2023-2024...A Rotary Year of Hope & Peace
District 6420 Governor David Emerick will be making his annual visit to Rockford Rotary on October 12th. In the past some of our members have chosen to not attend this meeting because they don't want to hear another "rah rah" speech. We would hope that this will change this year and we will have a large show of support for the District Governor. It will be a chance to hear about the goals of not only Rotary International but also the goals of District 6420. We can also expect to hear what DG Emerick expects from Rockford Rotary during the 2023-24 Rotary Year. Again, put it on your calendar and if you can't make it to Memorial Hall, at least take the time to join us via Zoom.
David L. (Dave) Emerick, Jr. has been a member of the East Moline/Silvis Rotary Club since 2002. During this time, Dave has served as a member of the Board of Directors, Program Chair, Membership Chair, Foundation Chair and Club President in 2008-2009 and 2019-2020. He has served as Assistant Governor, Assistant Governor Coordinator and a member of the Finance Committee of Rotary International District #6420. Emerick is a member of the Paul Harris Society, Polio Plus Society, a Major Donor and is a Benefactor to the Rotary International Foundation.
Mr. Emerick is a Vice President with Blackhawk Bank & Trust and has been in the banking industry for over 40 years. He currently works in the loan department and is involved in all aspects of the lending area including installment, commercial and real estate lending. His banking background includes deposit operations, product marketing, business development and branch management.
In May of 1989, he graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science including an emphasis in Public Policy. Dave has taught American Institute of Banking courses at Black Hawk College and has served on several panels and been a guest speaker on banking and business-related topics.
Dave is also very active in his community, serving on several boards and commissions. He is the Treasurer of the Black Hawk College Foundation, Treasurer of School Health LINK, Treasurer of Arrowhead Youth Services. Emerick also is a member of the Board of Directors for the Genesis Health Services Foundation, Rock Island Housing Authority, Community Housing Partners, Rock Island County Council on Addiction and New Kingdom Trailriders.
Dave has lived in the Quad Cities his entire life (primarily in Rock Island) and has been happily married to Lori for 30 years. They have one daughter, Jordan Marie. They belong to St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island, Illinois.
During his leisure time, you will find Dave spending time with his family in their travel trailer exploring points of interest and sightseeing. He also enjoys collecting antiques and trying to get in a round or two of golf.
President Pete Rundquist will introduce the District Governor and act as Rotary Host.