Cookie Project!

Each year around Christmas EC likes to do something "extra" to assist The Night Ministry, an organization serving Chicago's runaway youth, individuals who are homeless, the uninsured and underinsured. To assist these folks in need, the EC Honors Program is sponsoring a cookie project and they need your help!

A group will be gathering to sort and bag Oreo cookies in the Founders Lounge (Frick Center) from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday, December 6th. There are almost 4,000 cookies that need to be divided and bagged, so please come out! Stop by anytime - even a few minutes helps out!

For additional information, contact Nikol Bakka, ECHO Service Committee Chair at BakkaN@Elmhurst.edu.

Thanksgiving Basket Distribution

On Saturday, November 17th, a group of Elmhurst College Students and St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church confirmation candidates traveled to Woodridge to assist in the Woodridge Community Pantry Thanksgiving Basket Distribution. Participants helped clients to pick up their holiday food basket, collected and loaded any unclaimed food into a truck bound for the pantry, and then assisted in unloading and soring at the pantry. The group did a great job and had the opportunity to learn about hunger in the Chicagoland area -- especially in the suburbs.

During the experience, the group contributed over 42 hours of community service. According to national estimates of the cost of volunteer hours, this is equal to approximately $800 worth of work! Thanks to everyone who participated for their great work and positive attitudes.

Click the link to see photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/laura.wilmarth/November2007MSP

November Monthly Service Project

Come out on Saturday, November 17th to assist with Thanksgiving food basket distribution! We'll be working at the Woodridge Community Center in Woodridge, IL to share food with neighbors as we approach the holiday. Here's the scoop:

What: Thanksgiving food basket distribution

Where: Woodridge Community Pantry

When: Saturday, November 17th -- from 9 am to around 1 pm

How: Register yourself or your group in the Student Affairs Office, 240 Frick Center by Wednesday, November 14th -- SPACE IS LIMITED!

Transportation and continental breakfast will be provided.

Contact Laura Wilmarth Tyna at wilmarthtynal@elmhurst.edu or (630) 617-3687 with questions, concerns, or to register.

Sponsored by the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement and Campus Security

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

Picture courtesy of Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra website at: http://www.elmhurstsymphony.org/orchestra.asp

As the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra continues to grow into a highly regarded regional orchestra, they are looking to expand their volunteer base. One immediate need is for some ushers at upcoming concerts this year. In return for their work as ushers, volunteers would gain free admission to some very high quality performances. Upcoming dates are Sunday 11/18 at 3 p.m., Saturday 1/12 at 7 p.m., Sunday 2/17 at 3 p.m., and Saturday 5/17 at 7 p.m.

If you are interested in assisting, contact Jim Kulich by email at jimk@elmhurst.edu. Thanks!