Lake Norman Men Raises $19,000 for 15 Charities!

Huntersville, April 8, 2024, The Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club recognized cooking teams, charities, and sponsors at an awards celebration. 

“Lake Norman Men That Cook is our signature event,” said Eric Franzen, President of the Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club. “Each year, we invite the community to get involved, and we all have a lot of fun for a good cause.”

Bob Wilson founded the club in 2014 with his wife Ineke Wilson.

At the end of the night, in his closing remarks, Bob thanked all sponsors and charities for a successful event.  He challenged everyone to raise even more money next year. “We have a unique opportunity to help a lot of people in need of a safety net.  I believe we can do this as a club and as a community. Let’s keep a good thing going,” he said.

The fundraiser, held on March 17th at the Venues at Langtree in Mooresville, raised $19,000 from patrons and sponsors. 

Prize money was awarded based on first, second, and third-place standings in five different cooking categories.  Chefs from local restaurants served as judges including Steve Jordan, On the Nines; Nazira Atme, Habibi Lebanese Bar & Grill; Diane Pfeil, The Counter, and Lisa Dowless, Banquet Manager at the Venues at Langtree. 

BBQ Winners are:

#1. Hough High School JROTC

#2. Hope House

#3. Caterpillar Ministries

CHILI Winners are:

#1. Richard’s Welcome Home Veterans

#2. Angels & Sparrows

#3. Lake Norman Kiwanis

VEGETARIAN Winners are:

#1. Lydia’s Loft

#2. Hinds Feet Farm

#3. Little Smiles

OTHER GREAT FOOD Winners are:

#1. Feed NC

#2.Mababu Live

#3. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

DESSERT Winners are:

#1. East Huntersville Community Outreach

#2. North Meck Animal Rescue

#3. Health Reach Community Clinic

Watch for next year’s event.

While we do not know the date of next year’s event we will do our best to announce it once it has been set.

Review and photos by Hunter Douglas and Margi Kyle

Photo courtesy of Deborah Young Studios

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