The 9th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook Off was held at the Marion Elks on November 4th. The outdoor event raised money for several local charities.
Gail Lannom, Priority Group CEO, along with Megan Jones, Professional Group COO, and Lindzey Barger, Business Development, were on the planning committee for the event.
Nearly 800 people attended and 32 competitors participated in the Chili Cook Off and Bloody Mary competitions, which had a Game Show theme.
The GLITS girls represented Priority Staffing Group for the 9th year in the competition. They won Best Team Theme with Wheel of Fortune.
Other activities included a silent auction, raffles, and a bags tournament, all raising money for the selected charities.
Megan Jones, Professional Group COOUp from last year’s $23,000 raised, the event surpassed the $25,000 goal for 2017. The money benefited The Fowler Bonan Foundation Clothes for Kids, The Night’s Shield Children’s Shelter, The Lighthouse Shelter, and the Williamson County Heartland Rotary iPad project for children with learning disabilities.
Priority Group is excited to have a part in our community’s events. If you have an event you’re interested in partnering with us in, call (618) 969-8800 to speak to one of our office representatives.
To view more photos of the event, visit the official Facebook page for the Southern Illinois Chili Cook Off.