2009 Uncorked – The Oregon Wine and Art Auction

On July 11th, 2009 The Rotary Club of McMinnville's signature fundraiser was held for the third consecutive year at Ken Wright Cellars in Carlton. Over 320 guests filled the winery and dining tent to bid on unique local wine, wine experience packages and art, to taste premium wine samples from local winemakers, listen to soothing jazz, and enjoy an outstanding catered dinner.

At the end of the evening, generous participants had contributed to a total of $217,000 raised through the auction, sponsorship and ticket sales, setting another event record. After event costs, Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation and Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation each received a 42% share of the total net, while the Rotary Club of McMinnville Foundation received 16% to help fund their many Yamhill County youth and community benefit programs.

Our gratitude to all of the donors and attendees, sponsors, hosts Ken and Karen Wright, Auction Chairs Lee and Erma Vasquez, many volunteers, charity staff and vendors for making it a truly special and remarkable evening!

Click here for photos from the 2009 Event!

Many thanks to our invaluable 2009 sponsors:
Presenting DND Electrical Contractors/ DND Security & Communications	Diamond Genentech
Platinum
Meisel Rock ProductsKizer ExcavatingWillamette Valley Medical Center