45th Annual Thanks & Giving Luncheon

Thanksgiving is an ideal occasion to give thanks for bountiful blessings. One of the local cherished traditions is the Annual Thanks & Giving Luncheon coordinated by the Elgin Area Chamber. It brings together business and community leaders to celebrate the spirit of gratitude and collaboration that defines the Elgin area.

The Chamber’s Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at Elgin Community College. The agenda includes 11:30 am - reception and networking; 12 noon holiday buffet luncheon; and 12:30-1 pm recognition of community volunteer presentations. Cost is $30 per person; $225 table of 8. Reservations can be made at ElginChamber.com or call the Chamber office at 847-741-5660 up until November 16.

“Our 45th annual Thanks & Giving Community luncheon marks a special occasion where our businesses and the community come together to celebrate volunteers that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in the Elgin area,” said Lindsay Tintera, President & CEO of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce. “It is a wonderful reminder of what makes Elgin and South Elgin so special — the people, the partnerships, and the shared purpose of building thriving communities.”

Every day, volunteers give their time, energy and talents in support of causes they care about, often working quietly behind the scenes and without expectation of recognition. Their contributions strengthen our nonprofits, expand their impact and help create a more connected and caring community. This luncheon gives the opportunity to pause and say thank you to these remarkable individuals and celebrate the difference they make throughout the Elgin area.

Local nonprofits have nominated these special volunteers for their incredible support and dedication and include:

• Pat Chamberlain, Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning (EPEL)
• Judy Hayner, Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology
• Bill Wright, Community Crisis Center
• Trish Molley, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley
• May Kay Prusnick, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley
• Grand Victoria Casino’s Caesars’ Heroes, Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley
• Ginny Comings, Kane Senior Council
• Michele Bellock, Food for Greater Elgin
• Sandy Ufland, PADS of Elgin
• Donna Besler, Elgin Area Chamber

Students from School District U-46 craft themed table centerpieces. "Our luncheon guests look forward to seeing their creativity each year," adds Tintera.

The luncheon also provides an opportunity to highlight local service clubs and non-profit organizations for their vital programs and services that benefit our neighbors.

For further information, contact info@elginchamber.com.