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Volunteer to Help with St. Charles' Entry in the America in Bloom Program
St. Charles is Entering the 2015 America in Bloom Program; Volunteers Wanted to Help with the Effort
It may be cold outside, but our thoughts are on summer, when the St. Charles community will be showcased in the 2015 America in Bloom national awards program. With the support of the St. Charles City Council, an America in Bloom committee has been established to organize our community’s participation in this highly anticipated annual event.
Program Details
* America in Bloom promotes nationwide beautification through education and community involvement by encouraging the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.
* Participants are evaluated on six criteria: Floral Displays, Landscaped Areas, Heritage Preservation, Urban Forestry, Environmental Efforts, and Overall Impression.
* Judges will be looking at St. Charles’ business, government and residential areas, as well as community involvement.
“The America in Bloom program fosters a sense of community and boosts civic pride by bringing together volunteers from community organizations,” said 5th Ward Alderman Maureen Lewis, member of the America in Bloom Steering Committee. “With everyone working together we can really make St. Charles shine.”
Volunteers Wanted
Because this program is all about community involvement, the America in Bloom Committee is seeking volunteers to help with the St. Charles’ entry. Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Alderman Lewis at mlewis@stcharlesil.gov.
St. Charles’ America in Bloom Steering Committee
Heading up the effort is Maureen Lewis, Ward 5 Alderman; Diane Cullen, resident; Steve Amatangelo, resident; Steve Martin, First State Bank; Barbara Campbell, resident; Holly Cabel, St. Charles Park District; Chris Adesso, City of St. Charles; John Thornhill, resident; Frank Esposito, resident; and Lynne Schwartz, Downtown St. Charles Partnership.
For more information, contact Steve Amatangelo at Steve.amatangelo@sartorius-intec.com or 630.338.7085; Diane Cullen at dianecullen@sbcglobal.net or 630.377.3555, or Maureen Lewis at mlewis@stcharlesil.gov or 630.584.4622.
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Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov
