By Joe Mancini
Published in June 1998
The Mayor’s Dinner recognizes the commitment of community spirited individuals while raising money for The Working Centre and St. John’s Kitchen. The Eleventh Annual Mayor’s Dinner this year honoured Eve and Steve Menich for their far-reaching contributions to our community and was attended by 520 guests.
Speakers during the tribute were Cathy Brothers of the Catholic Family Counselling Centre who spoke of Eve’s great strength of spirit and many dynamic efforts; and John Weber of Superior Memorials who spoke of Steve’s unmatched and extensive volunteerism over 40 years.
We were very pleased to honour Eve and Steve Menich and feel they were a fitting addition to the growing list of Mayor’s Dinner Guests of Honour: Dominic Cardillo, Jonas Bingeman, Betty Thompson, Milo Shantz, Sr. Aloysia Zimmer, John Wintermeyer, Lorna van Mossel, Milton Good, Anna Kaijas, Ken Murray, Eve Menich and Steve Menich.
The evening helped to raise $25,000, primarily the result of the generous sponsorships and the great auction items including art items, hand-crafted works, household goods, overnight stays, entertainment items and more. Thanks to everyone who contributed and bid on auction items.
Our special thanks go to Mayor Zehr as the host of the evening, Neil Aitchison as the delightful Master of Ceremonies, Lawrence Bingeman and Bingemans, Andy Nessner, Dave Kropf and Encore Printing, Dominic Cardillo, Margaret Motz, Maurita McCrystal, Patrice Thorn, Jim Crawford, Freeman’s Formal Wear, BillJanzen ofJanzen Pianos, Larry Crawford and the Centro de Trabajo Band, the ushers, Don Allen, and many others.
A special thank you also to:
The Patrons:
Uniroyal Goodrich Manufactur ing, Robstar, Trimaster, Zehrs Markets, Paul Tuerr Construction Ltd., First Echo, RDM Corporation, Kuntz Electroplating, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Ltd., HalIman Construction.
Community Sponsors:
Andy Nessner, BDO Dunwoody, Bingemans, Canada Trust, Catholic Family Counselling Centre, Dalton Smith MacNaughton Ltd., Ethos Consulting, Gowling Strathy and Henderson, K-W Kinsmen Club, Nelson Weber, RDM Corporation, Reitzel Heating Ltd,, Jim Reitzel, St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, St. Louis Catholic Church, Sims Clement Eastman, Superior Memorials, United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo, St. Jerome’s University, Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
Contributors:
Ken Murray, Steve and Eve Menich, Adjusters Canada Inc., James Beingessner, Jim Crawford, K-W Record, Maurita McCrystal, Karen Redman M.P, Rieder Hymmen & Lobban, Audrey Reitzel, Andrew Telegdi M.P, Saturn Scale Systems, Anne Scherer.
