It’s back! After a four-year hiatus, the Clemmons Rotary Club’s Spring Banquet and Reverse Cash Raffle is making its big return to our community, promising a fun-filled evening with music, dancing, delectable dining and the chance to win incredible prizes – all while supporting vital charitable projects. This much-awaited event promises not only an evening of revelry but also serves as a cornerstone for the Rotary Club’s commitment to charitable activities within our community and beyond.

With a St. Patrick’s Day theme, the evening banquet on Saturday, March 9, 2024, is an invitation to fun and fellowship that has been missing from the area for the last few years. Rotary Club President Charlie Rowe is particularly excited about bringing the Reverse Raffle back.

“The cash raffle is a great evening,” said Rowe. “It’s a fun event and raises a lot of money all at the same time. It’s not only a great social event, it allows us to raise money that goes right back into the community and to benefit our community organizations, as well. The funds we raise at the event are going to allow us to not only maintain the same scholarships we have had at West Forsyth High School but also increase them this year. If we have a successful cash raffle, we’ll also be able to provide additional support to the Jerry Long YMCA this year.”

Big Fun. Big Prizes.

Throughout the evening, the air will be charged with excitement as guests vie for a chance to win coveted prizes in the Reverse Raffle. In a typical raffle, one ticket is drawn and is called the winner. In the Rotary’s Reverse Raffle, everyone is hoping to be the last ticket drawn. Unlike in other raffles, the last ticket pulled is the $10,000 grand prize winner. To keep things exciting, there are prizes given at intervals along the way as each of the 300 tickets are drawn. As each ticket leaves the barrel, the excitement builds and builds, until the winner of the grand prize is called, a moment that is always electrifying.

Gateway to Giving

Beyond the fun and festivities, the Banquet and Reverse Cash Raffle holds a deeper purpose. As one of the major fundraisers for the Rotary Club of Clemmons, proceeds from this event play a crucial role in funding the charitable initiatives that benefit various organizations in our community and internationally.

“As a nonprofit executive, I wanted to join a club that was heavily involved in community service,” said Tara O’Brien, CEO of Cancer Services Inc. “After becoming a member of Clemmons Rotary, I was thrilled with just how engaged Rotarians are in making a difference every day. Ultimately, we also receive contributions that help us provide direct services to individuals facing any type of cancer in our community.”

Cancer Services is just one of the many organizations and activities that the Rotary Club of Clemmons supports. Other organizations include the Boy Scouts of America, the Clemmons Food Pantry, Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries, Alzheimer’s Association, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones and Sister to Sister International. The club also provides scholarships to high school seniors from West Forsyth High School and to YMCA Camp Hanes for underprivileged children.

“Speaking as a Rotarian and co-chair for the event,” said Bradley Taylor,” the Banquet and Reverse Raffle is one of our four major annual fundraisers, and all of our fundraisers go to support well over a dozen local community, state and international charitable causes. The impact of the raffle is going to be significant, not just supporting one or two local organizations, but truly impacting thousands of individuals. So, please keep that in mind as we work together to support the mission of Rotary, the mission of the Rotary Club of Clemmons and, of course, furthering the missions of these organizations in our communities.”

Do Good While Having a Good Time

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the return of this extraordinary event and make a meaningful impact in our community. Gather your friends and family and get your tickets today. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or attending for the first time, your presence makes a difference.

For more information on the event or to purchase a ticket, speak to a Clemmons Rotarian or visit rotaryclubofclemmons.com/spring2024.