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Ron Austin Appointed to CASA Board
Ron Austin, CPA, a partner in Mathieson, Moyski, Celer & Co., LLP, was recently appointed to the board of directors of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of DuPage County. Austin will serve a two-year term on the board of directors for CASA, an organization which advocates for children who are abused or neglected and part of judicial proceedings.
Austin has been a partner at Mathieson, Moyski, Celer & Co. since 1996 when he joined the firm, merging his own practice which he established in Glen Ellyn in 1992. Prior to having his own firm, Austin worked for Trans Union and Arthur Andersen & Co. He has a bachelor's degree from Augustana College and a master's degree in taxation from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as well as the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS). Austin is a member, former board member and past treasurer of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, a past chair of the Chamber's Ambassador's Club, and a member and past president of the Wheaton Lion's Club.
Fortner Awarded Association of Park Districts Legislator of the Year Award
State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) was honored January 27, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago by being awarded the Association of Park Districts' 2011 Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award. Fortner was recognized for his commitment to advancing park districts and recreation opportunities for all Illinois citizens.
"This truly is a humbling honor," said Fortner. "Parks and recreation are a vital part of our lives, society and economy. I actively pursue legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives to expand this component of our quality of life."
Representative Fortner was the chief sponsor on five priority bills listed by the Association of Park Districts:
House Bill 3458 - This bill will give park districts the option of using design build, which can result in significant cost savings on some construction projects. The bill was signed into law this General Assembly and is a key reason for Fortner receiving this award.
House Bill 2057 - This bill is meant to address the First District Appellate Court ruling that the Capital Plan passed in the 96th General Assembly is unconstitutional. The bill addresses the issues of the court and finds funding mechanisms to fund the allocated capital projects.
House Bill 3370 - Legislation would require the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund to establish a defined contribution benefit plan that would alleviate some of the pension stress felt by the State.
House Bill 3372 - This legislation seeks to help alleviate municipalities of the high cost of their storm water management plan.
House Bill 3459 - Bill would forbid an employer from forcing an employee to use a vacation day in order to serve as an election judge
Whole Foods
We are celebrating our 15th anniversary on February 13th and will be hosting a party at the store between 4-7pm that night to celebrate.
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