Message from Thomas Yokley, Village President
One of the best things about small town life is the sense of community that exists among the people who live there. For many years, Williamsville has been fortunate enough to have a group of people who care enough to lend their time and expertise to a number of community events each year. With less government funding coming our way, the fact that we have a self-sustaining Community Foundation is very important. This Foundation needs your "hands on" help!
We are actively seeking new members to join the Foundation and help us keep the community spirit alive in Williamsville! We are struggling with a lack of new members and will be unable to continue on with the events that we currently put on, including Easter in the Park, Fourth of July Celebration, Autumn on the Boulevard, Boo on the Boulevard, and Christmas on the Boulevard. You can be as involved as much or as little as you'd like! We are open to new ideas and suggestions! If you'd like to sign up, please show up at any meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Village Hall. If you'd like to talk about it, please contact me directly at 217-306-0004, or call the Village Hall at 217-566-3806. Thank you for your interest!
The Williamsville Community Foundation was organized in 1989 as exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes within the meaning of a 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. More specifically, the purposes for which the Foundation is organized are:
One of the best things about small town life is the sense of community that exists among the people who live there. For many years, Williamsville has been fortunate enough to have a group of people who care enough to lend their time and expertise to a number of community events each year. With less government funding coming our way, the fact that we have a self-sustaining Community Foundation is very important. This Foundation needs your "hands on" help!
We are actively seeking new members to join the Foundation and help us keep the community spirit alive in Williamsville! We are struggling with a lack of new members and will be unable to continue on with the events that we currently put on, including Easter in the Park, Fourth of July Celebration, Autumn on the Boulevard, Boo on the Boulevard, and Christmas on the Boulevard. You can be as involved as much or as little as you'd like! We are open to new ideas and suggestions! If you'd like to sign up, please show up at any meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Village Hall. If you'd like to talk about it, please contact me directly at 217-306-0004, or call the Village Hall at 217-566-3806. Thank you for your interest!
The Williamsville Community Foundation was organized in 1989 as exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes within the meaning of a 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. More specifically, the purposes for which the Foundation is organized are:
- To encourage and promote good will and fellowship within the community of Williamsville;
- To promote historic preservation and historic education within the Village of Williamsville; and
- To sponsor fund-raising events to offset the expenses of funding other community related activities.
About Our Meetings
The Williamsville Community Foundation meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at the Williamsville Village Hall. The Foundation encourages those interested in contributing to any of the Foundation's activities to attend a monthly board meeting or contact Foundation President, Bill Fawns. New members are always welcome!
Williamsville Community Foundation funds are made available to support residents in need, including school organizations and community groups. Requests should be presented at the monthly Foundation meeting. For any requests meant to aid residents in need that require confidentiality or anonymity, please contact the Foundation president directly.
President: Mark Esker 217-971-2636
Vice President: Patrick Gettleman 217-750-1077
Secretary: Pat Fawns 217-341-8346
Treasurer: Brenda Esker 217-566-3357
Directors: Judy Krell 217-566-2054 & Roy Pyers 217-652-0591
The Williamsville Community Foundation meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at the Williamsville Village Hall. The Foundation encourages those interested in contributing to any of the Foundation's activities to attend a monthly board meeting or contact Foundation President, Bill Fawns. New members are always welcome!
Williamsville Community Foundation funds are made available to support residents in need, including school organizations and community groups. Requests should be presented at the monthly Foundation meeting. For any requests meant to aid residents in need that require confidentiality or anonymity, please contact the Foundation president directly.
President: Mark Esker 217-971-2636
Vice President: Patrick Gettleman 217-750-1077
Secretary: Pat Fawns 217-341-8346
Treasurer: Brenda Esker 217-566-3357
Directors: Judy Krell 217-566-2054 & Roy Pyers 217-652-0591
The unofficial Williamsville Garden Club began as a hobby for several Williamsville community members. Those who donated their time and endless effort to make the Williamsville Boulevard a showplace were Jo and Bob Tibbs, Eileen and Charlie Grampp, and Doris and John O'Neal. Without the assistance and support of these people the official Williamsville Garden Club would not have been founded several years later.
With the encouragement and support of the Village of Williamsville President and Board of Trustees, several Williamsville residents felt the community could support a Garden Club. A vision for the Williamsville Garden Club was created, a membership drive and project on the Boulevard was planned for May 1, 2010 and the first official meeting of the Williamsville Garden Club occurred May 8, 2010.
The Williamsville Garden Club provides education, resources, and additional networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibility. Specific purposes for which the Garden Club was organized are: 1) to promote and provide financial support to Historic Downtown Revitalization 2) to promote, plan and implement overall Village Beautification efforts 3) to sponsor fundraising events to offset the expense of funding Downtown Revitalization and Village Beautification efforts and/or other community related activities and 4) to promote conservation, sustainability, and green living.
The Garden Club has been designated by the Village of Williamsville to assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of public areas in regard to beautification and revitalization efforts. Village of Williamsville equipment, materials, and labor are made available to the Garden Club as deemed appropriate by the Village President and Board. The Garden Club works in conjunction with the local school horticultural club and civic-minded student organizations as well as the Williamsville Community Foundation. The Garden Club also partners with the Williamsville Public Library and Museum in presenting an educational "Backyard Basics" workshop each Spring and its most recent community activity is "Boo! On the Boulevard," which is a Fall event featuring a haunted trolley ride and costume contest.
As the Williamsville Garden Club continues to grow and evolve, the entire community benefits from the expertise of its members and the events that it participates in and organizes. New members, new energy, and new ideas are always encouraged and welcomed!
Interested in joining the Williamsville Garden Club? We typically meet the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Contact Nique Scarbrough at 618-315-1099 or niquescarbrough@gmail.com.
Garden Club Officers for 2023:
President: Nique Scarbrough
Vice President: Linda Wise
Secretary: Laura Horton
Treasurer: Jenny Brennan
With the encouragement and support of the Village of Williamsville President and Board of Trustees, several Williamsville residents felt the community could support a Garden Club. A vision for the Williamsville Garden Club was created, a membership drive and project on the Boulevard was planned for May 1, 2010 and the first official meeting of the Williamsville Garden Club occurred May 8, 2010.
The Williamsville Garden Club provides education, resources, and additional networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibility. Specific purposes for which the Garden Club was organized are: 1) to promote and provide financial support to Historic Downtown Revitalization 2) to promote, plan and implement overall Village Beautification efforts 3) to sponsor fundraising events to offset the expense of funding Downtown Revitalization and Village Beautification efforts and/or other community related activities and 4) to promote conservation, sustainability, and green living.
The Garden Club has been designated by the Village of Williamsville to assist with design, implementation, and maintenance of public areas in regard to beautification and revitalization efforts. Village of Williamsville equipment, materials, and labor are made available to the Garden Club as deemed appropriate by the Village President and Board. The Garden Club works in conjunction with the local school horticultural club and civic-minded student organizations as well as the Williamsville Community Foundation. The Garden Club also partners with the Williamsville Public Library and Museum in presenting an educational "Backyard Basics" workshop each Spring and its most recent community activity is "Boo! On the Boulevard," which is a Fall event featuring a haunted trolley ride and costume contest.
As the Williamsville Garden Club continues to grow and evolve, the entire community benefits from the expertise of its members and the events that it participates in and organizes. New members, new energy, and new ideas are always encouraged and welcomed!
Interested in joining the Williamsville Garden Club? We typically meet the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Contact Nique Scarbrough at 618-315-1099 or niquescarbrough@gmail.com.
Garden Club Officers for 2023:
President: Nique Scarbrough
Vice President: Linda Wise
Secretary: Laura Horton
Treasurer: Jenny Brennan
Williamsville Veterans Committee
The Veterans Committee is accepting donations for military flag holders for veterans in Walnut Hill, Wolf Creek and Stewart cemeteries. We hope to have the holders for flags to place at these locations prior to Memorial Day this year. Donations may be dropped off at the Village Hall.
Thanks to everyone who has already donated to support our local veterans! We appreciate your support!
Committee Members:
Tom Yokley
Dave Carter
Jerry Friedrich
John Sweeney
Vince Lugibill
Allen Schnellenberger
Darren Horton
Shawn Edwards
Davis Walsh
New members are always welcome and needed! Please contact the Village Hall at 566-3806 if you're interested.
Thanks to everyone who has already donated to support our local veterans! We appreciate your support!
Committee Members:
Tom Yokley
Dave Carter
Jerry Friedrich
John Sweeney
Vince Lugibill
Allen Schnellenberger
Darren Horton
Shawn Edwards
Davis Walsh
New members are always welcome and needed! Please contact the Village Hall at 566-3806 if you're interested.