Mid-Bay Bridge Rotary held its Second Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament Saturday, July 16, at 3rd Planet Brewing, with net proceeds topping 2021.
More than 30 teams signed up, but the first date was rained out, so a few teams were not able to make the new day. Most teams who could not attend generously donated their entry fee back to Rotary. Funds from entry fees, sponsors, raffles and silent auction will raise nearly $2,000.
A special “side game” called Air Mail kept players and spectators entertained between matches while raising additional funds for the club. The double-elimination partner tournament lasted more than 4 hours.
Winners were Melissa Hoke and Shelly Butler, first; Sam Spangle and Eric Vanheteren, second; and Lauren Perren and Noah Riley, third. The final four matches were moved to a center stage court so that all could enjoyed the outstanding shot making by the players.
Mid-Bay Rotarians and their Rotary Partners all pitched in with the multiple jobs needed to put on this successful tournament. These included set up and tear down, registration, tournament administration, observers, scoring, announcer, raffle sales, silent auctions and selling non-alcoholic drinks. Prizes sponsored by 3rd Planet Brewing, totaling $300 in gift cards, were awarded for first, second and third place. Mid-Bay thanks Heather Julseth, 3rd Planet events manager, for her help. Net profits will be earmarked for local and international charities.
