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Jan 12, 2017 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
CHILI CONTEST! TRAP SHOOTING CONTEST! POKER, DICE, COMRADERY! Thursday, January 12, 2017 @ Kepotah Sportsman Club, Shirland Shooting Starts: 5:00 p.m. Food: 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for one of our annual Cosmo favorites, the Chili Shootout! A great evening of fun, with trap shooting, chili, hot dogs, snacks, deserts, adult beverages, games and more! This is a NEW MEMBER EVENT! Have a prospective member? Please bring them to this great event at no cost! Must indicate 'prospective member' at time of registration.
Have a great Chili Recipe? We need some good chefs to whip up a batch of chili and to enter the annual chili contest! 1st / 2nd / 3rd place = $100 / $75 / $50 Gander Mountain Gift Cards! Sign up on our website Volunteer List or Contact Bill Redig at bill_redig@yahoo.com to register for the Chili contest. Advanced RSVP Required Member Cost: $13.00 Guest Cost: $18.00 Event Costs are charged to your account PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ARE FREE! Special 50-50 Raffle
Trapshooting is available for those interested. Bring your own 12 Gauge, or borrow a member's shotgun. Cost of birds - $5.00 / round; Cost of shells is $8.00 / box. You can bring your own shells.
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 251 north to Rockton Road. Go West on Rockton Road, which will turn into Shirland Road as you leave Rockton heading towards Shirland. About ONE MILE out of Shirland, the road will take a 90 degree turn, north (right). Go approximately 100 YARDS to Winslow Road on the LEFT. Turn left and the Kepotah Club will be on the right side approximately 100 yards on the right. After you get lost, call Bill at 815-979-5770.
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Jan 26, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Eric Fulcomer, Ph.D., was appointed as the 18th President of Rockford University in 2016. Previously the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Rockford University, he succeeded the retiring President July 1, 2016. Dr. Fulcomer has more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education and joined the University in 2013. He's a volunteer leader with the Transform Rockford civic improvement initiative, belongs to the Rockford Rotary Club and is also involved in Alignment Rockford. Under Fulcomer's direction, enrollment at the university hit a record high and is expected to keep climbing in coming years. In September, Rockford University's total student enrollment was 1,281, with 220 of those students in graduate programs. The university is best known for its programs in nursing, business administration, psychology, education and the performing arts.
Rockford University, formerly Rockford College, is a four-year, co-educational institution founded in 1847 offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional liberal arts and professional fields. We offer approximately 80 majors, minors and concentrations, including the adult accelerated degree completion program for a B.S. in Management Studies. Through our Graduate Studies department, degrees are extended to include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). |
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Feb 02, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jon Bates was named President of the Community Foundation of NIL on October 1, 2015. Jon joined the foundation in 2008 when he was hired as Vice President of Finance and Administration and has worked closely with former President, Gloria Lundin, over the past several years to facilitate and implement several strategies that has helped grow the to nearly $90MM in endowment assets. He previously worked in Manufacturing for more than 20 years and later became vice president and general manager of Goodwill Abilities Center. The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' mission is to attract, preserve, and grow an endowment for the current and future needs of the people of Northern Illinois.Founded in 1953, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is a regional leader in philanthropy. With more than $85 million in assets and more than 400 individual funds, CFNIL makes grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to local students. CFNIL's grant and scholarship programs are made possible by the generosity of CFNIL's donors. Our donors come from all walks of life, but are united in their commitment to the community and the recognition that their charitable intentions will be preserved for generations to come through the power of endowment. Endowments at CFNIL are prudently invested and preserved as a way to provide permanent funding for community needs. Nearly 90% of CFNIL's assets are permanently endowed, meaning that those assets will serve Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties in perpetuity. |
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Feb 09, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Please join us for a special luncheon as our guest speaker Mayor Larry Morrissey joins us one last time as the Mayor of Rockford. Mayor Morrissey has elected to step down in 2017, after serving our City since 2005.
Mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey is the 40th mayor to lead the City of Rockford in northern Illinois and one of only four Mayors to serve ten years or more in Rockford’s history. Morrissey's start as an innovation mayor began with his unusual path to public office, becoming the City's youngest and only independent mayor when first elected in 2005. Over his three terms in office, Morrissey has continued decisive, visionary and innovative leadership during some of the City's most challenging times.
No stranger to controversy, Morrissey has refused to back down from critical changes needed to support his vision of Excellence Everywhere for Everyone. From challenges in public education and public safety, to challenges in public investment in infrastructure, to labor negotiations and race relations, Morrissey has helped create and anchor the City's role in vital community partnerships helping to bring about positive change.
Despite the extreme economic challenges of the past decade, under the Mayor's leadership, the City has made record investments in public infrastructure while decreasing the City's reliance on local property taxes to fund those investments. Over the course of Morrissey’s three terms in office, well over a half-billion dollars will have been invested with local, State and Federal partners in projects completed or underway. Collectively, the City's investments in these public improvements are supporting record levels of building investment in the central city and historic Downtown.
Morrissey has provided statewide leadership on critical issues facing urban communities in Illinois. He's become a familiar face in the State Capitol on issues including public safety pension reform; collective bargaining and arbitration reform; and municipal bankruptcy legislative authority. He also helped pass the State's River Edge Redevelopment Zone legislation providing critical tax incentives that have helped spur economic investment in Rockford and four other Illinois communities.
Morrissey's current agenda includes a significant focus on regional challenges in public housing, community health and wellness, higher education and workforce training, and aligning the fragmented operations of human, social and economic development systems. |
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Feb 16, 2017 5:30 PM
COSMO HAPPY HOUR & EARLY BIRD MARCH MADNESS DRAWING!
SCOREBOARD SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Thursday February 16th
5:30 p.m. - ??
7550 E. State Street (inside Holiday Inn next to Hoffman House)
$15.00 pp includes 2 Drink Tickets and Appetizers $5.00 to enter our Cosmo round robin dart tournament! PROSPECTIVE GUESTS WELCOMED!
Have you purchased your March Madness ticket yet? If not, CLICK HERE and buy online today and be entered into our early bird drawing. Or, complete the registration form and send payment to Brian Lindsay. Each paid ticket purchased by 2/16/17 6:30 p.m. (night of event) will be entered into a drawing for an automatic bid (free ticket!) into the 2018 event. For Cosmo Members only and each ticket you sponsor and sell will also qualify as an entry.
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Feb 23, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DESTINATION LUNCHEON: Prairie Street Brewhouse Architect GARY ANDERSON Thursday, February 23rd - Prairie Street Brewhouse Cosmo Luncheon – 12:00 p.m. The recent renaissance in downtown Rockford excites Anderson, who’s playing a big role in transforming many historic properties. He’s played a role in restoring the Rockford Trust Building, also at the corner of Wyman and State. And, he’s engaged in discussions with the Rockford Public Library about creating a modern facility downtown. Still, being an advocate for change, and creating opportunities ahead of the curve, has brought many challenges. “Sometimes, I ask myself, ‘Why do I always want to be in the firing line?’ Sometimes, it’s the right thing to do,” says Anderson. “Sometimes, what’s right doesn’t always sit well with people, and to me, truth always wins out. Stand up to what you believe in, and good things will happen.” Preserving Rockford’s architectural treasures is a marathon, Anderson says, and it’s one that’s worth running. “I think it’s been exciting and hard work, and sometimes discouraging, but on the other hand, it’s also been very encouraging to see people start to get it, and realize we can’t take these structures for granted,” he says. “You can be a change agent, if you start thinking about what you’re doing. It’s about rebuilding the value of our community.” Gary W. Anderson AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT Gary has over 40 years of experience in renovation, restoration, construction, and development. As the firm owner and lead architect, Gary helps clients visualize and articulate the vision for their project. As Project Manager, Gary performs site observations and coordination. He is actively involved in all phases of a project depending on client needs and project scale. Recently, Gary was presented with the Gold Medal Award, the highest honor given by AIA Illinois in recognition of outstanding lifetime service by an AIA member. Project Experience
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Mar 02, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Please join us Thursday March 2nd Forest Hills Country Club - 12:00 luncheon
MIKE BROWN, PRESIDENT AND CEO Mike has been involved in the YMCA for over 20 years as a YMCA employee in California, Houston and Georgia. Mike grew up in the Visalia, CA, YMCA starting in pre-school and continuing with sports, camps and after-school services. He eventually made his way back as an employee hoping to give back what so many gave back to him. Mike remembers how the YMCA affected his life as a recipient of the Y's financial aid program that helped his mom enroll him in Y programs. He believes that the YMCA is here to serve all people and aims to ensure that the Y mirrors the community in which it serves. Mike is a graduate of Springfield College with a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. He is currently working on his PhD in Organizational Psychology at Walden University. Mike is also a national trainer for the YMCA of the USA in Board Development, Volunteerism, Group Work, and various programs.
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Mar 09, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mayoral Candidate - Rudy Valdez Thursday March 9th – Forest Hills Country Club Cosmo Luncheon – 12:00 p.m.
Please join us as we welcome guest speaker Rudy Valdez, Independent candidate for mayor of Rockford. An engineer by trade in Rockford's aerospace industry, Valdez is also well-known for his efforts volunteering for organizations in the Rockford region, including the business advocacy organization SWIFTT, as well as serving on committees and boards for the University of Illinois College of Medicine Dean’s Action Council, Rockford Public Schools, Alignment Rockford and the Boy Scouts. Over his career, he has been recognized with many awards, include the 2016 NAACP Life Membership Award, 2015 Outstanding Community Leadership Award - State of Illinois Comptroller, the 2014 Rotary Club Service Above Self Award, and the 2013 Excalibur Award. The son of immigrants who relocated from Guadalajara to Chicago, Rudy has been married for 34 years to wife Julia and is a proud parent of three daughters, and three grandsons. “As Mayor, not only will I bring an extensive background in business development and demonstrated ability to bring distinct business units together to work as a team, I also understand the very real needs of Rockford,” Valdez in a statement. “Through my steady commitment to volunteering in our community, I have a strong understanding of the challenges and the unique and diverse attributes of Rockford that all contribute to our community’s quality of life.”
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Mar 16, 2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mar 16, 2017 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Mar 23, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Mar 25, 2017 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
4TH Annual Rockford MELTFEST Saturday March 25th - Central Location @ Prairie Street Brewhouse
MELTFEST is an event designed to celebrate the melting away of winter (it is held the first Saturday in spring) as well as the melting together of the community. This year, the Rockford IceHogs have joined forces with this great event in downtown Rockford! The center of the event is at the Prairie Street Brewhouse; however, parts of the event reach north to the YMCA and south to the UW Health Sports Factory. The majority of the day is offered free of charge to participants and the event has a little bit of something for everyone. Activities include: 5k run / walk, a kids run, group bike ride, ice skating, trolley rides, live music, huge assortment of kids activities, magic show, mascots, food and market vendors, and more.
Time Slots needed include: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. 10 a.m. - noon noon - 2 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Spend a few hours volunteering and then enjoy the festival - thank you!
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Mar 30, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Brian Leggero Candidate for Mayor—City of Rockford Thursday, March 30th – Forest Hills Country Club Cosmo Luncheon – 12:00 p.m.
Please join us as we welcome Rockford Mayoral Candidate Brian Leggero as our guest speaker. Brian recently won the primary election to be the Republican Candidate in the upcoming April election for Mayor or Rockford. A businessman, having been self-employed his entire life, Brian has proven himself to be an innovative person. He is running for Mayor because he loves Rockford and is committed to addressing the problems facing our community.
For more info, please visit http://www.brianformayor.com/issues_platform
About Brian Leggero: Graduate Boylan High School - 1985 Institute of Audio / Video Engineering Since the age of 17, I worked in the music business as a producer and engineer at a very high level for a lot of musicians and artists that many would know by name. Hundreds of millions of records sold. Have worked within larger budgets and smaller budgets and have brought many projects in under budget. Hard work, dedication and perseverance always pays off. Never a Doubt! Avanti Merchant Services - Owner Certified State of Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor Author - Concealed Carry Training Illinois and PowerPoint Independent Map Amendment I am an avid golfer, sportsman and love our parks and recreation in the area. I feel our Parks and Recreation is our biggest asset here in Rockford. Certified National Food Service Manager
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Apr 06, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, April 6th – Forest Hills Country Club Cosmo Luncheon – 12:00 p.m. Crusader Mission Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. Crusader Vision Reaching out with Heart in Hand – championing the needs of the underserved and providing healthcare for all, regardless of their ability to pay, as we eliminate disparities in healthcare. Crusader Commitment We are committed to a collaborative healthcare system that is
Crusader Community Health is accredited by the Joint Commission. Crusader Community Health provides comprehensive medical and dental care. This includes specialized care for chronic diseases such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension, chronic lung disease, obesity, asthma and HIV. All physicians at Crusader are American trained and board-certified or board-eligible in their primary care specialties. This allows Crusader to provide first-rate professional services in a caring, patient-focused and respectful setting. Crusader is a Federally Qualified Health Center. Each year, over 47,000 individuals receive top-quality medical and dental services. Many of these individuals might otherwise have little or no access to any healthcare. Community residents from all walks of life choose Crusader as their partner in healthcare services. Crusader is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
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Apr 13, 2017 5:30 PM
COSMO HAPPY HOUR & NEW MEMBER EVENT!
PRAIRIE STREET BREWHOUSE
Thursday April 13th 5:30 p.m. - ?? 200 Prairie Street, Rockford
$15.00 pp for members and guests Prospective Members are Free! Includes 2 Drink Tickets and Appetizers
COSMO BAGS TEAM - TOURNAMENT!! - $10.00 per team ($5.00 pp) registers you into a two-man team bags game and tournament. Single elimination and winner takes all! Form your own team or be paired up with another Cosmo Brother at night of the event. When you register for the event, enter your partner's name in the Comments section. Come out for a little Cosmo Camaraderie, get to know our new and prospective members, and enjoy a social night of fun, food and cocktails. This is our LAST new member event of the season – bring a prospective member and introduce them to our club!
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Apr 20, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
SCOTT SEIBERT Scout Executive of the Blackhawk Area Council Thursday, April 20th – Forest Hills Country Club Cosmo Luncheon – 12:00 p.m.
Please join us in welcoming our guest speaker, Scott Seibert, who was recently chosen as the new Scout Executive of the Blackhawk Area Council. Scott began his Scouting career as a district executive in the Mid-America Council, headquartered in Omaha, NE. He moved on to become the senior district executive and later director of support service, all with the Mid-America Council. He was then promoted to Scout executive of the Northeast Iowa Council in Dubuque, IA, and then as director of support service of Pathway to Adventure Council, in Chicago, IL. Scott is a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow who enjoys being outside, staying active, and watching his favorite sport, football. Scott and his wife Nellica, have two children.
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Apr 21, 2017 1:30 PM - 11:30 PM
COSMO POKER FUNDRAISER Friday April 21st Lombardi Club - 209 Olive Street (on the Rock River)
Hey Cosmo Brothers, it's time four our quarterly poker fundraiser and we need volunteers! More specifically, we are looking for help outside of the normal crew that works this event religiously. Whether you are a new to the club or a veteran, an infrequent or regularly active member ... if you have not participated yet in this fundraiser we are asking for some new blood to help man the cashier table. Please check your schedules and consider volunteering for this easy and fun event! We are responsible for managing the exchange of cash & chips throughout the night. No poker skills required - although, you are welcome to play a game or two before or after your shift! Three Cosmo Brothers are needed for each shift; 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.; 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.; and 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Click on the Volunteer Section to sign up for one of the open slots or email Tom Grimes at Tgrimes@letABMhelp.com
For the poker players in our group, come out and play in this fun event and try to win some money while you’re supporting our cause. Events Include: Hold'em Poker and Blackjack. Quad ???'s Win $50 Bonus. Cash games offered between 2:pm and 12:am. Single table Sit and go tournaments offered at all events $35 & $65 buy in’s, Paying 3 places. as soon as 9 players are seated they start. $40 buy in Early Bird Multi table tournament offered at 2:00pm. $70 buy in Multi table tournament at 4:30pm. Late entry through 1st break (6 or so) $40 buy in Multi table tournament at 6:30pm. Late entry until 7:30pm $125 buy in Multi table tournament at 8:00pm. Late entry through 1st break (9:30ish) Cash and Seat drawings at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm, and 10pm giving away over a $1,000 in promos every event.
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Apr 27, 2017 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockford Cosmopolitan Club Annual Charities Awards Dinner April 27, 2017
5:30 p.m. - Cocktails 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Presentation Forest Hills Country Club 5135 Forest Hills Road Rockford, IL 61114
Rockford Cosmopolitan Club Grant recipients as well as the winner of the prestigious Charles G. Uram Lifetime Service Award!
Each and every year, the money that is raised by the Cosmopolitan Club of Rockford through annual fundraising events is dispersed to select charities during an awards dinner. Last year, the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club granted nearly $60,000 to 23 deserving local charities! Our charities board is responsible for selecting those candidates and the amount of funding that they receive.
Cosmos and their guests - $20/person (club is subsidizing $10 per Cosmo and guest - billed to your quarterly statement) Includes dinner, dessert, and water/tea/coffee. There will also be a cash bar.
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Apr 27, 2017 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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May 04, 2017
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May 06, 2017 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cosmo Soup Kitchen Event Sunday – May 21, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 320 S. 5th Street, Rockford 61104
Each year, our 50-50 raffle funds are used to support two cookouts and to sponsor a Food Bank Truck filled with 9,000 lbs. of food – all of which is to feed the hungry on three different occasions. On Sunday May 21st, we will have our first burger cookout for 2017, which includes cooking and serving 200 burgers, along with a side of slaw, chips and desert!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Let’s show up in full force with smiles on and helping hands! Wear your favorite baseball cap to satisfy the health department. Enjoy a feel good event and have some fun for one of Chuck Uram’s favorite charity events! Family and friends welcome!
10 volunteers are needed to assist Chef Greg Kostantacos & Co. on the Monster Grill!
Contact Co-Chair Sam Castree at 494-1853 with any questions. Volunteer registration email will soon follow. Make it a great day to be a Cosmo and volunteer today!
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May 11, 2017 5:30 PM
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May 18, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Donor Reception & Ribbon Cutting Thursday May 18, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting @ 5:45 p.m. 1215 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford (refreshments will be served)
Our Rockford Cosmo Club celebrated a 22 year partnership and a $500,000 milestone of donations to Crusader in 2016. On May 18th, Crusader will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting event at their newest location on N. Alpine Road and have invited their Cosmo friends to join them in the celebration. This is a great opportunity to see how our donated funds are benefiting those with diabetes by visiting the newest Cosmopolitan Resource Center inside the new Alpine location - a diabetic education and research library for those with diabetes. RSVPs are required to Crusader by 5/10/17 - please register below if you are able to attend
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May 21, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cosmo Soup Kitchen Event Sunday – May 21, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 320 S. 5th Street, Rockford 61104
Each year, our 50-50 raffle funds are used to support two cookouts and to sponsor a Food Bank Truck filled with 9,000 lbs. of food – all of which is to feed the hungry on three different occasions. On Sunday May 21st, we will have our first burger cookout for 2017, which includes cooking and serving 200 burgers, along with a side of slaw, chips and desert!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Let’s show up in full force with smiles on and helping hands! Wear your favorite baseball cap to satisfy the health department. Enjoy a feel good event and have some fun for one of Chuck Uram’s favorite charity events! Family and friends welcome!
10 volunteers are needed to assist Chef Greg Kostantacos & Co. on the Monster Grill!
Contact Co-Chair Sam Castree at 494-1853 with any questions. Volunteer registration email will soon follow. Make it a great day to be a Cosmo and volunteer today! |