NSSRA Foundation Needs You
Help us continue to create enriching experiences for
NSSRA participants.Please consider joining us in the work of
raising much needed funding.
Here are some ways that you can help us make an
impact:
• Consider donating online for a quick and effective way to
make a difference
• Attend one of our fundraising events
• Help us with prizes and gift certificates for events
• Give a gift in honor or in memory of your loved ones
• Join a committee or volunteer with us at an event
• Adopt an NSSRA program or special event with your family,
friends and colleagues
• Maximize your gift by enrolling in your employer’s matching
gift program
• Call or email us! We can work together to enrich the lives of
people with disabilities with your help in many ways
Shop with Purpose
Support NSSRA Foundation with every dollar you spend
at Amazon.com! We are part of a program through Amazon
called Amazon Smile. When you shop online through
smile.amazon.com, Amazon gives NSSRA Foundation a portion of
the profits from your purchase.
How does it work? Visit smile.amazon.com, search for “Northern
Suburban Special Recreation Foundation” and select us as your
charitable organization. You will be re-directed to Amazon’s home
page and can carry on with your online shopping! Amazon will
donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to NSSRA Foundation.
Matching Gifts
Does your company or employer match charitable gifts?
Not sure? Find out on our website! Many companies large and
small match donations made by their current employees and
even retired employees, increasing the impact you have on NSSRA
Foundation’s mission. You’ll be recognized for the combined value
of your personal donation and the corporate match. Visit www.
nssrafoundation.org/matching-gifts for details.
Board of Directors
Ed Bettenhausen, President, Northbrook
Dan Peterson, Treasurer, Glenview
Sue Hartemayer, Secretary, Winnetka
Franklin Baumann, Glencoe
Glenn Binstein, Glenview
Colin Blackshaw, Glenview
Alex Karasik, Lake Forest
Greg Kavanaugh, Glencoe
Rick La Chapelle, Wilmette
Robynn Medansky, Highland Park
Barry Slotnick, Glencoe
Ray Weber, Kenilworth
Johnathan Kiwala, NSSRA Board Liaison
Executive Director, Kenilworth Park District
Craig Culp, Assistant Secretary
Executive Director, NSSRA
Upcoming Board Meetings
Wednesday, February 20
All meetings are held at NSSRA’s office at 3105 MacArthur Blvd, Northbrook. Meetings begin at
7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. All dates are subject to change.
The NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors invites you to join us in our efforts to support NSSRA programs and services.
To volunteer your time, make a donation, attend or sponsor one of our events, contact Foundation Manager Laurie DeSimone at
(847) 509-9400 x6821 or ldesimone@nssra.org. Visit our website at www.nssrafoundation.org.
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Register online at register.nssra.org.