Rotary Club of Fairlawn: Speakeasy Fundraiser (Oct. 5)

Oct. 5

Rotary Club of Fairlawn speakeasy fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Fairlawn will host its 13th annual speakeasy fundraiser on Oct. 5 from 5:30-10:30 p.m., at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.

This year’s Community Service Award will be presented to Dr. Jeffrey Kempf for his service and dedication to our community. Kempf was an attending physician in Akron Children’s Hospital emergency room for over 30 years along with his work in the Office of Pediatric Global Health. Kempf will also be presented with Rotary’s distinguished Paul Harris Award.

The speakeasy event is the club’s major fundraiser. Its purpose is to help fund special projects for local charities. Through the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, this year’s proceeds will help local organizations that support children’s education, health and welfare. As this year’s recipients, Akron Children’s Hospital, The Blick Center, Crown Point Ecology Center and the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation will receive proceeds from this event. The club’s last event raised over $50,000 for local organizations.

The Speakeasy fundraiser will be a fun-filled evening of dining and dancing in a nostalgic speakeasy atmosphere. Michelle Charles from The Summit FM 91.3 will be emceeing the event. The ticket price of $150 per person includes a sit-down dinner, an oral and silent auction, an open bar and a “best-dressed” costume contest. Raffle tickets for gifts are also available for purchase.

To purchase event/raffle tickets or to donate to the Speakeasy fundraiser, visit speakeasy.fairlawnrotary.com. For additional information, contact Mark Whitlam at 330-321-8141 or at mark@jcwhitlam.com.

Corporate sponsorships start at $395, and program advertising starts at $75. If someone is unable to attend, but would like to help, send a check to the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc, at P.O. Box 13063, Fairlawn, Ohio 44334. The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3). ∞