Since moving to Galesburg and calling it home in the mid-1990s, I've been very grateful for the opportunities I've had to give back to the Galesburg, to work for it while living in it.
Every community has needs and when I find a need that concerns me, I like to focus on it, do what I am capable of doing about that need.
I've given my time and energy and talents to various projects and organizations, from promoting the art of film to hunger insecurity issues.
2004 to 2014
Black Earth Film Festival, Galesburg, IL.
Film board committee, website, poster and logo designs, organizing and volunteering at each Festival, bringing world-quality independent films to Galesburg.
2011 to 2013
Knox Prairie Community Kitchen, Galesburg, IL
Charter member and organizer of Knox Prairie Community Kitchen, a not-for-profit serving multiple free hot meals per. Created website, handled marketing and press releases, radio interviews, designed logos, posters, t-shirts. Organized and supervised 20-30 community volunteers per twice-monthly meals.
2010
Lunch Spot, Galesburg, IL
Committee member and organizer of Lunch Spot program during 2010-11 extended winter break of Galesburg CUSD 205 providing free daily lunches to students and family members of district children. Created website, handled marketing, organized and supervised daily lunch preparation and distribution to multiple locations. Received “Award of Excellence” from Illinois State Board of Education, 2011.
2000-2004
Knox County Historical Society, Galesburg, IL
Society President, media coordinator, website manager and newsletter editor. Organized multiple speaker events on local history topics and published an autobiographical memoir of early pioneer life in Knox County.
1998 to 2003
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer, Galesburg, IL
Volunteered as a “voice” in the court system for abused and neglected children, representing children in court who were unable to speak for themselves.
Every community has needs and when I find a need that concerns me, I like to focus on it, do what I am capable of doing about that need.
I've given my time and energy and talents to various projects and organizations, from promoting the art of film to hunger insecurity issues.
2004 to 2014
Black Earth Film Festival, Galesburg, IL.
Film board committee, website, poster and logo designs, organizing and volunteering at each Festival, bringing world-quality independent films to Galesburg.
2011 to 2013
Knox Prairie Community Kitchen, Galesburg, IL
Charter member and organizer of Knox Prairie Community Kitchen, a not-for-profit serving multiple free hot meals per. Created website, handled marketing and press releases, radio interviews, designed logos, posters, t-shirts. Organized and supervised 20-30 community volunteers per twice-monthly meals.
2010
Lunch Spot, Galesburg, IL
Committee member and organizer of Lunch Spot program during 2010-11 extended winter break of Galesburg CUSD 205 providing free daily lunches to students and family members of district children. Created website, handled marketing, organized and supervised daily lunch preparation and distribution to multiple locations. Received “Award of Excellence” from Illinois State Board of Education, 2011.
2000-2004
Knox County Historical Society, Galesburg, IL
Society President, media coordinator, website manager and newsletter editor. Organized multiple speaker events on local history topics and published an autobiographical memoir of early pioneer life in Knox County.
1998 to 2003
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer, Galesburg, IL
Volunteered as a “voice” in the court system for abused and neglected children, representing children in court who were unable to speak for themselves.