Odin
Renewal & Development
Committee
(ORDC)
Members you may
contact for any information:
ORDC President:
Marilyn Gimbel mgimbel@fairpoint.net
Vice- President:
Bruce Hubbell,
hubbellb62@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Sheri Utchitjil,
uchitjil@gmail.com
Secretary:
Cheryl Soulon,
cherylsoulon@yahoo.com
Social Media Consult:
Annette Schiro,
annetteschiro@gmail.com
Board Memeber:
Linda Williams,
blswilliams@hughes.net
Compliance
Officer:
Vicki Vaughn,
vicvon54@gmail.com
Billing
Address
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1829 Range Road, Odin IL 62870
Non Profit Organization Address
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2814 Chouteau Ave, Odin IL 62870
Facebook:
Odin-Is-Home
Website:
http://www.odinishome.com
Our Mission:
To
make a difference in the community of Odin by promoting charitable and
civic projects and events while nurturing community members and
partners.
Our Vision:
To preserve the heritage of a close-knit small town while
building a future of prosperity for Odin.
Our
Values:
➢
To foster
positive community interactions
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To promote
the volunteer services we provide
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To
conserve national resources by promoting environmental awareness
➢
To
encourage inclusion of all community members
Odin Renewal and Development
Committee (ORDC) reorganized as a Nonprofit civic and charitable
corporation to expand their opportunity to apply for Federal Funding
available to non-profits.
Also, this year 2022, ORDC is celebrating 20 years of
service to the community of Odin.
The Odin
Renewal/Development
Council (ORDC) was formed in 2002.
That group was the building blocks for what ORDC is today.
According to Marilyn Gimbel
President of the Odin Renewal and Development Committee,
an Odin-based nonprofit organization, is ready to start writing
federal, state and local grants. This will help us sustain ORDC’s
mission
to make a difference in
the community of Odin by promoting charitable and civic projects and
events while nurturing community members. Additional money would help us
support other events or give us greater opportunities for our community.
The intention of ORDC is to
continue promoting our volunteer services as usual by offering our
bi-annual Electronic Recycle in April and October, sponsoring the Goose
Creek Classic 5K run in May, diligently beautifying the Memorial Garden
west of the Odin Public Schools all year long, and decorating the
Memorial Garden for Christmas and sponsoring Santa House for the
community. Visiting Santa gives the community a chance to share the
beauty of the garden of lights with the joys of Christmas. Each
member of ORDC believes that we could not have continued the
accomplishments above without the generous donations from local
individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Our Special project this year is to
restore the three Odin “Welcome” signs by repairing and repainting the
original signs. We are repairing instead of replacing the signs to help
preserve the legacy of Harold Lee who made and installed the sign and
son Steve who designed the eagle on the sign. By doing this we are
practicing the ORDC’s vision to preserve the heritage of a
close-knit small town while building a future of prosperity for Odin.
Any
donations can be sent to ORDC’s Treasurer, Sheri Uchtijil
at 1829 Range Road, Odin IL 62870. All
donations collected will go toward the funding of special projects such
as the Odin “Welcome” signs, memorial garden, lighting, or Santa house.
If anyone is interested in
being part of a enjoyable group, ORDC is always needing committee
members! Visit
us on the internet to see what we are doing.
Facebook:
Odin-Is-Home
Website:
https://www.odinishome.com
Click Final Report below for PDF of Report
ORDC--Odin Community Needs Suevey
Community Needs Assessment of the Village of
Odin and Odin Township
by
Odin
Renewal
and Development
Committee
BELOW IS A STATEMENT FROM THE PREVIOUS GROUP PRIOR TO 2021
The Odin Renewal/Development
Counsel
(ORDC) was formed in 2002. The
Council consists of a group of Odin residents that meet
once
a month
for the purpose of improving conditions in our Village.
The group plans projects to improve the quality of life in our town; and
raises money through various fundraisers to complete these projects. We
average 6 or more community projects per year.
One of our largest projects was bringing a branch library to town.
Inside the library we have developed a History Room, with most of the
memorabilia being donated by two Odin historians. Our library is
utilized by many local residents and the host library is pleased with
its usage. In 2018
due to county tax & financial issues Odin's library was closed .
Another of our major projects was purchasing and renovating three
sections of Odin’s oldest buildings. Built in 1913, the building has
housed many businesses. We are operating a resale shop in one section
with proceeds going towards the renovation. Another section is used for
lectures, fundraising events, senior citizen activities, etc., with
future events in planning stages. The finished project
would have
housed
a
senior citizen center and banquet hall. This project was a
wonderful dream of the ORDC but in reality the project proved to be very
costly and some of the buildings were condemned.
We celebrated Odin’s Sesquicentennial in 2010. The successful 3-day
event was coordinated by the ORDC. A 48 page History Book was published
for this event, with stories being written by various Odin residents.
Other activities include craft fairs, used book sales, craft classes, 5K
run, electronic recycling, dinners and annual family fun day. We have
started a garden club and memorial garden. We purchased and maintain an
LED sign for community events and information. We combined with other
nonprofit groups for various events.
Odin Renewal and Development Committee (ORDC) has been preparing the
Memorial Garden for the last couple months by trimming and grooming the
garden for its annual Santa’s visit.
Santa will be at his workshop in Odin on December 4, 11, & 18 from
5 to 8 p.m. Santa's Workshop is in the Memorial Garden on the corner of
Spruce St & South Merritt across from the school. Visiting Santa will be
FREE, but Photographers will be available to capture your special moment
with Santa
Since Santa Claus is coming to town, we are decorating his workshop and
the memorial garden in preparation for his arrival. Many thanks to Wyatt
Capp’s Senior Leadership class from Odin High School that volunteered to
give ORDC a helping hand decorating the memorial gardens.
Pictured L to R - Front Row: ORDC member, Annette Schiro Boatwright,
Aaron Oliver, Trenton Simmons, ORDC Pres. Marilyn Gimbel. Carson
Parrish, Brandon Hamburg, Kyle Friend, and Mr. Wyatt Capps. Back Row:
Jada Simpson, Landon Jones, and Cailynn Hodge.
O.R.D.C. - Caps for
Benches Project
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