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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & MEETINGS

Board of Commissioners

The Worth Park District Board of Commissioners is a 5-member board elected to represent the community’s best interest. The responsibility of the Board is to set policy and to follow the mission, vision and core values to guide the Park District. Board members serve a six-year term and receive no compensation for the time they give. The Board members come from a variety of backgrounds but share one common trait: a commitment to serving the park and recreation needs of the community.
 
Park District Board Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit, Worth. The Committee of the Whole Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. 

Donald Dambek

​Donald Dambek

President

Serving since 2021

ddambek@worthparkdistrict.org

Rebecca Roberts

Rebecca Roberts

Vice President

Serving since 2022

rroberts@worthparkdistrict.org

Kari Lynn Fickes

Kari Lynn Fickes

Treasurer

Serving since 2022

kfickes@worthparkdistrict.org

Melissa Nagel

Melissa Nagel 

Alternate Treasurer

Serving since 2016

mnagel@worthparkdistrict.org

Mike McElroy

Mike McElroy

Commissioner

Serving since 2017

mmcelroy@worthparkdistrict.org

Congratulations to the Worth Park District Board of Commissioners who were all recognized for their achievements through the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Board Member Development Program on January 25, 2025.

The IAPD Board Member Development Program is open to board members from IAPD member agencies. The program gives recognition to local board members who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty through committee involvement, attendance at continuing educational opportunities and achievements at the local, state and national levels.

The Board was recognized at the IAPD Annual Business Meeting at the IAPD/IPRA Conference on January 25. Board President Mike McElroy was recognized for achieving the Master Level, and Don Dambek, Rebecca Roberts, Kari Lynn Fickes and Melissa Nagel were recognized at the Distinctive Level.

Board Member Awards 2025

2025

01.09.25

Special Meeting

01.16.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

02.20.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

03.20.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

04.17.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

05.15.25

Committee of the Whole

Public Hearing

Board Meeting

Minutes

Minutes

Minutes

06.19.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

Minutes

Minutes

07.17.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

Minutes

Minutes

08.21.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

Agenda

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes

09.11.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

Agenda

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes

10.1625

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

Agenda

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes

11.20.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

Agenda

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes

12.18.25

Committee of the Whole

Board Meeting

Agenda

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes

The Worth Park District was recognized at the Illinois Park and Recreation Conference in being named an Illinois Distinguished Park & Recreation Agency. Park District board and staff attended the conference luncheon to receive this great honor.

Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency 2025 Award

WORTH PARK DISTRICT MAIN OFFICE > The Terrace Centre: 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth, IL 60482 > 708-448-7080 > Monday - Friday > 9am-5pm

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