ILCA CommitteeFest

CommitteeFest

by Scott Grams

Reunited and it feels so nice! The ILCA held CommitteeFest on August 5, 2021, at Hinsdale Nurseries in Willowbrook. Normally, the first Thursday of August is held for either Summer Field Day or Summer Snow Days. Those events will roar back in 2022.

In its place, ILCA decided to host CommitteeFest. CommitteeFest was a social and networking event for the 200+ volunteers who serve on one of our 19 standing committees. This was organized by the ILCA Board of Directors and staff as a way of thanking our committees for holding the line and maximizing member value during the pandemic. All of our committees stepped up and figured out how to deliver timely content to their constituencies.

The event felt like old times. Name badges, hugs and handshakes, and delicious food and beverages were shared by all. We raffled off two gift certificates to Hinsdale Nurseries garden center. It took a little while to shake off the rust, but within 30 minutes the music was playing and the tent roared with laughter and conversation.

We allowed our volunteers to bring a buddy who was interested in volunteer service. Over 20 people attended looking to engage with a committee. The ILCA owes so much to our volunteers. For one afternoon, it was nice to reward our beloved volunteers with a Fest all their own!