BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC

A summer picnic has been scheduled for August 9th from 11 to 3pm at the Will County Forest Preserve Canal Access Park On Houbolt south of Joliet Junior College.

The area is believed to be alligator free. Kidding.

There should be some grills, and we will play some bags. BYOB (Bring your own bags) if there is enough interest.

This is a FREE POT LUCK STYLE EVENT. However, Club donations will not be turned away. --WE SIMPLY ASK THAT YOU CONTRIBUTE EITHER A FOOD ITEM, BEVERAGE ITEM, OR OTHER NECESSARY PICNIC MATERIAL (please coordinate with Mark)

AS ALWAYS PASS THE NEWS ALONG TO YOUR FELLOW ALUMS and...

GO Illini!!!

2008 Scholarship Dinner

Illini Club of Will County President Mark Lichtenwalter is pleased to announce the Illini Club of Will County Scholarship Recipient for 2008.

ANNA MALINOWSKI
JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY

Congratulations to Anna!

We are proud to be able to help Anna in her dream of attending the University of Illinois.

The Illini Club of Will County Scholarship is a $4,000 ($1,000 per year) award to a new student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. The student is selected based on an application process including a review of academic achievement, spirit essays, and interviews with the Board of Directors of the Club. Funds for the Scholarship are provided through the Club's fundraising efforts, as well as a 1/3 match by the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

Also Congratulations to William A. Francis (pictured with Anna), the recipient of our 2008 Alumni Achievement Award.

Bill, who works at the Law Firm of Joe Tryner, is on the School Foundation for Wilmington public schools and has served on the board for 9 of its 10 years. During that time, the Foundation has grown from the initial project of a $1000 scholarship, to assets of $250,000. Bill also writes a nonconventional column about local high school sports.

Along with his wife Rita, Bill is a member of the University's President's Council and the Chancellor's Circle. Bill has been on the Board of Directors of the College of ACES Alumni Association for two years. He is also a member of the Honor the Chief Society.

Bill, thank you for your service to the Community and to the University of Illinois.

Also thank you Ms. Jean Driscoll, our 2008 Keynote Speaker. Ms. Driscoll is an Olympian, Paralympian, author and advocate for persons with disabilities around the world.

Jean earned a B.A. in Speech Communication with honors from the University of Illinois in 1991. She went on to receive a M.S. in Rehabilitation Administration in 1993 from the same institution. In 1997, Jean was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Rhode Island and in 2002, she received an Honorary Law Degree from the Massachusetts School of Law.

It was a great pleasure having Ms. Driscoll as our Keynote Speaker.

2007 Scholarship Winner

Illini Club of Will County President Mark Lichtenwalter is pleased to announce the Illini Club of Will County Scholarship Recipient for 2007

KRISTA TUREY
CRETE MONEE HIGH SCHOOL

The Illini Club of Will County Scholarship is a $4,000 ($1,000 per year) award to a new student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. The student is selected based on an application process including a review of academic achievement, spirit essays, and interviews with the Board of Directors of the Club. Funds for the Scholarship are provided through the Club's fundraising efforts, as well as a 1/3 match by the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

Krista will be presented with the award during the Illini Club Scholarship Banquet, June 14, 2007, at the Patrick Haley Mansion. Illini Football Coach Ron Zook is this year's keynote speaker.

Also, Mr. Ed Dollinger of Edwards Jones Investments will receive the first annual Alumni Achievement Award.

The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to a University of Illinois alum with ties to Will County who has honored the University of Illinois through outstanding leadership in their professional career and in service to their community.

For reservations to the event, or more information, contact Club Treasurer Kathleen Kinsella at 815-846-2442.

Scholarship Dinner

Tickets to the Illini Club of Will County's Scholarship Dinner are still available. The event is set for June 14, 2007 at the Patrick C Haley Mansion located at 17 S. Center Street, Joliet, IL. Contact the Club with an email or Ms. Kathleen Kinsella at (815) 846-2442 for more information.

Other news:
Congratulations to the following 13 freshman from Will County who received straight A's in their first semester at the University and who were recently honored at the Mothers Association Annual Banquet.

David Bradshaw, Cheryl Cwik, Zachary Futterer, Heather Hanks, Kaitlin Hooper, Christine Lange, Allyssa Perri, Ana Ristich, Jennifer Roemer, Ryan Rogowski, Amanda Shively, Denise Studer, and Casey White

Will County Alumni Achievement Award

Illini Club of Will County President Mark Lichtenwalter is pleased to announce the recipient of the First Annual Will County Alumni Achievement Award:

MR. EDWARD DOLLINGER,
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS

The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to a University of Illinois alum with ties to Will County who has honored the University of Illinois through outstanding leadership in their professional career and in service to their community.

Mr. Dollinger will be presented with the award during the Illini Club Scholarship Banquet, June 14, 2007 at the Patrick Haley Mansion. Illini Football Coach Ron Zook is this year’s keynote speaker. The Scholarship Recipient is still being determined and will be announced shortly.

For reservations to the event, or more information, contact Club Treasurer Kathleen Kinsella or email the Club. To email Click HERE.

Illini Day at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs are hosting Illini Day, June 2nd, 2007. Doors open at 10 am. The Chicago Cubs take on the Atlanta Braves for a 12:05 p.m. game, and as a special treat, Head Football Coach Ron Zook will sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch.

Prior to the first pitch Illinois will host a pre-game celebration at John Barleycorn and Moe's Cantina in Wrigleyville.

Scholarship News.

Where to begin?

Scholarship Applications: For those in coming Freshmen who have not received a Scholarship Application and are accepted to Illinois, please email us for more information. The Application Deadline is March 30, 2007.

Scholarship Dinner: Requests for Tickets are coming in. Get your tickets early!! Contact us if you have not received a flyer via email.

Ticket Contest: Whoever can sell the most tickets will receive some Champaign/Urbana gifts. Right now the gifts include only a Pizza from Papa Del's, but other Champaign/Urbana oriented gifts will be added soon.