2023 CHILI OPEN GOLF CLASSIC CELEBRATION
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Presented by Cyndi Kane and Jim Redmond
Click here to watch the short video that captured some great moments at the Chili Open!
72% 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 and Corporate Sponsors:
- Wayne Homes – Maurie Jones, Todd Brown, Emily Hayden, Morgan Wagner & Steve Wessel
- Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design – Craig Philips
- Integrated Project Solutions – Mike Furlong
- Industrial Tube & Steel Corporation - Dick Siess
- The VanDevere Bunch – Brian VanDevere, Joe VanDevere & Katie Bender
- Billow Funeral Homes – Nathanael Billow
- Energy Harbor – Ben Kelly, Gino Mascio, Alin Baciu and Chance Oroverbs
- S.A. Comunale – J.R. Fowler
- Summit DD – Drew Williams
- Wealth Impact Advisors – Jim Redmond
Congratulations to Bob Beiswenger, recipient of the 2023 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. We are grateful to Bob for all he does year after year to help us get ready for the Chili Open. He also continues to support Rotary Camp, Camp Y-Noah, the Akron Area YMCA and the Akron Community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition as the 2023 Chili Open Ambassador of Service!
We also want to acknowledge our key in-kind Sponsors.
- 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 $51,620 in raffle ticket sales.
Thanks again to The VanDevere Bunch for donating the 2023 Buick Encore GX through their Thrive and Drive Program. This was our 11th year participating with them in the Car Raffle.
Congratulations to the lucky raffle ticket winners:
- 1st Prize: Pat Larson (Tallmadge Rotarian) won the 22023 Buick Encore GX
- 2nd Prize: Jim Durr (Akron Rotarian) – BigShots Golf Package
- 3rd Prize: John Murphy – 55” 4k Smart LED TV
- Snowmania – Troy Lowe
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, April Sharp. Their son, Chace, is currently a camper at Rotary Camp, and has been attending Rotary Camp since 2019. Although Chace is non-verbal, he communicates with the staff and cabin mates through a communication device. He loves to come attend camp, see his friends and have fun. The Sharp family is incredibly grateful for the respite they receive while Chace is at camp. 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 our Corporate Community. We appreciate everyone’s efforts and support in making our 33rd annual Chili Open a continued success to benefit our campers and their families served by the camp.
Save the Date for the 34th Akron Rotary Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Hale Farm and Village.
