The Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award - 2006
Phyllis Carroll
Nominated By The Honorable Thomas D. Marcucci
Elmhurst
Phyllis Carroll
Phyllis Carroll, a lifelong teacher in the arts, has improved the quality of life for the citizens of Elmhurst by promoting and furthering the humanities in Elmhurst. Ms. Carroll has worked tirelessly to raise an awareness and understanding of the local community through her work with the Elmhurst Historical Museum. As President of the Museum Foundation board (2000-2005) she was instrumental in efforts to broaden contact with local schools by creating a college scholarship fund and a popular elementary school poster contest. She was also instrumental in creating an annual historical film screening/discussion at the York Theater to raise funds for the Foundation and is currently helping to create historic bus tours of Elmhurst. In addition to contributions related to music and history, Ms. Carroll has fostered a love of reading through her work as a member of the Friends of the Library, where she currently serves as President. She co-chaired the Vote Yes Committee in 2001 to gather support for the new library, organizing committees to handle fundraising and publicity and contributing to the success of the referendum. As Treasurer of the organization two years ago, she was the driving force behind the Friends' 1st Annual Poetry Contest for children grades 4-12.Return to the archive listing for The Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award - 2006
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