A packed crowd at Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog raised over $32,000 in one day for the Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club, rallying to support the Eldon School District.

The Idiots Club fundraiser, “Drink Jolly Dry,” held at Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog on Oct.19, raised $32,816 for the Eldon School District. With perfect weather and a packed venue, attendees contributed generously through auctions, raffles, and merchandise sales.

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Event hosts Joe and Christie Jung, owners of Jolly Rogers, joined local businesses and individuals to make the final day of the season a success for the charity. DJ Craig also provided music throughout the event

The fundraiser saw $24,705 generated from auction items alone, with an additional $8,111 raised through a 50/50 raffle, matching donations from Scooters, new memberships, and sales of Idiots Club swag.

"A huge thank you to the fantastic staff at Jolly Rogers, who kept up with all the patrons and Idiots throughout the day!" concluded Krysta Christensen, the club's Publicity Coordinator.

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On Nov. 8, Eldon Superintendent Matt Davis and Eldon School Community Health Worker Meghan Opie received the donation check from Joe and Christie Jung, alongside Idiots Club Executive Directors Max and Kelly Fischbach.

Donations to the Idiots Club can still be made online, via Venmo (@lotoidiotsclub), or by mail.

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