Join us as we celebrate our Milestone Member Anniversaries:
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2026
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2026
50 YEARS:
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Stephen Avery (Sioux City Cosmo Club) - September 16
35 YEARS:
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Mark Mueller (Aug) – Jefferson City Cosmo ClubRoger (Skip) Charette (Aug) – Fremont 100 Club
25 YEARS:
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Michael Potash (Aug) – Sioux City Cosmo Club
15 YEARS:
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Joe Spader (Aug) – Sioux Falls Cosmo ClubJim Owen (Sept) – Columbia Breakfast Club
10 YEARS:
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Janet Stephenson (Aug) – Sioux City Cosmo ClubDave Champley (Sept) – Wichita Air Capital ClubScott Cloud (Sept) – Wichita Air Capital ClubMervin Peck (Sept) – Fremont 100 Club
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Cindy Frost (Aug) – Emerald City Cosmo ClubJohn Knoch (Aug) – Saskatoon Cosmo Club
Thank you to our Milestone Members and to all of those celebrating an Anniversary in August & September. We are who we are because of you.
Art Brassard, President
Art Brassard, President
Cheryl MacKenzie, Director of Membership
Cosmopolitan International
Cosmopolitan International
JOIN a community of changemakers.
Cosmopolitan International is a vibrant, not-for-profit civic service organization, chartered in 1918 and committed to building stronger communities worldwide.
Since making diabetes research and treatment our mission in 1977, we’ve donated millions of dollars to these vital causes—helping to save lives and support healthier futures.
At Cosmopolitan International, people from all backgrounds come together to create meaningful, lasting change—both locally and globally. Whether you want to make new friends, grow your skills, or have a real impact, you’ll find a welcoming community and countless opportunities to make a difference right here.
JOIN
Join us to make a real impact in your community. We ask that you complete a brief online questionnaire, and then we will connect you with the nearest club.
ENGAGE
Engage with your local Cosmopolitan Chapter. Click the read more button below for more information and a complete listing of clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
While our principal effort is the fight against diabetes, our member clubs also support community service projects and charitable causes in their communities.
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UNITY. SERVICE. ACTION.
Tours at International Convention
Cosmo Day with Western Canada Federation
Rapid City Cosmos in the Community
Cosmo Friends Gather
Mobile Diabetes Unit in Cornbelt Federation
Training Sessions at International Convention
COSMOTopics Magazine
Attend the extraordinary International Convention in Bloomington, MN. You will find a schedule for this 20256 International Convention in this issue so plan now to join your many friends in conducting the business of our organization and all the fun activities they have arranged for us.
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