It is especially important that we thank our folks in labor who continue to support what we do throughout the years and this outing was no different. We received many kind words of appreciation from them as they left the event promising to return next year. Set the date now! June 29th 2015.
UAW Chicago Area
United Union of Roofers Local 11
Sheet Metal Workers Local 73
Northwest Suburban Teachers
Letter Carriers
Heat and Frost Insulators local 11
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers LU 130
Chicago Building Trades Council
Cement Masons Local 502
West Suburban Teachers
Iron Workers Local 63
Carpenters Local 54
Our volunteers were also so gracious to give up some or part of their day for this event. Thanks especially to our coordinator, Rose Fitzpatrick, Associate ED Karen Hoffman and the Golf Committee for their great prep work! Also thanks to Jay Mitchell, Julie Federico, Pete Ciancio, Linda Rajca, Laurie Driscoll, Dan Bailey, Nasir Jahangir, Martin McManamon, Larry Pitts, Barb McDonald, and Dawnn Basaraba.
Remember these upcoming events as we wade into the summer of 2014:
Independence Day Parades:
July 3 Warrenville
July 4 Bensenville
July 4 Villa Park
July 4 Carol Stream
July 4 Darien
July 4 Wheaton
July 4 Glen Ellyn
July 4 Downers Grove
July 6 Bartlett
Please contact us for more info here
Thursday July 10. Fundraiser for Bob Peickert, candidate for DuPage County Chair. Bob's petitions have been challenged by the Republicans in hopes of getting him thrown off the ballot. According to Bob, "That's what Republicans do. We are confident that we will prevail at the hearings." Join Bob as he attempts to take on the Republican machine in DuPage. For more information please contact Bob at
Wednesday July 16 -DPDC WOMEN AND MINORITIES OUTREACH COMMITTEE's first Diversity Dinner. 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. at the home of Moon Khan Please contact us if you plan on attending. This is a way of growing our diverse organization in celebration of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Contact us DPDC at 630-629-1125 or Moon Khan at 630-479-8729.
County Fair Booth: July 23-27
Please contact Gary Tomlinson if you would like to help out!
Saturday August 16 - The DPDC Visibility BBQ in front of our office at 1000 Rohlwing Rd. 12-4. Hot dogs and soft drinks. Please bring a side dish to feed 8-10.