April 7, 2023 (Apr 08, 2023)

April 13th Meeting

Club Assembly/BOD Election

Our April 13th meeting will be a club assembly, led by President Eric. We will also be holding an election for four directors of the Board of Directors. This is important because these members will be leading the club for the next two years. We will also be naming the President-Elect who will be President in 2024-25. We would encourage all of our members to make an effort to attend this important meeting.

April 20th Meeting

US/China Relationship In Manufacturing

David Rydell joined, what was then Bergstrom Manufacturing Co., in 1963 when he graduated from college. Prior to that he had worked at the privately held company when not in school. David's degree was in finance. His first officer position was treasurer in 1966. He became the President in 1986, and the Chairman of the Board in 2005. Dave received his BA in Finance and Accounting from Augustana College.

Dave has been a member of Rockford Rotary since December 5, 1985.

Dave is very involved in the community and serves on numerous boards in the greater Northern Illinois area. Past and current involvements include, but not limited to:

Past Board Chair for Swedish American Hospital and current board member
Past Board Chair for Rockford University and current board member
Past Board Chair for the Center for Sight and Hearing
U.S Bank current board member
Rockford Rescue Mission Steering Committee
Transform Rockford Advisory Board
Salvation Army Advisory Board
United Way of Rock River Valley, Chaired 2005 campaign
Rockford YMCA
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Midway Village and Museum

As indicated by the topic, Dave will discuss the US and China relationship in Manufacturing. Such topics as the effect of China's no-fault policy with regards to closing down facilities at the slightest outbreak of COVID. This has greatly disrupted the supply chain and resulted in a shortage of things like microchips and other parts that are essential to manufacturing in the United States. He will also discuss how Bergstrom has worked around these shortages and managed to keep from shutting down their facilities.

This will be an interesting and informative program and one you will want to invite a guest or prospective member to jopin us in person at Memorial Hall or via Zoom. Elise Cadigan will introduce our presenter and act as Rotary Host.

April 6th Meeting

April 6th Meeting - Easter Fun

Our April 6th meeting was an interesting and informative presentation by Winnebago County Coroner, Jennifer Muraski. In addition, Peter Rabbit showed up to add a little Easter cheer and provide some of the 5th part of the 4-Way Test - "Will It Be Fun".

This is the Port Isabel (Texas) Rotary Club's "Five Way Test". Our Past President and Past District Governor, Kent Mallquist is a member of the Port Isabel Club.

Our Presenter, Jennifer Muraski and host Janine Idstein with Peter Rabbit.

Host Janine Idstein, Jennifer Muraski with her gift, and President Eric.

Is Peter Rabbit after my job???

Rockford Rotary PayPal Account

Charitable Association PayPal Account

Rockford Rotary Charitable Association now has a PayPal account.

You can use this to reserve your spot at our April 27 High School Recognition Program, donate to support students and parents attending the Program, donate to our book project for the Rockford Public Library, or make general donations to the Rockford Rotary Charitable Association.

The PayPal handle is @CharitableRkfdRotary

Thank you!

Monica

815-988-0913

Food Bank Fun

Fun at the Food Bank

This group along with Tom Clabough worked volunteering at the Northern Ill Food Bank Friday afternoon. They say we served 245 families in 2 hours, not a bad afternoon.

Rockford Rotary Social Events

Rotary Social Events

APRIL 14, 2023

11:45 – 1 Lunch at a local downtown restaurant to be determined

1:30 ~ 2:30 Tour of Indian Hill Manor, 6901 Kishwaukee Road. We will have a tour of this lovely estate building with time for looking at the grounds. There is a suggested donation of $15.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

5 p.m. – Womanspace Labyrinth, 3333 Maria Linden Drive at the Anjali Pavillion. Elaine Hirschenberger will give us a presentation about the development of the labyrinth. Then we will proceed to the site and walk the labyrinth.

6:15 – Dinner at Lucha Cantina, 1641 N. Alpine Road.

Both of these events are open to members and guests. If you cannot join us for the meal and event, please feel free to come to whichever is convenient for you.

Apr 13, 2023

President Eric Moe

Club Assembly

Apr 14, 2023

Dave Byrnes

Indian Hill Manor Tour

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Board Meetings

Apr 18, 2023

Board Meetings

May 16, 2023

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Member Birthdays

Tyler Smith

April 1

Eric Moe

April 4

Lori Gummow

April 5

David Draeger

April 6

Bill Pratt

April 11

Kent Mallquist

April 14

Michele Pankow

April 16

John Fridh

April 20

Michael Foreman

April 20

Janine Idstein

April 25

Dave Cleven

April 27

Join Date

Suzanne Berger

April 1, 1990

33 years

Dennis Horton

April 11, 2019

4 years

Teri Watts

April 11, 2013

10 years

Wray Howard

April 28, 1983

40 years

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