Dublin AM Rotary Zoom Meeting 8/28/20
Raffle Winners and Dan Sullivan sharing the Memorial Planning and Execution in 2020
Meeting replay of our raffle drawing and Dan Sullivan’s Talk – hear the recording here:
We welcomed guest Kurt Brown and District executives Tom Clevins and Steve Heiser.
DRUM ROLL - John and David picked the winning raffle tickets and paddle #125 David Bentz won the Ladies Golf Clubs and #127 Barb Bartholomew won the Mens Golf Club prize!!
Announcements
The auction on Handbid is still live till Friday at 5 and you can bid on the packages for your golf, dining or entertainment here:
John Susie provided an update on our fundraising success so far: We have much to be grateful for, in spite of the changing formats the handbill auction has great packages, our members have been generous sponsors and our members and guests have purchased 100+ raffle tickets. Please keep bidding till tonight!
David Bentz added his thanks to Co-Chairs John Susie and David Lundergan, Mike Isler for setting up the Handbid, Page Vornbrock and Susan West for the great job facilitating our event, Sponsors and Sponsor organizers, Roberta for her art donation and the entire Committee.
Claudia asked committee chairs to send her updates. Julie Rinaldi will be in touch with the Literacy committee.
Sue Burness introduced our keynote speaker Daniel Power Sullivan.
Dan is president and managing partner of HNS Sports Group, a golf management company based in Dublin, Ohio specializing in event management, hospitality management, sponsorship and contract representation. Sullivan is also the executive director of The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, Jack Nicklaus hosted PGA TOUR, directing all business, marketing, community, philanthropic and operational aspects associated with the world-class tournament. Sullivan leads a HNS organization through management, operations and consulting relationships which includes over 25 professional, corporate and charity events conducted domestically and internationally including AT&T Pebble Beach, Zurich Classic and A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier on the PGA TOUR.
In Columbus, Sullivan and HNS have led the 2013 Presidents Cup, the 2016 U.S. Senior Open, the annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour in addition to the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide.
Sullivan holds a seat on the boards of Tourism Ohio, Greater Columbus Sports Commission (Chair), Nationwide Children’s Hospital, St. Charles Preparatory School and First Tee of central Ohio.
Sullivan holds a bachelor of science (business marketing) degree from Miami University. Sullivan lives in Marble Cliff with his wife, Alyson, and their four (4) children.
About The Memorial Tournament The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance is held annually at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. The Tournament, which was founded and is hosted by Jack Nicklaus, is conducted each year with three goals in mind: to honor the memory of individuals living and deceased who have distinguished themselves in the game of golf; to showcase the world’s best golfers competing on one of the most challenging venues in the world for the enjoyment of spectators; and to benefit charitable organizations in central Ohio.
Dan shared interesting stories about the pandemic’s impact on preparations, changing focus from spectators to a non spectator event, the insurance coverage for major events and the safety procedures for both tournaments this year.
The positive economic impact of the 2 Tournaments include:
- $1 M donated to Nationwide Children's Hospital
- 2,000 carryout meals
- 7,000 hotel room nights
- representatives from over 220 countries
- CBS Coverage with Jim Nantz on the world stage for 2 Tournaments
Dan answered questions and also discussed the renovation of the course in process and the 2021 Memorial Tournament.