Order Sons of Italy

25th Annual Sons of Italy Gala Dinner

The Order Sons of Italy held its 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner  on Saturday March 19, 2011 in the main floor Ball Room at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

This acclaimed event demonstrated the philanthropic spirit of Sons of Italy and the caring and giving that Winnipeggers, their businesses and leaders are known for.

The Passion of Giving, for over 25 Years.

This year's Charity of Choice was the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. This established organization provides research and support to individuals and families affected by heart disease and stroke. One only has to know a person who has suffered a heart attack or stroke, to understand their priceless commitment and work in our community.

We also donated to two "helping hand charities" at the Gala.  The Canadian Hero Fund, an organization that provides scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen Canadian soldiers.  Our second helping hand charity was the Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Society, who has been teaching the Italian language to Winnipeg children and adults for over 40 years.

Our keynote speaker was Canada's newest Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Vic Toews, MP (Provencher).

We were very excited to have as our 25th anniversary Gala's honourary co-chairs The Honourable Don Plett, Senator for the Province of Manitoba,  Mr. Bob Irving of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, and Mr. Reno Molinari representing Order Sons of Italy.

This year’s dinner theme was centered on our “Passion of Giving” as well as celebrating Sons of Italy's 25 years of accomplishments in the community.

For pictures of the 2011 Gala, click here.


The evening featured:

K E Y N O T E   S P E A K E R
  the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety.

V I P   R E C E P T I O N S
Title, platinum and gold sponsors were invited to an exclusive VIP reception. Here they were able to have one-on one time with the Honourable Vic Toews.

All our generous sponsors were invited to our Pre-Gala Reception which allowed them to mingle with our members, charity representatives, business leaders, public officials, friends and the Honourable Vic Toews.

E N T E R T A I N I N G   M.C.
 With the grace of God but the vocabulary of another, our masterful MC, Father Sam Argenziano, kept the pace fast and humorous.

E X Q U I S I T E   F O O D
 Great food is always a hallmark of any Sons of Italy event. This year we featured a plethora of freshness and taste:
Antipasto and Italian salad,
from Piazza De Nardi,
Conchiglie shells with mushroom and cheese fillings
prepared by De Luca’s,
Beef Medallion Entre
  from Executive Chef Quentin Harty of the Winnipeg Convention Centre, (with a salmon alternative),
Premium wines
 that seem to never stop are paired perfectly to the meal,
Espresso and Pastry Bar
enjoy a latte or espresso along with a large assortment of fresh Italian-style pastries.

L I V E   B A N D
Dancing to the rhythmic music of Tek-9 kept the crowd energized and wanting to dance the night away.
Our Title Sponsor:
 
 
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