River Trails Park & Recreation Foundation

Parks Foundation Trustees

• • • • • • • • Mike Hertz, President
                Patti Mitchell, Vice President
                Tina Kozil, Secretary
                Bret Fahnstrom, Treasurer
                Scott Breiler
                Christine Powles
                Bruce Barry
                Mari Otto

 

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Upcoming Events

Multiple times a year the Foundation hosts fun events for the community, while also generating funds for the Foundation and its Mission.

July 14, 2023- CLOSEST TO THE PIN FUNDRAISER:

• Come by the Woodland Trails Driving Range and ‘take a swing’ at winning some cash.
  • Click HERE to learn more or PRE-PURCHASE balls online at an early bird rate!

August 11, 2023- GLOW IN THE HOLE

• A night-time outdoor BAGS TOURNAMENT unlike any other- welcoming all types of players!
  • Click HERE to learn more

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Seeking New Members:

River Trails Park & Recreation Foundation is currently seeking new members!  If you have a passion for your community and our parks, want to help put together fun events to help people in your backyard continue to have great programs and scholarship programs, we would love to have you a part of our volunteer team.  Contact Bret Fahnstrom at bfahnstrom@rtpd.org or 847-255-1200.

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On-Going Opportunities to Contribute

Amazon Smile

Use the link below when shopping and Amazon donates to River Trails Park & Recreation Foundation.
All proceeds will go towards our Send-A-Kid To Camp Scholarship Fund!

Amazon Smile – CLICK HERE

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Send a Kid to Camp

Help 20 Kids in Our Community have a Great Experience this summer
It takes a community to send a kid to camp

Send a Kid to Camp…

Offers children ages 3-14 years old the opportunity to experience what summer is all about…
Learning new activities, meeting new friends, swimming, playing sports, crafts, field trips and more!
You can make the difference for any child by offering them an experience that will forever change and enhance their life.

How to Donate

Click on the link below or fill out a form at the Weiss Community Center. No donation is too small or too big

The average amount it costs to send a kid to camp a week is $120

The Park District subsidizes on average $17,000 in scholarships a year
The RTPD Foundation will match dollar to dollar to the “Send a Kid to Camp” Campaign

We are 501(c)3 not-for-profit

* The foundation will match up to $3000 in donations

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Coupon Book 2023

The River Trails Park & Recreation Foundation is now selling Coupon Books for $10 at the Weiss Community Center. Coupons can be credited to your account after registering online or in-person, but must be redeemed at the Weiss Community Center.

Over $100 In Value!!!

Included in these books are coupons for Park District Programs and Facilities:

• Get 5 free Fitness Guest Passes-when signing up for a one year fitness membership
• Buy 2 & Get 2 Free- Open Gym Passes at Weiss Community Center
• $15 OFF Summer Camp
• $25 OFF Turf Rental at The Zone or Weiss Center Gym
• $20 Off Room Rental
• $5 OFF One Program
• 13 Month Fitness Club Membership for the price of 12 months
• Woodland Trails Driving Range 2 for 1 Large Bucket of Balls
• 2 for 1 Golf at Rob Roy Golf Course Monday-Thursday 10 am-3 pm

These coupons cannot be combined with another coupon/promotion. All proceeds are used to assist the RTPD fund grants for program scholarships, specific projects, equipment, infrastructure, development & programming. 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.