Associate Board
Every successful organization knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.
Associate Board
The Margaret’s Village Associate Board is a group of young professionals committed to furthering MV’s mission. The Board helps with:
Fundraising – We host social events to raise funds for Margaret’s Village and engender a sense of community among all those who support MV’s mission
- 2018 Happy Hour at Lagunitas Brewery
- 2018 “Barbecue 101 and Craft Beer” tasting event at BBQ Supply Co.
- 2018 March Madness
- 2017 Christmas toy and clothing Drive
- 2017 Bulls and White Sox tailgates and games
Volunteering – We organize formal volunteer events for Associate Board members to offer their time and skills
- 2018 Spring clean-up and cookout
- 2017 Earth Day event and cookout
- 2016 Summer Cookout
Operational Support – We leverage Associate Board members’ skills to provide targeted operational support
- Technological / web site assistance
- Assistance with annual reports
- Strategic planning
Associate Board Members:
Amber Adams – Volunteer Committee
Nick Angel – Operations Committee
Ayrin Bell – Volunteer Committee
Colleen Burns – Operations Committee
Bridget Condon – Events Committee
Cait Coyne – Events Committee
Matt Coyne – Co-President, Events Committee
Sean Hyland
Tosha Kiss – Events Committee
Tony Klausing – Co-President, Operations Committee (Chairperson), Volunteer Committee
Rasheed Mitchell – Volunteer Committee
Malisha Samarasekera – Operations Committee
Michael Tresnoskwi – Events Committee
Nick Tresnoskwi
Claire Veselik
Nikki Wegner – Operations Committee
Montrischa Williams
To learn more about joining the Margaret’s Village Associate Board, please email associateboard@margaretsvillage.org.
Making a difference while having fun!
Take a look at some of our past events and volunteer work!
- August, 2018 – Thanks to Lagunitas Brewery, who generously sponsored a happy hour at THE Taproom, with a birds-eye view of the brewery works. Thanks also to the bands Low Swans and LATE for performing and for all who made it out!
- June, 2018 – We learned how to make delicious BBQ (and enjoyed it!) and sipped on donated beers at this BBQ 101 event, benefitting Margaret’s Village
- March, 2018 – March Madness bracket event raised over $800 dollars.
- December, 2017 – Christmas Clothing and Toy Drive supplied the shelters with over $3,500 in new coats, winter clothing, toys, and financial donations!
- August 24, 2017 – Family and friends of the Associate Board enjoyed a White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins baseball game and pre-game tailgate with the ticket proceeds benefitting Margaret’s Village. Thanks to our sponsors: Hopewell Brewery, Baderbrau, Motor Row, and Vice Brewery District.
- April 22, 2017 – The Associate Board hosted a cookout with the residents to celebrate Earth Day. Together, we planted a variety of flowers in Maria’s Garden.
- February 16, 2017 – The Associate Board attended a nail biter basketball game between Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics that the Bulls won. Ticket sales benefited Margaret’s Village.
- February 24, 2017 – Thanks to the second graders of Sacred Heart School of Chicago who held a bagel sale with proceeds benefiting Margaret’s Village.
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