
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