Sister Cities Commission Members

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The Sister Cities Commission is established pursuant to Chapter 5, Article XV of the Village Code.   

The commission meets the third Thursday of every other month, at 6:00 p.m. in the Farley Community Room, 1st floor of Village Hall. Special meetings may be called as needed. 

Purpose: To recommend policies and programs to enhance the Village's participation in the Sister Cities International Organization and to maintain any relationship the Village might establish with a Sister City. The sole objective of the Commission and the program is to promote goodwill and international understanding. 

Village Staff Contact: Karen Agoranos, (847)818-5333  or Doreen Jarosz, (847) 818-5300

If you are interested in serving as a Sister Cities Commissioner, you may fill out a Commission Member Application.

Commissioners

Membership
Fifteen members, a majority of whom shall be Village residents. The Mayor shall serve as an ex-officio member.

Members Appointed Term Expires
Robert Usnik - Chairman 12/2017 12/2025
Patricia Usnik- Secretary 12/2017 12/2025
Christine Barr  01/2018 08/2026
Evelyn Dorman  05/2019 05/2023
 Manon Lowry-Berthet 9/2021 08/2024
 Arlene & Ed Juracek  05/2021  05/2025
 Judy McGinnis 10/2019 10/2023
 Mari Otto 11/2018 07/2026
 Mary Rankin  03/2021  03/2025
 Colleen E. Saccotelli 05/2019 05/2023
 Barbara VanArsdale 11/2019 11/2023
 Mayor Paul Hoefert - Ex Officio    
 Gerald "Skip" Farley - Emeritus    
 Janice Farley - Emeritus    
 Irvana Wilks - Emeritus    

 

Staff Liaisons

Doreen Jarosz, Executive Assistant to the Village Manager

Karen Agoranos, Village Clerk