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Chamber Luncheon - May 2026
Welcome to our May Luncheon! Our Speaker this month will be Retired Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Donna Fitzsimmons.
Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons will speak about her federal prosecution of the reputed head of the Cleveland Mob and several of his subordinates during the time that Cleveland was known as Bomb City USA. As a young federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Strike Force, Judge Fitzsimmons obtained, after a three-month trial in federal court before the legendary Judge John M. Manos, convictions of all defendants on a variety of charges including murder, drug trafficking, RICO conspiracy, & the like. Judge Manos sentenced all but one of the defendants to life in prison without the possibility of parole. After his appeal was denied, one of the defendants, Cleveland Mafia boss Angelo Lonardo, turned government witness and testified against Mafia families in prosecutions in several U.S. cities, including for then -U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Rudy Giuliani, against the heads of the five Mafia families in New York City in the infamous Commission Trial, which brought down the five NYC Families. Lonardo was—and remains-- the highest- ranking organized crime figure to turn government witness.
During the trial of the Cleveland organized crime figures, Judge Fitzsimmons received a death threat, which resulted in her being offered around the clock protection. The Museum of Organized Crime (Mob Museum) in Las Vegas features her ground-breaking work on this case. Judge Fitzsimmons has given this presentation to sold-out audiences at The Music Box Supper Club (three times), The Union Club, The Cuyahoga County Justice Center, the St. Christopher Ladies Guild, several bar associations, and numerous other groups.
Meal:Bread: Zucchini breadMain: Chicken salad croissant sandwich with fresh fruit and potato leek soupVegan Option: Spring vegetable plateDessert: Chef's choice
NEW SPONSOR OPPORTUNITYTable Sponsorships
Our new Table Sponsorships offer members a unique way to showcase your business at monthly Chamber luncheons. For $100, sponsors receive lunch and event registration, plus a reserved table in our lobby/dining area. Sponsors can highlight their business, distribute marketing materials, display products, and engage directly with attendees before and during the luncheon. It’s an easy, consistent way to stay visible and connect with fellow members in a high-traffic setting.
Members:
$30 pp if reservation are made before 9AM on May 25th
Non- Members:
$35 pp if reservation are made before 9AM on May 25th
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 25th at 9AM
Cancellation Deadline: by May 25th at 9AM to receive a refund.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel, you must do so before 9AM on the Monday before the luncheon to receive a refund.
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Thursday May 28, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDTDoors open for networking at 11:30AM
Presentation & Lunch at 12:00PMLocation
Westwood Country Club
22625 Detroit Road
Rocky River 44116
Fees/Admission
Members:
$30 pp if reservation are made before 9AM on May 25
Non- Members:
$35 pp if reservation are made before 9AM on May 25
