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Over the past fifteen years, Rickard Blomberg has been instrumental in leading the expansion of the number one strength company Eleiko’s presence in the United States, establishing it as one of the most respected names in strength training equipment worldwide. His leadership in this role connected him with athletes and fitness enthusiasts across the country, fostering communities built on strength, health, and wellness, and he continues daily to create a positive impact for Eleiko’s customers and partners. With a wealth of experience from his previous roles as a spa and fitness director at luxury brands such as Ritz Carlton and Six Senses Spas, combined with a master's degree in hospitality from Cornell University, Rickard brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and holistic wellness expertise to the fitness industry.

Beyond the world of fitness, Rickard is a passionate barbecue aficionado, affectionately known as "The Smoking Swede." His love for mastering Texas-style BBQ reflects the same dedication and precision he applies to all his pursuits, whether it’s smoking meats or leading a business. Whether in the gym or at the smoker, Rickard’s commitment to promoting a life of balance, well-being, and great taste shines through in everything he does.

Phil Shackelford has called the Brazos Valley his home since 2002 with only a couple of brief stints that took him to Austin and West Texas.  Raised in Plainview, TX, Phil graduated from Plainview High School and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America before continuing his education at Texas A&M University.  Phil currently owns Shackelford Consulting, a government affairs firm focused on grant writing and government consulting, which has a successful track record of securing funding for meaningful infrastructure projects across the Brazos Valley.  Prior to that, Phil served as the Associate Director of the Blinn College Foundation and Alumni Relations also holding the distinction of overseeing and developing the most successful fundraising event in the over 135 year history of Blinn College.  Phil also previously worked for Congressman Chet Edwards as a field representative in a five county area including Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Robertson and Brazos Counties.  Every day in the Congressional Office could range from working with local officials on transportation or public safety projects, to providing aid for a downed grain elevator in Calvert, TX, to tracking over $243 Million in innovative research at Texas A&M.  After his time on Congressional Staff, Phil established a consulting firm with clients ranging from many local elected officials, local non-profit organizations seeking help in fundraising, and many other projects.  Throughout his time in business and government service, Phil has worked diligently on campaigns and policy at the local, state, and federal level in various capacities.  Phil currently serves as Past Board Chair of the Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee, Rotary District 5910 District Governor Nominee Designate, and a past President and proud member of the Rotary Club of Aggieland.  Phil, a Paul Harris Society Member believes in the good that the Rotary Foundation does in the world, and always seeks to find ways to encourage giving.  He married the love of his life Kyndra, who works as a Business Manager for the Geochemical Environmental Research Group at Texas A&M University.

We will not be having our usualy lunch meeting, instead we will be gathering in the evening at the Patterson's for our Pints for Polio event. Come and join us for a fun night of fellowship, eating and raising money for Polio. More to come... 

Join for a fun trivia game

Mark Sicilio, M.D., F.A.A.P. ’78, ‘81

Clinical Associate Professor

Associate Head

Department of Humanities in Medicine

School of Medicine

Texas AM University

 

A graduate of the Charter Class of the College of Medicine, Dr. Sicilio has worked in Pediatrics for and with infants, children, adolescents and young adults for 35 years, and was the initial physician for the Scott & White Clinic, College Station, where he worked 35 years. His teaching and educational efforts have included advocating for inter-collegiate and inter-professional collaboration on the Core Curriculum Committee of the University and has participated in a wide variety of curricular revisions and offerings in the College of Medicine. He serves as a frequent Clinical Sciences Integration Exercise (CSIE) facilitator and a member of the Quiz Review Committee. In Pediatrics, Dr. Sicilio served as discipline leader for pre-clinical efforts and lecturer on a wide range of topics regarding infants through young adults, and as faculty advisor for the Pediatric Interest Group. As Associate Head, Department of Humanities in Medicine, he's worked collaboratively on developing and participating in Clinical Reasoning experiences, White Coat Experience debriefings, facilitating small group discussions on ethical issues in the Practice of Medicine (PoM) curriculum, course director for our Medical Spanish offerings, and has offered selective experiences discussing the “Lives, Times, and Health of Famous Americans and Texans.”

 

Resident of College Station from 1961-present

Graduate of the Charter Class, Texas AM University College of Medicine, 1981

Chief Resident in Pediatrics, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, 1983-4

Founder, A&M Pediatrics, College Station, 1984

Member, Department of Pediatrics and Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine

First Physician, Scott & White Clinic, College Station, 1985

Founding Director, Department of Pediatrics, Scott & White, College Station, 1985

Texas Monthly Super Doctor

Recipient, Gold Foundation Outstanding Faculty Humanism Award, College of Medicine

Recipient, Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching, School of Medicine

Leader, Faculty Senate Caucus, School of Medicine, Faculty Senate, Texas A&M University

This is the day we smoke the Briskets! We have some open volunteer slots available that would help make this a smooth cook. If you just want to come out and hang out, you can do that as well. We will be at the location from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4pm - 12 hours. Come and go as you please or sign up for a volunteer slot, either was we have it covered and this will be a great event to fellowship. 

The Project Linus mission is to provide handmade blankets to children aged 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.  There are chapters in every state with Texas having approximately 17 chapters. The national website is https://projectlinus.org 

Our chapter, Brazos Valley, covers the Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Waller and Washington counties. Our blankets are distributed locally to organizations that support children. From time-to-time blankets may be shipped to other areas in the United States that may have an immediate extraordinary need. Some of the local organizations we distribute our blankets to are: Ronald McDonald House, Hope Pregnancy Center, Phoebes Home, Hope Locker - Bryan ISD, Casa (Bryan and Brenham when requested) and Chrissy’ Closet – College Station ISD (new).  

Our chapter makes machine quilted and knitted or crocheted blankets. Blankets are hand-made from new fabric or yarn by local volunteers. Blankets are dropped off at Sew Vac City in College Station, JoAnn’s Fabric in Bryan or at our monthly meetings at Sew Vac City.  Our chapter meets at 10AM on the 3rd Tuesday each month at Sew Vac City. Attending the meetings is not a requirement to be a member. You do not have to be a member to donate to the Brazos Valley chapter. 

You can make a real difference in so many ways by donating monetarily to Project Linus. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Monies are used for purchasing blanket supplies. Our chapter also welcomes donated materials to make blankets such as quilt batting, cotton fabric, or acrylic or cotton yarn. We also welcome information on additional organizations that we could provide blankets to for children in need. 

We are having a Christmas party, and you are invited!!

• Heavy Hors 'deuvers
• BYOB
• Favorite Book Gift Exchange
• Dessert Contest
• Karaoke!!

Enter your favorite homemade dessert in the contest - prizes will be awarded.

When registering , indicate if you would like to either enter the dessert contest or be a judge.

We have cancelled this meeting due to Gate12 not have availability.