Uncorked 2014 Successful!

Another Uncorked wine-tasting fundraiser is now behind us, and this year's event continues a record of success in service.  2014 marked the third year the Grayslake Rotary Club has hosted its signature fundraiser, and this year brought the club another successful venture.  The total revenue from this year's event was actually up from previous years, but that was offset by increased costs to host the event.  As a result, while our total profit of $7046 this year was down a bit from earlier years, we still enjoyed an enthusiastic response from the community, generous donations from sponsors and silent auction donors, and excellent wine, food, and live entertainment for our guests to enjoy.  

100% of the proceeds of this event will go to our targeted charities for 2014:  the Avon Township Food Pantry, the Oasis Grayslake Youth Center, academic merit scholarships to the two local high schools, and support for Rotary's PolioPlus effort.  Kudos to all of the hardworking Grayslake Rotarians who helped make Uncorked 2014 a success, and special thanks to all of our event sponsors and auction item donors, whose generosity made hosting this event possible.  Plans are already underway for Uncorked 2015 - see you there next year!

Special Thanks to all of the sponsors and donors for Uncorked 2014!

Grand Cru & Naming Sponsor ($2000+):  Liberty Prairie Foundation

Bordeaux Sponsor ($1000+):  Strang Funeral Chapel

Cabernet Sauvignon Sponsors ($500+):  State Banks of the Lakes, The Vine Martine & Wine Bar

Merlot Sponsors ($250+):  Aspire Wealth Management, ID Label Inc., Jesse Oaks, Joyce Campbell Insurance (State Farm), Marvin Design Gallery, Market Financial Group, Community Trust Credit Union

Pinot Noir Sponsors ($100+):  American Family Insurance, Edwards Jone Investments, Andresen Automotive, Emil's, Gynecological & Obstetric Associates SC, Designs on You, Warren Edwards Builders Inc., QCI Restoration, Ace Hardware Grayslake, Sawyer Falduto Asset Manangement LLC, Fox Valley Graphics, Alwin Anthony Salon  

Silent Auction Donors:  Grayslake Rotary Club, Grayslake Hobby World, Canine Clippers, This Old Book, Melissa Rigoni, Alwin Anthony Salon, Central Bark Doggie Daycare, Ben Bates, CLC Ceramics, David Bolton, Director, CLC Ceramics, Neil Estrick Gallery, LLC, Waukegan Tire, Comfort Suites Grayslake, Mike & Corinne Kukulski, University Center of Lake County, Grayslake Fire Department, Tang’s Restaurant, Music Source, Kim Schneider @ Debby & Company, Schweitzer Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Salutos, Cacao Sweets & Treats, Millers Area Heating, Culvers Grayslake, Lynne Reynolds, Eagle Flag & Flagpoles, John Wheeler, That Pasta Place, Clow Family, SEDOL