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Pav YMCA Names 2015 Teeter Award Recipient
Annual Tweeter Award Celebration and Dinner Dance to be held May 8th
Berwyn, 4/21/15 – On Friday, May 8, 2015, the Pav YMCA will be hosting their Annual Teeter Award
Celebration and Dinner Dance at Crystal Sky Banquets (7941 W. 47th Street) in McCook, IL. Since 1977,
the Pav YMCA annually honors the memory of Berwyn resident Robert W. Teeter by recognizing one
outstanding community leader as the recipient of the Robert W. Teeter Award. The Y further celebrates
community by presenting awards for Family and Volunteer of the Year.
The Pav YMCA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2015 Robert W. Teeter Award
will be Richard “Jousef” Mondragon, Berwyn Development Corporation Executive Vice President.
Mondragon was nominated by Ana Espinoza and Nora Laureto. In her nomination letter, Espinoza said the
following, “If you are involved in any community activity in Berwyn you know Jousef. He is a caring
individual who volunteers his time and efforts to his new small town.” In the community, Mondragon
serves on the Board of Directors of the Berwyn Public Library and Youth Crossroads.
Also being recognized at the event:
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Volunteer of the Year: Julissa Rodriguez
At the young age of 16 years old, Julissa Rodriguez is the true epitome of an inspirational youth who
continues to give back to her community.
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Family of the Year: Aaron & Jennifer Mitchell
Aaron, Jennifer, Harvey, Juniper, and Hudson are an example of how a family can improve the
community they live in and have fun doing it.
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Dean S. Johnson President’s Award: Joseph M. Kroc
In addition to his many accomplishments, Joe is always able to be counted on for good and honest
advice; especially in regards to YMCA financial decisions.
This signature event is also the Pav YMCA’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this event
benefit the Y’s Annual Support Campaign, which provides financial assistance to the kids and families that
need the Y the most. Every year the Y awards nearly $58,000 in scholarships and fee assistance to over
590 people who are otherwise unable to participate in preschool, afterschool child care, summer camp or
YMCA membership due to financial circumstances.
Tickets for the Annual Teeter Award Celebration and Dinner Dance are $55 a piece or $550 for a table of
ten and can be purchased at the Pav YMCA (2947 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn).
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About the Pav YMCA
The Pav YMCA has been serving the communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Stickney, Forest View, Riverside,
North Riverside and Lyons for the past 45 years. We are a cause driven, nonprofit organization committed
to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Every
day we work side by side with people from all walks of life towards our mission: To put Christian principles
into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.