Police Statue Fund - Village of Mundelein

Village of Mundelein
Police Statue Fund
Contents
Le er From The Mayor .................................................................................................... 1
Le er From The Chief of Police ........................................................................................ 2
Project Overview ............................................................................................................. 3
Quick Facts ...................................................................................................................... 4
Frequently Asked Ques ons ............................................................................................ 5
Partnership Opportuni es ............................................................................................... 6
Police Tribute Statues Na onwide ................................................................................8-9
V ILLAGEOF M UNDELEIN
OFFICEOFTHEMAYOR
SteveLentz,Mayor
KatyTimmerman,VillageClerk
MundeleinPoliceStatueFund
DearFriendsandNeighbors:
AsMayoroftheVillageofMundeleinandonbehalfoftheBoardofTrustees,Iwouldliketo
expressmyappreciationforMr.JackForshaw’seffortsinraisingfundstoconstructastatuein
frontofthePoliceDepartmentonRoute45.
AtitsJuly8,2013,VillageBoardmeeting,theBoardpassedanordinanceauthorizingthe
creationoftheMundeleinStatueCommitteeandappointedJackForshawasChairman.Their
purposeistoraisemoniestocompletetheprojectwhichisafullͲsizebronzestatueofapolice
officerholdingthehandsoftwochildren.Allmoniesraisedwillbeadministeredandrecorded
throughtheVillageofMundeleinFinanceDepartmentandwillbeusedforexpensesrelatedto
thepurchaseandinstallationofthestatue.
TheBoardofTrusteesandIfullysupporttheCommittee’seffortsandlookforwardtotheday
thatthispublicartisdisplayedandvisibletoalltravelersononeofthebusiestroadsin
Mundelein.ThisisawonderfultributetotheMundeleinPoliceDepartmentthathasservedthe
communityformorethan100years.
Sincerely,
SteveLentz
Mayor
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V ILLAGEOF M UNDELEIN
OFFICEOFTHECHIEF
EricGuenther,PoliceChief
MundeleinPoliceStatueFund
DearVillageofMundeleinPartners:
IamwritingthisletterasashowofsupportforthePublicSafetyStatueCommitteethathas
beenchargedwithraisingfundstopurchasealifeͲsizedcommemorativebronzestatueslated
tobeinstalledatthefrontentranceoftheVillageofMundeleinPoliceStationonRoute45to
beviewedandenjoyedbyallMundeleinresidentsandvisitors.
Thestatuetitled,“TheProtector,”featuresapoliceofficerholdingthehandsoftwochildren
anditisintendedtoserveasatributetoallwhomworkinlawenforcement.MundeleinMayor,
SteveLentz,hasappointedMr.JackForshawasCommitteeChairman.
TheoverallgoalforthisinitiativeistopaytributetotheMundeleinPoliceDepartmentformore
than100yearsofserviceandserveasavisualreminderoftheVillage’scommitmenttoits
historyanditscitizens.Additionally,thePublicSafetyStatueCommitteehopesthatthisproject
willbeacatalystforalargerinterestinpublicartwithintheVillageofMundelein.
Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,pleasefeelfreetocontacttomedirectlyat847Ͳ968Ͳ3775or
[email protected].
Thankyouinadvanceforyoursupportofthisimportantcommunityproject.
Sincerely,
EricJ.Guenther
ChiefofPolice
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Overview
Proposed Cast Bronze Statue To Serve As Tribute To Mundelein Police Officers
To pay tribute to the Mundelein Police Department’s more than 100 years of service, the Village of
Mundelein recently passed an ordinance authorizing the crea on of the Mundelein Public Safety Statue
Commi ee and appointed Jack Forshaw as Chairman. The commi ee’s purpose is to raise funds to
complete a police officer tribute. The project will include a life-sized cast bronze statue of a police officer
holding the hands of two children.
The statue, called “The Protector,” will stand nearly 6’2” tall with his hat in place, weigh
approximately 600 pounds, and present a powerful image to Village residents and visitors
concerning the selfless contribu ons made by those in public service on a daily basis. Approximate
cost of the project is $70,000.
“This is a wonderful tribute not only to all those who have served as a Mundelein Police Officers, but
to all those in law-enforcement. Our focus here at Mundelein is our ci zens and this statue will be a
meaningful symbol and reminder of that commitment to the community,” said Eric Guenther, Mundelein
Police Chief.
“The Board of Trustees and I fully support the Commi ee’s efforts and look forward to the day that this
public art is displayed and visible to all travelers on one of the busiest roads in Mundelein. This is a
wonderful tribute to the Mundelein Police Department that has served the community for more than
100 years,” remarked Mayor Steve Lentz.
Once funding is in place, The Village of Mundelein will commission Brodin Studios, Inc.—a company
owned and operated for over 30 years by re red police officers and firefighters to honor and
memorialize their brave comrades in law enforcement, fire/rescue, and the military.
Brodin Studios bronze statues are created using the ancient lost wax process of hot bronze cas ng. This
more than 5000 year old cas ng method is a lengthy progression of steps that require a great deal of
a en on. The end result is a finished piece that is unsurpassed in detail, quality, and beauty. Brodin
Studios uses the lost wax process over other cas ng methods because it enables the ar sts to customize
each sculpture down to the last detail including specific uniform style, patches, badges, and more.
“Our statues make a definite statement in the community. We’ve found that when people see
our sculptures for the first me, they interact with them, kids touch the officer’s hand, and a man
approaching a ground-mounted life-size figure looks eye to eye with him and so the statue has greater
impact as compared to viewing it on a base. We usually recommend moun ng life-size sculpture at or
near ground level for this reason,” explains Neil Brodin,
Owner, Brodin Studios, Inc.
“I think the proposed statue will be a wonderful addi on to
the Village of Mundelein and it will be a nice way to honor
our police officers. It’s important to have something like
this in the Village to remind the community that the police
department and its officers are protectors and partners with
them. This proposed statue will represent who they are and
what they do. It will help to break down the barriers of us/
them,” said Raymond Rose, Former Mundelein Police Chief
for 20 years.
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Quick Facts
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Village of Mundelein officials wish to pay tribute to the Mundelein Police Department’s
100 years of service.
Mayor Steve Lentz along with the Village Board passed an ordinance authorizing the crea on
of the Mundelein Public Safety Statue Commi ee.
Commi ee Chair: Mr. Jack Forshaw, Lifelong Mundelein Resident.
Commi ee’s sole purpose is to raise funds to complete a police officer tribute.
The tribute will include a life-sized cast bronze statue of a police officer holding the hands of
two children.
The statue, called “The Protector,” will stand nearly 6’2” tall with his hat in place, weigh
approximately 600 pounds, and present a powerful image to Village residents and visitors
concerning the selfless contribu ons made by those in public service on a daily basis.
Once funding is in place, The Village of Mundelein will commission Brodin Studios, Inc.—
a company owned and operated for over 30 years by re red police officers and firefighters
to honor and memorialize their brave comrades in law enforcement, fire/rescue, and
the military.
Approximate cost of the project is $70,000.
Dona ons
To make a dona on to the Police Officer Tribute Statue Fund, simply make your checks payable
to Mundelein Police Statue Fund.
For More Informa on
If you would like more informa on on this project, please call Mr. Jack Forshaw, Chairman,
Mundelein Police Statue Fund at 847-566-0334.
“This is a wonderful tribute not only to all those who have served as a Mundelein Police Officers,
but to all those in law-enforcement. Our focus here at Mundelein is our ci zens and this statue
will be a meaningful symbol and reminder of that commitment to the community.”
–Eric Guenther, Mundelein Police Chief
Thank you for your support of this important community service project.
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Frequently Asked Ques ons
What is the Police Statue Fund?
The Village of Mundelein is raising funds for a life-sized bronze statue of a police officer
holding the hands of two children. This stunning piece of artwork will serve as a tribute to the
men and women of law enforcement who have served the Village for over 100 years. The
statue will be placed in front of the Mundelein Police Sta on facing Route 45 for maximum
community exposure.
What is the approximate cost of the statue?
The current es mated cost of the statue is $60,000. There will be addi onal installa on costs,
so the total cost of the project will be approximately $70,000.
Who is in charge of solici ng dona ons?
At the July 8, 2013 Village of Mundelein Board Mee ng, the Board passed an ordinance
establishing the Village of Mundelein Police Statue Planning Commi ee. Jack Forshaw
was named Chairman of the Commi ee and he will be assisted by six volunteer members.
This Commi ee will personally contact Mundelein business owners to consider suppor ng
this ini a ve. Mundelein residents will be invited to donate to this cause via other
marke ng solicita ons.
Can businesses and private individuals make a pledge to the Police Statue Fund and then
make payments over me?
The Police Statue Fundraising Campaign will take place over the next 12 months. Pledge
payments to the fund may be made in increments over this me period to the Mundelein
Police Statue Fund.
Is my dona on to the Police Statue Fund tax deduc ble?
Your dona on is 100% tax deduc ble.
When will the police tribute statue be installed?
Provided that funding is in place by December, 2014 the statue will be installed and dedicated
in May, 2015.
Who has been commissioned to create the police statue?
The Village of Mundelein will commission Brodin
Studios, Inc.—a company owned and operated for over
30 years by re red police officers and firefighters to
honor and memorialize their brave comrades in law
enforcement, fire/rescue, and the military. Brodin
Studios bronze statues are created using the ancient
lost wax process of hot bronze cas ng. This more than
5000 year old cas ng method is a lengthy progression
of steps that require a great deal of a en on. The end
result is a finished piece that is unsurpassed in detail,
quality, and beauty.
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Partnership Opportuni es
POLICE CHIEF CLUB
$10,000 and above dona on
SERGEANT’S CLUB
$500–$1,499
Bronze desktop replica statue
8” x 8” Personalized Brick
12” x 12” Personalized Brick
Name on bronze commemora ve plaque
mounted at statue site
Name on bronze commemora ve plaque
mounted at statue site
Mayoral Le er of Apprecia on
Lunch with the Police Chief at a Mundelein
restaurant of your choice
Ride Along with Police Officer
Mayoral Le er of Apprecia on
Recogni on in all Village of Mundelein
promo onal materials
Name/Logo recogni on on dedicated page
of Village Website
Recogni on in all Village of Mundelein
promo onal materials
POLICE OFFICER’S CLUB
$100–$500
Name/Logo recogni on on dedicated page
of Village Website
4” x 8” Personalized Brick
DEPUTY CHIEF CLUB
$5,000–$9,999
Recogni on in all Village of Mundelein
promo onal materials
12” x 12” Personalized Brick
Name/Logo recogni on on dedicated page
of Village Website
Name on bronze commemora ve plaque
mounted at statue site
Mayoral Le er of Apprecia on
Ride Along with Police Officer
Mayoral Le er of Apprecia on
FRIENDS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
$50
4” x 8” Personalized Brick
Recogni on in all Village of Mundelein
promo onal materials
Name/Logo recogni on on dedicated page
of Village Website
COMMANDER’S CLUB
$1,500–$4,999
12” x 12” Personalized Brick
Name on bronze commemora ve plaque
mounted at statue site
Bronze commemora ve plaque
Mayoral Le er of Apprecia on
Recogni on in all Village of Mundelein
promo onal materials
Name/Logo recogni on on dedicated page
of Village Website
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Police Tribute Statues Na onwide
Alabama
Jasper Police “Protector”
Mountain Brook Police “Protector”
Florence Police “Protector”
Baldwin County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Call to Duty”
Colbert County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
w/two children
Arkansas
Li le Rock FBI “G-Man” Sculpture
California
Monrovia Police “Protector”
Vallejo Police and Fire Memorial
San Bernardino Police “Call to Duty”
Tus n Police “Call to Duty”
Garden Grove Police “Call to Duty”
Alhambra Police “Protector”
Dublin Police and Fire “Protectors”
Westminster Police Office Sculpture
Bakersfield Vietnam Nurses Memorial “Nurse”
Rio Hondo Police “Call to Duty”
Downey Police “Call to Duty”
Hawaiian Gardens LA County Deputy and
Firefighter “Protectors”
Colorado
Colorado State Patrol Trooper
Connec cut
Norwalk Police “Protector”
North Thompsonville Firefighter “Protector”
Delaware
Dover Delaware State Police Memorial “Call to Duty”
Florida
Indian River County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Call to Duty”
Lake County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
(1st female Protector)
Miami-Dade Law Enforcement “Call to Duty” w/child
Coral Springs Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Davie Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Cape Coral Police “Protector”
Winter Haven Police “Protector”
Polk County (4) Deputy Full-Body Life-size Portraits
Hernando County Police “Call to Duty”
Elgin Firefighter Portraits
Glen Ellyn Firefighter Memorial Sculpture
Lansing Firefighter Sculpture
Iowa
West Des Moines Police “Protector”
Spencer Firefighter “Protector”
Coralville Police “Protector”
Kansas
Prairie Village Police “Protector”
Shawnee Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Topeka Police and Deputy “Call to Duty”
Junc on City Police “Protector”
Louisiana
Jefferson Parish Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Lafaye e Police “Call to Duty” w/child
New Orleans Police “Call to Duty” w/child
Maryland
Howard County Police “Protector”
Harford County Police “Protector”
Ocean City Firefighter Memorial
Prince Georges County FOP 89 Police “Call to Duty”
Ridge Firefighter “Protector”
Massachuse s
Rockland Police “Call to Duty” w/child
Wellesley Police “Protector”
Fall River Police “Protector”
Minnesota
Minneapolis Police “Protector” and “Eastside Guardian”
Minnesota State Patrol State Trooper “Protector”
Maple Grove Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Aus n/Mower County Police and Deputy Memorial
Robbinsdale Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Anoka Police “Protector”
Anoka County Sheriff ’s Deputy two-statue Memorial
Champlin Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Columbia Heights Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
w/child
Hennepin County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
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Georgia
Floyd County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Call to Duty”
Rome WWI “Doughboy” Sculpture
Smyrna Police “Protector” w/two children
Hawaii
Kailua-Kona Park Ranger Memorial
Illinois
Kendall County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
Springfield Illinois State Firefighters Memorial Naperville
Police Male and Female “Protectors”
Pala ne Firefighter Memorial
Schaumberg Police “Protector”
Arlington Heights Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Batavia Police “Protector”
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Police Tribute Statues Na onwide (cont.)
Minnesota (cont.)
Ohio
Minneapolis “George Mikan” Portrait
St. Cloud Police “Protector”
St. Paul Firefighter Bas Relief Memorial
Maplewood Police “Call to Duty” and Bas Relief
Portrait Memorial
Eagan Police, Firefighter & Military Memorial
Itaska Sheriff ’s Deputy Memorial
Lorain Police “Call to Duty”
Massillon Police “Protector”
Pickerington Police “Protector”
Sycamore Township Firefighter “Protector”
Union County Sheriff Deputy “Call to Duty”
Euclid Police “Protector”
Hamilton Police “Protector”
Cincinna FBI “G-Man” Sculpture
Michigan
Muskegon County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
w/two children
Pon ac Michigan State Police and Firefighter Memorial
Waterford Township Police “Protector”
Kent County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
Holland Police “Protector”
Ingham County Deputy Memorial
Grand Rapids Salu ng Police Officer
East Pointe Firefighter “Protector”
Dearborn Police “Call to Duty”
Dearborn Heights Police “Protector”
Delta Charter Township Firefighter “Protector”
Ba le Creek Police “Protector”
Taylor Police “Protector”)
Hazel Park Police and Fire Memorial
Lansing Firefighter Memorial
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Monroe County Firefighter “Protector”
Blair County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Call to Duty” w/child
Cambria County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
Penn Hills Police “Call to Duty”
Tennessee
Clarksville Police Memorial
Roane County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
w/two children
Texas
Colleyville Police Officer Sculpture
Houston Police “Protector”
Galveston Police “Protector”
Goodfellow Air Force Base Firefighter Memorial
Laredo Police “Call to Duty”
Plano Police “Protector”
St. Joseph Police and County Memorial
St. Louis County Police and Firefighter Memorial
St. Louis County Police “Call to Duty”
St. Charles Police “Protector”
Florissant Police “Protector”
Virginia
New Hampshire
Washington
Berlin Police “Call to Duty”
Hampton Police “Protector”
Arlington County Police Officer Sculpture
Newport News Police and Firefighter Memorial
Chesapeake FOP Police, Deputy , Firefighter Memorial
King County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
Nebraska
Has ngs Police “Protector”
New Jersey
Ocean County Police “Protector”
Vineland Police “Protector”
Union Beach Firefighter “Protector”
Bayonne Police and Firefighter “Protectors”
Hasbrouck Heights Police “Protector”
Sycamore Township Firefighter “Protector”
New York
Hun ngton Manor Firefighter “Protector”
Monroe County Sheriff ’s Deputy “Protector”
Middle Island Police, Firefighter, and Paramedic Memorial
Merrick Firefighter Memorial
Mas c Firefighter Protector
Manorville Firefighter “Call to Duty”
South Hampton Police “Protector”
Oregon
Tuala n Police “Call to Duty”
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Police Statue Fund Committee Members
Jack Forshaw, Chairman
Sue Forshaw
Don Hansen
Holly Kim
Jim Nutschnig
Tom Ouimet
Marilyn Sindles
Village of Mundelein
Police Statue Fund
Jack Forshaw, Chairman
847-566-0334
[email protected]
440 East Hawley Street
Mundelein, Illinois 60060