson Ms. Mary Anne Perrine Dr. and Mrs. David Peters Mr. Doug Peterson and Ms. Kim Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Ron Phemister Mrs. Katie Philip Mr. Sean Pinney and Ms. Anne Malone Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Portland Ms. Karolyn Raphael

Mr. Gordon A. Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Reinert Ms. Linda Relias Mrs. Mary Remien Ms. Heather Richmond Mr. Dan R. Roin Mr. and Mrs. Edmond V. Russ Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Samuels Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanfilippo Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Schuldt Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Sergesketter Mr. and Mrs. James L. Sheridan Ms. Jan Shields Mr. Ira Simon Ms. Alicja Skibicki Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith Mr. John M. Smyth and Ms. Jo Ann Gavin Mr. Leonard H. Solomon Ms. Angeline B. Sopranos Ms. Lois Stanley Ms. Wendy Strauss Ms. Meg Sudekum Ms. Laura Summers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sutter Ms. Amy Swartchild and Mr. Tom Gardella Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sweeney Mr. Frank J. Tenbrink and Ms. Jeannine M. Cleary Mr. and Mrs. Evan Thomas Ms. Suzy Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tragos Dr. and Mrs. Zalman P. Usiskin Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Van Arsdale Dr. and Mrs. Sherwyn E. Warren Mr. Orrin R. Williams Ms. Dorsey S. Wilson Mrs. Jennifer Zaban Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zimbler Ms. Anita Zivkovic

August 1957 Construction of the new Hadley School for the September 1957 The Winnetka-Northfield Girl Scouts moved into the

Bella’s Day Spa Mrs. Mercedes Caruso Classic Kids Cyber Toast Davis Miller Ms. Melissa Durbin Mrs. Joan Evanich Green Meadows Garden Club Hairsay Carol Hansen Mrs. J. William Holland J. McLaughlin Laddie Cakes LLC Lenswork Studios Loving Care Mark Vend Company Maze Home Store Susan Nelson North Shore Art League Scissors Edge Salon Starbucks Coffee Thomas Decorating UPS Store Viccino’s Pizza Village of Winnetka Mrs. Karen Vorwald Winnetka Congregational Church Women’s Society Winnetka Park District Winnetka Park District Commissioners Winnetka Police Department Winnetka Wine Shop

March 24 & 25, 1963 Prima ballerina Maria

Blind was completed, and the school moved from its cramped quarters at the Community House.

Benefactor Society Gifts-In Kind – Up to $999 Gifts-in-kind represent non-monetary donations to Winnetka Community House during the year.

Tallchief taught master classes at the House.

Maria Tallchief

Community House, in the space vacated by the Hadley School.

October 4, 1958 The 80 birthday of “Chief”

Youth Group Singers

th

North Shore Art League, 1957

Davies was marked with a “postcard shower,” organized by the House, which brought hundreds of greetings to the Chief at his retirement home.

WOP hosts and hostesses, 1955

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Full-time Staff and Administration – 76% Participation Board of Governors – 100% Our Board’s contributions demonstrate their personal commitment to support a unique institution that enriches the lives of North Shore residents by providing educational, cultural, social, and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.

Rob Albertson Paul Astolfi Jack Coladarci Joan Evanich Laura Glick Mike Golden David Grant Ed Harney Carrie Healy Louise Holland Bob Horne Stuart Larkins Jim McGee Ellen C. Moore Linda Pedian David D. Peterson, Jr. Frank Phillips Marian Powers Addie Ruey Kris Schriesheim Matt Tritley Trey Tune Paul Weaver Christina Webb Pam Westin Clyde Willian Christopher Wyner Connie Yonan

Dedicated and creative Winnetka Community House employees give daily of their time and talent, often beyond the hours for which they are compensated. Those listed below, who have also offered their monetary support, demonstrate an exceptional level of commitment.

Lynn Aldape Mike Buscher Josh Bucher Kevin Ceasor Debra Chuk Gina Di Sandro Alana Flatley Danny Kingery John LoPresti Timothy P. McCabe Mark Schusteff Ricky Shavers Jeff Wahl

Corporations, Foundations and Organizations Grants and gifts from corporations, organizations, and family foundations have been given to support general operating expenses, scholarships, fine arts, technology, the Garden under the Arches, and the Centennial.

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April 25, 1965 The Board of Governors of Winnetka Community House approved the transfer of land and property occupied by the House to the entity Winnetka Community House, Inc., officially marking the turning over of the House as a gift from the Winnetka Congregational Church to the people of Winnetka.

April 15, 1967 “Chief” Davies passed away at age 89; a memorial service was held in Matz Hall.

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Youth Group Singers

Avli Restaurant AXA Foundation Ballet Entre Nous Barbour Family Foundation Beat Street Bellows Shoppe, Inc. Betty S. and Robert B. Frank Charitable Foundation Bliss Salon of Winnetka BMO Harris Bank N.A. Bopology, Inc. Bratschi Plumbing Co., Inc. Buckingham Interiors Caffe Buon Giorno Catered By Design Center Street Foundation Charles Schwab Citibank Coladarci and Coladarci Conney’s Pharmacy D & J Hirschmann Family Foundation David B. Golder de Giulio Kitchen Design Deutsche Bank Doyle Opticians, Ltd. Ellen’s on Elm Extraordinary Kids First Bank & Trust - Winnetka Ford Orthodontics, LTD Frances Heffernan, Inc. GE Foundation GE United Way Campaign George D. Kennedy Gregg Lane Art Management H. E. Hoover Hadley Capital Fund II Management LLC Harvey H. Bundy Hester Decorating Company, Inc. HomeMade Pizza Co. J. C. Sports J.P.Morgan Jane Hopper, Inc.

1969 Taalkeus “Talky” Blank announces the creation of the Antiques Show.

June 9, 1970

Winnetka Antiques Show opens

Sept. 18, 1972

Cornflakes Program is initiated.

June 9, 1968 The Winnetka Youth Recreation Committee becomes WYO.

Girls Scouts, 1960s

Jelly Belly John & Norma Darling Foundation John H. and Ann E. Mc Dermott Foundation John H. Stone, DDS and John J. Skowron, Jr., DDS., LTD. Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund Kenilworth Baseball Association, Inc. KeyBanc Capital Markets Lincoln Garden Homes Condominium Association Little Ricky’s Make It Better LLC Mammel Foundation McCall Family Foundation McDonald’s Restaurant McLaughlin Glazeware, Inc. Nanex LLC Neapolitan LLC North Shore Art League North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company Northern Trust Bank Northline Partners OfficeDesigns Patch.com Paul Bechtner Foundation Premier Landscape Contractors, Inc. Private Bank and Trust Company Sawbridge Studios Scandanavian Design Secure Futures Insurance Agency Sheridan Road Magazine T.J. Cullen Jeweler The Bookstall at Chestnut Court The Horwich Family Foundation The Satter Foundation The William & Dian Taylor Foundation Tom Ferguson Interiors, Ltd. UBS Matching Gift Program V.J. Killian Co. Vail Family Foundation Victor Hlavacek Florist & Greenhouses

April 1973 First performance by the Winnetka Community Theatre.

Village Follies Warwick Foundation Weston Foundation Whole Beauty Institute Winnetka Animal Hospital Winnetka Historical Society Winnetka Northfield Rotary Charitable Foundation Winona Corporation

Matching Gift Businesses and Foundations The following businesses, corporations, and foundations made gifts to Winnetka Community House through their Matching Gift Programs.

AXA Foundation Deutsche Bank GE Foundation UBS Matching Gift Program

Centennial Contributions Mr. and Mrs. Clinton S. Abbott, Jr. Ronald and Ruth Allen Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Botica Bill and Patrice Brandt Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Butz Mrs. Patricia R. Caldwell Mercedes and Fred Caruso Georganne and Ken Chalmers Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Cox Adrian and Ben Culver Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Danoff Mrs. Teresa Dason Anonymous Byram and Sue Dickes Jean and Dick Doub Lois and Steve Eisen

May 7, 1975 Timmey Challenger submits a “white paper” proposing the establishment of the Woman’s Board.

Antiques, 1970s

Martha and Lloyd Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Fuller III Mrs. and Mrs. Molly Green Mrs. Gerald S. Hahn Harney - Mikells Family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hines Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Hoffman Berner-Holmberg Family Elizabeth and Walter Holt Ray & M.L. Jast Joni and Brian Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson Richard and Barbara Jones Anne and Vincent Kelly Ms. S. Warner Kenly Paul and Suzanne Lee Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Lee Barry Levenstam and Elizabeth Landes Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Linn Mr. and Ms. Dennis Lyons Nancy Davis and Stuart McCrary Willard C. McNitt III Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McWhirter Alex and Ellen Moore Fund at The Chicago Community Trust Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morse-Karzen Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen Mrs. Judith Oberman Mr. and Mrs. Alan Orschel Mr. and Mrs. Ron Phemister Marian Powers and Belverd Needles John and Betsey Puth Lon W. Ramsey, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Myron E. Rubnitz Jean Sampson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Senko Mr. and Mrs. William N. Sick, Jr. The Spinney Family Mrs. and Mr. Peggy B. Swartchild John and Ellen Thomas Kenneth and Joan Vatz Bill and Roberta Weinsheimer

1980

Winnetka Community Chest changes its name to the Winnetka United Way. Military Event, 1970s

Dec. 6, 1975 Children’s Theater of Winnetka presented its first performance: Charles Dickens› A Christmas Carol.

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Jerry Galich Lorna Galich Cynthia Gedemer Sara Gilcrest Wendy Gilcrest Louise Holland Marilyn Wolf Hollander Paul Holzman Ann Hosbein Junior League of Evanston-North Shore Charlotte Kaplan Ausrine Kerr Charlotte Laporte Uriel Martinez Amy McCarter Mia McNary Kay Moffitt Frank Muscarella Alexis Lee Ortiz Maggie Patterson Jan Pavlovic Sarah Philippart Christine Porter Emma Regnier Kate Rudnick Hope Salmanoff Lisa Sarwar Sally Schoch Pamela Seatter Pamela Shabica Bonnie Siegel The Skokie School Monica Stanton Nancy Strieff Nancy Tait Ryland Textor Emily Moss Tolzmann Nathan Tolzmann Susan Underwood Mary Ann Urbaszewski Laurie T. Walker Winnetka Children’s Hour Past and Present Members

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Weldon Tom and Sally Wille

Endowment Anonymous

Garden Under the Arches Elaine Bovaird

Stephen Dustman Memorial Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Dustman

Art Sculpture Event Artists 1st and 2nd Grade Students of the French School Beth Alwin Mia Anderson Megan Arenson MarieJo Badier Nancy Behles Beverly Behrens Josh Bucher Karen Bucher Ania Cramer Tori Crnkovich Susan Curry Jenny Doherty Nancy Domash Linda Doyle Atsuko Evanich Alana Flatley Cynthia Fuller

1983 Camp Douglas Smith was sold for $175,000.

“My One and Only”, 1988

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Martin Youngberg Bonnie Zak Fotios Zemenides Sponsors BMO Harris Bank Braun Investment Group Bundy/Sichol Family Catered by Design Charles Schwab Children’s Theater of Winnetka Citibank Coladarci and Coladarci Devers Family Babs and John Ellwood Joan and Kevin Evanich First Bank & Trust Ford Orthodontics, LTD The French Institute Friends of Cornflakes Summer Camp Friends of Winnetka Community House Brian Gedemer Roger and Mary Ann Grabowski Grand Food Center Nan Greenough The Hadley School for the Blind Harney/Mikells Louise Holland Jelly Belly Candy Co. John H. Stone, DDS and John J. Skowron, Jr., DDS, LTD Karp Family Kenilworth-Winnetka Baseball Association Make It Better Brad and Dede McLane Nanex, LLC North Shore Art League North Shore Community Bank Pioneer Press Marian Powers and Belverd E. Needles Chris and Kathy Rintz Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield

1986

75th (Diamond Jubilee) Anniversary of the establishment of WCH.

1987

Superman 2 is the last movie shown in the movie theater.

1988

Harkness House is founded as early childhood education center.

Air conditioning is installed in Matz Hall Theatre.

Dedication ceremony takes place honoring Mrs. A.C. Nielsen for donating elevator.

Jean Sampson Secure Futures Insurance Agency Susan and Charles Shabica Sheridan Road Magazine Jennifer and Tor Solberg Julie and Bob Stracks Suzanne Timble and Scott Ellwood Village Follies Helen and Paul Weaver Roberta and Bill Weinsheimer Pam and Craig Westin Winnetka Children’s Hour Winnetka Community House Administration and Staff Winnetka Historical Society Winnetka Village Council and Manager Woman’s Board of Winnetka Community House The Wyner Family Martin Youngberg

Over 600 birthday party attendees helped kick off the Centennial Year at the Community House on Nov. 5, 2011

Memorial and Honorary League WCH wishes to thank all those who have chosen to honor the memory of a loved one or pay tribute to a special individual or occasion through the use of the Memorial and Honorary League.

In Memoriam Ellen Ramsay Clark Louise A. Holland

Rosemary Taxman Ceilanne Libber and Isaac Serotta Sheila Leonard Village Follies

In Honor

WCH Legacy Club

Paula Danoff Ellen C. Moore

By and Sue Dickes Pete and Jean Henderson

Joan Evanich Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Danoff

The WCH Legacy Club recognizes those individuals who make the powerful, visionary statement of including Winnetka Community House in their estate plans. We honor and recognize individuals for their high level of commitment to WCH’s future. These commitments will preserve the values and traditions of the true meaning of community through financial plans that include our institution. Early notification of such gifts allows Winnetka Community House with the opportunity to thank donors for their generosity.

Joyce Jiaras Cynthia and Dan Helle

Tim McCabe Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kelly Ellen Moore Ann and Steve Smith

Marian Powers Mr. and Mrs. David B. Birkenstein Ms. Melissa Mizel

Nov.The 2, 1990 first Winnetka Modernism Show opens.

Modernism Show, 1990s

Mrs. James Bovaird Mr. Richard D. Golden Mr. E.M. Nevins and Mrs. Nancy Holab-Nevins Arthur C. Nielsen* Mr. Clyde Willian

*Deceased

1992 Bowling alley is closed Antiques Show, 1990s

1991 Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs moves into WCH.

to make room for more sophisticated equipment and space for individualized training and workouts.

Modernism Vintage Clothing, 1990s

Modernism Show, 1990s

1995 Fitness Centre is expanded.

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do you have a valid will?

With all the benefits of having a valid will, one might expect that every person would have one in place. Recent statistics reveal that of the 2.5 million persons who die each year in the United States, only 30 percent have a will, and many of those are not valid.

Some reasons for having a valid will are: •

A will can let you close the books on your earthly stewardship responsibilities. You have made careful decisions to conserve your estate during life, and you naturally want to do the same at death.

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A will can help you express your love and thoughtfulness to others. When a person dies without a will, those who are left behind must sort out the estate and make difficult decisions.

Uncertainties arise. Disagreements develop. The grieving process is compounded by frustration. Some of this is alleviated when the bereaved are left with funeral instructions, an inventory list, and a well-crafted will.

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A will can ensure that your desires are fulfilled. If you have dependent children, you can designate who will care for them. You can specify who will handle the closing of the estate. You can time the distribution of gifts to children and grandchildren. You can designate the giving of specific items to family members and friends. You can make provisions to support charitable organizations. A will puts you in control and allows you to make decisions according to your concerns and commitments.

We encourage you to call your attorney and make an appointment to have your will prepared or updated. Regardless of whether or not you include Winnetka Community House, please do this for yourself.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. Please notify the Development Office at alanaf@winnetkacommunityhouse.org or (847) 881-9316 of any omissions or errors so that corrections can be made and proper credit given. Gifts received after June 30, 2012, will be included in the 2012-2013 Annual Report.

Sept.

28, 1996 Winnetka Community Theater Alum Charlton Heston performs two benefit plays in Matz Hall with wife Lydia Clarke in Love Letters.

Antiques Show, 1996

July 2004

Official grand re-opening of the Community House.

1998 Working in conjunction with the initial capital fundraising campaign in 30

1998, A Future As Bright As Our Past, the Community House expanded its facilities to include eight new banquet/meeting rooms, a ceramics studio, two dance/exercise studios, a multi-purpose room, and a nursery/ play space. In addition, trademark Garden Under the Arches was fully renovated and landscaped. The entire project cost $12 million.

help wch grow!

with your generous donation Decorator’s Dream Purchase new furniture for the lobby – $25,000 You’ve Got Mail Underwrite the mailing of one issue of the Program Guide – $3,500 Flip the Switch!

Fund the light bulb costs for a year – $2,500 Face-lift Anyone?

Refinish the gym floor – $1,500 No Pain, No Gain!

Sponsor new equipment in the Fitness Centre – $5,000

School’s Out! What do we do with the kids?

Sponsor a WCH Showcase – $500 Warm and Cozy Fund the laundry bill for a month in the Fitness Centre – $250 Bring in the Performers Sponsor a Performing Arts Event – $10,000 Mid-summer’s Dream Underwrite an Animal Show for Cornflakes Summer Camp – $500

Cute as a Button…

Sponsor a Dance Recital – $1,000

Plant A Seed Underwrite planting of Pachysandra in the Garden Under the Arches – $2,500

Say “Boo!” Underwrite the cost of our annual Haunted House – $2,500

Service With A Smile Purchase serving platters, bowls, and utensils for general use – $500 For more information, contact Director of Development Alana Flatley at (847) 881-9316 or e-mail alanaf@winnetkacommunityhouse.org.

Aug. 30, 2007

WCH is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

April 30, 2009

May 18, 2011

Winnetka Community House joins Facebook.

Nearly 80 guests attended 2nd Annual Life Members Society and Stewardship Society Cocktail Reception.

Dec. 18, 2009 1958 WCH Boys Basketball

Over 600 attendees gather at Centennial Kick-Off Birthday Party on Nov. 5th.

League Champion Team Reunion.

North Shore Art League partners with WCH on Reaching for the Stars Sculpture event.

Oct. 19, 2010 Combined Antiques + Modernism Show opens.

2010

Life Member Society is established to recognize and honor past Board of Governors and Woman’s Board members who, over the years, have given unusually outstanding leadership, service, and support to WCH.

2012

Village Follies establishes the Lords and Ladies Society. Sir William Ieuter is first inductee.

May 19, 2012

Over 300 individuals attend Centennial Gala.

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For more information, contact Director of Development Alana Flatley at (847) 881-9316 or e-mail alanaf@winnetkacommunityhouse.org.