Ecker Center holds
two annual events--Festival of Trees and a participation golf outing with
The Anvil Club The Anvil Club, a private dinner club in Dundee, has
invited the Ecker Center to team in their annual golf outing. A
portion of the proceeds will benefit the clients and services of the agency.
The Festival of Trees
is Ecker Center's major fund-raiser. Individuals, businesses and
organizations sponsor and decorate approximately 25 Christmas trees. The
trees are put on display for two weeks at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin. The
community may view the trees at the library and vote for their
favorite one. The trees are then moved to the site of the Gala Event and
sold to the highest bidder during a live auction. Click on Festival of
Trees for more information.
In 2008 Ecker Ecker Center will also
host its semi-annual Awards Dinner. Individuals shall receive the
following awards:
Maurine Withers Award -
for excellence in mental health
Dene Ecker Award - for
contributions to the community
Friend of Ecker Award
