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FAQs about the Associate Board
How do I join the Associate Board?
How often does the Associate Board meet?
Where is the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
located?
Do I have to live in the Chicago land area to
be a member?
What are the benefits of joining the Associate
Board?
How do I purchase tickets to one of the annual
fundraising events?
Where are philanthropic contributions to the
Associate Board distributed?
How do I volunteer with the Associate Board?
Are there other board involvement opportunities
at RIC?
Who do I contact for more information on the
Associate Board and its events?
How do I join the Associate Board?
The Associate Board welcomes those interested in joining
the board to attend one of its quarterly meetings or many
events to learn more about the group. Please download the
Membership
Application Form.
For additional information, please contact Sara Murphy at
312-238-6025 or smurphy@ric.org.
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How often does the Associate Board meet?
Full Associate Board meetings are held at RIC on a quarterly
basis. There are also various social gatherings throughout
the year including summer and winter holiday celebrations
and the Board's fundraising events ArtFutura
and Bearcat Ball.
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Where is the Rehabilitation Institute
of Chicago located?
RIC Flagship Hospital
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-354-REHAB (7342)
Validated parking is available at the Self Parking lot
at 321 E. Erie for Associate Board members and volunteers.
Community Facilities: RIC has established a system of rehabilitation
care with locations
throughout the metropolitan Chicago area and the Midwest.
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Do I have to live in the Chicago land
area to be a member?
No. Although meetings and events take place in Chicago, there
are opportunities for participation even at a distance. Some
Associate Board members are on the east coast and even abroad.
They remain active and connected with the board through serving
on event planning committees, raising awareness in their local
areas and making gift contributions.
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What are the benefits of joining the Associate
Board?
Making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
by supporting the "#1 rehabilitation hospital in America"*
continues to be the benefit members appreciate most. In addition,
the board provides an opportunity to network with emerging
civic and business leaders, forming new lasting relationships.
Members also have an opportunity to showcase talents and interests
in planning fundraising events and organizing volunteer activities.
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How do I purchase tickets to one of the
Associate Board's annual fundraising events?
Call 312-238-6025 for ticket information for ArtFutura
and Bearcat Ball.
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Where are philanthropic contributions
to the Associate Board distributed?
The Associate Board directs its contributions to a few primary
entities within RIC's Pediatric and Adolescent Program, Pediatric
Charity Care and art therapy programs through the Therapeutic
Recreation Program. Click here to make a donation.
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How do I volunteer as a member of the
Associate Board?
Contact the Associate Board's Membership Chair Chair, Bradley
Heit (email link), to get started volunteering. You can also
learn more about volunteering
with RIC by calling 312-238-6026 or e-mailing volunteer@ric.org.
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Are there other board involvement opportunities
at the RIC?
Yes. The Women's Board was founded in 1960. Since that time,
it has provided major funding for the Rehabilitation Institute
of Chicago's Charity Care Fund, and has made significant annual
contributions to many special programs including:
For more information about the Women's
Board, please call: 312-238-6023.
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Whom do I contact for more information
on the Associate Board and its events?
For more information about the Associate Board of the Rehabilitation
Institute of Chicago, please contact:
Sara Murphy
312-238-6025
smurphy@ric.org.
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*Since 1991 U.S.News & World Report has reported that RIC
is the "#1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America."
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