by Great Grill Off | Jun 29, 2016 | News
With more than 1200 people in attendance, 120 volunteers and thousands of memorable burgers served, the 2016 Great Grill Off exceeded all expectations, and for that we are extremely grateful. Christian Children’s Home of Ohio and Encompass Christian Counseling, Foster Care and Adoption Services simply wouldn’t be able to reach our goals without the generosity of our incredible supporters, and boy, you all outdid yourselves this year!
Check out the infographic below for a look at some of the key numbers from the Great Grill Off (click the image to view a larger version). Thank you so much for helping to make this such a memorable event and for your continued support of our ministry. We can’t wait to see you back on the CCHO campus for next year’s Great Grill Off!
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by Great Grill Off | Jun 22, 2016 | News
Wow! When we started planning the 2016 Great Grill Off, we tackled a few pretty big changes as we worked toward the vision God gave us for the event, and we weren’t sure how many people would show up on the CCHO campus that day.
It didn’t take long to get our answer, though. Twenty minutes into the event, our first two parking lots were full and our burger teams were hard at work grilling and handing out their delicious concoctions (here, here) to everyone who had already lined up to grab some lunch on what turned out to be a beautiful day here in Wooster! We were overwhelmed by the response from the community, and we are so grateful for the commitment everyone showed to the mission of CCHO and Encompass. In particular, the residential kids here on campus were amazed (as they are every year) that so many people showed up to support them and the work being done in their lives.
We will have some truly incredible numbers for everyone to see soon — attendance, donations, volunteers, food consumed — but in the meantime, we wanted to give special thanks to our event sponsors and partners, without whom the Great Grill Off wouldn’t have been nearly as great.
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The generosity displayed by our two premier sponsors, Bill Harris Auto in Ashland and The Tarrier Steel Co. in Columbus, was incredible. Bill Harris provided a 2015 Chevrolet Spark for our live auction while Tarrier Steel’s support made it possible for us to make this the biggest Great Grill Off ever!
Of course, the food was one of the stars of the day, and special thanks goes to Certified Angus Beef for providing all of the meat for the burgers that everyone enjoyed! We have worked with Certified Angus Beef for several years now during this event and we are so appreciative of their support…and their delicious product!
Can’t have burgers without buns, of course, and Buehler’s in Wooster donated all the buns used for the Grill Off. Frito Lay, meanwhile, provided a seemingly endless supply of chips, and we were extra excited to work with Wooster’s own Hartzler Family Dairy for the first time, making dessert a little extra special this year for everyone who had a bowl of Hartzler’s ice cream.
Finally, we are grateful for the support of The Commercial & Savings Bank and Curry Lumber, for the partnership we formed with The Daily Record, whose coverage and promotion before and after the event is very much appreciated, and, of course, Real Estate Showcase, whose auctioneers helped us pull off an amazing live auction!
God gave us a huge vision for the 2016 Great Grill Off, and there’s no way it would have become a reality without the support of all of these wonderful sponsors. Thank you so much!
by Great Grill Off | Jun 10, 2016 | News
Baylor Beach
When we say Family Fun… we don’t just mean the great food, inflatables, miniature horses, games and more taking place this Sunday afternoon. You can also bid on a variety of Family Fun packages in our 2:00pm LIVE AUCTION at the Great Grill Off too!
Visit Akron package
Courtesy of Akron Zoo, Akron Civic Theater, Akron Rubberducks, Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, and Akron Racers
This Rubber City collection includes: four (4) tickets to the Akron Zoo; two (2) tickets to the Akron Civic Theater; two (2) tickets to an Akron Rubberducks baseball game; a gift basket from the Akron Racers; and a one-night stay in a Standard Luxury Suite for two at the Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls. (Hotel stay expires 7/1/17)
Peace Love and Little Donuts Kids package
Courtesy of Peace Love and Little Donuts (Canal Fulton), COSI, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers and MC Sports
This package includes a donut party for ten (10) kids at Peace Love and Little Donuts in Canal Fulton, two (2) tickets to COSI in Columbus, a Cleveland Browns cinch bag and pennant, a Timofey Mozgov autographed player card & Cavs Pack, and a youthsize Kyrie Irving jersey courtesy of MC Sports.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (4 tix) Picnic package
Courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Directions Credit Union
Enjoy a day at the fabulous Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with four (4) passes and your
own package of picnic goodies including a $50 Buehler’s gift card, 13” portable
charcoal grill, 10-piece BBQ tool set, instant read thermometer, a handy collapsible
cooler and more. (Zoo tickets expire 6/25/17)
Hot Air Balloon Rides (1, 2 and 4 person)
Courtesy of Soaring Adventures of America, Inc.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Float for an hour above the treetops and below the clouds. Enjoy the beauty of nature from a unique perspective.
Baylor Beach with Cooler Package
Courtesy of Lori Bratcher
Enjoy a family day at Baylor Beach Park’s two-acre water park, swimming lake, 90
foot “tube of terror slide,” miniature golf course and more. The 38 qt. wheeled cooler
is filled with beach mat, umbrella, towels and more. (Baylor Beach tickets expire 8/31/16)
by Great Grill Off | Jun 10, 2016 | News
We are just days away from the fourth annual Great Grill Off here on the CCHO campus!
After giving you a taste of some of the burgers that will be available on the afternoon of June 12th, it’s time to round out the menu with a look at our final four burgers. We’ve also laid out the menu items here.
The Big Woo
Ingredients: Lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, house-made spicy dill pickles, fried (breaded) onion strings, butter and secret sauce (thousand island dressing, Russian dressing, mild hot sauce)
Granny Givand
Ingredients: BBQ sauce, caramel, Granny Smith apples and bacon
Bowtie Bruiser
Ingredients: Pulled pork, avocado, slaw and Bearded Butcher seasoning
Big Kahuna Burger
Ingredients: Soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Teriyaki sauce, bacon, Swiss cheese, pineapple, red onion and mayo
We can hear your stomach growling from here! See you soon!
by Great Grill Off | Jun 8, 2016 | News
The 2016 Great Grill Off will be held on the beautiful 165-acre campus of Christian Children’s Home of Ohio:
2685 Armstrong Road
Wooster, OH 44691
The CCHO campus is located about eight miles north of downtown Wooster and roughly eight miles south of the intersection of I-71 and SR 83 in Burbank. You will find us 1 mile west of SR 83 on Armstrong Road.
RT 83 DETOUR
SR 83 is currently CLOSED at Smithville Western Road. If you are coming from the south, follow the detour signs to SR 3, and then turn left (west) at E. Hutton Road. About 2.5 miles later, Hutton will dead end into SR 83. Turn right (north), and Armstrong Road will be on your left 1.5 miles down the road.
When traveling from the north, SR 83 is open to Armstrong Road so please IGNORE the detour signs.
For more details, please click here.
by Great Grill Off | Jun 7, 2016 | Auction, News
Instead of “Fore!”, golfers at the Great Grill Off Auction will be saying “Four!”, as in the four different golf outings they will be able to bid on Sunday afternoon. And these aren’t golf outings at any ol’ golf courses, but rather some of the most prestigious courses in the area.
Brookside Country Club (auction items #6 and #23)
Located in Canton, OH, this private course has a rich history of hosting national, state and local championships, including US Open Qualifiers, US Senior Open Qualifiers, US Amateur Qualifiers and the Northern Ohio PGA Sectional Championship. Listed as one of Golf Week magazine’s Top 100 U.S. Golf Courses, Brookside Country Club was originally designed by legendary golf course designer Donald Ross in 1922 and then renovated in 2003 to recapture Ross’s original design genius. Bonus: The Brookside threesome at #6 also includes lunch after the round!
Glenmoor Country Club (auction item #12)
This Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course combines challenge and beauty that work in perfect harmony. Surrounded by rolling hills, sparkling lakes and majestic native trees, Glenmoor Country Club, located in Canton, provides an exhilarating outing for golfers of all skill levels. The Golden Bear had an impressive vision when he created this 130-acre course, which features generous landing areas, divine fairways and immaculate gently sloping greens. Enough to challenge any golfer, whether novice or pro.
Firestone Country Club (auction item #31)
Firestone has long been synonymous with golf history, with some of the game’s biggest names like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods having roamed its grounds throughout the years. This private club in Akron, OH is home to the Bridgestone Invitational and is a must-play for any avid golfer. The West Course, a links-style course designed by Tom Fazio in 2001, is built around the perimeter of the South Course and annually hosts the Ohio Senior Open.
Of course, there’s lots more available to bid on at the Great Grill Off Auction, and it all starts at 2:00 on June 12. Click here for a complete list of the Live Auction and Silent Auction items!