Become a Friend of Mundelein Connection
Mundelein Community Connection (MCC), The Connection for short, is a non-profit, 501 C (3) Community Development Corporation. As such, donations to MCC are tax deductible.
MCC is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors whose mission is to organize, promote and host public events that foster pride in our community, and contribute to creating an active, vibrant and welcoming Village. MCC events include: Park-on-Park Car Shows, Farmers Market, Bike Rodeo, Art Festival, Craft Beer Festival, and Santa’s Cottage. Hundreds of loyal volunteers donate their time each year to work at our events. We hope you will consider working at an event in 2019.
MCC has five sources of income: 1) an annual endowment from the Village of Mundelein; 2) Corporate Benefactors; 3) Event sponsorships; 4) Event participation fees; and 5) Membership fees.
The Annual Endowment in 2018 was $25,000. Corporate Benefactors are large corporations that donate $1,000 or more annually to support MCC. The Connection had three such benefactors in 2018: Sysmex of America, Medline Foundation, and MacLean Fogg Company. Event Sponsors donate to individual events of their choice. In 2018 MCC received support from over 100 local businesses. Participation Fees are charged at some events such as the Art Festival and the Farmers Market for vendors. All events other than the Craft Beer Festival are free to the public. Membership Fees are currently divided into four categories: Individual/Family - $45.00; Business - $200; Not-for-Profit - $35.00.
Increasing memberships and redefining member benefits is a priority for the MCC Board in the year ahead. As a first step, the MCC Board has decided to make the following modifications to the membership classifications for 2019:
In addition, all annual members and volunteers who work at one of the events will be considered as a “Friend of the Connection”. The Board is in the process of reestablishing the promotional recognition benefits of each member and sponsorship category. We hope you will support local community events and become a “Friend of the Connection” either as a member, a corporate benefactor, or an event sponsor.
MCC is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors whose mission is to organize, promote and host public events that foster pride in our community, and contribute to creating an active, vibrant and welcoming Village. MCC events include: Park-on-Park Car Shows, Farmers Market, Bike Rodeo, Art Festival, Craft Beer Festival, and Santa’s Cottage. Hundreds of loyal volunteers donate their time each year to work at our events. We hope you will consider working at an event in 2019.
MCC has five sources of income: 1) an annual endowment from the Village of Mundelein; 2) Corporate Benefactors; 3) Event sponsorships; 4) Event participation fees; and 5) Membership fees.
The Annual Endowment in 2018 was $25,000. Corporate Benefactors are large corporations that donate $1,000 or more annually to support MCC. The Connection had three such benefactors in 2018: Sysmex of America, Medline Foundation, and MacLean Fogg Company. Event Sponsors donate to individual events of their choice. In 2018 MCC received support from over 100 local businesses. Participation Fees are charged at some events such as the Art Festival and the Farmers Market for vendors. All events other than the Craft Beer Festival are free to the public. Membership Fees are currently divided into four categories: Individual/Family - $45.00; Business - $200; Not-for-Profit - $35.00.
Increasing memberships and redefining member benefits is a priority for the MCC Board in the year ahead. As a first step, the MCC Board has decided to make the following modifications to the membership classifications for 2019:
- Businesses can choose one of two options.First, enroll as an annual member as usual for the annual donation of $200.Or, in the alternative, any business that supports one of our annual events in an amount of $200.00 or more will automatically be considered a Business Member.
- Similarly, Individuals will also have the choice of either of two options:sign up as a member for the annual donation of $45, or volunteer at an MCC event and be automatically enrolled as an MCC member.
- Eliminate the youth membership category.
In addition, all annual members and volunteers who work at one of the events will be considered as a “Friend of the Connection”. The Board is in the process of reestablishing the promotional recognition benefits of each member and sponsorship category. We hope you will support local community events and become a “Friend of the Connection” either as a member, a corporate benefactor, or an event sponsor.