Roaring Twenties gala benefits work of Schaumburg/Hoffman Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates held its 37th annual classic event "Speakeasy Spectacular: Flappers, Feathers & Fedoras" on Saturday, March 12, at Chicago Marriott Northwest, 4800 Hoffman Blvd., in Hoffman Estates, with a sold out and spirited crowd. Daniel Dunn of Aqueity Inc., Oak Brook, was the Honorary Chairman while Jim Fabbrini of Fabbrini's Flowers, Hoffman Estates, was the master of ceremonies.
Rotarians decked out in costumes of the Roaring Twenties enjoyed cocktails, a farewell toast to the 18th Amendment, hors d'oeuvres and live piano music by Linda O'Connor, the popular pianist at The Anvil Club. Dinner, music and dancing with local favorite Return II Soul rounded out the evening.
A $10,000 cash prize and additional cash prizes of $2,500, $1,500, $750 and $500 were awarded to lucky raffle winners. A silent auction featured items ranging from Chicago Blackhawks Championship memorabilia to a chauffeured ride in a vintage red Mustang convertible.
Throughout the evening, guests engaged with Prohibition-era décor and amusements such as secret handshakes at a speak-easy alleyway.
Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Charitable Foundation, the benefit raised funds to make possible the club's good works throughout the year.
"We have a mission of serving people throughout our community," says 2015-16 Club President Terry Parke, senior district executive at Pathway to Adventure Council Boy Scouts. "And we like to do it in a fun way."
True to the motto "If it can be done, it will be done by Rotarians," The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates helps people year-round through dozens of community partnerships. This event will help provide funding for scholarships and aid to local nonprofits including: Alexian Brothers Women & Children's Hospital, Center for Health Services, District 211 Blessings in A Backpack, GiGi's Playhouse Down syndrome Awareness Centers, Kenneth Young Center, The Schaumburg Barn Senior Center, School District 54 Food Pantry, Special Leisure Services Foundation, and WINGS.
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