Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Presented by Cyndi Kane and Jim Redmond
Presented by Cyndi Kane and Jim Redmond
The final tally is in and were extremely happy to announce that Akron Rotary’s 32nd annual Chili Open Golf Classic presented by Wayne Homes has raised a total of $376,744! We are incredible grateful to everyone that supported the event and helped make it a monumental success for both the Rotary Club and the Rotary Camp.Click here to watch the short video that captured some great moments at the Chili Open!
75% of the dollars raised came from Sponsorships and Camperships. We are thankful to everyone who helped us in securing Sponsors, or where a sponsor. Representatives were in attendance from the following Community, Corporate and Premier Sponsors:
- Wayne Homes – Maurie Jones, Todd Brown, Jen Collinsworth, Maurie Jones & Steve Wessel
- Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design – Craig Philips
- Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. – John Powell
- Integrated Project Solutions – Matt Furlong & Steven Kirkpatrick
- Maynard Family Foundation – Pam Loughry & Amy Maynard Griffith
- Dick Siess
- The VanDevere Bunch – Jerry VanDevere, Brian VanDevere & Lori Sams
- Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs – John Reyes & Brandyn Costa
- CLA – Bill Choler & Dan Riemenschneider
- Lala’s in the Lakes – Lisa & Jeff Houck
- Rubber City Radio – Justina Bucceri
- Summit DD – Lisa Kamlowsky
- Wealth Impact Advisors – Jim Redmond
- Brennan, Manna & Diamond – Justin Alaburda
- Hale Farm & Village – Travis Henline
- Reymann Foundation – Margaret Skinner
- STEERE – Brian Steere
Congratulations to Dan Riemenschneider, recipient of the 2022 Jim Redmond Ambassador of Service Award. This award was established in 1991 in recognition of community leaders who have gone above and beyond in support of the Rotary Club of Akron, Akron Rotary Camp and the Akron Community. Thank you, Dan for sharing your time and talents with us and the Akron community. We are very happy that Carol could join and celebrate with you.We also want to acknowledge our key in-kind Sponsors.
- Focal Point as our Social Media Sponsor;
- Hale Farm and Village for being the perfect host site for the Chili Open;
- Rubber City Radio Group – WAKR, WONE, WQMX & Alternative Cleveland for all our on-air commercials and on-air interviews; and
- Whitey’s, as the official Chili of the Chili Open.
Special thanks to all our Rotarians, sponsors and friends of Rotary who sold, purchased and promoted raffle tickets. Everyone rallied in helping us raise a total of $57,700 in raffle ticket sales.
Thanks again to The VanDevere Bunch for donating the 2022 Kia Forte LXS through their Thrive and Drive Program. This was our 10th year participating with them for the Car Raffle.
Congratulations to the lucky raffle ticket winners:
- 1st Prize: Dr. Jerry Sude won the 2022 Kia Forte LXS.
- 2nd Prize: Justin Riley – Goodyear Blimp Ride for Two
- 3rd Prize: Chris Gorta – 55” 4k Smart LED TV
- Snowmania - Brynden Duncan
Make sure to redeem your $10 off Oil Change voucher at any of the VanDevere Chevy, Buick or Kia locations, and your $15 coupon off the purchase of two entrees at Lala’s in the Lakes, located at 4315 Manchester Road, Akron.
We had the privilege of hearing from a Rotary Camp Parent, Jonathan Mitchell. Their son, Jesse, is currently a camper at Rotary Camp. Jonathan shared what camp means to his family, and especially to Jesse, as he is accepted for who he is. They are very grateful for Rotary Camp as it provides the respite that they need.
The Chili Open is our Rotary Club’s primary fundraiser in supporting the operational needs of Akron Rotary Camp. The success of this event is due in large part to the commitment of our Rotary Club and the Corporate Community. Each one of you should be very proud of helping us breaking records year after year and taking the Chili Open to the next level!
Mark your calendars for the 33rd Akron Rotary Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Hale Farm.
