🌴 Rotary Club’s Caribbean Classic Raises $155,000 for Scholarships & Nonprofits 🎉
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates proudly announces the success of its 2025 Caribbean Classic, held March 8 at Meridian Banquets. Thanks to generous attendees, sponsors & community partners, the event raised an amazing $155,000! 🎓💛
Guests enjoyed a night of live music, auctions, games, and a $10,000 grand prize drawing, all while supporting Rotary’s mission: Service Above Self. 🌞🎶
Funds will support:
Scholarships for students and adults 📚
Skilled trades training 🛠️
Local nonprofit grants 🤝
Rotary President Roger Smith shared: “This success reflects the heart of our community.”
Special thanks to NBC5 News' Natalie Martinez, who hosted and honorary chairs Mayor Tom Dailly & Mayor Bill McLeod and all who made the night unforgettable! 💙
🌴 Rotary Club’s Caribbean Classic Raises $155,000 for Local Scholarships and Nonprofits 🎓💛
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates is proud to announce the incredible success of its 2025 Caribbean Classic fundraiser, held March 8 at Meridian Banquet & Conference Center in Rolling Meadows. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors, and community partners, the event raised an impressive $155,000 to support local nonprofits and fund scholarships for area students. 🎉
Building on the excitement that began with early promotions — including the Daily Herald's feature on January 30 — the Caribbean Classic delivered a vibrant night of community spirit, live music, silent and live auctions, games, and the ever-popular $10,000 grand prize drawing. 🌺🎶 Attendees embraced the tropical theme and rallied around the mission of Rotary: "Service Above Self." 🌞
Proceeds from the evening will help fund critical initiatives, including:
Scholarships for high school seniors heading to college 🎓
Support for individuals entering skilled trades 🛠️
Assistance for adults returning to community college to build brighter futures 💼📚
Local nonprofit organizations will also receive much-needed support, empowering them to expand services and better meet community needs. 🤝💙
Rotary Club President Roger Smith expressed deep gratitude:
"The success of this year's Caribbean Classic is a true reflection of the generosity and heart of our community. Every dollar raised will help us continue making a real, lasting difference in people's lives."
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates extends heartfelt thanks to its many sponsors, guests, volunteers, and the honorary event chairs, Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly and Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod. 🙌 Their support helped ensure the event’s incredible success.
Planning is already underway for next year’s event, as the Rotary Club remains
