Though he runs an expanding nonprofit, the founder of bernies book bank prefers to talk about business concepts such as cost perunit to. Bernies book bank, chicagos largest provider of quality childrens books, is changing that with 12 books per year for 12 years. He expresses regularly the urgency to the mission of bernies book bank. May 15, 2018 utynek will be the first ceo of bernies book bank. Bernies book bank names first ceo lake forestlake bluff, il darrin utynek has been named ceo of bernies book bank. Bernies book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani joins john williams to talk about his organization, which supplies. Instead, utynek said the defining factor for most organizations is the culture and mission something that bernies book bank has in spades.
Just seven years ago, chicagoan you need to know, brian floriani, founded bernies book bank in the chicagoland area. It appears that no one is better at motivating schoolage children than bernies book bank founder and executive director brian floriani. Bernies book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani joins john williams to talk about his organization, which supplies books to underprivileged kids in chicago for free. He expresses regularly the urgency to the mission of bernie s book bank. We encourage individuals, families and groups of any size to spend their community service hours. Dec 01, 2015 though he runs an expanding nonprofit, the founder of bernies book bank prefers to talk about business concepts such as cost perunit to put books in the hands of children or methods to make. Floriani, the father of founder and executive director, brian floriani, bernie floriani, jr. Though he runs an expanding nonprofit, the founder of bernies book bank prefers to talk about business concepts such as cost perunit to put books in the hands of children or methods to make. Bring your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to volunteer and experience how good helping others feels.
Since 2012, bernies book bank has hosted the annual book lovers lunch north shore benefit to support its mission to increase book ownership among underserved children throughout chicagoland. The exhibit is located in the bank lobby and will be open to the public during. When the books are ready, they are delivered to the homes of children without books of their own. May 17, 2018 bernies book bank names first ceo lake forestlake bluff, il darrin utynek has been named ceo of bernies book bank. Book lovers lunch guests enjoy a delicious meal while hearing from a featured author and learning more about the mission of bernies book bank. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among underserved infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. To support the ongoing growth of bernies book bank, the organization today announced it has appointed darrin utynek as chief executive officer, a new role to the organization. Bernies book bank is honored to be the featured nonprofit organization on the ruth fell wander community art wall at first bank of highland park throughout the month of october. Founder brian floriani will transition to founder and chief advancement. May 17, 2018 bernie s book bank names new ceo lake forestlake bluff, il darrin utynek, former ceo of the american red cross, will take over may 21 at the lake bluffbased nonprofit. Bernies was a chain of american retail stores based in enfield, connecticut, operating locations throughout connecticut, massachusetts, and rhode island in the united states. The chain declared bankruptcy on january 14, 2010 and liquidated all stores by february 28, 2010. Our mural is a reminder to commuters, passersby, and the. The evidence can be seen in the more than 50,000 books that kids have collected for bernie s book bank.
Utynek brings a wealth of experience to bernies book bank. Bernies book bank serves a unique role in the community. Brian floriani, founder of bernies book bank helps chicago. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality books to underserved children in the chicagoland area. Bernies book banks mission of increasing book ownership of atrisk children is the perfect compliment. Jan 23, 2014 community corner bernies book bank founder plans local, national expansion brian floriani, who launched the organization four years ago to help get books into the hands of area children, wants to. Brian floriani, founder of bernies book bank helps chicago kids.
Floriani, the father of founder and chief advancement officer, brian floriani, bernie floriani, jr. Bernie s book bank, chicagoland s leading provider of new and gently used books for children, will move from lake forest to a space seven times the size at 917 north shore drive in lake bluff in. Just seven years ago, chicagoan you need to know, brian floriani, founded bernie s book bank in the chicagoland area. Moving forward, floriani will assume the role of founder and chief advancement officer, focused on strategic fundraising, partner management and nationwide market expansion. Brian presented two special students with the one millionth and the one millionth and one books that bernie s book bank has distributed to mark a goal met, and a new goal set. It appears that no one is better at motivating schoolage children than bernie s book bank founder and executive director brian floriani. Founder brian floriani will transition to founder and chief advancement officer utynek brings a wealth of experience to bernies book bank. When you volunteer for bernies book bank, it is our goal to ensure that you receive much more than you give. Bernies book bank has an amazing culture thanks to the founder and his vision to start such a tremendous organization, utynek said. He is the former nonexecutive chairman of the nasdaq stock market, the confessed operator of the largest ponzi scheme in world history, and the largest. Brian s greatest strength is his ability to clearly articulate the need for quality books in the hands and homes of all youth.
At bernies book bank, we have one main focus, says bernies book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani, and that is to be the logistical bridge between where. Floriani, the father of founder and chief advancement. Founded in 2009, bernie s book bank has distributed nearly 17 million quality books to empower underserved children to read their way to a better life. At bernies book bank, we have one main focus, says bernies book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani, and that is to be the. Bernies book bank is changing that trajectory today for more.
Brian floriani, founder of bernies book bank helps. Bernies book bank is transforming the educational journeys of atrisk children throughout america. About at bernies book bank, we have one main focus, says bernies book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani, and that is to be the logistical bridge between where books are and are no longer being used, to where they are not and desperately needed and significantly increase book ownership of atrisk children in chicagoland. Founded in 2009, bernies book bank has distributed nearly 17 million quality books to empower underserved children to read their way to a better life. Bernies book bank names new ceo lake forestlake bluff, il darrin utynek, former ceo of the american red cross, will take over may 21 at the lake bluffbased nonprofit.
To support the ongoing growth of bernies book bank, the organization today said it appointed darrin utynek as chief executive officer, a new role to the organization founder brian floriani will. Bernies book bank provides free books to underprivileged. At one time the company was owned by the now defunct newmark and lewis. Bernies book bank bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275,000 underserved children throughout chicagoland. In 2005, four years before he founded bernies book bank, florianis life was on a different course. A mother of six, former sidley austin labor lawyer and u. In 2008, brian floriani founded bernies book bank as a way to connect children needing books with books needing children. Apr 10, 2020 bernies book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani joins john williams to talk about his organization, which supplies books to underprivileged kids in chicago for free. Bernies book bank to move from lake forest to lake bluff.
Attend any of our 18 weekly volunteer sessions with a. A strong believer in anything is possible through goalsetting, teamwork, leadership, discipline, communication, passion, hard work, sacrifice, perspective. United services by permaco partners with bernies book bank. Bernies book bank names new ceo lake forest, il patch. The organization provides gently used books to atrisk children in the. Bernies book bank is taking the volunteer experience on the road with special popup events. Moving children from poverty to gaining knowledge through reading which enables a legitimate pursuit of happiness. Bernies book bank is looking for volunteers that want a handson opportunity to impact the literacy crisis in chicagoland. A strong believer in anything is possible through goalsetting, teamwork, leadership, discipline, communication, passion, hard work. May 16, 2018 lake bluff bernies book bank has appointed darrin utynek as chief executive officer, a new role to the organization. Bernies book bank names first ceo lake forest, il patch. Jun 12, 2018 instead, utynek said the defining factor for most organizations is the culture and mission something that bernies book bank has in spades.
Quality books for underserved children bernies book bank. He established bernies book bank in 2009 to empower children to read their way to a better life in memory of his father, dr. Brians greatest strength is his ability to clearly articulate the need for quality books in the hands and homes of all youth. Lake bluff bernies book bank has appointed darrin utynek as chief executive officer, a new role to the organization. Throughout the month of october, fbhp will be collecting gently used childrens books to support bernies book bank. He worked as a golf pro, teaching for golf digest magazine. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among. Founder brian floriani will transition to founder and chief advancement officer. Dec 20, 2016 in 2005, four years before he founded bernie s book bank, floriani s life was on a different course. Bernard marcus born may 12, 1929, often referred to as bernie marcus is an. Bernies book bank founder plans local, national expansion.
Bernies book bank provides free books to underprivileged kids in. Bernies book bank, chicagolands leading provider of new and gently used books for children, will move from lake forest to a space seven times the size at 917 north shore drive in lake bluff in. Nov 23, 2012 the event began with an allschool assembly led by brian floriani, founder and executive director of bernie s book bank. He established bernies book bank in 2009 to empower children to read their way to a. The community art wall was created in 2002 in memory of first bank of highland. The evidence can be seen in the more than 50,000 books.
Since the creation of this nonprofit organization in 2009, founder brian floriani has served as the executive director. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among underserved infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. The books are processed and organized into age appropriate groups. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to. Bernie was a selfmade man the son of a coal miner who grew up in a house without running water until he went to college on a basketball scholarship. Chss faith at work speaker is bernies book ban founder. Local charity for children about bernies book bank. He also describes how his organization has assimilated during the coronavirus crisis. Oct 18, 2019 throughout the month of october, fbhp will be collecting gently used children s books to support bernie s book bank. Bernies book bank exhibit at first bank of highland park. May 15, 2018 to support the ongoing growth of bernie s book bank, the organization today said it appointed darrin utynek as chief executive officer, a new role to the organization founder brian floriani will. Bernie s book bank bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275,000 underserved children throughout chicagoland.
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