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President’s Message 2026–2027


Dear Fellow Cosmos, Friends, and Community Members,


It is an honor to welcome you to the Cosmo Club of Rockford’s 2026–2027 year.


For generations, our Club has brought together people who share a commitment to friendship, service, and the Rockford community. This year, we will continue building on that tradition by supporting local families and children, strengthening our community partnerships, and finding meaningful ways to serve our neighbors.


What makes the Cosmo Club special is not only what we accomplish, but how we accomplish it. Through our charitable initiatives, volunteer activities, weekly luncheons, and signature events—including the Cosmo Charity Golf Classic, Poinsettia Drive, and March Madness Celebration—we combine service with fellowship and have a great time along the way.

Every contribution matters. Whether you volunteer at an event, invite a prospective member to lunch, support a fundraiser, or share our mission with others, you help extend the Club’s impact throughout the greater Rockford area. Together, we can make the 2026–2027 year one of renewed energy, stronger connections, and lasting community impact.


To our members, thank you for the time, talent, and enthusiasm you bring to the Club. To our sponsors, nonprofit partners, and friends throughout the community, thank you for believing in our mission and helping turn generosity into action.


If you are considering membership, I warmly invite you to attend one of our luncheons or events and discover what being a Rockford Cosmo is all about. You will find a welcoming group of friends united by fellowship, compassion, and a shared desire to make our community stronger.


I look forward to serving alongside you during the coming year. Together, let’s honor our traditions, welcome new opportunities, and continue making a positive difference in the place we proudly call home.


It’s a great day to be a Cosmo!


Warm regards,


Greg Lundquist
President, Cosmo Club of Rockford
2026–2027

 

Greg Lundquist, President
Mark Tichgelaar, President-Elect
Zach Schwarzbach, Vice President of Membership
Matt Aukes, Secretary
Tom Grimes, Treasurer
Dayton Smith, Accountant
Paul Sutkay, Immediate Past President
John Johnson, Charities Board President
Chris Graceffa, Sargent at Arms
Erik Jacobs, Judge Advocate
 
Members at Large
John LiCausi
Matt Ellingson 
 
 
 
 
2025 Grant Recipients
 Amount Funded
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
$13,000.00
Crusader Community Health$10,000.00
GiGi's Playhouse Rockford
$3,500.00
Friends of Rockford Police K9 Unit                                                                                           
$3,500.00
The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford
$3,500.00
Mosaic in Rockford
$3,400.00
Goldie B. Floberg Center
$3,000.00
Rock Valley College Foundation
$2,500.00
Walter Lawson Children's Home
$2,500.00
Rockford Rescue Mission$2,500.00
Barbara Olson Center of Hope
$2,500.00
Rock House Kids
$2,500.00
Greg Lindmark Foundation
$2,500.00
Rosie's Birthday Club
$2,000.00
The Haven Network
$2,000.00
Nik's Wish
$2,000.00
Family Peace Center
$2,000.00
Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation
$1,880.00
RAMP
$1,800.00
Rockford Barbell
$1,500.00
Camp Rock Forward
$1,000.00
SecondFirst Church
$1,000.00
Stateline Youth for Christ
$1,000.00
Winnebago County CASA
$1,000.00
BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center
$2,500.00
Total Funded:
$73,080.00
2024 Grant Recipients
 Amount Funded
Crusader Community Health
$10,500.00
Northwest Community Center
$1,800.00
Rock River Food Pantry
$3,000.00
Bravehearts
$3,500.00
Pregnancy Care Center
$3,000.00
Rock House Kids
$4,225.00
Friends of RFD Police K-9
$1,000.00
Rockford Habitat for Humanity
$3,000.00
Barbara Olson Center of Hope
$2,225.00
Camp Rock Forward
$1,380.00
ADA
$2,500.00
Goldie Floberg
$3,000.00
Camp Winnebago
$2,115.00
Jr. League
$2,500.00
RVC Foundation
$2,500.00
Walter Lawson Children's Home
$2,500.00
Oscar Mike Foundation 
$4,000.00
Rockford Rescue Mission
$2,000.00
Rockford Bar Bell
$1,200.00
Shelter Care Ministries
$3,000.00
RAMP
$1,500.00
Boy Scouts - Blackhawk
$4,372.00
Rosie's Birthday Club
$2,500.00
Mission Ministry - Haiti
$2,500.00
Winnebago County CASA
$1,500.00
Rock River Valley Blood Ctr
$2,500.00
CFNIL Endowment
$11,771.00
Total Funded:
$86,771.00
 
2023 Grant Recipients
 Amount Funded
Crusader Community Health
$10,000.00
Northwest Community Center
$4,000.00
RRVFP
$3,500.00
Bravehearts
$3,500.00
Pregnancy Care Center
$3,000.00
Rock House Kids
$3,000.00
Family Peace Center
$3,000.00
Rockford Habitat for Humanity
$3,000.00
Barbara Olson Center of Hope
$2,675.00
Nik's Wish
$2,500.00
ADA
$2,500.00
Goldie Floberg
$2,500.00
Midway Village Museum
$2,500.00
Jr. League
$2,500.00
RVC Foundation
$2,200.00
Walter Lawson
$2,000.00
Remedies Renewing Lives
$2,000.00
Rockford Rescue Mission
$2,000.00
Rockford Promise
$2,000.00
Shelter Care Ministries
$1,989.00
RAMP
$1,500.00
Tommy Corral Memorial
$1,500.00
17th Judicial Court
$1,500.00
Youth Services Network
$1,200.00
Northern Illinois Hospice
$1,000.00
Northern IL Food Bank
$1,000.00
CFNIL Endowment
$19,226.00
Total Funded:
$87,290.00
 
Grant Recipients
 Amount Funded
Blackhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
$2,500.00
BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center
$3,100.00
Crusader Community Health Foundation
$10,000.00
GiGi's Playhouse Rockford
$1,529.00
K Cancer Baseball NFP
$2,000.00
Midway Village Museum
$2,500.00
Nik's Wish, The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation
$1,200.00
Northern Illinois Food Bank
$5,000.00
Regional Access & Mobilization Project - RAMP
$1,500.00
Rock House Kids
$3,965.00
Rock River Valley Pantry
$3,000.00
Rock Valley College Foundation
$2,200.00
Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity
$2,000.00
Rockford Barbell
$2,000.00
Rockford Rescue Mission
$2,000.00
Shelter Care
$1,658.00
Sounds Of Good News ~ YES Club
$1,500.00
The 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers, Inc.
$1,500.00
The Haven Network
$2,000.00
The Junior League of Rockford
$5,000.00
The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford
$2,500.00
Walter Lawson Children's Home
$2,000.00
YMCA of Rock River Valley
$2,328.00
Total Funded:
$62,980.00