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NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HIRED
(Ref:# 0300-1) The Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Richard (Rick) Hanetho, CPRP, will join the Northbrook Park District as Executive Director on April 1, 2008. Hanetho currently serves as Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Operations for the Carol Stream Park District and brings more than 20 years of experience in recreation management in two award-winning park districts―Carol Stream and Schaumburg. He’ll replace Ed Harvey, who is retiring after 20 years of service with the Northbrook Park District, including 11 years as Executive Director.
As the Chief Executive of the Park District, the Executive Director reports to the seven-member elected Board of Commissioners and is responsible for managing and operating all parks, programs and facilities. Those include the Leisure Center, Senior Center, Northbrook Theatre, Sportsman’s Country Club, Village Green Center, Ed Rudolph Velodrome, Meadowhill Aquatic Center and the Northbrook Sports Center ice rinks and outdoor swimming pool, in addition to ball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and trails.The Director also leads an organization of about 65 full-time employees and about 500 part-time and seasonal workers.
With the help of public management consultants, the Board of Commissioners searched for a new Executive Director on a local, regional and nationwide basis. After reviewing qualified candidates and conducting extensive interviews, the Board decided to offer the job to Hanetho, based on “his experience, leadership abilities and his commitment to assuring the Park District delivers the highest level of services to the community.” Hanetho graduated from Southern Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Recreation Administration and lives in Schaumburg.
In the past 40 years, there have been only two Executive Directors of the Northbrook Park District. ###
PARK DISTRICT RECEIVES SAFETY AWARD
(Ref:# 0313-1) The Northbrook Park District has received the highest loss control award―accreditation―from the Park District Risk Management Agency, known as PDRMA. Created as an alternative to commercial insurance, the Illinois organization combines the resources of park and recreation agencies to develop risk management and loss control programs, purchase insurance, pay losses and defend lawsuits brought against the members.
Through a loss control review process, the Park District was evaluated in areas such as: written policies and procedures, loss experience, property management, human resources, and training and orientation. Specific operations also were reviewed, including aquatics, golf, athletics and ice rink management. The accreditation signifies excellence in risk management programs and their implementation. Along with accreditation, the Northbrook Park District receives a $1,500 cash award and a recognition plaque.
The cash award is used in part to recognize employees who have performed their duties in a safe manner and met the criteria for an in-house Safety Award, established by the Risk Management Committee. The Northbrook Park District is committed to providing a safe environment for employees and patrons who participate in programs and use park facilities. ###
GREEN SKATING SPECIAL
(Ref:# 0313-2) Ice skaters who wear green can save some green at the Northbrook Sports Center, as part of a winter promotion the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. Anyone who wears a green article of clothing during public skating on Friday, March 14, Saturday, March 15 or Sunday, March 16 will receive $1 off the cost of admission. Public skating on those dates is as follows:
Regular prices for public skating sessions are $5 per adult, $4 per youth and $2 for children under age 5, and the Northbrook Park District rents skates at a cost of $3 per pair. The Sports Center is located at 1730 Pfingsten Road. For more information, call (847) 291-2993. ###
SPRING BUNNY TRAIL
(Ref:# 0313-3) On Saturday, March 15, young children are invited to the Village Green for an exciting annual event―the Spring Bunny Trail. Boys and girls can enjoy games, clowns, face painting, magic and a hunt for candy. The free event begins at 10am, with photos with the Spring Bunny from 10:30-11:30am. The popular egg hunt will begin inside the baseball field at Noon for children up to age 3, followed by ages 4 and 5, then ages 6 and 7. In case of bad weather, the bunny trail will move indoors to the Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road. Parents can call the weather hotline at (847) 291-2985 on the day of the event for updated information. ###
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
(Ref:# 0313-4) On March 17 and 18, adults can refresh their driving skills with a two-day class at the Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. Geared to drivers age 50 and over, the AARP Driver Safety Program consists of two four-hour sessions, from 9am-1pm both days, with a trained State of Illinois Driver Safety Program instructor. The fee is $10 to cover materials. Any licensed driver may attend, regardless of age. Class size is limited. To register or get more information, call (847) 291-2988. ###
BOARD MEETING MARCH 19
(Ref:# 0313-5) The Northbrook Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at 7pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. Agendas for the monthly meetings are posted online at www.nbparks.org in the Board meeting section. ###
JUNIOR ENGINEERING CLASS
(Ref:# 0313-6) Students can build simple machines and examine concepts of physical science in a series of Lego® Engineering classes beginning on April 2 at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. Classes will be held from 5-6pm on Wednesdays for children ages 8-10. Children will learn by designing, making and testing their solutions through fun activities. The fee for 8 classes is $171 for Northbrook Park District residents and $214 for nonresidents. Registration is available at all customer service locations and online at www.nbparks.org. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
BOYS’ SPRING LACROSSE
(Ref:# 0313-7) Boys of all skill levels can sign up for the spring lacrosse program that starts in April at Wood Oaks Green, 1150 Sanders Road. Players will receive coaching on skill development and teamwork on Tuesday and Friday evenings, with games on Sundays. Teams will be composed of boys in grades 3-4 (Bantams), grades 5-6 (Lightning) and grades 6-8 (Junior A and B). Registration is available at all customer service locations and online at www.nbparks.org. For starting dates and fees, check the Recreation Guide or call (847) 291-2980. ###
EGG DYEING EGG-STRAVAGANZA
(Ref:# 0313-8) On March 19, children can decorate hard-boiled eggs at an Egg Dyeing Egg-stravaganza from 6-7:30pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue. The colorful craft program is designed for children ages 3 to 10 years to attend with an adult. All supplies will be provided, along with pizza and drinks. The fee is $25 for Northbrook Park District residents and $30 for nonresidents. Registration is available at all customer service locations and online at www.nbparks.org. For more information, call (847) 291-2980. ###
BARBARA RINELLA TO PERFORM
(Ref:# 0313-10) Save the date of May 23 for an entertaining performance by book dramatist Barbara Rinella at the Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Wheeling. The former high school English teacher will present the book Teacher Man, a memoir from Pulitzer-Prize winning author Frank McCourt about his 30-year teaching career in public high schools in New York. Barbara will share humorous and heartbreaking anecdotes, as she takes on the role of the teacher. The fee for the presentation and lunch is $32 for Northbrook Park District Senior Center members and $42 for nonmembers. Doors open at 11:30am. For reservations or more information, call (847) 291-2988. ###
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