The Palatine Jaycees celebrated with their Year End Awards and Banquet January 16, 2016. The chapter came together to celebrate 2015’s accomplishments. Awards were presented to the following members:
Past President Awards
Mr. / Ms. Reliable Award – Dick Bayer (1957)
Jennifer Hickman
Out of Order Award – Dutch Schultz (1981)
Brett Simonis
Enthusiasm Award – Herb Rocha (1982)
Cathy Veller
Blue Collar Award – Bruce Kaniewski (1986)
Barbara Cima
Family of the Year Award – Diane Pfister (1987)
Megan Goeller and Chris Goeller
What The Hell I Will Award – Mike Mulroe (1988)
Caroline Jagla
Community Service Award – Jay Cozza (1990)
Jessica Mainor
Can You Help Me Out With This Award – Marie VanWolvelear (1991)
Rob Doty
Catalyst Award – Kendra Puzzo (1992)
Will Hinshaw
M*F*T*P*S*H (More Fun than a Person Should Have) – Carol Levin (1994)
Bart Hickman
Geek of the Week Award – Wendy L. Copeland (1995)
Clint Yactor
We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You Award – Lore Pohlman (1996)
Audrey Doty
Associate of the Year – Karen Blanck (1998)
Arron McCurley
“Bee” All That You Can “Bee” Award – Amber Mullins (2000)
Hannah Meadow
Optimism Award – Kate McNally (2001)
Pat De Marco
I Think I Can Award – Jim Steiner (2002)
Joe Skibbie
Riding the Herd Award – Mike Klanang (2003)
Sarah Harwerth-De Marco
Positively Shining Award – Debbie Taflinger (2004)
Cheri Esparza
Team Player Award – Andy McCurley (2005
Steve Poduska
Lifesaver Award – Janet Leigh (2007)
Rachel Beck
I’m All In Award – Brad Haun (2008)
Sarah McKillop
High Flyer Award – Dan Reinholtz (2010)
Alexandra Namowicz
Swimming in Rough Water Award – Chrissy Trillling-Raices (2011)
Dan Reinholtz
Branch Out Award – Judy Reinholtz (2012)
Rachel Smith
Personal Growth Award – Arron McCurley (2013)
Robin Yactor
(wo)man up. Award – Will Hinshaw (2014)
Brianne Lind
Make It Matter Award – Traci Hinshaw (2015)
Chrissy Trilling-Raices
Project / Chairman Awards
2015 Project / Chairman Awards – Administration
The Runner-up Outstanding Administrative Project
The 56th Annual Christmas Tree Sale, chaired by Audrey Doty, Rob Doty, and Steve Poduska
The Outstanding Administrative Project
Palatine Pizza Showdown, chaired by Audrey Doty and Brianne Lind
The Runner-up Outstanding Administrative Chairman
Dan Reinholtz
The Outstanding Administrative Chairman
Audrey Doty
2015 Project / Chairman Awards – Chapter Management
The Outstanding Chapter Management Project
Minute to Win It Social, chaired by Rob Doty
The Runner-Up Chapter Management Chairman
Rachel Smith
The Outstanding Chapter Management Chairman
Robin Yactor
2015 Project / Chairman Awards – Community
The Runner-up Outstanding Community Project
Children’s Holiday Party, chaired by Sarah McKillop & Chrissy Trilling-Raices
The Outstanding Community Project
Adopt-A-School STEM fair, chaired by Chrissy Trilling-Raices
The Runner-up Outstanding Community Chairmen
Richard Lewis and Joanne Rinaldo
The Outstanding Community Chairman
Joe Skibbie
2015 Project / Chairman Awards – Individual Development
The Outstanding Individual Development Project
Spanish Club, chaired Rachel Beck
The Outstanding Individual Development Chairman
Rachel Smith
2015 Project / Chairman Awards – State Involvement
The Runner-Up Outstanding State Involvement Project
Nothing But Nets March Madness Fundraiser, chaired by Aaron Jefford
The Outstanding State Involvement Project
Regifters’ Auction, chaired by Steve Poduska
The Outstanding State Involvement Chairman
Robin Yactor