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May 23rd Program
 
 
Rockford Rocks Sports - Rockford Rivets
 
     Will Oberg is in his first year as Field Manager of the Rockford Rivets Organization.
     Will served as coach for the 2023 Rivets team that recorded more wins than any other teams in Rivets history.  Currently the team looks ready to build on that success and have another banner year in 2024.
     Having recently concluded his own successful baseball career at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), Oberg is poised to make a significant impact in his coaching role. During his time at UIS, Oberg had the privilege of being a participant on the university’s esteemed baseball team.
     Under the guidance of Rockford’s Head Coach Vinny Tornincasa, who also served as Oberg’s batting coach. Oberg’s collegiate journey took him to various institutions, including Eastern Michigan University and Heartland Community College. These experiences provided him with a comprehensive perspective on the game, further enhancing his baseball knowledge and prowess.     
     With a combination of playing experience under skilled coaches and a diverse educational background, Oberg is well-equipped to contribute to the success of the Rockford Rivets. His passion for the sport and commitment to player development make him an invaluable addition to the coaching staff.
     As the 2024 season begins, the Rockford Rivets eagerly anticipate the positive impact that Will Oberg will have on the team’s performance and the growth of their players as a Manager.
     Will is going to discuss the team's outlook for 2024 and will bring a couple of his players to meet everyone and answer questions from the audience. 
     This will be an interesting program about one of Rockford's most successful professional sports teams.  It will be a chance to invite a guest or prospective member to join us in person at Memorial Hall or via Zoom.
     Steve Malliet will continue his duties this month of introducing our presenter and acting as Rotary Host.
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May 30th Program
 
 
There will be no formal meeting on May 30th at Memorial Hall.
 
However, we will be having our monthly social at 5:00 PM that evening. 
 
Do to circumstances beyond our control, we are moving the social to the University Club at 945 N. Main Street.
 
Looking forward to an evening of socializing and adult beverages and some dinner.
 
Mark your calendars
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President's Message
 
President's Message
 
     A BIG  THANK-YOU to everyone who helped with the planting at the Family Peace Center last Thursday. Stephanie and Becky Thank-you for coordinating the project.
     
     We also have a barrel for the Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive at Memorial Hall to help with the Rock River Valley Pantry PBJ food drive for school children over the summer months.
 
     This week (May 23rd) we will be having our Board of Director Elections. If you are interested in running for a seat, please contact Pete Rundquist or Mike Foreman so that we can get you on the ballot. We will also be presenting the donation for the food drive to the NIFB this week.
 
     We will not be meeting on May 30th, but we will have our Rotary Happy Hour at the University Club from 5:00pm till?
 
     A couple of summer save the dates are July 18th for a Summer meeting/party at noon for Chama as she will be leaving to go back home on the 20th.
 
     Also we will have a social event at the Rivets game that night with other Rotary clubs from the area.
 
     We are also signed up to be greeters at City market on Aug 23rd so please save the date- we need 15-20 volunteers the day to greet people at the market.
 
     The Board of Directors will be meeting this Tuesday May 21st at 12:00 noon at the Community Foundation Headquarters on North 2nd St.
 
     SAFE TRAVELS TO BOB CANFIELD AND MIKE FOREMAN as they travel to Singapore for Rotary International convention.
 
     Pete Rundquist
     President 
     815-985-3976 
 
        
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Peace Center Planting
 
      After our regular meeting on May 16th, a number of Rockford Rotarians moved up the street to the Peace Center to plant flowers.  This is our third year doing this.  It all started when we took a tour of the Peace Center a couple of years ago and we asked what we could do as a project for the Peace Center.  The result is our annual planting of flowers in the beds along the curb in front of the Peace Center.
     Thank you to Stephanie and Becky for coordinating this project and especially to Stephanie for securing the flowers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Future Programs
Future Programs
 
05-23-24 - "Rockford Rocks Sports'
                  Meet the Rivets
                  Will Oberg, Field Manager
                  Host - Steve Malliet
 
05-30-24 - No Meeting
                  5:00 PM - Social at University Club
                             945 N. Main St.
 
06-06-24 - "Rockford Rotary Welcomes Our Youth Exchange"
                  Ciara Staly
                  Host - Kathy Kwiat-Hess
 
06-13-24 - "The Norwegian - Starting a New Business in Rockford"
                  Emly Hurd
                  Host - Doug Mark
 
06-20-24 - "Calm, Intelligent Helpers"
                  Bruce Erickson, 17th Judicial Circuit Therapy Dogs
                  Host - Jim Coffey
 
06-27-24 - "Order of the Shelf"
                  "Vetting, Selecting, Electing Our President"
                  Host - Eric Moe
                                 
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Weekly RI Foundation Message
 
Each week we will be publishing a message from the Rotary International Foundation.  This week's message is:
 
WHAT CAN A $500 GIFT TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION DO?
 
A $500 donation to The Rotary Foundation can help six disabled workers in the Philippines start a watch-repair business, provide safety equipment for a boat that brings health services to isolated locations in Peru, or help women in Mexico start five small sewing businesses and be more self-sufficient.
 
Can you commit to donating $500 per year to the Foundation to make lasting change?
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Rotary Lunches
 
     Starting with our September 7th meeting, we will be having lunches at our noon meetings.  We will be starting with a package from Beef-A-Roo.  It will consist of a Wrap, salad, chips, cookie, and a soda or water.  There will bea variety of meats in the wraps.  This is a work in progress and things may change.  Lunches will start on September 7, 2023 and will be available at 11:45 AM the day of the meeting.
     PLEASE.  If you plan to bring a guest, PLEASE let us know 3 days in advance so we can make arrangements for food.  It will be your responsibility to cover the cost at $12.50 per meal.
 
     Thanks
     Pete Rundquist - runky907@comcast.net
     President, Rockford Rotary
     
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May 3
 
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May 8
 
Wray Howard
May 11
 
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May 15
 
Dennis Horton
May 18
 
Linda Johnson
May 19
 
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May 19
 
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May 2, 2002
22 years
 
Jeff Fahrenwald
May 2, 2002
22 years
 
Mary Ann Norwood
May 2, 2002
22 years
 
Rosemary Collins
May 2, 1991
33 years
 
Bob Presman
May 11, 1995
29 years
 
Stephanie Scardon Bradley
May 11, 2023
1 year
 
Lisa Capriotti-Angileri
May 13, 2010
14 years
 
Douglas Mark
May 15, 2020
4 years
 
Lois Seijo
May 18, 2023
1 year
 
Kristin Krieger
May 19, 2022
2 years
 
Kathy Kwiat-Hess
May 21, 1998
26 years
 
Larry Carlson
May 21, 1981
43 years
 
Don Black
May 23, 2019
5 years
 
Patti Bigger
May 23, 2019
5 years
 
Robert Eiss
May 23, 2019
5 years
 
Tom McNamara
May 25, 2017
7 years
 
John Taphorn
May 28, 1992
32 years
 
Lori Gummow
May 29, 2008
16 years
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Meeting Invocators
 
April 11, 2024
Berger, Suzanne
 
April 18, 2024
Kwiat-Hess, Kathy
 
April 25, 2024
Torrence, John
 
May 2, 2024
Norwood, Mary Ann
 
May 9, 2024
Rundquist, Becky
 
May 16, 2024
Johnson, Linda
 
May 23, 2024
Byrnes, Dave
 
June 6, 2024
Dickinson, Elizabeth
 
June 13, 2024
 
June 20, 2024
Buchmann, Frank
 
June 27, 2024
Canfield, Bob
 
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