The Ankeny Rotary Clubs, Noon and Evening, held their 123h major fundraiser, "Rotary Runs For the Roses", on Saturday evening, May 3rd. It proved to he a very entertaining evening with good food and a very successful auction. Thank to everyone that obtained auction items, bought and sold tickets, attended the event, bid on auction items, and volunteered to help at the event. It was truly a team effort.
A special thanks to the fundraiser co-chairs, Todd Eipperle and Noel Fiscus and to everyone that served on the committee especially Any Ratekin for the beautiful decoration and Tim Cox for acting as the MC for the evening. Most of the guests were dressed in typical "Derby" attire including too many fancy ladies hats to count.
Preliminary numbers for the event show income was higher and expenses lower than last year. A highlight of the auction was $27,550 being donated for the paddle raisers, the Foster SQUAD and the Rotary Community Chest. Preliminary income numbers compared to last year are as follows:
2025 2024
Sponsorships & Tickets $42,975 $28,925
Silent Auction 18,810 16,855
Live Auction 27,975 35,450
Paddle Raiser 27,100 30,000
Heads/Tails Beads 1,250 640
Race Raffle 2,480 650
Desserts --- 660
Cash Donations 1,250 350
Total $121, 840 $114,850
Expenses $33,909 $46,267
Net Income $87,931 $68,583
Less Paddle Raiser 27,100 30,000
Net to Rotary $60,831 $38,583
With 1/2 of the paddle raiser coming back to the Rotary Clubs there will be $74,381 to be split between the Noon and Evening Clubs
Congratulations and thank you everyone!!
