ELMHURST, Ill., May 8th, 2013 — The Elmhurst Jaycees are proud to announce that the recipient of the 62nd annual Elmhurst Jaycees Distinguished Service Award (“DSA”) is Alice Doyle. First given in 1950, this annual award is the Jaycees’ way of recognizing a citizen for his/her long-term dedication to making Elmhurst a better community.
Alice has worked in so many ways to make Elmhurst a better community. She has been a longstanding member in the League of Women Voters, working with this organization to provide forums by which Elmhurst residents can make informed decisions about political issues and other community matters. Alice has supported the Elmhurst Art Museum’s fundraising efforts and was also a strong supporter of the referendum that authorized the new Elmhurst Public Library, a facility that continues to be used by a record number of residents and visitors. But perhaps Alice is best known for her support of the Elmhurst Family YMCA, where she has worked tirelessly as a volunteer anywhere she is needed, from the water therapy classes to co-chairing the Elmhurst YMCA Annual Dinner Dance event for over 25 years.
“I have worked with Alice since 2001 on the Elmhurst YMCA Annual Dinner Dance Committee and Annual Campaign. She is tireless in her pursuit to find sponsors and donors to support our local Elmhurst YMCA,” states Betsy Hanisch, recipient of the Distinguished Service Award (2005). “Every day, Alice is an Ambassador and encourages anyone and everyone to be a good friend to the YMCA. She has raised more money than any other board member or volunteer for our Annual Campaign. She also secures countless donations from local businesses and residents to use in our silent and live auctions for our Elmhurst YMCA Annual Dinner Dance.”
Over the last 25 years, Alice has served on the Board of Directors, co-chaired the annual gala fundraiser numerous times and continues to be an integral part of the Annual Giving campaign, which raises dollars to provide scholarships for people who otherwise could not afford the services of the YMCA. Alice has worked on the fundraising campaigns for other worthy Elmhurst organizations such as the Elmhurst Historical Society, the Elmhurst Art Museum, and Relay for Life. Alice is proud to have lived in Elmhurst for over forty years while raising three wonderful children and helping so many worthy causes.
As one of those worthy causes that have received so much support from Alice, Brian Bergheger, Museum Director for the Elmhurst Historical Museum, can attest to Alice’s dedication and outstanding commitment to the Elmhurst Community. “I have known Alice for many years and admire her for the countless hours she has devoted to helping the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Alice helped secure financial resources for several large scale benefit dinners organized by the Elmhurst Historical Museum. She also worked privately within the Elmhurst community to encourage direct donor support for the museum’s cultural and educational services. Her dedication serves as a model for others to follow.”
Alice was nominated by Betsy Hanisch, recipient of the Distinguished Service Award (2005) with supporting letters received from Maureen McCarthy, Executive Director of the YMCA, and Brian Bergheger, Museum Director for the Elmhurst Historical Museum
The Elmhurst Jaycees are proud to welcome Alice into the prominent group of DSA recipients. The Jaycees invite the public to join them in honoring Alice with a dinner banquet on Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, at Diplomat West Banquet Hall where the DSA award will also be presented to her. The reception will begin at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:00 p.m., followed by the program. The cost per person is $50.00.
If you would like to attend, registration and payment will be completed online on the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry‘s website at www.elmhurstchamber.org. Click on Elmhurst Events and locate the DSA’s date of June 5th, 2013. Please note that you do not need to be a Chamber member to attend or to register. The registration deadline is June 3rd, 2013. For an alternative registration procedure or for more information regarding the DSA, contact Chairperson Steven Fisher at 630-229-5141.
The Elmhurst Jaycees is an organization that focuses on leadership training and mentoring young persons age 21-39 and are always looking for new members ready to give back to their community. The Jaycees meet on the first Thursday of every month at the District 205 Building at 162 S. York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For more information regarding the Jaycees visit their website www.elmhurstjaycees.com.