Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s first cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 2 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Aug. 25 at bit.ly/LLCCregatta2022 or at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided in the lower level of Sangamon South. Contact LLCCPD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton area prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s first cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 2 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Aug. 25 at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided in the lower level of Sangamon South. Contact LLCCPD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton area prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
There should be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
Life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make prior arrangements with the LLCCPD)
Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place from the north end of Lake Macoupin to the Helen Hamilton area.
Winners of each preliminary race will be compete in a final race.
An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in the outdoor amphitheater.
Rain date: Sept. 9
Boat construction materials
Acceptable materials
Corrugated cardboard
Duct tape
Water-based paint
Not allowed
Oil-based paint
Wood
Styrofoam
Plastic sheathing
Fiberglass
Son0tubes, coated cardboard
Silicon, wax, tar
Caulking compounds
Metal
Staples, clamps, screws
Rules
Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams.
Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
Crew costumes are encouraged.
Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
NO surfboard style boat allowed.
Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
There will be an increased police presence on the main campus today. The LLCC Police Department will be hosting the Springfield Police Department’s Emergency Response Team for a site assessment of campus.
With a fast-paced and technology-efficient world, law enforcement agencies have an obvious responsibility to create and maintain a social media presence. The LLCC Police Department (LLCCPD) has recently launched a Facebook page. According to Chief Russell, “Facebook is a great tool to provide a forum for people to ask questions and for the police department to share tips. Especially during COVID-19, it is important to build positive relationships and a sense of community by engaging with each other through social media.” LLCCPD can establish a credible presence on social media that opens a new door of communication with the general public. Community Service Officer Brendan Lee expressed, “Facebook can also help spread information quickly and with minimal effort which in the end could protect and benefit the college campus community.”
What can you see on the Facebook page? LLCPD will provide informational updates to utilize the opportunity to engage their community. With the use of appropriate humor, posts will be friendly and tongue-in-cheek to humanize the LLCCPD. As a result, Officer Cleo Moore states, “The success or failure of community policing hinges our LLCC Police Department’s ability to humanize both the law enforcement profession and the people we serve.”
Disclaimer: The posting of requests for police assistance, regardless if it is of an emergency or non-emergency nature, is discouraged and will not guarantee a response by the LLCCPD or any emergency service provider. In case of an emergency, or if police assistance is needed, please dial 911.
The LLCC Police Department recently began a new program in which officers are on the lookout, “catching students” doing something right! The officers are trained at observing people’s behaviors and actions and have already “caught” several students doing things such as holding doors open for others or picking up trash. They have even caught one student helping another student change a flat tire. Each student that is “caught” is given either a gift card for a free Quiznos’ sandwich or a free “I Got Caught” T-shirt.
Hard copies of the Annual Security Safety Report are available from the LLCC Police Department located in Sangamon Hall South, Springfield campus. You can request a copy be mailed to you by calling 217-786-2278.
The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lincoln Land Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the Lincoln Land Community College Police Department.
Lincoln Land Community College is committed to assisting all members of our campus community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security compliance document is available on the LLCC Police Department website at: www.llcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Annual-Security-Report-Compliant.pdf.
Hard copies of the Annual Security Safety Report are available from the LLCC Police Department located in Sangamon Hall South, Springfield campus. You can request a copy be mailed to you by calling 217-786-2278.
The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lincoln Land Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the Lincoln Land Community College Police Department.
Police Sergeant Brian Tweryon is currently serving as interim LLCC police chief following the retirement of Brad Gentry March 31. Brian can be reached at 217-786-2278. The new police chief is expected to be named soon.
March 1-7 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. With severe weather season upon us here in central Illinois, the LLCC Police Department would like to remind everyone to keep the following in mind:
When a TORNADO WATCH is issued, it means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes, and you should keep an eye on the weather forecast for any changes or updates. When a TORNADO WARNING is issued, it means that a tornado has actually been spotted and/or indicated by radar in the warned area.
Locations of each building’s Severe Weather Safe Areas (SWSAs) are clearly marked on the evacuation maps posted in all classrooms and common areas on campus. These areas are highlighted in yellow on the maps. The evacuation maps are also available online (must be logged into Office 365 to view). Please take a few moments and familiarize yourself with these locations for the buildings you frequent.
If one of our locations is in the path of a severe weather event, the college will send an emergency message via the LLCC ALERT emergency notification system. This system sends messages via text and voicemail on your cell phone, voicemail on your office phone and email. If you receive an alert message, proceed to the nearest SWSA in the building you are in. If you cannot remember where the SWSA is located, go to an interior room on a lower floor of the building, away from any windows. An “all clear” message will be sent when the threat has passed. At that time, normal activities can resume.
In addition to the evacuation maps, each classroom and office should have an Emergency Quick Reference Manual (EQRM) posted. The EQRM is color-coded and contains basic information regarding actions you should take in a variety of emergency situations. It’s a good idea to take a few minutes at the start of each semester to familiarize yourself with its contents. For replacement EQRMs, please contact the LLCC Police Department, at 786-2278.
Lincoln Land Community College is committed to assisting all members of the college community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security and fire safety compliance document is now available on the LLCC Police Department website.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can stop by the LLCC Police Department located in Sangamon Hall South, Springfield campus, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 217-786-2278.
The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lincoln Land Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the LLCC Police Department.
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s first cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 2 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Aug. 25 at bit.ly/LLCCregatta2022 or at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
Police Sergeant Brian Tweryon is currently serving as interim LLCC police chief following the retirement of Brad Gentry March 31. Brian can be reached at