2010 Annual Society Report - Timothy Christian Schools

Timothy Christian Schools
Annual Report to the Society
2009-2010
Contents
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Introduction
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Board of Directors
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Admissions Committee
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Building and Transportation Committee
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Donor Relations Committee
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Education Committee
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Extracurricular Committee
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Finance Committee
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Marketing and Recruitment Committee
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Technology Committee
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Timothy Christian Schools Foundation: Funding the Future
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Board Nominees
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Ballot
Introduction
The Annual Meeting of the Timothy Christian Schools Society will held on
Wednesday, May 26 in the Huizenga Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Key items on the
agenda are the presentation of the 2010-2011 budget and the election of new
School Board members. A brief review of Board activity during the 2009-2010
school year will also be presented.
Each year, as required by Article 8.4 of the Timothy Christian Society Bylaws,
a formal report of the actions undertaken by the Board of Directors is prepared
and presented to the Timothy Christian Schools Society at the Annual Meeting.
It is impossible, however, for a written report to convey the strength of the
Timothy Society, the depth of parental, faculty and staff commitment, or
the spirit that permeates Timothy. A formal Board report cannot adequately
provide insight into God’s work in the lives of our children—a work begun in
the home and the church and continued through the educational and nurturing
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process at Timothy Christian Schools. As parents, friends, supporters, and members of the Timothy
Society, you should be aware that this Board and each of its committees have faithfully prayed for your
children. They have prayed that its actions as a Board would be wise and conform to God’s will for this
institution. You should also know that the administration and faculty of Timothy care deeply for your
children and grandchildren and desire to be God’s instrument in molding and shaping them to conform to
his plan for their lives. The way the facilities and grounds are cared for, the way the busses are operated,
and the support that the clerical and administrative staff provides also reflect a commitment to giving the
best that we are capable of giving to God’s kingdom work at Timothy.
As you read this report, we hope that you will thank God for what he is doing at Timothy and recommit
to its support through prayer and service.
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Board of Directors
The Officers of the
Board of Directors
comprise the Executive
Committee which
provides leadership
to the Board and
periodically takes
action on behalf of the
full Board, as described
in the Constitution
and Bylaws. This year
the Executive committee focused on preparing for
transition. We have found there are many, many
details, small and large, that are involved with a
change in leadership. We had to look at everything,
from assembling a search committee to reviewing
job descriptions.
The significance of this transition forced us to
temporarily refocus our priorities. We had to
put a hold on some long-term goals, so that they
could be looked at with the fresh eyes of the new
superintendent. We discussed ways to make the
transition smooth for all concerned and implemented
many of these ideas.
In addition, the committee provides oversight of
the work of other committees and administrative
leaders, serves to listen and respond to concerns of
staff and parents, and works to improve Timothy’s
effectiveness in educating, growing and caring for
the children who attend. Most importantly, as with
all committees and Board Members, we serve to
prayerfully support Timothy’s mission within
our community.
Bob Van Staalduinen, Chair
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Admissions Committee
The Admissions Committee has the rewarding
opportunity to meet with new parents interested in
sending their children to Timothy Christian Schools.
The Admissions Committee interviews each family
with the primary purpose of establishing that the
parents have a commitment to and relationship with
Jesus Christ. Within the interview, the Admissions
Committee also determines if a desire for Christian
education is a primary reason for seeking enrollment
at Timothy. The committee members also verify that
the new family has an active church membership.
Verification of all Timothy families’ church
membership takes place every other year.
stories of how they became familiar with Timothy
Christian Schools. The committee members are
honored to serve in this important area and do so with
integrity to adhere to Timothy Christian’s Admissions
policy and Mission Statement.
Finally, when new Timothy families make the
transition from the application process to completing
their first year in the Timothy community, it can
sometimes be difficult for them to make immediate
connections. To that end, we are beginning to develop
a welcoming committee that will help this transition.
Luis Hernandez, Chair
The Admissions Committee has been blessed and
encouraged by listening to parent testimonies and
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Building and Transportation Committee
The Building and
Transportation committee
meets monthly to review the
status of our campus facilities
and busing systems. Our
primary purpose is to support
and oversee Timothy’s full time
Facility Manager and Director
of Transportation.
Long term capital needs are also evaluated including
the purchase of new busses and building and property
upgrades. Recommended investments are presented
to our finance committee for budgeting and final
acceptance by the full board.
Our key focus for this school year was to improve
the safety and security of our campus. Using funding
provided by the The State of Illinois School Safety
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Block Grant, we invested in a number of systems
designed to enhance our campus security. We
purchased a campus wide facility lock down system
which automatically locks every door on the campus
during school hours preventing the entry of visitors.
This system also tracks the entry and exit of each
approved staff member using a card swipe system. All
visitors are required to enter and sign in at three main
entrances. Additional camera systems where added to
allow us to easily identify visitors at the two primary
entrances for our facilities.
Our electronic clock system was also updated to
ensure that every clock throughout our facilities is
exactly the same.
As we conclude another successful school year, our
committee would like to commend the outstanding
performance of Timothy’s facility and transportation
teams led by Don Lipp and Joe Bathje.
Donor Relations Committee
The mandate of the Donor Relations Committee is
“to advise the Timothy Board and administration and
develop appropriate policies relating to all fundraising
activities, including the Annual Timothy Fund
Drive, and planned giving on behalf of the Timothy
Foundation, capital campaigns for campus expansion
or program enhancement, and other project-oriented
efforts. Much of the effort of the committee this past
year, in light of the economic downturn, has been to
work closely with the Executive Committee of the
Board to determine the appropriate course and action
related to the Master Capital Campaign. While the
broad focus of the Campaign was put aside,
specific building enhancements have been identified
as crucial, and steps are now underway to determine
and solicit funds for these essential infrastructure
needs. Efforts to more clearly communicate those
needs are now underway.
The committee also oversees the activities related to
the Annual Timothy Fund Drive, the activities of the
Alumni Director, and scholarship recipient selection.
The Donor Relations Committee provides oversight
and encouragement to the boards of PIE and the
New to You Resale Store. It is with gratitude that the
committee recognizes the volunteerism and community
spirit promoted by these groups, in addition to the
essential financial contributions, which are made
year after year. We are blessed to have such a core of
committed volunteers to help in fundraising activities!
Overall, we appreciate the generosity of the Timothy
society, which has demonstrated extreme generosity
in the past, and we look forward to its future
commitment as plans are continually being made to
provide excellence in education and facilities.
Jake Groenewold, Chair
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Education Committee
The Education Committee’s purpose
is to “…establish principles of
instruction and curriculum.” Our
committee strives to support our
schools in reviewing general conditions
of employment, investigating and
interpreting the school’s curriculum,
keeping informed as to the quality and
Christian character of the instruction,
dealing with matters of educational policy or
curriculum, and reviewing the educational performance
of the schools.
and needs of Timothy Christian Schools.
• I nvestigate the feasibility of offering foreign
languages not presently offered in our curriculum
through independent study courses on the
internet or other distance learning formats.
In addition members of the committee take part in all
prospective teacher interviews. With more than 100
applications for some of our openings, it’s good to
know we attract very strong candidates.
Timothy Christian Schools Mission and Vision
is…Serving God and His people, Timothy Christian
The goals the Education committee assumed this
Schools develops academically prepared Christian
year were:
disciples who embrace Christ’s call to transform the
• I mplement and support the new AdvancEd
world. The Education Committee has witnessed the
District Accreditation model
administrators, faculty, and staff embrace this mission
• Evaluate current student assessment practices and and vision through their teaching and dedication to the
students at Timothy.
investigate other models to best support the goals
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Julie Huisman, Chair
Extracurricular Committee
Did you know the Timothy Christian School offers
50 extracurricular opportunities for our students
in the high school and 30 extracurricular programs
for our elementary and middle school students? It is
this committee’s purpose to evaluate these programs
and hire coaches/sponsors for these many offerings.
Timothy is very committed to its extracurricular
activities and extremely appreciative of the hard
work and dedication of these many coaches/sponsors.
These individuals not only coach, lead and teach but
they are also spiritual mentors to our children helping
them develop “excellence with Christ-like character”
This past year this committee has completed writing
the “Extra Curricular Charter” which gives specific
direction to this 3 year old committee. We also have
a sub-committee working on achievement recognition
for our many sports teams and clubs. Another sub-
committee continues to fine tune the parent and
student surveys which are sent out at the end of
each season.
In all we do we strive to glorify God and encourage
our students, coaches and sponsors to demonstrate
excellence with Christ-like character!
Nancy Van Dyke, Chair
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Finance Committee
The finance committee is responsible for monitoring
and managing the income and expenses of the school.
The committee works closely with the administration
and staff in developing and adjusting its plans and
budgets to maintain a healthy financial position.
Timothy will again finish the year in a sound fiscal
financial position. This year Timothy’s enrollment has
come in above budget and our staff has done a good
job of keeping expenses in line with that budget.
In an effort to streamline our tuition collection
process we have utilized a third party called FACTS.
The business office has benefited from this process
with more consistent and timely receipts. This process
has resulted in better cash management.
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The business office has also undergone extensive work
and analysis with regards to preparing for a financial
audit. This has also included an examination and
strengthening of our internal controls.
Timothy continues to be blessed by its constituents
who have donated financial resources and their
valuable time. Timothy has also been blessed by solid
administrative and staff leadership. The Lord has
been FAITHFUL.
Steve Loerop, Chair
Marketing and Recruitment Committee
The Marketing and Recruitment Committee’s mission
statement is “to increase enrollment for Timothy
Christian Schools and to promote the Timothy brand
within our communities.” We work to fulfill this
mission and find that it is very broad in concept that
often has us thinking creatively.
Some of the Committee’s highlights this year include
the following:
• We staged four very successful open houses in
November, March, April, and May. Over 100
families were able to learn more about Timothy
and its mission.
• The cheerleaders, soccer team, committee
members and a Timothy bus took part in the
Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We met on
a rainy March morning, thought briefly about
canceling, but we went forward with the parade.
The rain stopped long enough for our walk down
Spring Road, where we were able to pass out
not only candy but 100’s of bookmarks with
upcoming Open House dates.
• Over 20 pastors attended the February Pastor’s
Breakfast. This was a worthwhile event in
which we invited all the pastors from churches
represented at Timothy. Administrators, board
members, and pastors shared a breakfast. Then
we attended the Middle School Chapel, which
involved the visiting pastors.
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• The committee hosted High School Preview Day
where 8th graders from Timothy and area middle
schools spent the morning experiencing Timothy
High School. This event not only showcases the
high school “in action,” but also prepares the
8th graders for some of the differences from M.S.
to H.S.
• We are also completing work on exit surveys,
new advertising venues, and tuition deposit/reenrollments procedures. We are looking forward
to the 100-year anniversary and the benefits of
the newly formed Welcome Committee for new
families at Timothy.
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The committee would like to recognize Rudi Gesch,
Timothy’s Director of Marketing and Recruitment,
and thank him for the conceptualizing the above
highlights. Some grades are nearing capacity for
2010-11. Enrollment went up for the 2009-10 school
year and hopes to maintain for 2010-11.
Record Kindergarten triggered a slight increase in this
year’s overall student population. With the likelihood
of welcoming over 90 1st graders in the fall, we hope
to maintain our solid numbers.
Diana DeBoer, Marketing and Recruitment
Committee Chair
Technology Committee
The Technology Committee is now in its third year,
and retains its charter to ensure technology is used
to enable the mission of Timothy. The work of the
committee gains traction through working closely
with the Technology Director, who does a fantastic
job of keeping the vast array of technology used by
Timothy running smoothly. God is blessing His world
with rapid advances in technology, and the committee
is focused on the opportunities this provides to both
streamline and reduce costs as well as enable new
capabilities and experiences for the administration,
faculty and students.
One large topic the committee has begun to address
is the integration of data from the multiple disparate
systems employed by the school. Currently, there
are numerous independent systems, including
those used for the business office, student grades,
email communications, the libraries, FACTS, etc.
Data sharing and consolidation, and planning
the coordinated integration of new systems and
capabilities is a major undertaking.
There are many other topics being discussed by the
committee: Server, desktop and laptop lifecycle
replacement strategies, student email policies, an
alumni database, backup strategies, and internet
connection options offer a sample of what our
agendas cover.
I am always amazed with the depth of technical
expertise and contribution brought by the committee
members and our Technology Director. It has
truly been a pleasure working with the Technology
Committee this year.
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Timothy Christian Schools Foundation:
Funding the Future
The Timothy Christian Schools Foundation was
established with gifts for endowment as one way
of participating in God’s design for faith in future
generations. Since its inception through a bequest
from the estate of “Aunt Tena” Huizenga, a Timothy
constituent who had dedicated her life as a Christian
missionary in Africa, the Foundation has provided a
way for others to join in the opportunity to bless the
future. From its beginnings with $28,000 in 1978, the
Foundation today has over $4 million in invested assets.
Since last year we are pleased to announce that the
vast majority of our assets have been transferred to
the Barnabas Foundation. There, along with sister
institutions similarly invested, we look forward to
expert and personal attention toward our future
earnings goals.
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Foundation assets are used for tuition and salary
assistance, curricular and program development,
scholarships, and special projects. Gifts to the
Foundation through wills and bequests, gifts of real
estate or the sale of business, or charitable trust
arrangements, fund not only immediate needs and
provide tuition assistance, but help to insure that
Christian education remains affordable. This past
year we were blessed to receive an estate gift of over
$400,000 from “a friend of a friend” of Timothy.
Praise God that “word of mouth” testimonials can
positively impact even those who have not been
directly involved with Timothy.
Peter Huizenga, President; Jim Allen; David Bere; Lee
Brandsma; Ridchard K. De Boer; Peter Hegel; Case
Hoogendoorn; Arnold Hoving; Ken Hoving; Tom Huiner;
Bastian Knoppers: Steve Loerop; Rob Petroelje; Lawrence
Poltrock; Terry Van Der Aa; Ken Vander Wal; Donald
Vos; Wayne Vriesman; John Zeilstra
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Annual Society Meeting Minutes, May 27, 2009
I. Call to Order
Board President Robert Van Staalduinen called the meeting to order. Dave Larsen led devotions and
opened in prayer.
II. Minutes of the 2008 Annual Society Meeting
On behalf of the Board, Mr. Van Staalduinen presented a motion to approve the minutes of the Annual
Society Meeting of May 28, 2008. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
III. Election of Board Members
A. Mr. Van Staalduinen then introduced the slated nominees. Nominees included:
Elmhurst CRC – Caryn Rivadeneira, Bill Terpstra
Faith CRC – Julie Huisman
Lombard CRC – Paul Zigterman
Wheaton CRC – Floyd Vander Meer
At Large: Faith Lee, Christ Church of Oak Brook
Cathy McNeil Stein, Rock of Ages Baptist
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B. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr. Van Staalduinen presented the following motion: To be
elected, nominees must receive a majority of the votes cast including absentee ballots presented at or
before this time. The motion was supported and passed by voice vote.
C. T
he vote was called and the ballots were marked.
D. Tellers Jim Allen, Russ Clousing, and Denise Stob collected the ballots and tabulated results.
IV.
Secretary’s Report
Secretary Cathy Mc Neil Stein highlighted several of the Board Committee activities from the past
school year. The Annual Report, providing general information on the Board of Directors’ activities
during the 2008-2009 school year, was previously distributed for information.
V.
Report of the Board Treasurer
Mr. Doug Wielard presented the Treasurer’s Report including a review of the financial condition of
Timothy Christian Schools. A written financial report was received for information.
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VI.
Budget Proposal, 2009-2010
Mr. Van Staalduinen presented the following motion on behalf of the Board: To approve the 20092010 budget of $8,307,000 as proposed. The motion was seconded. Mr. Dan Westra, financial
secretary, explained the proposed budget in detail. After Mr. Westra’s presentation was completed,
questions were entertained, and Mr. Van Staalduinen called for a voice vote and the motion passed.
VII.
Gift Presentation from Partners in Education (PIE)
PiE officers Barb Huizenga and President Carrie Tazelaar were introduced. They reported on another
very successful year of fund-raising and presented the school with a check for $80,000.
VIII.
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Van Prooyen provided a detailed overview of changes involving our capital campaign initiative,
administration, and financial situation.
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IX.
Election Results
Mr. Van Staalduinen announced that all the slated nominees were elected.
X.
Recognition of Retiring Board Members
Mr. Van Prooyen recognized the following retiring Board Members: Kyle Buikema, Leslie Fazio, Dan
Westra, Doug Wielard, and Deanna Wondergem.
XI.
Adjournment and Closing Prayer
A motion was made and supported to adjourn this meeting of the Timothy Christian Schools Society.
The motion passed and President Van Staalduinen closed in prayer.
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Board Nominees
The Board of Directors is pleased to present the
following nominees for Board positions. Each
candidate was asked, in preparation for this report, to
respond to the following questions:
1. What motivates you to serve on the Timothy
Christian Schools Board of Directors?
2. What strengths or areas of expertise will you
bring to the Board?
3. Our mission calls for the development of
academically prepared Christian disciples
who are taught from a Reformed Christian
perspective. What can a Board member do to
make this happen?
Their responses and brief biographical sketches are
presented on the following pages.
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Brian Bragg
At Large: Chicago Church
of Christ
I believe that Christ’s love is
best expressed and experienced
through the fellowship of
believers: acts of service and
sacrifice, producing a wellspring of love that benefits
the immediate community, and gives hope and
inspiration to an outside world in desperate need
of both. Serving on the school board is one way of
expressing our gratitude for the many ways our son
has benefited from the guidance, direction, and
vision that he has received as a student for close to
three years. I want to join with others in the work of
building up the body, to the edification of the greater
Timothy Christian Society.
I have board service experience with local non-profit
organizations focusing on the arts and public health,
and have facilitated national workgroups involving
public and private organizations and corporations.
Marketing and communications, community
engagement, and organizational development are
strengths accrued through experience; a love of
teamwork and laughter – gifts from God.
A Board member can help maintain the mission by
insuring that we continue the core practice of disciple
making, while participating in the larger, dynamic
discussion of what it means to be academically
prepared in a present and future world where the term
“academically prepared” is fluid. In addition, making
sure that academic preparation itself continues to be
a part of the Great Commission: to win the world for
Christ. Though the faces of the Timothy Christian
Society may look different than they did 100 years
ago, the mission keeps the unity necessary for the
future of the Society and it’s witness. The Board leads
in the care of this mission.
I was raised in the city and suburbs of Washington
D.C., the oldest of four children. My extended family
in the area numbered close to 70 people during my
youth; the largest grouping of our clan, with two other
large groups clustered in the New York area, and in
the “family seat” of Franklinton, North Carolina.
Though there were challenges growing up, what I
mostly remember is lots of food, laughter, and love.
I grew up attending church, was very active in our
youth group, and was also very involved in the
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Young Life club at my high school. However, it wasn’t
until after I graduated college and came to Chicago
to work that I realized, (through experiencing
some particularly tough situations) that I had never
made Jesus the Lord of my life, but had instead
been a consistent follower of tradition and external
expectations. In the midst of this turmoil, an
incredible young woman invited me to a Bible study
group, where I began my personal, intimate, sojourn
with the Lord. I became a Christian in 1988. Two
years later, by God’s grace and mercy, I married that
incredible young woman, and today our son is in the
7th grade at Timothy Christian Middle School. God
has put our boundary markers in a very pleasant
place; we feel blessed to have been added to the
Timothy Christian community.
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Dave DeVries
Elmhurst Christian
Reformed Church
My motivation for serving on
the Timothy board begins with
my commitment to my three
children to help in providing
them with superior education in a Christ centered
atmosphere. I have also committed to support the
children of our church in providing them with
Christian teaching and education. There are very few
things more important to me than my children and
their development in a Christian setting.
I believe that the strengths I bring to the Board
include management and leadership. I have been
extremely fortunate to be part of a business
organization in which I have been able to lead teams
of highly motivated professionals.
A Board member’s primary responsibility is to
provide Timothy teachers and administrators with
the tools, direction and support necessary to do their
jobs most effectively. Actively listening to the needs
of the school faculty and the students is critical in
developing a plan to make the mission a reality.
I was born and raised in Brookfield, Wisconsin,
a suburb of Milwaukee. After graduating from
Calvin College, I married Julie (Zeilstra) and settled
in Lombard. One of my daughters is an alum of
Timothy, another will graduate this June, and my
youngest daughter will be a sophomore next year.
Luis Hernandez
Willow Creek Community
Church, South Barrington
The thing that motivates me to
serve on the Board at Timothy is
that I want to get more involved
in my children’s school since I
have four currently attending. I also want to serve
because I get an opportunity to make a difference,
even if it is in a small way, in the lives of current and
future students at Timothy.
I have served for six years on the Illinois Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. I feel
a board member can contribute new ideas with
the mission in mind and find ways to further help
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increase opportunities for the students present
and future.
I have resided in Elmhurst for almost three years.
I have been married to Laura Hernandez for 16
years. We have four children—Louie (13) and three
daughters, Elizabeth (10), Gracie (8), and Joy (6)—all
attending Timothy.
I work in Lombard for 1st Advantage Mortgage as
a Mortgage Planner CMPS and have been in the
business for eight years. I graduated from Lewis
University in 1985 with a bachelor of science degree
and a minor in business administration. I was born
in Mexico and came to this great country with my
parents when I was four.
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Tracey Jarzombek
Lombard Christian
Reformed Church
I am excited and eager to serve
Timothy Christian Schools on
the Board of Directors. I ended
my previous term on the Board
two years ago and noticed during that time that I
actually missed it! The Board is vital to the ongoing
support of our adminstration, faculty, employees,
and students.
In my previous term, I appreciated serving on a
variety of committees and saw firsthand how this
school operates on the love and sweat of many. As
a parent of three students currently in 6th, 4th, and
2nd and as an alumna, I have witnessed numerous
changes and have been excited about the direction,
services, and activites our school provides. I enjoy
using my gifts in administration and leadership
positions not only at school but also at church.
Obviously, I have a vested interest in preparing
our students to shine like stars for Christ. It is the
same hope I have for my children as it is for all
other parents who send their children to Timothy.
Teaching them from a Reformed perspective allows
our students to experience academia from a Christian
worldview. This helps ground their Christian beliefs
for when they are challenged in the “outside” world.
Being open-minded about viable long range and
short range plans for our institution is one way to
further God’s kingdom work at our school and
surrounding community.
Ray Middel
Faith Christian
Reformed Church
Scripture is full of references
on the call of parents and the
Christian community (Church,
Home and School) to instruct
their children in the wisdom and knowledge of
God (Proverbs 1:7). As Christian parents, we are to
prepare our children for a life of service to Christ
in this world; wherever he calls them. Christian
education rests on these three pillars of Home,
Church and School, and I consider it a privilege to
be involved in each of these areas to ensure that not
only my children, but all covenant children have an
opportunity to be instructed fully in the light of
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God’s Word. Serving on the Timothy Board will
allow me to utilize the gifts God has given to me, and
further the Timothy mission of developing “Christian
disciples,” by being a member of the board leadership
that creates the framework to encourage Christian
disciple making.
We as a family moved to the western suburbs from
Ontario, Canada, where I had the privilege to
serve on the board of our local Christian school in
Georgetown, ON. I enjoyed being involved in the
leadership of a Christian school, and my passion
for Christ centered education allowed me to also
be an ambassador for Christ in this area. I am just
finishing a term as Elder and VP of Council at Faith
Christian Reformed Church, which provided me
further leadership development of being in a church
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leadership position. My current work responsibilities,
challenges me in various leadership roles and
responsibilities.
A board member needs to have a clear biblical
reference point and commitment to Christian
education. We know the Bible is clear on our role as
parents to instill the faith and knowledge of scripture
into their hearts and minds so that they equipped
to be disciples of Christ in His world (Deuteronomy
6:7). Since Timothy is founded on biblical principles
as expressed in the reformed faith, one must have an
ability to articulate a clear understanding of what
it means to be reformed; and how this impacts the
instruction and discipleship of our covenant children.
Finally one must be passionate about the calling of
being involved in Christ centered education. Christian
education is both a privilege and opportunity and
in a leadership role on the board, one must be an
ambassador of both Timothy and Christian education,
so that it will thrive and grow in our community, and
we will continue to prepare Christian disciples to be
actively involved in Christ’s kingdom.
My wife, Susan and I have four children, who all
attend Timothy. We are members of Faith Christian
Reformed Church and actively involved. We moved to
this area from Georgetown ON, in 2005, where we
were actively involved in both our local church and
Christian school.
Mimi Stanton
At Large: Epiphany
Lutheran Church
It’s hard to express how
important Timothy is to our
family. I know this school will
have a life-long impact on our
children. To be able to serve the school would mean a
lot to me.
Before being blessed with children, I was a PR
professional at the Northern Trust Company, where I
focused on business writing. I hope other facets of my
PR background would benefit Timothy, too. During
my career, I was called upon to work with every level
of the corporation, which I felt was my strength.
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I recognize our school’s mission is our greatest strength.
I will be a good listener and make decisions based on
whether the end result will support that mission.
I grew up in Wisconsin, the daughter of Greek
immigrants who loved their children unconditionally,
had God at the center of the home and lived their
lives with integrity. I graduated in 1988 from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison with BA in English.
In 1989, I married my high school sweetheart, and
ever since we have been blessed in so many ways
but especially with our three children, Philip, Zoe
and Harrison.
For 10 years, I was a PR professional at The Northern
Trust Company’s Chicago office, leaving in 1999
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as a Second Vice President. Since then, I have been
home raising our children and volunteering in the
community. I have served as President of Tree Town
Cooperative Nursery School, on the Board of the
Elmhurst Historical Museum Foundation, as CoDirector of our church’s VBS program and as Asst.
Superintendent of the Sunday School program.
In 2005, we transferred our children to Timothy, but
thought it couldn’t possibly be as wonderful as it
seemed. Four years later, we continue to be amazed
and grateful for the special influence Timothy has had
on our entire family.
Ken Vos
Elmhurst Christian
Reformed Church
My motivation to serve on the
Board is my reflection of the
commitment we make each
time a child is baptized in our
congregation, namely to receive these children in
love, pray for them, help instruct them in the faith,
and encourage and sustain them in the fellowship of
believers. Timothy Christian Schools is a significant
part of our community commitment fulfilling the
promise we make to God and parents. Serving on the
Board allows me to use my time, talent and gifts to
continue this commitment.
Over my career, I have held management and
leadership roles, both in Christian organizations
as well as large corporations. This history provides
the insight and experience to challenge, shape and
embrace the vision of Timothy Christian Schools
and provide consistent thought leadership to the
administration responsible for carrying out the vision
and goals.
Board members support Timothy’s mission first by
seeking God’s blessing and leadership over the School
through prayer and reading His Word. Additionally,
Board members must be committed to supporting
a Christ-centered, Scripture supported curriculum
and environment that challenges and molds children,
faculty and administration as Disciples of Christ,
preparing them academically and socially for the
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Board Nominees cont.
challenges that the World presents. In essence, the
Board can expect and must support that academic
excellence and discipleship are not mutually exclusive
and neither can be sacrificed in our school program.
My wife, Cindy, and I are members of Elmhurst CRC
where have both enjoyed being actively involved
in various ministries and leadership roles. We are
both graduates of Timothy Christian as well as our
older daughters, Ashley and Brittany. Our youngest,
Chad, will be entering his senior year this fall. I am
a Director of Sales for Waste Management at the
Midwest Group in Lombard. My personal hobbies
include a new found enjoyment in hunting as well
as spending hours in the bleachers watching TCHS
basketball games.
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Ballot
Timothy Christian Schools Board of Directors, May 26, 2010
Please check yes or no for each candidate listed.
Timothy Christian Schools Board of Directors, May 26, 2010
Please check yes or no for each candidate listed.
Yes ®
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No
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Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
Dave DeVries
Ken Vos
Yes ®
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No
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Faith Christian Reformed Church, Elmhurst
Ray Middel
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Lombard Christian Reformed Church, Lombard
Tracey Jarzombek
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Lombard Christian Reformed Church, Lombard
Tracey Jarzombek
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At Large:
Chicago Church of Christ
Brian Bragg
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Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington
Luis Hernandez
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Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington
Luis Hernandez
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Epiphany Lutheran Church
Mimi Stanton
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Epiphany Lutheran Church
Mimi Stanton
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Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
Dave DeVries
Ken Vos
Faith Christian Reformed Church, Elmhurst
Ray Middel
At Large:
Chicago Church of Christ
Brian Bragg
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Absentee Ballots must be put into an envelope with signature on the
outside. Bring to the Society meeting or to a school office by Monday,
May 24.
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Absentee Ballots must be put into an envelope with signature on the
outside. Bring to the Society meeting or to a school office by Monday,
May 24.
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188 W. Butterfield Rd.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
The Annual Meeting of the Timothy Christian Schools
Society will be held on Wednesday, May 26 in the Huizenga Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.