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 Come by the Forest City Pub located off the lobby of the Radisson for 1/2 priced appetizers during the month of April from 5:00-8:00p.m! |
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| Upcoming Events | LOTB - First Time Home Buyers
May 19, 2010
12:00-Location TBD
Anniversary Party
May 20 - 7:00p.m.
Old K's Merchandise
next leaders webcast luncheon
May 26, 2010
11:30 am - Radisson
UNPLUGGED w/ FatWallet CEO
Tim Storm!
June 10
Details TBA!
Member Meeting
June 23
12:00p.m.- Franchesco's
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The Ignition Switch
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Focus Group Opportunities -
Student Assignment in Rockford School District 205
Community members are invited to participate in focus groups in the next coming days focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of the current method for assigning students to schools. The current system assigns high school and middle school students based on where they live, however; elementary students are assigned used a computerized lottery system based on parent choice and seat availability with a preference given to students who live within a proximity zone or who have siblings attending a school.
 Various student assignment options will be presented including continuing with the current system, adopting a hybrid of the current systems or adopting attendance zones for the elementary schools. Input from these very important focus groups will help guide a recommendation to the Board of Education.
Whether you currently have children in the school system, think one day you might have children in the school system or are concerned with the school assignment system and it's relation to recruitment to of new businesses and talent to the Rockford region, any one is welcome and encouraged to participate.
Focus groups are as follows. Any one is able to participate but participants MUST register by calling 815.966.3066 or 815.966.3162 or register online. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Space is limited to 33 participants per session.
The following dates are sessions open to the public with registration:
April 28, 4:00-6:00p.m., Ellis Elementary SchoolApril 30, 5:00-7:00p.m., Administration BuildingMay 1, 9:00-11:00a.m., Sterling Holley CenterMay 1, 12:00-2:00pm., Sterling Holley CenterMay 1, 3:00-5:00p.m., Brookview Elementary SchoolMay 6, 6:00-8:00p.m., Lathrop Elementary SchoolMay 7, 5:00-7:00p.m. - Thompson Elementary SchoolMay 8, 9:00-11:00a.m. - Auburn Freshman CampusMay 8, 12:00-2:00p.m. - Eisenhower Middle SchoolMay 8, 3:00-5:00p.m. - West Middle SchoolFor more information, please visit District 205's website. |
Survey Says...
We want your feedback! Please take 10 minutes to fill out our Ignite Survey to help shape the programs and events of 2010! Ignite is your group so we are going straight to the source.... YOU! Find our 10 questions survey HERE! As a thank you for participating, we are holding a drawing for 2 tickets to the Anniversary Bash on May 20th! There's still time to enter!! |
Check Out What We've Got Planned!
2010 holds many exciting programs and events for IGNITE members and supporters! Check out this list of upcoming events. All events and programs are always listed on our calendar page on our website (Click on the "Events" tab to find the calendar). Keep checking back because new programs, events and details are being added daily! Got an idea for an event or program? Let us know!!
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Tickets For the Anniversary Bash Now On Sale!
You are cordially in  vited to join in the celebration! IGNITE turned 1 in April and we're ready to celebrate! On May 20th, from 7-10p.m., IGNITE will celebrate all it has accomplished in the past year, but more importantly, all that is yet to come! With your ticket, receive a complimentary drink, appetizers, live music provided by Cover Story, Photo Booth fun, networking with friends (new and old!) and prizes galore! Purchase your tickets in advanced and not only save money, but be entered into our drawing for fabulous prizes such as RSO tickets, Rockford RiverHawks tickets, gift certificates to Meg's Daily Grind or $100 gift card for Privileges! Bring a friend, bring a date, bring a co-worker.... No one wants to miss this party! Tickets are $23 for members/$25 for non members in advance. All tickets are $27 at the door. Purchase your tickets here!! |
Last Chance!! Don't Miss Out!
Applications for the Ignite Leadership Team are due this Friday by 5:00p.m. The Ignite Leadership Team is growing and we want you to be a part of it! Any member of Ignite interested is encouraged to apply regardless of how long you have been a member. Applications
can be found our website (under the "About Ignite" tab - Leadership Team) or HERE and should be returned to
Caitlin by email or fax (815.987.8122) no later than April 30th. Applications are quick and painless! Questions? Please contact Caitlin. The following positions are open:
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Inspire Co-Chair
Give Co-Chair (2 positions)
Reach Co-Chair
Lead Co-Chair
Ex Officio Member
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Thanks for GIVING BACK!!
Our first Non-Profit-of-the-Quarter was Shelter Care Ministries. Shelter Care was extremely happy with IGNITE's help and has sent a thank you! We thought we'd share... Check it out HERE!Ready to GIVE more? Check out our website to sign up for our next opportunity! |
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Rockford Rocks!!
At Ignite, we know that Rockford Rocks but we want to share what we know! Submit events, happenings, cool things to do, things you love about Rockford and we'll share with our members. Let us know what you think makes Rockford Rock!
19th Annual RAMI Awards - April 29 - Tebala Shrine Temple- Come celebrate the Rockford Area Music Industry at the RAMI Awards!
6 p.m. Lifetim  e Achievement and In Memoriam Ceremony in the front
foyer at 6:00p.m. with the awards ceremony with awards for Rockford area musicians beginning at 7 p.m. awards ceremony. Performances by Hope Despite, River City
Sound Chorus, Silver, Too Deep, Joie De Vivre, Jeff Keefer, Dean Moriarty Jazz Band and
AudioDrive. Tickets here!  March of Dimes - March for Babies - May 2 - 9:00a.m. - Verdi Club - March for Babies supports research and programs to help prevent or treat premature births, birth defects and other threats to the health of babies and mothers. Join in the fight by participating in this 5 mile walk fundraiser! For more information or to register, visit their website.
 Jazz Matazz - May 2 - 4:00p.m. - Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center - Celebrate the 125th Season's with the Mendelssohn's final concert of the season, Jazz Matazz featuring hot music from Rockford's jazz scene. Tickets are only $20. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit their website. 
Groove Walk - May 15 - 9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.- Downtown Rockford - Enjoy fantastic bands at 10 different downtown locations by purchasing a Groove Walk ticket! Tickets are $7 in advanced, $10 at the door and provide access to all participating establishments. Walk from venue to venue or hope on the Rockford Mass Transit Trolley sponsored by Rasmussen College! Help support local Rockford musicians as well as the downtown scene. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here! Goodwill Diva Dr ess Sale - May 16 - 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. - Holiday Inn - Got a swanky event in the near future but need a dress? Goodwill has pulled the best of the best from cocktail dresses, little black dresses, prom dresses.... they got them all! Even better? Great prices with proceeds helping to fund Goodwill's programs that help provide jobs, training and placement services for people with barriers in the Rockford area. Feel good about looking fabulous!  Adult Tennis League - June & July/July & August - Guilford Tennis Center - Pick up your racket and join the Adult Tennis League this summer! Men and Women's leagues as well as singles and doubles available. Playing against participants with similar skill level, players are guaranteed 8 matches throughout the summer. More information? Click here! |
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