Posted by Mark Chamberlin
The club's 7th Annual Wine Dinner raises more than 13-thousand dollars. 
 
Rotary Connects the World and wine connected 112 Rotarians and guests who took part in the 7th Annual Wine Dinner on September 29.
That night saw a record of $13,569 raised. Those funds will support the club's ongoing community projects. 
 
There were many highlights including the banter between our wine guide Ed Frey and out hat-wearing auctioneer Dr. Mike Ludlow.

7th Annual Wine Dinners raises a record $13,569.

 
Rotary Connects the World and wine connected 112 Rotarians and guests who took part in the 7th Annual Wine Dinner on September 29.
That night saw a record of $13,569 raised. Those funds will support the club's ongoing community projects. 
 
There were many highlights including the banter between our wine guide Ed Frey and out hat-wearing auctioneer Dr. Mike Ludlow.
 
For those into numbers. Here's how the revenue breaks out
  • Sponsorships: $5,100.00
    • Gold (9) $4,500
    • Silver (2) $600
  • On-line Ticket Sales: $1,350.00
  • Individual Ticket Sales: $3,150.00
  • Tables of 8: $2,775.00
  • 5 X $550 = $2,750.00 + $25.00 extra paid by guests
  • Live Auction items: $4,200.00
    • Ludlow Lake House $1,900
    • Bowles Colorado Cabin $1,100
    • Dairy Farm weekend $ 500
    • WSU Shocker basket $ 700
  • Silent Auction Items: $4,845.00
  • Wine Pull: $ 540.00
  • Additional Donation: $ 25.00
TOTAL INCOME: $21,985.00
TOTAL $8,415.54
 
Thanks to everyone who attended. Having this much fun is a team effort. Special thanks for the Event Committee: Vern Klassen – Chair, DeAnn Sullivan, Colin McKenney, Mark Chamberlin, Terry Finger, Diana Fredelake, Ed Frey, Michael Phipps, Mike Ludlow, Diane Walker