2019 Volunteer Recognition

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Each February, Palatine Park District hosts an annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon to recognize and celebrate the generous individuals who provide service to affiliate groups and associated organizations. Volunteers are chosen by each organization for their service during the previous calendar year.

Guest Speaker, Jim Lennon

Jim Lennon is a local attorney with offices in Palatine. Jim has practiced law in the northwest suburbs for over 45 years, handling estate planning, real estate, zoning and business related matters. He attended the University of Dayton and Loyola University Law School.

Jim is a former president and executive board member of the WINGS Program, Inc. and was involved with the construction of two shelters for victims of domestic violence and their families; one in Rolling Meadows and one in Chicago.

He is Secretary of the Palatine Park Foundation and was involved with the acquisition and preservation of the Towne Square Park property as a public park.

Jim is a former president of Palatine Celtic Soccer and the Palatine Men’s Civic Club; a former chairman of St. Thomas of Villanova parish council; former vice president of the Palatine Jaycees; and former member of the Palatine Fire Pension Board. He is a current member of the Honor Roll Selection Committee and is a Wall of Fame member.

Jim was a youth basketball coach in Palatine for 18 years and he also coached youth soccer. He lives in Palatine with his wife Martie. They raised their three sons Kevin, Tim and Pat in Palatine, taking full benefit of the park district facilities and programs. Jim has five grandchildren.

2019 Volunteers of the Year

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Palatine Park District recognized 18 volunteers for their service to affiliate groups and associated organizations. Additionally, two volunteers highlighted with Volunteer Spotlight Awards and one individual was inducted into the Volunteer of the Year Honor Roll.

2019 Volunteer Spotlight Recipients

2019 Honor Roll Inductee

Michael Pastore
Penguins Lacrosse

Watch the Presentation

The 2019 Volunteer of the Year & Honor Roll Induction video presented live on Saturday, February 1, 2020 via Facebook.

Contact

Volunteer Coordinator
Palatine Park District

847.496.6212