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July and August Meetings
 
July/August Meeting Schedule
 
     The Rockford Rotary Board had decided to try a modified meeting schedule for July and August rather than completely shutting down during those two months.  We will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of July and August at Memorial Hall at our regular time.  We will not be supplying lunches during these meetings so it will be a Bring Your Own Lunch (BYOL).  The program committee will be scheduling a speaker for each meeting so it will be like a regular meeting but with BYOL.  We will also be scheduling a social for each month so we will have some fun time also.  So, mark your calendars for July 10th, July 24th, August 14th, and August 28th and join us at Memorial Hall or via Zoom.
     Our regular weekly meetings will resume on September 4th. 
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July 24th Meeting
 
Emily Walker
 
McKenna Bauer
 
 
Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence in Rockford
  
     Emily Walker is a Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Remedies Renewing Lives.  She is an experienced professional with degrees in Biology and Education & Youth Studies.
     With a strong background in outreach and teaching, Emily specializes in domestic violence awareness and prevention. Emily has worked to develop and deliver impactful programs that educate communities on how to recognize, respond to, and prevent domestic violence.
     Passionate about creating safe spaces for open dialogue, Emily is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to foster understanding and support for those affected by domestic violence.
     Emily has a BA in Education and Youth Studies and a BA in Biology.  She also has had 40 hours of Domestic Violence training.
     McKenna Bauer is a Senior Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Remedies.  McKenna is a dedicated advocate for survivors of domestic violence and a passionate educator in the field of prevention.
     She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2023 and applied her knowledge and commitment to helping others by joining Remedies as an Adult Advocate for survivors. In this role, McKenna gained invaluable experience in supporting survivors and creating a safe, supportive environment for those in need.
     In July 2024, she was promoted to Senior Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, where she delivers domestic violence education and implements prevention programs. Driven by a strong belief in the power of awareness and community involvement, McKenna is dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can live free from violence.
     Her work empowers survivors and contributes to meaningful, positive change within the community. She is now working on her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to be able to better serve survivors of trauma.
     McKenna has had 40 hours of Domestic Violence training, 20 hours of Partner Abuse Intervention training, and is an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
     Emily and McKenna Bauer will talk about some of the programs that are run by Remedies but will focus on the problem of Domestic Violence in Rockford.
     Domestic Violence is a huge problem not only in the Rockford area but all across our country.  Plan to join us and learn about this problem and what Remedies is doing to try and combat it.  This will be an interesting and informative program and one to bring a guest or prospective member to join us in person at Memorial Hall or via Zoom.
     Elise Cadigan will introduce our presenters and act as Rotary host. 
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Rockford Rotary July Social 
 
Rockford Rotary July Social
 
     Rockford Rotary has scheduled a Social Hour(s) on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Tad's on the Rock.  Tad's is located on the river at the Riverside bridge at the northeast corner of the bridge.
     Weather permitting, Tad's has a large deck overlooking the river.  Plan to join us for fun and good conversation.
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Rotary Area 1 Social
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Nancy Kalchbrenner President Installation
 
Nancy Kalchbrenner Installation
 
     Our Past President, Nancy Kalchbrenner, is going to be the 2025-26 President of the Rotary Club of Chicago, also known as Club #1 because they were the first Rotary Club.  Installation is July 31, 2025 at the Union League Club in Chicago.  A group of 10 Rotarians are planning to attend and travel together in a “party bus”. The bus leaves at 8 am and returns at approximately 5pm.  Cost of bus with 10 going is $96.
     Installation attendance requires registration which includes lunch. We are planning to be seated together. There are 4 seats still available on the bus.
     Please contact Linda Johnson for further info. 815-988-5088 or elleellej@comcast.net. Should be a delightful day. 
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Meeting Responsibilities
 
July 24, 2025
Greeter - Jim Coffey
Invocator - TBD
 
August 14, 2025
Greeter - TBD
Invocator - TBD
 
August 28, 2025
Greeter - TBD
Invocator - TBD
Future Programs
Future Programs
 
07/24/25 - Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence in Rockford
               - Speakers - Emily Walker
                                 - McKenna Bauer
               - Host - Elise Cadigan
 
08/14/25 - TBD
               - Speakers - TBD
               - Host - TBD
 
08/28/25 - TBD
               - Speakers - TBD
               - Host - TBD
 
09/04/25 - TBD
               - Speakers - TBD
               - Host - TBD
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