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Dec 19, 2019 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 Owly Oop at the UW Sports Factory! 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 13th, 2019! Thanks again to Tom Etier for arranging another great Cosmo Christmas party! |
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Jan 03, 2020 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Good afternoon Cosmo's Tomorrow night is another PSB Chicago Comedy Allstar's Night. This comedy event is a amzaing and laughter filled night. A portion of the proceeds of the eveing will be donated back to the RKFD Cosmo's club. You can purchase tickets in advanced over the phone, on the PSB website or at the door.
This email is information only. you can not register for this event from this email. |
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Jan 09, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Hello Cosmo's Join us for this luncheon where we will be welcoming The Oscar Mike Foundation. This is an amazing local organization out of Marengo that helps Veterens. Here is there mission statement. -Our mission is very simple (yet collectively holds a fundamental goal): To help empower military veterans who own businesses to grow, hire fellow veterans and give back to military veteran organizations that directly impact the servicemen and women (and their respective families) who proudly served our great nation.By starting at the small business level, our goal is bring attention to our nation's small businesses owned by past and present members of the United States military. As each business grows to the point of hiring, it is our goal to help said VOBs and SDVOSBs reach out to fellow veterans in order to fulfill employment vacancies (what we are calling our Veterans Hire Veterans Initiative. Once the VOB/SDVOSB has grown to the point where his or her owner(s) would like to give back, our goal is that said business owner(s) give back specifically to those organizations that help fellow military families like: homeless veterans organizations, PTSD Awareness events, Stand-Downs and more.. |
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Jan 16, 2020 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.
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 23, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Hello Cosmo Please join us for this weekly Luncheon as week welcome David Gill. David is running for the State's Attorney Position of Winnebago County. David is currently a attorney in Winnebago County. David's family has been involved in practicing Law in Winnebago county for a combined total of over 100 years. David Gill has served his community throughout his life. That sense of service contributed to his decision to go to law school, serve his community as an Assistant State’s Attorney, practicing law as a private attorney advocating for his clients, and now run for Winnebago County State’s Attorney. David has also joined the cause against sexual exploitation as a founder of the Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation along with other volunteer public safety programs.
David Gill is a lifelong resident of Winnebago County whose family has deep roots in Northern Illinois. His family on his father’s side has been here in Northern Illinois since the 1880s and his mother’s family came here in the 1840s following the Blackhawk Wars. His mother’s grandfather, David Hunter Sr., served in the Illinois State Senate and her uncle, David Hunter Jr, served as a State Representative serving a combined 51 years in the Illinois Legislature.
David was educated locally. He graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, Rock Valley College, Northern Illinois University, and Northern Illinois College of Law. David comes from a long line of attorneys who have been involved in the criminal justice system as well. Both his father, Timothy R. Gill, and his grandfather, Robert C. Gill served as a Judges. David decided to follow in the tradition by working his way through law school and taking a position with the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s office where he served for nearly 8 years.
David’s career fighting crime came at an early stage of his life following his graduation from Boylan Catholic High School. While working his way through College David became an expert in the area of Retail Theft Security. In addition to serving as Chief of Security for a number of local retail stores, including K-Mart and Union Hall, he also consulted with other retailers in this specialty. He supervised and trained employees at 52 stores. During his career in this field, he was able to thwart or prosecute some 1000 individuals caught stealing. Working closely with law enforcement, during many of these encounters, further inspired David to pursue a career in public service.
At the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s office, David began his career as a Misdemeanor Trial attorney working his way up to Misdemeanor Trial Team Supervisor. As Supervisor he was responsible for the management of a team of six people training and advising them on trial techniques and strategies. In this capacity, David has served as a mentor to young lawyers in the States Attorney’s office.
After a few short years, David was promoted to the Felony Trial Team where he prosecuted cases involving the aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated domestic battery, arson, theft, and gang-related crimes. David prosecuted these Felony cases while continuing to serve as the supervisor of the Misdemeanor Trial Team.
Following his service, at the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s office, David went into private practice as a civil litigant and defense attorney. He has tried cases on the defense side where he gained experience from the other side of the courtroom. This insight has convinced David that the criminal justice system is broken in Winnebago County and thus contributes to his decision to run for State’s Attorney.
In addition to his professional career, David has served his community in many ways. With the support of his wife, David serves with fellow citizens, concerned about the effects of crime, on several neighborhood organizations. He served as the steering committee chairman of both the Ellis Heights and Kishwaukee Corridor Weed and Seed sites where he was appointed by the US Attorney’s office. He has served as Co-Chair of the Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation whose mission end the demand for prostitution and human trafficking in Winnebago County. He is also Chairman of the Rock Valley Federal Credit Union Board of Directors.
David currently serves as President of the board of directors for NAMI Northern Illinois, supporting those affected by mental illness. He also serves on the Rockford Reachout Jail Ministry board as vice-chair which prepares locally incarcerated men and women for productive, crime-free lives after incarceration.
David and his wife Ellen reside in Rockford.
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Jan 30, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Hello Cosmo's Join us for this upcoming weeks luncheon where we will welcome one of our amazing local organizations that we have worked side by side with for many years. The Rockford Rescue Mission. Our guest speaker will be Ted Tomita.
Ted Tomita is the Director of Donor Relations at Rockford Rescue Mission. Ted has been with the Mission for the past 3 years. Ted’s wife Pam also works at the Mission as the Director of Women’s Programs. They recently moved to the Rockford area from Freeport. Rockford Rescue Mission has been serving our community since 1964. The Mission provides meals, overnight shelter, addiction recovery, health clinic, and job-readiness services. The Mission has been a grateful recipient of donations from the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club for the past 9 years. |
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Feb 06, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Cosmos, We have a very special guest for this upcoming week luncheon. Tim Tyrrell, retired professional NFL player, former President of the Chicago Chapter of the NFL Players Association and the QB who led the NIU Huskies to the MAC Championship in 1983. He was also named the MAC Player Of The Year that season. Tim played 7 years in the NFL as a fullback/special team’s captain for the Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his tenure, he was noted as one of the top Special Team players in the NFL and was voted Special Teams Captain, NFL Runner Up for Special Teams Player of the Year, NFL Pro Bowl-1st Alternate two years in a row, and Special Teams Player of the Year with the Los Angeles Rams. Tim has a passion for charitable giving and will have some great stories to share of his NFL days. Please make sure to register yourself and any guests that you are bringing.
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Feb 07, 2020 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Good Morning Cosmo Here is the Febuary announcement for the upcoming Cosmo/Prairie Comedy Night event. We have partnered with PSB to present the comedy night each month. Rockford Cosmo will receive a portion of each months proceeds for these events. If you have not been yet I would strongly recommened going. It is a night of big laughs and as always a great reason to get together with family and friends and help to support back. The cost for the tickets to attend is either $10 for general and $25 for VIP seating. Drinks are available through a waitress or at the bar in the room. you can purchase tickets at the door or at the link below
The second in a series of comedy shows by the Chicago Comedy All-Stars will be on Friday November 1st at the Prairie Street Brewing Company in Rockford. Showtime is at 8 PM and more information on how to make reservations can be found at psbrewingco.com/calendar. It is a great cast of All-Stars and a portion of the proceed will help benefit the Cosmopolitan Club of Rockford. |
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Feb 13, 2020 Ends: 1:30 PM
Hello Cosmo's Join us for nexts week upcoming luncheon speaker Joe Chiarelli. Joe is running for Winnebago County Board Head Position. This is in our is a very important position transition. If you live or work in Winnebago County you wont want to miss this luncheon. Joe Chiarelli Candidate for Winnebago County Board Chairman I was born and raised in Winnebago County. My wife Connie and I have I owned and operated Vince the Tailor for over 20 years (1982-2002). I am currently one of the managers at Mens Wearhouse where I manage I served on the Rockford Zoning Board of Appeals and also served on the |
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Feb 20, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Hello Cosmo This coming week we welcome Kevin McCarthy. Kevin is a member of the Rockford Cosmo Club and he is running for a Winnebago County Board Member seat in District 11 position this year. Resident of unincorporated Rockford in Cherry Valley Township going on 24 years.
He's employed full-time for the Diocese of Rockford where he works in the Office of Communications and Publications. He's handles Marketing/Advertising for The Observer publication among other duties which covers 11 counties in Northern Illinois.
Some of you may know that Kevin is one of part-time DJ's on Rockford's Home for Classic Rock, 96.7 The Eagle usually working Saturday afternoons.
Kevin also assembles a daily who's playing where and when post daily through his Rockford's Local Music Scene page on Facebook. He also introduces bands (which includes Dinner of The Dock here at Prairie Street) on the weekends and emcee various events for a number of fundraisers.
Member of the Rockford Area Music Industry, Lombardi Club, Verdi Club, St. Ambrogio Club, St. Anthony Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, the Irish Marching Society and a WWII reenactor.
He's also an elected official as a Cherry Valley Township Trustee and a Republican candidate for a Winnebago County Board Member seat in District 11 which covers the Village of Cherry Valley, Cherry Valley Township and parts of east Rockford.
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Feb 21, 2020 1:30 PM - 11:30 PM
For over 5 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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Feb 27, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Good Morning Cosmo's
This week we welcome Hoo Haven. Hoo Haven has been to our luncheons in the past and as always puts on a fantastic presentation, Informing us of whats going on in the wild life community and always bring some specials guest.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT“Hoo” Haven is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing, sick, injured and orphaned, North American Wildlife. And to educating individuals to the importance of the conservation of Mother Earth, to maintain the land, clean and beautiful for all.
PROGRAMS TYPES “Hoo” Haven has programs to fit anyone and everyone from 3 to 105. Programs for the very young 3-6 years old are 20 to 30 minutes, 1 bird Plus Programs are 40 minutes long. 2 bird Plus Programs are 50- 1 hour The Pelican Program is 50 minutes to 1 hour. The Eagle Program is 45 minutes to 1 hour. There is the Newer Owl and Treasure Hunt Program that can easily go 1 hour and 20 minutes. We also have The Tortoise and The Hare Program.
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Mar 05, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Cosmos You wont want to miss this destination luncheon this Thursday March the 5th at Crusader Clinic on Alpine and Guilford. This is a special lunch as we have the opportunity to hear all that is going on with Crusader Clinic our #1 benefactor. Please make it a point to make this lunch and show Crusader Clinic how much the Cosmopolitan Club appreciates them. We have had an amazing history partnering with crusader health over the year. This will be a special luncheon and hope you can find the time to make it. It is a great day to be a Cosmo!!! Join us and find out all the exciting upcoming news about what has changed and what is to come with the new CEO, the west state new building project and new advancements with the health testing for diabetics. Crusader CommitmentWe 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 50,000 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. |
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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.
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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 |
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Mar 19, 2020 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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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 |
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