7th Mayor's Gala -
Mayor Chris Friel
Thanks you!
I would like to gratefully acknowledge the exceptional support provided by the following generous sponsors to the 7th Mayor’s Moonlight Gala in support of the Brant Community Foundation. The Mayor’s Gala was held Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 at the Brantford Golf and Country Club…another "sell-out" event, raising in excess of $50,000.00.
Platinum Sponsors
- Bell
- Millard, Rouse and Rosebrugh
- S.C. Johnson and Son Ltd.
- Laurier Brantford
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
- Distributech
- Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation
- Waterous, Holden, Amey Hitchon
Bronze Sponsors
- Cowan Insurance Group
- Nipissing University
- The Williamson Group
- +VG Architects
- MediSystems Pharmacy Ltd.
Martini Luge Sponsors
- J.H. Young Jewellers – Fine Jewellers Since 1900
In-Kind & Cash Donations
- Boyle Plumbing and Heating
- Oriental Restaurant & Tavern.
Special Thanks To
- Nicol Florist Ltd – Margaret Huisman, Manager, for the contribution of roses;
- Fantasy Wedding Rentals for the chair covers;
- Printmate Graphics – Scott Smith for the signage;
- The Stereo Man, Woodstock – Jon Macklin, for use of the flat screen television; and
- The Ferrero Group for the chocolates,
- entertainment by the Frank DiFelice Quintet,
- Allison Poort,
- Chef Kai Bein of the Brantford Golf & Country Club for the delicious meal,
- Scott Gibson of Brantford Police Service and the volunteer security staff enrolled in Mohawk College Police Foundation course,
- Ryan Cecile,
- Andrew Keleher,
- Wes Organ,
- Michael Thibodeau, photographer,
- Norm Barrieau,
- silent/live auction volunteers,
- Lorrie Gallant,
- Pat Duern,
- Nancy Sherritt,
- Pat Mee and Auctioneer Clark Merritt.
Thank you to our staff for designing the Program and Ticket:
- Sherri Simpson, Senior Graphic Designer and
- Jacqueline Evans, Communications Specialist, and
- to Distributech for printing the Tickets and Programs.
The Office of the Mayor and the Brant Community Foundation wish to publicly acknowledge and thank all of our volunteers, auction donors, sponsors and guests. Brantford is very fortunate to have so many generous and inspiring people, businesses and organizations who contributed to the success of the Mayor’s 7th Gala. It is only through the support of passionate, dedicated people such as you, that the Brant Community Foundation is able to raise the necessary funds to strengthen our community by addressing future needs as they arise.
I would like to especially thank the Mayor’s Moonlight Gala Committee:
- Chair – Josie Mannen,
- Jean Anderson,
- Anne Buchanan,
- Carol DeMeer,
- Joanne Lewis,
- Vyrt Sisson,
- Cyndi Vienneau-Cormier,
- Dave Wiedrick.