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Fifth Annual Mayor’s Dinner an Inspirational Evening

By Joe Mancini

Published in May 1992

For the Fifth year in a row, The Mayor’s Dinner was a tremendous success. Over 700 tickets were purchased to support the event. Over 200 businesses were involved as guests, patrons and donors of over 100 auction items.

This Annual fundraising event highlights the accomplishments of citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the Kitchener-Waterloo area. It is for this reason that each year promises new people and a different atmosphere.

Sr. Aloysia Zimmer was a beautiful Guest of Honor for the evening. The joy and dedication of her 85 happy years served as a model for all to delight in. Wonderful tributes were made by Mayor Cardillo, Sr. Julie Lattner, Audrey Reitzel and John Sweeney. Neil Aitchison provided laughter and charm as the Master of Ceremonies, as well as a great Auctioneer.

A special thank you to all who have made special contributions to make the event a success: Mayor Dominic Cardillo, Neil Aitchison, Jonas Bingeman, Lawrence Bingeman, Ernie Bezaire and Labatt’s Breweries, Derek Parker and Canadian Airlines, Sharon Kieswetter, Joyce Stankiewicz, Dave Kropf and Encore Printing, Ed O’Neil and AV Ontario, and Lawrence MacNaught and Rogers Cable.

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