Special Initiatives of CFNIL
John T. Holmstrom Jr. Memorial Fund
A Fund Supporting Golf’s Fine Traditions
John T. Holmstrom Jr. died on July 20, 2010. He was born on December 19, 1920 in Rockford, Illinois. He attended Jackson and Lincoln Schools, and graduated in the last class of Central High School. He received his bachelor’s degree and law degree from the University of Illinois. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corp in the Pacific Theater during World War II. John was a law partner at Holmstrom & Kennedy. He was a member of Second Congregational United Church of Christ.
He faithfully served his community by participating in numerous civic and political activities, including: Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce, United Way, SwedishAmerican Hospital, SwedishAmerican Medical Foundation, Community Hospital Council, P.A. Peterson Center for Health, the Rockford Pro-Am, and many more.
John was devoted to the growth and development of the Rockford Community Trust, now the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. His service to this institution will always be remembered.
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Eunice Wishop Stromberg
Spelling Bee Initiative
Established on March 17, 2010, this exciting endowment challenge was named for Eunice Wishop Stromberg. Eunice was a life long Rockford resident who worked as a Secretary at National Lock and, in her free time, enjoyed playing cards with her husband and dancing to Big Band Music. She was very fond of children, but never had any of her own. At family gatherings, “Aunt Eunice” was surrounded by various nieces and nephews, catching up on all the details in their lives. In addition, Eunice often reminded her family about the value of academic excellence and the importance of its pursuit.
It is fitting therefore that upon hearing that the Regional Office of Education was having difficulty finding a sponsor so that area students could compete in the Regional Spelling Bee, the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation voted unanimously to use a portion of Eunice Wishop Stromberg’s un-restricted bequest to establish a permanent endowment to support the spelling bee in perpetuity.
The Community Foundation challenges the Northern Illinois community to raise $50,000 for this important initiative. Every dollar raised will be matched, dollar for dollar up to $50,000. The goal of this campaign is to raise an endowment worth $100,000 that will support the financial expenses of the Boone Winnebago Regional Spelling Bee… forever!
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- Send a check payable to the Community Foundation, with “spelling bee” on the
memo line. - Make a donation » through our on-line donation system.
- Call us for information on how to support this permanent endowment
through your will and estate planning.
No Idle Zone
The No Idle Zone is a local, voluntary movement, aimed at educating citizens about the detrimental environmental, health and economic issues associated with excessive engine idling. Quite simply, un-necessary vehicle idling wastes gas and money and pollutes the environment. The movement is a grassroots effort born from the enthusiasm of everyday people and the collaboration of community partners.
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