ABOUT BOOSTERS
Glenbard West Boosters is primarily a fundraising organization with more than 500 members and 100+ Board members that plans various Booster-sponsored fundraising and service projects. The funds raised enhance academic and athletic programs and extra-curricular activities that enrich the student experience at Glenbard West.
In the past ten years, more than $1,300,000 was raised and disbursed thanks to the ongoing generosity of families and merchants in the Glenbard West community.
Booster members work all-year-long promoting West spirit by
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selling Glenbard West gear and sportswear
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flipping pancakes at the Homecoming Pancake Breakfast
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manning the Homecoming bonfire
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chaperoning the Homecoming dance
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serving up steaming plates of pasta at the “Pack the Place” winter sports extravaganza
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sponsoring the Spring Senior Showcase fashion show
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hosting annual fundraisers for adults in the community
We encourage every parent, alum, and Glen Ellyn resident to consider joining Glenbard West Boosters. It is easy to become a member. Remember that your generous donations and personal involvement make a big difference in enriching the students’
experience at West.
If you are interested in learning more about the Glenbard West Boosters, have an interest in joining the Board, or wish to get involved in a specific activity, please contact an Executive Board member or send an email to President@gwboosters.com. We are eager to share the news about the organization and find a way for you to help the kids! So get involved, make a difference, meet some great new people, and have fun!
Go West!
2020-2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD
AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Executive Board
Linda & Mike Sear
Patti & Jim Campanella
Mary & Rich Yangas
Sue & Don Turner
Denise Harrington
By-Laws
Amy Melinder
Pete Milianti
Social Media
Stephanie Pierce
Grants
Mary & Rich Yangas
Homecoming
Maureen & Liam Lawrence
Membership
Patti & Jim Campanella
Gear
Patricia Amabile
Gwen Dillman
Karen Halkyard
Malia Hoffman
Nominating
Colleen Ahern
Camille Vondukstra
Pack the Place
Stacy & Alec Huff
Jennifer & Craig Wild
Senior Showcase
Angie Valdick
Open, Co-chair
Annual Fundraiser
Open, Co-chairs
Pancake Breakfast
Kristin & Dan Gusanders
Deb & Gary Morrison
Becky & Dave Roscich
Sponsorship
Carrie Gowans
Shelly O’Grady
10,000 Raffle
Patti Campanella
Lisa Estes
Sports Programs
Open, Co-chair
Alumni
Bob Hohe
Cris Kalivas
Bill Tyburk
West Nation Liaison
Julie Humble
Marilyn Zydlo
Committee Chairs
GRANTS
To enrich the experience of Glenbard West students, the Glenbard West Boosters approved funding for the items listed below.