Bloomington-Normal philanthropists to be recognized in East Peoria

BLOOMINGTON — The Central Illinois Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has announced its 2024 National Philanthropy Day award recipients.

Among the award recipients are Julie and Bob Dobski for Outstanding Philanthropists, and Beta Omicron Chapter of Tri Delta at Illinois State University for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Ages 18-23.

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Recipients will be honored during the 40th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon at 11 a.m. Nov. 13 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Tickets are $50 per person.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.afpcentralillinois.org .

Bloomington is closing the tent encampment south of downtown as of Oct. 15, and will allow the Salvation Army to shelter people overnight this winter.

Watch now: Photos from the Symphony Gala

Charlie and Joan Vanden Eynden, ISO Musical Director Taichi Fukumura, John Freese

Valerie Wyatt, Elaine Cousins, Cheryl Magnuson

Frank and Angie Hoffman, Tim Leighton

Steve and Kathy Gossard

Melissa and Mark Tremper

Dennis Wentworth, Alan and Doris Reeser

Cheryl and Michael Whelan

Terry Huff, Shelleigh and Kevin Birlingmair

ISO Musical Director Taichi Fukumura, Debi Grossman

Michelle and Daniel Grieco, Dr. Craig Cortese, Deb Grieco

Emily Nafziger, Cathy Wentworth, Marlene Dietz

Terence and Michelle Gilbert

Debbie and Tim Leighton

Lori and Jesse Baird

Marilyn Freese bids on a silent auction item

ISU first lady Roos and ISU President Aondover Tarhule

Mellissa Wahl, Nancy Cremer

ISO Orchestra Manager Bethany Freesen, Tyler Freesen

Jenny Jacobs, Gerry Smith, Paula and Dan Deneen

Mark and Cindy Segobiano, Bob Dobski

Pat Grogg, Cindy Ross-Ringer

Rachel Brandt, Nargis Khokhar

Paula and John Pratt

Luke Hensleigh and Dr. Ani Yazedjian-Hensleigh

Betty Scanlon, Kim Bankston

Susan and Jim Bass

Fran Brandeau, Beth Wakefield, Dr. Daniel Brownstone

Carole and Jerry Ringer

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Peggy Hundley, honoree Joan Vanden Eynden

Associate Conductor Jacobsen Woollen was the MC for the evening, not only conducting the musicians but also singing.

Musicians entertained the audience with a wide range of music

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Jacobsen Woollen, associate conductor of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, served as master of ceremonies Sept. 8 for the orchestra's gala celebrating 80 years of classical music. He gave a vocal performance alongside the orchestra musicians.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra musicians entertained the audience on Sunday, Sept. 8, with several selections including work from classical and popular musicians.

ISO Board President Dr. Daniel Brownstone (right) introduces the new musical director Taichi Fukumura. Fukumura was selected to lead Illinois Symphony Orchestra as its next musical director after a two-year search process.

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Taichi Fukumura, music director for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, speaks Sept. 8 during the orchestra's gala celebrating 80 years of classical music.

ISO Executive Director Trevor Orthmann thanks Joan Vanden Eynden for her and her husband’s long-time support of the symphony.

Charlie and Joan Vanden Eynden with the golden baton.

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Joan Vanden Eynden, who was honored Sunday, Sept. 8 for her long-time support of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, shows her golden baton award to Taichi Fukumura, the new music director of the ISO, and ISO Lifetime member John Freese.

IWU President Sheahon J. Zenger, Bob Dobski

ISO Guild president Cathy Wentworth, Dennis Wentworth

Kevin Birlingmair was auctioneer for the evening, raising money by auctioning off unique trips and dinners and facilitating the fund-a-need portion of the evening.