Last hidden column for tag filter | |
---|---|
Mar 12, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Hello Cosmo Please join us for nexts week luncheon, where we will be welcoming not only the Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana, but one of our very own Rockford Cosmo members. Below is a great bio about the sheriff and his mission. There are very many of you that either live in winnebago county and or own or either work at business's that are affected by county safety concerns. Hear what's going on with the sheriff dept and also what is incredibly important in our upcoming future that will make a very large impact to us all.
In 2014 Gary Caruana was elected and subsequently sworn in as the 38th Sheriff of Winnebago County. In September of 2017, Caruana announced his decision to run for re-election in 2018. In the late 70's and early 80's Sheriff Caruana served nearly a decade as a Winnebago County Deputy Sheriff. During this time he served as a patrol officer, corrections officer, and process server allowing him to develop an understanding of the workings of the entire department.
In the early eighties Caruana decided to move to the private sector where he began his longtime career with United Parcel Service (UPS). Caruana rose through the ranks of the corporation. During this growth, he also attended college earning a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree.
At UPS Caruana became the Corporate Investigative Security Manager responsible for facilities in Illinois including Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford airports. This responsibility covered 12,000 employees and millions of parcels carried by thousands of vehicles across the state. Caruana developed working relationships with Local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies including the post 9/11 master operating security plans within O’Hare, Rockford and Peoria airports.
Caruana retired in 2013 from UPS and began discussing his desire to run for Sheriff of Winnebago County. On September 5, 2013 he made his candidacy official before a crowd of over 150 friends and supporters. Caruana has also served as a substitute teacher in the local public school system and has been a volunteer for Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful. Caruana also served as a commissioner on the Rockford Board of Fire and Police.
During his term in office Sheriff Caruana has continued and built upon a very cooperative relationship with other law enforcement agencies. The relationship with the Rockford Police Department has been significantly improved and is producing results regarding arrests and crime rates. Caruana also attended and graduated from the FBI Academy where he was able to develop relationships and exchange ideas with other law enforcement agencies across the country.
Caruana resides in Rockford with his wife Maria.
|
|
Mar 19, 2020 12:00 PM - May 31, 2020 12:00 PM
As many of you are aware of what is going on with not only in our country but around the world concerning the Corona Virus. There have been many recent guide lines set for the public health and safety with the potentially of more to come. I have been in discussion with my board and at this time we have decided to cancel the upcoming luncheons for the remainder of the season, or until furture notice. At this time we have rescheduled the March Madness event to May 14th as well as the Awards Banquet set to be held on April 23rd. These dates are set and with the venue, but may change with any upcoming updates from our local and federal goverments. The health and well being of our Cosmo members and there families our are top priorty. Moving forward I would encourage all of you to reach out to your fellow cosmo members to not only see how they are doing health wise, but also to see if they are in need of anything. We will get through this together, and together we will rise and grow our community again. Stay safe and God Bless Sincerly your 2019/2020 President Francesco Collura |
|
Apr 23, 2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Good Morning Cosmo I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. I have been in contact with Duncan Geddes and he and the park district have organized a car parade in honor and memory of our fellow Cosmo Brother John Beck. The car parade will be taking place this Thursday the 23th. We will be meeing near Oxford park next to Rockford Country Club at 12:00 and then going to being leaving at 12:30pm to perform a car parade in memory of John by driving past his house to show support to his wife Sandra. If you can attened please plan in advance due to the fact there are going to be alot of vehicles. The park district as well as RAMP and a couple of other groupes are going to join us. Lets show that nothing can stop us from showing our respect for our fellow brother during these tough times. Thank you and I hope to see many of you there
Francesco Collura 2019/2020 President of Rockford Cosmopolitan Club |
|
Apr 29, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
|
|
|
|
Jun 25, 2020 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
|
|
Jul 07, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
|
|
|
|
Aug 23, 2020 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cosmo Soup Kitchen Cookout Is Back! Sunday August 23rd at Rockford Rescue Mission We will be back to full capacity and are expecting a crowd of 200! We are honored to bring this great event to it's new location at Rockford Rescue Mission. They are a great local organization and do a ton of good in our community! Their doors are never closed, they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.They start with a hot meal and a safe place to sleep.Their services are designed to serve physical, emotional, spiritual and relational needs by empowering people to move from despair and hopelessness to hope and life-change. The services they provide are case management, medical, dental, and chiropractic treatment, counceling, life skills classes, spiritual mentoring, educational assessment and support, vocational training, and transition back into society. They offer support programs to help the families of those in recovery as well. They also serve on average 400-500 meals a day! WOW!!! We probably need about 15-20 volunteers to show up around 10:00 and will start serving at 11:00-11:30 Please remember everyone to wear hats and masks! Thank you in advance for your participation and time! Billy Giamarese and Sam Furman It's a Great Day to be a Cosmo!!!
|