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Cardiac Arrest and Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) use
Aug. 31, 2017
Bob Vertiz, is a Lieutenant and EMS Training Coordinator at City of Rockford Illinois for the Rockford Fire Department Rotarian Dr. Jeff Smith is a Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist associated with Mercyhealth Rockford. They will present and train on the need and use of an AED and compression only CPR.
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Sep. 14, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Rockford Airport continues to be an important generator of jobs and source of economic growth. Join us as we receive a comprehensive 1 hour tour of the facilities. We will meet in the Airport Administration Building at 60 Airport Drive which is located west of the Airport Terminal Building. Social at Owly Oop Sports Bar will follow the tours at approximately 6:30 P.M. UW Sports Factory
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Sep. 27, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Vision for the Rotary Year
Sep. 28, 2017
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Oct. 04, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 3:03 p.m.
The Alignment Rockford Academy Expo Team is seeking volunteers (Hospitality Ambassadors) for the 2017 Academy Expo. VENUE: Indoor Sports Center MercyHealth Sportscore 2 Hospitality Ambassador teams will be responsible for creating a welcoming and engaging environment that excites students about career opportunities and assists them in meeting local career experts. Volunteers are encouraged to complete the registration form using the "Event Link" on the right side of this page. |
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Domestic Violence in the Community
Oct. 26, 2017
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Indoor City Market
Nov. 09, 2017
Cathy is the administrator for Rock River Development Partnership, which conceived Rockford City Market, a downtown attraction that draws ten of thousands every year. Cathy will provide an update on the Indoor City Market, and the $8 million renovations, that will augment the summer Rockford City Market activities and provide a year-round place for people to gather, enjoy music and buy locally-made items. |
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Ten Houses In Ten Days
Nov. 16, 2017
Rotarians Pete and Becky Rundquist travelled to Hawaii to assist Habitat for Humanity build 10 houses in 10 Days. They will discuss the challenges of this effort, share their experiences in meeting other Habitiat volunteers, Rotary's support for the project, and working along side the families who will live the houses built during those 10 days. |
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Nov. 16, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Specialty Screw has arranged for a tour of the facility on Thursday November 16th for our Rotary members beginning at 5:30 PM. Come learn about the processes that produces fasteners/components primarily for the automobile manufacturing industry, and the efforts for resource conservation that has garnered Specialty local, state and national awards. No open toed shoes allowed and high heels discouraged After the tour we will finish the evening at the Olympic for a meal and libations.
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Nov. 24, 2017 10:00 a.m. - Dec. 01, 2017 12:00 p.m.
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Nov. 25, 2017 10:00 a.m. - Dec. 02, 2017 8:00 p.m.
It has been a long-held tradition the Rockford Rotary Rings Bells for the Salvation Army the two Saturday's after Thanksgiving. The club does two sites with 2 members ringing bells for a 2 hour shift. This year the Bell Ringing sites are: Woodman's 3155 McFarland Rd. (West Door) Nov.25 from 10am-8pm |
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Victorian Christmas Traditions
Dec. 21, 2017
Caitlin Treece will present various Victorian Christmas traditions as part of our annual Christmas program. She is currently the Museum Educator for Midway Village. Caitlin will be talking about various Victorian Christmas traditions and giving us a chance to learn about this glamorous time using 3-D objects rather than a slide show. Catlin attended Huron High School and graduated from Beloit College in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in History and Russian Language. In 2009, she received a Master of Arts in Local History and Museum Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to Midway Village, Caitlin worked at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI and the Macon County Conservation District in Mackinaw City in Michigan until November 2010. She then worked at the Carl and Mary Koehler History Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, first as the Education Director and then as the Director prior to coming to Midway Village in March of 2016.
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Home Rule for Rockford
Jan. 04, 2018
Three of the four co-chairs (Bill Gorski, Bobbie Holzwarth, Rudy Valdez) will be presenting at the Jan 4 Rotary event. The co-chairs of the Our Decisions; Our Solutions Committee will present information on Home Rule. The presentation will range from defining Home Rule to examples of its pros/cons. It has been nearly 35 years since the Rockford voters have had the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to shift decision-making from the state to the local level. It is important to make an informed decision on the March 20, 2018 referendum. |
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Vocational Service
Jan. 18, 2018
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Inspired for the Future of Rotary
Jan. 25, 2018
Rockford Rotarian and District Governor-elect (DGE) Kathy Kwiat-Hess will share the messages from the International Assembly and her experience in getting ready for the challenges of being District Governor in the coming Rotary year. DGE Kathy Kwiat-Hess and her husband Bob Hess headed to San Diego for the 2018 International Assembly. The Assembly, held over a six day period, is the training meeting that prepares district governors-elect for their roles as governor, introduces Rotary International's priorities for the coming; and provide opportunities to network with governors-elect from around the world. The International Assembly also features engaging and informational programs for the governor-elect spouses. In addition, Rotary International President-elect (RIPE) Barry Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, meets with the District Governors-elect and lays out his vision and challenges for the coming Rotary year. |
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Mt. Zion After School Program
Feb. 01, 2018
Kevin Thomas coordinates the Mt. Zion After School Program, a neighborhood based program housed in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, just 2 blocks north of the Rotary Labyrinth on N. Avon St. The After School Program works with student from K-8 on math and reading skills, while providing meals, recreation and, when needed, transportation. Mt. Zion was central in launching the Zion West Neighborhood Association, which is part of the West Gateway Coalition. In April of 2017, Rockford Rotary became aware of the After School Program through the West Gateway Coalition, working with Kevin and other Mt. Zion staff, the club developed a district grant application, to supply three classrooms with furniture. The club committed up to $4,000 and requested the maximum $2,000 from the district. This grant was approved and the club proved the program with not only three classrooms with furniture, but was also able to provide three flat screen computer monitors. Kevin will provide the club with information about the program and Zion West Neighborhood Association activities.
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Project Search
Feb. 08, 2018
As Employment Services Manager for RAMP, Jeremy oversees the job readiness, job development and case management, including peer support and mentoring for individuals with disabilities getting into or returning to the workforce. One of the newest programs developed overseen by Jeremy is PROJECT SEARCH a school-to-work transition program for students with disabilities housed entirely at Mercyhealth Hospital-Rockton Avenue. PROJECT SEARCH was among 21 community collaboration programs receiving the Confluence Award at the Rockford Chamber of Commerce's 2107 Confluence Honors event. PROJECT SEARCH partners include RAMP CIL, Mercyhealth, Belvidere School District and the Illinois Department of Vocational Recreation. Students selected for the program worked in three internships over the course of one year, receiving classroom instruction and hands-on training, including goal setting and career exploration. Each student was supported by a team that included their family, an instructor, a department mentor, rehabilitation counselor and skills trainers to create an employment goal and to support their transition from school to work. Come learn about this project and how it is changing lives in our community. |
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Rockford Aerospace: A Place to Grow
Feb. 15, 2018
Jeff began flying at 8-years old sitting on his father's lap. He began flying lessons four years later and at 19, he became a flight instructor while going to college. Kaney's love flying took him into the U.S. Air Force for a decade and then into commercial flying with an international airline. So it is not surprising that when Kaney began to look for another challenge it was focused around aviation. Starting with an empty hangar with no other employees, Jeff founded Kaney Aerospace, a Rockford-based company that specializes in engineering, manufacturing, assembly and testing of aerospace systems and components. Today, Kaney Aerospace is housed in a 19,000-saure-foot space with 65 employees. The company has satellite offices in Seattle; Dayton, Ohio; and England, with customers that include Boeing, Embraer, GE Aviation, UTC Aerospace and Woodward, just to name a few. Kaney Aerospace also takes advantage of the engineering and manufacturing expertise found in the surrounding communities. As a member of the RAEDC, Jeff was instrumental in initiating the Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN) a consortium of companies implementing a strategic plan to increase the competitiveness of the Rockford Region for aeropspace expansion and attraction. |
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Feb. 15, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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