Rotary Club of Akron Celebrates tremendous success of
34th Annual Chili Open Golf Classic
34th Annual Chili Open Golf Classic
Wow, what a way to kick off the 100th Anniversary of Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs. On February 3rd, the Rotary Club of Akron held its 34th annual Chili Open Golf Classic presented by Wayne Homes at the scenic Hale Farm and Village, in Bath, Ohio.
We are extremely happy to announce that it was a tremendous success, with a final total raise of $380,013!
Thank you to all Rotarians and friends that helped us reach our goal! This event was a monumental achievement for the Rotary Club and the Rotary Camp.
Click here to watch a short video that captured some great moments of the Chili Open!
A special shout out to Wayne Homes for being the presenting sponsor of the event. They have been part of the event since 1993, and the Presenting Sponsor since 2002. Their leadership and support are key to the success of the chili Open.
We are grateful to our Community Partners, - Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design; Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Industrial Tube and Steel Corporation; Integrated Project Solutions; Industrial Tube & Steel Corporation; and The VanDevere Bunch.
We also want to thank your Corporate Partners for their support, - Air Control Products, Inc.; Friends of Darby Duryea, Lala’s in the Lakes; The Nelson Family, Rubber City Radio, S.A. Comunale Company, SeibertKeck Insurance Partners, Summit DD; Wealth Impact Advisors; and Willoughby Supply.
We also appreciate our Premier Partners, Caring Partners, and those who supported with a campership or donations.
Congratulations to Dick Siess, recipient of the 2024 Jim Redmond Ambassador of Service Award. This award was established in 1991 in recognition of community leaders who have gone over and beyond in support of the Rotary Club of Akron, Akron Rotary Camp, and the Akron Community. We are grateful for his support of Rotary Camp, and the Akron Community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition as the 2024 Chili Open Ambassador of Service!
Thank you also to all the in-kind Sponsors, - Hale Farm and Village; Main Street Muffins, Pearl Coffee Company; Rubber City Radio Group – WAKR, WONE, WQMX & Alternative Cleveland; SDG Golf and Whitey’s Booze and Burgers, 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 $53,800 in raffle ticket sales. Thanks again to The VanDevere Bunch for donating the 2024 KIA K5 through their Thrive and Drive Program.
Congratulations to the lucky raffle ticket winners:
- 1st Prize: Tracie Palmer won the 2024 KIA K5
- 2nd Prize: Cyndi MacKulin – $2500 Flooring Credit from Barrington Carpet
- 3rd Prize: Sue Phillips – 55” 4k Smart LED TV
- Snowmania – Cynthia Haising
The Chili Open is our Rotary Club’s primary fundraiser in supporting the operational needs of Akron Rotary Camp. This event's success is due to the commitment of our Rotary Club and our Corporate Community. We appreciate everyone’s efforts and support in making our 34th annual Chili Open a continued success to benefit our campers and their families served by the camp.
Save the Date for Akron Rotary’s 35th annual Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Hale Farm and Village.
Click here to view photos and presentation slides from
the Chili Open Committee Wrap Up Meeting
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