1st Annual Chili Cook Off Success

Soroptimist International of Downey, California hosted the first annual Chili cook-off fund-raiser on October 4th at the Downey Elks Lodge. The event was well attended by the community and 20 chili entries from contestants competed for trophies in four categories along with a Peoples Choice Award.

Soroptimist President Patricia A. Kotze said this was the first ever Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for the club and it was a huge success. The Contestants were defiantly enthusiastic and are looking forward to next year’s event.

The Judges included Downey Mayor, Mario Guerra, City of Paramount Mayor Diane Martinez and Downey Chamber President Robert Zavala.

Soroptimist Club of Downey is part of an International Organization of Professional Business Women whose mission is to improve the lives of women and children in our community and around the world. The money raised at the event will go to local service projects and scholarships in our community.