2010
Membership Potluck
The annual membership potluck took place Friday
evening, April 16th at Lord’s Park Pavilion. We had a lovely turnout. Dinner was followed by a presentation of
several awards and certificates of recognition. The evening concluded with a presentation by
Dan Miller on Elgin's Architectural styles. For a pdf
version of the slides shown go to: http://www.gifford-park-assoc.org/ARCHITECTURAL%20STYLES.pdf
Members are reminded to please forward their
annual dues to:
Alicia Lykins
114 N. Gifford
Elgin, IL
60120
Dues are $6 per individual or $12 per family or
household. Please include any updates to
your contact information, including your most current e-mail address.
The following individuals were recognized for
their contributions to the association and in the community over the past year.
2009 Porch Party Hosts: 2009
Wassailing Saunter Hosts:
Roy & Linda Voss Curt & Jo Coletti
Craig Dresang &
Joe Drozd Mike
& Sarah Burns
Chris & Rebekah
Berry
Tom & Donna Leetz
John & Carol Anderson John Krzyzanowski
& Amanda Carlson
Sweet Tooth Award:
Deborah Allen – for providing tasty treats for
the general membership meetings.
Bob Barker Award:
Donna Leetz, Amanda Carlson, Fran Cella, and
Mary Aguilar – for leading a spay/neuter program to address the feral cat
population in the neighborhood.
Milton Glaser Awards:
Barb Counterman – for her graphic design
contributions for various events
Take the Ball and Run With
It:
Carol Anderson – for stepping up to assist with
several projects
Take the Ball and Drive It:
Jay Kjellander – for chairing the first ever GPA
Golf Classic
President’s Award:
Joe Kjellander – in recognition of his service
as GPA President, 2008-2009
GPA Rookie of the Year:
Ali Hallock
Super Citizen Award:
Donna Leetz – for recognition of many
contributions to the neighborhood