NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 55TH ELMHURST JAYCEES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

ELMHURST, Ill., November 1, 2005 — The Elmhurst Jaycees are now accepting nominations for their 55th Distinguished Service Award.

First given in 1950, this annual award is the Jaycees’ way of recognizing a citizen for his/her dedication to making Elmhurst a better community.

Past recipients are not eligible to be nominated but they, residents and businesspeople are encouraged to submit letters of nomination, in accordance with the following rules:
     The nominee must have an Elmhurst association including, but not limited to, a family, church, civic, school or business affiliation;
     Letters of nomination must not exceed 500 words.  Supporting letters from other citizens and leaders (also not to exceed 500 words), photographs and other relevant information are also are recommended.  Please note these materials will not be returned if the nomination is selected;
     The names, addresses and telephone numbers of both the nominee and the person making the nomination must be included with the letter of nomination;
     Nominations must be postmarked by December 15, 2005;
     The judging will be done by a panel of Elmhurst Jaycees and others selected by the Jaycees;
     Any past nominations not selected must be resubmitted; and
     The decision of the Jaycees will be final.

Nominations should be mailed to:  Julie Miller c/o Elmhurst Jaycees, 314 North York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

The announcement of the 2006 Distinguished Service Award recipient will be made at the Elmhurst Jaycees’ monthly meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., at which time the date of the banquet will be announced.

The Elmhurst Jaycees are a young person’s (ages 21-39) leadership training and mentoring group who are always looking for new members.  The Jaycees meet on the first Thursday of every month at Community Bank of Elmhurst (330 W. Butterfield Rd. in Elmhurst) at 7:30 p.m.

For more information regarding the Jaycees visit our website www.elmhurstjaycees.com.

For more information regarding the Distinguished Service Award, contact DSA Chairpersons Julie Miller at (630) 650-0466 or Dave Blasi during the day at (630) 737-7660 and in the evening at (630) 993-3710.