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Oct 18, 2018 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please mark your calendars for October 18th at Forest Hills Country Club. This is poinsettia packet pick up day!!! One of our largest fundraisers of the year, as you all know, is our Poinsettia drive headed up by event chair Ryan Meseck. Ryan works tirelessly every year to ensure this event goes off without a hitch and every year he does an amazing job. Thank you Ryan for all your efforts. Please come to pick up your packets. We are also honored to have with us States Attorney Joe Bruscato. Joe has served as the county's state's attorney since 2008. This November he is running for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court judge. Please come and support fellow cosmo Joe Bruscato as he shares his story with us. We look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday the 18th at FHCC. Have a great weekend. |
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Oct 25, 2018 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come join your fellow Cosmo Brothers next Thursday October 25th at Franchescos Ristorante on the back patio. We will be endulging in a few different whiskies and spirits along with a selection of cigars from The Tinder Box. We will also have an array of appetizers for everyone to enjoy while we watch Thursday Night Football and enjoy great conversation with fellow Cosmos. This will be our last outdoor event before the snow fall until the chili shoot out in January. Bring a guest with you as these are great events to introduce them to the club. Cost of the event is $20 for members and $10 for guests. Includes appetizers and Whiskey tasting. Cigars will be for purchase for those who would like to endulge. |
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Nov 01, 2018 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us next Thursday November 1st for a special lunch at Prairie Street Brewhouse downtown Rockford. We have the pleasure of hearing from our very own Sheriff Gary Caruana. Gary has been our Sheriff since 2014 after a longtime career with UPS as their Corporate Investigative Security Manager. Sheriff Caruana has done an amazing job in his roll as our Sheriff and will continue to do so. Please mark your calendars and come out for a great lunch and give all the support we can to the Sheriff. See you all there!!! |
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Nov 08, 2018 2:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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Nov 15, 2018 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Join your Cosmo brothers next Thursday November 15th for a social lunch and early bird poinsettia drawing. Come enjoy the company of your fellow cosmo brothers and a great lunch at Prairie Street Brew House. If you have not already gotten your orders in for poinsettias, you still have time for the early bird drawing. Love to see you all there. This is always a great lunch and perfect time to catch up with eachother. |
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Nov 17, 2018 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Your help is needed! The Rockford Cosmopolitan Club sponsors a Food Bank Truck once a year. This is a great opportunity to give back to the people in need in our community. Here is the scoop…
A semi-truck pulls up and we then pull the tables out of the truck to create a perimeter. The truck is loaded with food and essentials. We allocate the items based on the number of people in line and we pass out the food and supplies to the people. There is no cost to volunteer. We are simply looking for about 30-35 people to volunteer about 2.5 hours of their time. The location is the same as the soup kitchen grill out events, which is the parking lot of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 320 S. 5th street next to the White House which is the Soup Kitchen.
Spouses, guests, and teenagers are welcome. It’s a great opportunity to put things into perspective. Last year we gave out 9,000 lbs. of food and assisted 471 families!
However, in order to accomplish this task, we need your help! Click on Sign Up to view available slots and book yourself directly online. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Sam Furman and Bill Giamarese, Event Chair
guscps@comcast.net
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Nov 29, 2018 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us Thursday November 29th at 12:00 @ Prairie Street Brewhouse for a special lunch with Dr. Shawn Bladel. Dr. Shawn the is owner of The Wellness Way in Rockford specializing in functional medicine including drawing blood work for labs such as food allergy, autoimmune conditions, Lyme disease, hormone imbalances, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and infertility issues. Dr. Shawn has helped a number of Cosmo brothers over come some unique health issues, including weight loss. Don't miss this special lunch and invite your friends. |
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Dec 05, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This is the only Cosmo lunch that we hold on a Wednesday! If you cannot make the normal Thursday lunch Buffet, then take advantage of this opportunity to attend. This lunch will be a social lunch, meaning the primary goal would be to: a) Turn in your poinsettia ticket sales b) Socialize and network with fellow members There will be no presentation (except for our normal Cosmo related announcements). Please Note: This is our final luncheon of the year! The only event between this social lunch and the Christmas Holiday is our Cosmo Annual Christmas Party at the Aldeen Pavilion on 12/13/18. Please register for this event if you have not already. It is always a great time!! |
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Dec 05, 2018 1:00 PM - Dec 08, 2018 2:00 PM
POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Cosmo Brothers, it’s time to recruit volunteers to help audit, sort tickets, and then deliver the 3,000+ plants that will be sold once again for this most awesome fundraiser! For the last four years, we’ve set new records for plant sales and no doubt will set a new record in 2018!
As many of you know, there is a significant amount of coordination that goes into pulling off sale, sort, and delivery of this many plants and it cannot be done without your help! Friendly reminder, every member is required to sell a minimum of $140.00. Those members who choose not to sell or meet this minimum will receive a plant minimum charge during the January 2019 billing cycle.
HELP IS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: â–ª 8 Auditors are needed for Envelope Audit on Wednesday December 5th â–ª TWO TEAMS of 12 will be needed for Sort Night on Thursday December 6th â–ª 60 DRIVERS will be needed for Commercial Deliveries on Friday December 7th â–ª 60 DRIVERS will be needed for Residential Deliveries on Saturday December 8th AUDIT AFTERNOON DETAILS:
Are you Skilled with using a letter opener and calculator? We have a job for you! All envelopes turned in at this day’s luncheon must be audited and prepped for sorting. The audit is usually completed by 3:00 p.m.
SORT NIGHT DETAILS:
Delivery Card Bingo!! A most impressive system is coordinated the night before we begin deliveries and the more volunteers we have the faster and easier the night goes. It is simple. You are given a stack of cards, the numbers are called off by our coordinator, and we gather the tickets in the order called to then organize the delivery routes. Very easy! Plus, pizza and beer will be provided!
COMMERCIAL DELIVERY DETAILS:
RESIDENTIAL DELIVERY DETAILS:
POST DELIVERY PARTY - Saturday December 8th after Residential Deliveries are completed. Pizza and beer provided (for a limited time period) at OSCARS! Join us to celebrate the completion of another successful fundraiser!
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Dec 13, 2018 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fellow Cosmos, Please bring your spouse, significant other or guest and join us to celebrate the Holiday Season and another great year for the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club at the New Aldeen Pavilion! Join us for this special social evening and catch-up with your fellow cosmos during this holiday season!
Please RSVP using the link in this email as we need to have final headcount by Friday, December 8th, 2018! Thanks again to Tom Etier for arranging another great Cosmo Christmas party! |
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Jan 10, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
It's time to kick off 2019!!! Come join your Cosmo brothers January 10th 2019 for the first luncheon of the year. We will be meeting at Prairie Street Brewhouse and having a wonderful buffet lunch. We also will have with us County Board Chairman Frank Haney. This will be a great time to hear and asks questions about all the things going on in our city and county in 2019. Frank was sworn into office December 5th 2016. Lets kick off the year with a great showing. Please RSVP |
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Jan 17, 2019 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
DESCRIPTION This is the annual Cosmopolitan Club winter tradition that everyone is talking about... This "STAG" event includes:
SCHEDULE The shooting starts at 5:00PM, and the chili will be served at 6:30PM. No shooting or gambling is necessary if that is not your thing. Instead, you can simply attend and enjoy the comradery.
COST This is a great new member event! Bring a guest to enjoy the chili, hot dogs, snacks, deserts, adult beverages, games, and more! There is no cost for prospective members to attend. Current member pricing is as follows to help us cover our costs to hold this event:
Click on the link below to register The event fee will be charged to your Cosmo account automatically. Trapshooting is available for those who are interested. Bring your own 12 gauge, or borrow a member's shotgun. The cost of birds is $5/round. The cost of shells is $8/box. (CASH) You can also bring your own shells.
Party Bus Transportation The Kepotah Sportsman Club is not around the corner if you live in Rockford, and Ryan Meseck and Frank Tarara wanted to offer few club members a way to get to and from the event without worry, especially if you plan on drinking after you shoot. They have 8 spots left on the bus. First come first serve. Please contact Ryan Meseck to reserve your seat.
The cost is $25 per person. PREPAYMENT is required!
This is much cheaper than an Uber ride and you get to have fun with your Cosmo buddies!
The bus will leave at 4:30PM from the parking lot of Jax Pub, and will return around 11:00.
Text or Call Ryan Meseck to reserve your spot on the bus - 815-543-6149
REGISTER TO BRING CHILI FOR THE CONTEST Have a Good Chili Recipe? We need some good chefs to whip up a batch of chili and to enter the annual chili contest for this event. We have awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! $100/$75/$50 gift cards at a retail store TBA. A volunteer email will follow shortly.
GOLDEN RULE This is a fun-filled event that we all enjoy! However, safety is essential. If you have a drink, then you are DONE shooting for the evening. ........................................ DIRECTIONS Kepotah Sportsman Club 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. |
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Jan 18, 2019 1:30 PM - 11:30 PM
For over 4 years, the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club has been able to use our not-for-profit license to host quarterly poker events in coordination with Rockford Charitable Games Association, and raise funds throughout the calendar year. In a nutshell, the club splits the profits of each poker night with Rockford Charitable Games. This is a win/win for the club. and Rockford Charitable Games. On most poker nights, we average between $1,750 to $2,000 in profits to the club. In order for us to earn those profits, we need 3 shifts of volunteers for 4 hours a piece with 3 people per shift. (9 total people) Our volunteers simply need to run the cashiers desk. NO gambling is required. You are NOT even required to like the game of poker. If you divide $2,000 by 9 people, that means that the club receives over $200 per volunteer that assists on each poker night. ($200/4 hours = over $50/hour per volunteer) Your volunteer efforts are needed, please join us for a night of camaraderie! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER |
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Jan 24, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Come join your Cosmo brothers while we hear from State Rep John Cabello as he talks about all the things going on in our State of Illlinois and what to expect in 2019. State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) was sworn into office in August of 2012 and was first elected to represent the 68th District in November of 2012. The 68th District includes areas of Rockford, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Loves Park, and Cherry Valley. John began serving his community by becoming a police officer for South Beloit and later transferring to Rockford where he became a detective. John has served almost 20 years as a police officer and is currently on a leave of absence from the Rockford Police Department. John previously served as a Winnebago County Board member for District 8 and currently works part-time for Stewart & Associates. Rep. Cabello currently serves on five committees that include Appropriations-Public Safety (Republican Spokesperson), Special Committee on Police and First Responders (Republican Spokesperson), Judiciary-Criminal, Construction Industry and Code Enforcement, and Special Committee on Tollway Oversight. |
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Jan 31, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
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Feb 07, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Join your Cosmo brothers this Thursday the 7th at Prairie Street Brewhouse. We will have with us special guest Courtney Oakes from the Northern Illinois food bank and updating us on all the new things they are doing. Northern Illinois Food Bank is one of the charities our club supports who do amazing things in our community. Let’s give them a good showing and show them our Cosmo support and Pride. See you all Thursday!! |
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Feb 14, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Join your Cosmo brothers Thursday February 14th at Prairie Street Brewhouse for another amazing buffet lunch. We will have with us Nathan Bryant, President and CEO of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council. Nathan is responsible for managing all the organization’s efforts, including business retention and expansion, new business recruitment, and improvement of our regional business climate. In his role for the RAEDC, Nathan serves on several community boards, including the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Rockford Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Local Development Corporation, Alignment Rockford, and Stateline Angels. |
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Feb 17, 2019 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cosmopolitan Club Family Night At The Rockford IceHogs
Sunday 4 PM February 17th, 2019 Doors open at 3 PM
Food & Beverage Cost Adults $25 Children $20 Dental Dimensions Hog Heaven Party Deck
Thanks to Dr. Kris Tumilowicz for donating 100 tickets
Team Poster Night! Giveaways! Skate with the IceHogs after the game (bring your skates) The cost that members will be charged goes strictly to subsidize Food, Soft Drinks, Service Charge, Tax, and Additional Gratuity. A cash bar is available for beer and wien
The cost will be billed to your club account. Attendance is limited to 100 total​ people. RSVP at your earliest convenience using the link for yourself and for all family members that are attending! Go Hogs! Go Cosmos! |
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Feb 21, 2019 5:30 PM
COSMO STAG HAPPY HOUR - DART TOURNAMENT & EARLY BIRD MARCH MADNESS DRAWING!
JAX PUB SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Thursday February 21st
5:30 p.m. - ??
4160 N. PERRYVILLE ROAD, LOVES PARK
$15.00 pp includes 2 Drink Tickets and Appetizers $5.00 to enter our Cosmo 2-man team 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 Bill Redig. Each paid ticket purchased by 2/21/18 6:30 p.m. (night of event) will be entered into a drawing for an automatic bid (free ticket!) into the 2020 event. For Cosmo Members only and each ticket you sponsor and sell will also qualify as an entry.
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Feb 28, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please Join us this Thursday the 28th for a special lunch with Ken Scrivano, RPS School Board President. Ken has been on the school board since 2011 and has been the school board president since 2013. Rockford native and west high graduate, Ken retired from Swedish American Health System in 2016. Please join us at Prairie Street Brewhouse for yet another great lunch buffet. It’s a great day to be a Cosmo. |
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Mar 07, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us this Thursday March 7th at Prairie Street Brewhouse for a Cosmo Social Lunch. Who doesn’t love catching up with friends over an awesome lunch served by PSB. We have some great announcements for the remainder of our year ahead. Only 2 months remain before the season is over and we dive into Summer. It’s a great day to be a Cosmo!! Let’s make every one of them count. |
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Mar 14, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us for a special Cosmo lunch March 14th at Prairie Street Brewhouse. We will have with us Rockford Police Chief Dan O'Shea. It is always a special time when are able to support our men and women in blue and have the RPD Chief join us for lunch and update us on the department and crime activity in our community. Chief O'Shea was sworn in on April 18th 2016 and since then we have seen much change in our law enforcment community and community as a whole. His heart for change in our city and committment to our city is second to none. Let's support our local law enforcement next Thursday. Don't miss a fun and informative lunch with our Chief. It's a great day to be a Cosmo!!! |
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Mar 21, 2019 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mar 28, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join your Cosmo Brothers at Prairie Street Brewhouse for a special lunch with RVC President Dr. Doug Jensen. Dr. Jensen is the seventh President of Rock Valley College. He brought with him over 30 years of communiuty college experience to RVC when he decided to join the innitiative at the college in 2016. He will be sharing with us all the great things they are doing at RVC and all that the college brings to the community. Many of us have had the opportunity to have attended the college and see all the great things it brings to our community and the youth of our future generation. Please do not miss this exciting lunch with your Cosmo Brothers and lets show Dr. Jensen our Cosmo Pride. Its a great day to be a Cosmo!!! |
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Mar 29, 2019 1:30 PM - 11:30 PM
For over 4 years, the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club has been able to use our not-for-profit license to host quarterly poker events in coordination with Rockford Charitable Games Association, and raise funds throughout the calendar year. In a nutshell, the club splits the profits of each poker night with Rockford Charitable Games. This is a win/win for the club. and Rockford Charitable Games. On most poker nights, we average between $1,750 to $2,000 in profits to the club. In order for us to earn those profits, we need 3 shifts of volunteers for 4 hours a piece with 3 people per shift. (9 total people) Our volunteers simply need to run the cashiers desk. NO gambling is required. You are NOT even required to like the game of poker. If you divide $2,000 by 9 people, that means that the club receives over $200 per volunteer that assists on each poker night. ($200/4 hours = over $50/hour per volunteer) Your volunteer efforts are needed, please join us for a night of camaraderie!
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Apr 04, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join your Cosmo Brothers this Thursday for a special lunch with Jon Bates of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Jon Bates is the President of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Jon was recruited to Rockford in 1989 to work for Camcar Textron, a global manufacturing company. After a 22 year career in business, Jon moved to Goodwill Abilities Center in 1999 to be its Director of Finance andeventually Vice President and General Manager. Jon joined the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois in 2008 as its Vice President of Finance and Administration, before accepting the position of President in 2015.
Jon previously served on the boards of the Workforce Connection and Youth Build Rockford/Comprehensive Community Solutions Inc. Jon currently volunteers as the President of the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations. Jon lives in Rockford with his wife Sandy and their stretch beagle, Rocket. |
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Apr 11, 2019 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us for a special lunch this Thursday at Praire Street Brewhouse. We have with us special guest Maggie Schneider is the Branch Chief of the Western Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. Maggie went to college at the University of Illinois and law school at the University of Michigan. Maggie began her career in 2001 as a law clerk to the Honorable Paul V. Niemeyer of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, located in Baltimore, Maryland. She was also an associate with the law firm Mayer Brown in Chicago from 2002 through 2006. Maggie joined the U.S. This will be exciting lunch that you will not want to miss. With less than 1 month left in our season, lets have a great attendance this Thursday and show our guest our Cosmo pride. See you all there!!! |