Naperville Bicentennial
Centennial Beach was established in 1931 to mark Naperville's first 100 years.
Naperville will mark 200 years of history in 2031 when it celebrates the bicentennial of its founding. A planned bicentennial celebration will be an exciting opportunity to honor Naperville’s rich history, culture and growth.
The City of Naperville seeks two volunteers to serve as co-chairs of the 2031 Bicentennial Committee by guiding the development of community celebrations and projects from 2026 until the bicentennial in 2031. The co-chairs will work together to create an inclusive, community-wide celebration and build a team of community members to assist.
- Who is Eligible to Apply
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Applicants must reside in Naperville and may not currently hold elected government office. This is an unpaid volunteer position.
In addition, an ideal co-chair is someone who is:
- passionate about the Naperville community
- a great communicator
- organized
- a multitasker
- a motivator
- a delegator
- able to set and achieve goals.
- Position Responsibilities
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- Inspire others with a passion for Naperville’s history, community, and vision for the future.
- Build a team of community members to serve on and lead the celebration sub-committees.
- Facilitate committee meetings by leading discussions, ensuring everyone has a chance to speak, and keeping the meeting on track and on time.
- Organize differing ideas and build consensus to ensure the group can make decisions effectively.
- Lead the creation of an inclusive community-wide celebration of the City of Naperville.
- Ensure transparent communications and outreach regarding planning to the City and community at large.
- Lead fundraising and sponsorship efforts to raise capital for events, community projects, and other celebration activities.
- How to Apply
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To apply, please download the bicentennial co-chair application, fill it out, and return it along with a resumé or CV to Julie Dumler, DumlerJ@naperville.il.us.
- Deadline and Timeline
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Applications will be accepted from Jan. 5 until Feb. 13. A selection committee comprised of representatives from the Downtown Naperville Alliance, Naperville Chamber of Commerce, Naperville Park District, Naper Settlement and City of Naperville staff will conduct interviews in March. Selection is anticipated by May.