Give Greater Appreciation Reception & Dinner
The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast Endowment Board held an appreciation event on Oct. 16, 2023, for the 52 members who donated to the Give Greater Campaign. The board was working toward its goal of $500,000 in donations, of which the capital would remain intact and profits would benefit those in need.
The event was called Thanks A Half Million and was at The Vineyard Market. Complementary wine and beer were served with Napa Charcuterie courtesy of The Vineyard Market.
Dinner consisted of filet mignon, mushroom cream linguine, served with garlic cream hasselback potatoes, and balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts. Kentucky bourbon bread pudding with buffalo trace caramel drizzle was served for dessert.
The chairman of the the Endowment Board, Past President Steve Rice, served as the master of ceremonies. Brandon Welch was the main chef providing us with an incredible dinner! Prizes were also drawn for a bourbon and cigar basket, bottle of wine and a Cayman wine tasting.
Rick Van Pelt handed out special Rotary pins to the assembled that have "SE ENDOWMENT" inscribed on them. Rick was the originator of the endowment during his year as club president. Bill McNeill's efforts as chairman of the annual Golf'toberfest event were also recognized. Bill reported the tournament netted us about $22,000 for the endowment in 2023.
Special recognition was given to all of the Endowment Board for their hard work and continuing efforts to reach the $500,000 goal. They are: Steve Rice, Chair; Barbara Lucks, Treasurer; Lisa Blumenstock, Jason Brown, David Compere, Brent Dunn, Greg Horton, Bill McNeill, Rick Van Pelt (Emeritus), Mark Walker, Brandon Welch and Luke Westerman.
(Photos and text by Dan Emrie)
The event was called Thanks A Half Million and was at The Vineyard Market. Complementary wine and beer were served with Napa Charcuterie courtesy of The Vineyard Market.
Dinner consisted of filet mignon, mushroom cream linguine, served with garlic cream hasselback potatoes, and balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts. Kentucky bourbon bread pudding with buffalo trace caramel drizzle was served for dessert.
The chairman of the the Endowment Board, Past President Steve Rice, served as the master of ceremonies. Brandon Welch was the main chef providing us with an incredible dinner! Prizes were also drawn for a bourbon and cigar basket, bottle of wine and a Cayman wine tasting.
Rick Van Pelt handed out special Rotary pins to the assembled that have "SE ENDOWMENT" inscribed on them. Rick was the originator of the endowment during his year as club president. Bill McNeill's efforts as chairman of the annual Golf'toberfest event were also recognized. Bill reported the tournament netted us about $22,000 for the endowment in 2023.
Special recognition was given to all of the Endowment Board for their hard work and continuing efforts to reach the $500,000 goal. They are: Steve Rice, Chair; Barbara Lucks, Treasurer; Lisa Blumenstock, Jason Brown, David Compere, Brent Dunn, Greg Horton, Bill McNeill, Rick Van Pelt (Emeritus), Mark Walker, Brandon Welch and Luke Westerman.
(Photos and text by Dan Emrie)