On Wednesday Blackhawk Area Council held the 14th Annual Distinguished Citizens Luncheon in Rockford to recognize the 2010 Champions of Youth. This year Rudy Valdez, General Manager at Hamilton Sundstrand of Rockford, served as Master of Ceremonies and Dr. Robert Head, President of Rockford College, provided the Keynote Address.
This year there were three recipients, Phil Eaton, Jim Boeger, and the group Rockford Sharefest. Phil Eaton is President/CEO of Rosecrance Health Network and was recognized for his work with adolescents in recovering from chemical dependencies. Jim Boeger is well know to our council for his support of scouting but Jim is also and active volunteer with Swedish American Hospital, Northern Illinois Blood Bank, and National Park Service. In 2009 Jim was recognized by the Rockford Rotary as Philanthropist of the Year with the Service Above Self Award. For the first time a group was recognized as a Champion of Youth. Rockford Sharefest exists to identify, develop and lead projects that empower and release volunteers and donors to use theri God-given gifts, abilities and resources to make an impact for the common good. In 2009 the group helped refurbish Summerdale Elementary and East High School in Rockford. Shown below is Mark Bankord of Sharefest with Phil Eaton and Jim Boeger. Congratulations to our 2010 Champions of Youth.
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