Background
Wyk, Betty Vicha Van was born on April 12, 1939 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Louis J. and Vlasta Marie (Topinka) Vicha.
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Wyk, Betty Vicha Van was born on April 12, 1939 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Louis J. and Vlasta Marie (Topinka) Vicha.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Hope College, 1961. Postgraduate, Northern Illinois University, 1980.
Reporter, columnist, Pioneer Press Newspapers, Oak Park, Illinois, 1970-1975; freelance public relations consultant, Oak Park, 1975-1988; director communications, Oak Park-River Forest High School, Oak Park, 1975-1988; finance planner, investment advisor, Van Wyk Finance Superior vena cava syndrome, Oak Park, Illinois, since 1988. Workshop presenter, panelist speaker Illinois Association School Bds. Clerk Oak Park Township, since 1985.
Trustee Oak Park Township, 1981-1985. Commissioner Oak Park Community Relations Commission, 1979-1981. Member Publicity Club Chicago, National School Public Relations Association, Illinois School Public Relations Association (board directors 1982-1988, various awards), League of Women Voters, Oak Park Chamber of Commerce (task force 1985-1988), Zonta (board directors Oak Park 1988-1991).
Married Paul Herbert Van Wyk, June 4, 1960 (divorced June 1977). Children: Laura Elizabeth, Mark Paul.