Sheridan's Business Person of the Year Speech

 

I first came to Glenview just 12 years ago

My task was a children’s museum to grow

On Patriot Boulevard I set my sights

Preparing to take it to breathtaking heights

Excited to be the new kid on the block,

With many a door upon which I could knock

Success was assured by my first life preserver

The fabulous talents of Ms. Nancy Firfer

 

Past president of our fair village was she,

And what a life saver she turned out to be!

She made introductions around where we live

And showed me the best that this town had to give

Including a woman whom I must compare

to a real force of nature, our own Betsy Baer

My time with her served on the chamber of Commerce

Has made me grow more business-savvy, I promise

While serving as treasurer, meeting the mark

July 4^th parades, Holiday in the Park

Developing partnerships, tireless forces,

And working with Wagner Farm, driving their horses

 

From strong business plans to fulfilling a mission

These roles helped me strengthen my Museum vision

I couldn’t just run things however I saw fit;

I’d think like a business, though we’re a non-profit

There’s really no difference, except for no tax

We make our decisions with data and facts.

 

I’ve learned from my peers; over time I have found

The Village has truly been my proving ground

My thanks to you for this award you bestow

And though I’ve been singled out, surely you know

The Glenview community – it must be heard

Should share the award which to me was conferred

My Museum Board who are always around me

And also the staff who routinely astound me

There’s one closing thought that I’m leaving with you

You make me love all of the things that I do!