Staff Committees

The Palatine Park District Staff Committee Program is intended to provide a venue and opportunity for staff to be engaged and participate in efforts and activities of initiatives and priorities identified as impactful, important, and valued by the District’s workforce.

Customer Service Committee

The mission and purpose of the Customer Service Committee is to serve guests with the highest quality of customer service and to treat all guests with respect, kindness, friendliness, and integrity.

2017 Projects & Events

Environmental Committee

The mission and purpose of the Environmental Committee is to research and implement practical ways to save energy consumption and promote environmental stewardship. Members are expected to be leaders within the community by promoting and encouraging environmental awareness, sensitivity, and stewardship with all residents and visitors.

2017 Projects & Events

The Palatine Park District Environmental Committee invites community members to Margareth Riemer Reservoir, located at Quentin Road and Wood Street, to help clean up debris and brush. This event is perfect for individuals, scout troops, service groups, business groups, school groups, and families. The Prairie Woods Audubon Society will be on site conducting tours of the prairie throughout the morning.

Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, August 5 • 9:00am-12:00pm

Village of Palatine and Palatine Park District are partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) to host an Electronics Recycling Event. The event will be located at the north rear lot of Village Hall, with vehicle access from the east lot on the Palatine Park District side of the building. No vehicles will be allowed to enter the event line after 12:00pm. Must be in vehicle to drop off electronics. Walk ups not allowed.

Residents from any of the 23 SWANCC member communities can participate. Proof of residency will be verified. Household chemical waste, documents, and other unlisted materials will not be accepted. This event is for residential electronics only. No business or institutional waste will be accepted.

For a complete list of accepted electronic items, visit swancc.org. For event information, contact Palatine Environmental Health Division at 847.359.9090 or visit palatine.il.us.

Earth Day Clean Up @ Plum Grove
Saturday, April 22 • 9:00am-11:00am

In celebration of Earth Day, join Palatine Park District in cleaning up around the reservoir and along the bike trail at Plum Grove Reservoir. Come by yourself or with a group and give a little back to the environment and community. Meet at the Plum Grove Picnic Shelter located east of parking lot 5 on the Harper College campus. This event is hosted by the Palatine Park District Environmental Committee.

Service Committee

The mission and purpose of the Service Committee is to provide District staff and community members the opportunity to give back and serve the District, community, and public at large in service-orientated activities to help individuals and groups in need.

2017 Projects & Events