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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 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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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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Apr 29, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Jun 25, 2020 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 07, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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