Dallas Race Week wraps up with prizes, trophies, grants

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary ‘Sails into Service’

(Lake Ray Hubbard) June 23, 2012 – After six days of intense racing action, beautiful sunsets and pre- and post-race parties, the 31st annual Dallas Race Week wrapped up with Family Fun Night at The Harbor, which included live music by The Rub, a presentation of community grants, and the handing out of trophies to some of the area’s top sailors.

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RAFFLE WINNERS

The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary sold  raffle tickets throughout Race Week and during the Family Fun event on Friday evening.

“One hundred percent of the raffle proceeds go to programs in the community because Surface Armor of Rockwall already donated the 59″ Samsung 3D HDTV,” announced Billy Self, who emceed the closing ceremonies.

Among the raffle drawing winners are:

Mike Lucas – 59″ 3D HDTV donated by Surface Armor of Rockwall

Bonnie Hardick – One night stay at the Hilton Bella Harbor, with breakfast

Heiko Mueller – Massage gift package valued at $360 from Every Body Massage

Carla Morris – Shenaniganz gift certificate worth $200

Jamie Rubush – Zanata’s $100 gift certificate

Darla Ellis – Zanata’s $100 gift certificate

Tom Norris – 12 months supply of frozen custard from Culver’s

Dallas Race Week dates back to 1982, bridging the week of Summer Solstice. For the past eight years, the regatta has benefited the community service projects of the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club, whose motto is to “Sail into Service.” Their mission is to provide funding for programs that address issues of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and health care affecting the local community.  

This year’s supported organizations included the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County, Pregnancy Resource Center, and the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program. They each received a check for $3,000 from the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary, presented by Billy Self during last night’s closing ceremonies.

Earlier in the week, Dodie’s Cajun Diner hosted the Skipper’s Meeting and welcomed sailors for a post-race party on opening day.

Other post-race parties took place at Agave; Potrillo de la Sandia; Rush Creek Yacht Club; Allure at Chandlers Landing; and Luna De Noche.

Family Fun Night at The Harbor on Friday included live music from The Rub, a bounce houses, face painting and ice cream.

Dallas Race Week sponsors included American National Bank, ANB Wealth Management, Axiom Telephone Services, City of Rockwall, Col-Met Spray Booths, Community Bank, Dodie’s Cajun Diner, Donald Gage, E.A., Ebby Halliday, Farmers Electric, Goliad Dental, Hair Gallery, Jai Kumar, Jason Pardue/Keller Williams, Jerry Price/Edward Jones Financial Advisor, K&S Insurance, Lakeside National Bank, Lake Pointe Hospital, Leland Miller Real Estate, Packer Brick, Park Place West, Presbyterian Hospital, Rusty Wallis, Republic Title, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, Surface Armor, Thermo Sensors Corporation, Timbercreek Animal Hospital, USA Machine, Warehouse-Pro, and Whitmore Manufacturing Company.

Among the booths that lined the lake were Dodie’s, The Candy Jar, Culver’s, Goliad Dental, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club,  Rusty Wallis Honda, and the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary, as well as the grant recipients.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/DallasRaceWeek or contact Trenton Cornehl at trentoncornehl@gmail.com or 972-771-8424.

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