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SUMMARY:Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Sons and Daughters of Italy – Garibaldi Lodge proudly presents our Annual Gala: a night of elegance\, celebration\, and giving back. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we’re supporting the REH-FIT Centre\, enhancing the health and well-being of the community. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a gourmet dinner\, live entertainment\, and the warmth of community—all while making a difference. Save the date and be part of something meaningful. \n\n\n\nIt brings us great pleasure to announce the 38th Annual Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala Feature Entertainment: Alan Frew Lead Singer of Canadian Music Hall of Fame Glass Tiger. Get ready to sing some of your favourite hits from the 1980’s. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sons and Daughters of Italy are Proud to Announce the 2026 Heart of the Lion Award Recipient: Mabel Garcea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in Gala Sponsorship? Review our downloadable gala sponsorship information and reach out or purchase online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nInformation for Sponsors
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sons-and-daughters-of-italy-gala-2026/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre\, 375 York Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 3J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gala
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SUMMARY:SDOI Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meeting of Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge members.  This is a business meeting that includes some networking time and a full dinner.  \n\n\n\nFrom 6:00 – 7:00 there will be wine in the room\, and members are encouraged to meet and mingle. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:30 Networking6:30 – 7:00 Dinner7:00 – 8:30 Meeting \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n$30 – with dinner\, if paid online with registration$35 – with dinner\, if not registered in advancefree – without dinner\, or if it is your birthday month \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho’s attending\n\n\nNo one is coming so far...
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sdoi-member-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Villa Nova\, 1035 Wilkes Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3P 1T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Challenge for Life - SDOI Team
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge for Life is a 5k or 20k walk that will take participants through some of Winnipeg’s most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods on Saturday\, June 14th\, 2025.The walk was created by the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation to help Manitobans reduce their risk of cancer and increase awareness for ALL cancers\, while raising significant funds to support CancerCare Manitoba’s work on behalf of Manitobans and their families living with cancer.The Sons and Daughters of Italy have been supporters of this event for over 11 years\, raising over $342\,900.  Our goal this year is to raise $30\,000!  We are asking for you\, your friends and family to enrol as participants so we can raise as much money as possible.  Join us this year in supporting the fight:  o  if you can walk\, join our walking team\, or  o  if not\, sponsor one of our walkersCheck out the pictures from past SDOI Challenge for Life walks\, then please support the team!  For more info\, please contact our team captain\, Cori Giavedoni
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/challenge-for-life-sdoi-team/
LOCATION:MB
CATEGORIES:Challenge For Life,Event
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SUMMARY:Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Order Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge held its 37th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday\, March 15\, 2025 in the York Ballroom of the RBC Convention Centre.Presented by CentrePort Canada Railpark and Focus Equities\, this acclaimed event not only demonstrated the philanthropic spirit of Sons and Daughters of Italy\, but also the caring and giving that Winnipeggers\, their businesses and leaders are known for.  \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Gala was held in support of the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre! \n\n\n\nAttendees enjoyed a welcoming reception\, an outstanding five course dinner\, fine wines\, engaging (and short) presentations\, and wonderful music that had two dance floors full. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2025 SDOI Gala is generously presented by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Support of the Anne Oake Recovery Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre is the latest initiative by the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation\, building upon the remarkable success of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. Now debt-free and fully self-sustaining\, the Foundation is excited to embark on this new endeavor\, extending its support to women and their families on their journey to recovery. \n\n\n\nSince its inception\, the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre has been a beacon of hope and transformation for countless men and their families. The unwavering support and commitment of these individuals have ensured the effectiveness of the program\, creating a robust model of recovery and rehabilitation. This proven success has positioned the foundation to expand its mission and address the needs of women seeking similar support and guidance. \n\n\n\nThe Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre will be a 50\,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility and will be housed on the Victoria Hospital grounds. The 50 bed facility will offer comprehensive programs tailored to meet the unique needs of women and their families\, fostering a holistic approach to recovery that encompasses physical\, emotional\, and mental well-being. The facility will include spaces for therapy\, group sessions\, and recreational activities\, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive experience for all participants. \n\n\n\nThe Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre represents a new chapter in this ongoing journey\, offering hope and healing to women and their families across our community.  Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge is pleased to be able to again provide funding assistance to the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation\, this time for a centre focused on the recovery of women. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIDEO REVIEW OF 2054 GALA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCIBPA AWARD WINNER – IDA ALBO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Canadian Italian Business Professional (CIBPA) awardis given to a business professional of Italian heritage who gains a high level of professional achievement while at the same time continues to recognize their Italian heritage by working within both the Italian community of Winnipeg as well as the greater community to achieve improvements. \n\n\n\nSee our CIBPA Awards page for previous winners of this prestigious award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd if that isn’t enough\, there is more… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Meal\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat food is always a hallmark of any Sons and Daughters of Italy event and this year’s Gala dinner continued the tradition.  \n\n\n\nThe dinner featured  Italian salami and cheese in the antipasto plate. The second course featured a light and fresh salad\, leading to the next course of cannelloni. \n\n\n\nHopefully you saved lots of room because it was time for the main course\, a beautiful beef tenderloin and glazed chicken accompanied by fresh vegetables. \n\n\n\nDid we mention the wonderful wine that was on the table? \n\n\n\nAs you sat back with a full tummy\, there was more.  A decadent chocolate silk tart was served along with coffee and tea. \n\n\n\nAnd of course\, in the lounge a bit later was espresso and a huge spread of pastries! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAN ITALIAN MEAL NONNA WOULD BE PROUD OF:\n\n\n\nAntipasto \n\n\n\n
Prosciutto di Parma\, Genoa salami\, capocollo\, artichokes\, spicy eggplant\, roasted peppers\, olive medley and provolone cheese \n\n\n\nInsalata \n\n\n\nCaprese salad with bufala mozzarella\, microcress and greens\, tomato confit\, roasted peppers\, fresh peppers\, pesto with a roasted garlic olive oil emulsion and balsamic glaze \n\n\n\nPrimo Piatto \n\n\n\nCannelloni with ricotta\, spinach\, veal and pork with homemade tomato sauce \n\n\n\nIl Secondo \n\n\n\n4 oz. Angus beef tenderloin and rosemary roasted chicken supreme with a red wine gastrique. Served with sundried tomato and basil braised potato wedges\, glazed carrots and broccolini \n\n\n\nDolce \n\n\n\nChocolate silk tart served with whipped cream\, dulce de leche\, crushed hazelnuts and a chocolate fan \n\n\n\nCoffee and Tea \n\n\n\nDessert & Espresso Lounge \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Chairs\n\n\n\nGary Doer – Honourary Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFormer premier and diplomat Gary Doer has led a storied career in his home province of Manitoba and abroad in Washington—serving as Manitoba’s 20th Premier from 1999 to 2009 and as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2016.  \n\n\n\nDoer’s political journey spans four decades\, with roots dating back to Ed Schreyer’s 1973 general election campaign and the NDP’s second victory at the ballot box. After 11 years as Leader of the Opposition\, Doer and the New Democrats won the 1999 election. \n\n\n\nWinning three straight majority governments\, Doer used his popularity to shape Manitoba in a way that allowed for further growth and success including support for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, help to renovate Winnipeg’s downtown and expansion of the Red-River floodway — continuing his investment in protecting Manitoba’s capital for generations to come.  \n\n\n\nLeney Richardson – Honourary Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeney Richardson has served as Finance Chair on the Board of the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation since its inception. A graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce degree\, Leney also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. \n\n\n\nWith an extensive professional background in the investment industry\, Leney brings invaluable expertise in finance\, strategic planning\, and governance to her role. She has served in leadership capacities on the boards of numerous institutions. \n\n\n\nHer dedication to the community and her passion for creating meaningful impact make us grateful to have her an exceptional Honourary Co-Chair for the Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala benefiting the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation. \n\n\n\nMark Scaletta – Gala Co-Chair\n\n\n\nTravis Giavedoni – Gala Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nll photos by Kassandra Donaldson\, post edits by John Giavedoni \n\n\n\nGala Night\n\n\n\nSaturday March 15th \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident’s Reception\n\n\n\nFriday March 14th \n\n\n\nThe “President’s Reception” is an invitation-only event to thank the major sponsors and contributors of the Gala for their support. 
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sons-and-daughters-of-italy-gala-2025/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre\, 375 York Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 3J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gala
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SUMMARY:Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala - 2024
DESCRIPTION:Order Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge held its 36th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday\, March 9\, 2024 in the York Ballroom of the RBC Convention Centre. \n\n\n\nPresented by CentrePort Canada Railpark and Focus Equities\, this acclaimed event demonstrated the philanthropic spirit of Sons and Daughters of Italy\, and the caring and giving that Winnipeggers\, their businesses and leaders are known for.  \n\n\n\nThe 2024 Gala was held in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba’s “Better Futures Campaign!” \n\n\n\nAttendees enjoyed a welcoming reception\, an outstanding five course dinner\, fine wines\, engaging (and short) presentations\, and wonderful music that had the dance floor full.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba’s“Better Futures” Campaign: Children’s Hospital Emergency Dept.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is dedicated to ensuring that every child treated at HSC Winnipeg Children’s Hospital has the best care and experience possible. Funds raised by the Foundation support capital improvements\, life-saving equipment\, programs that bring comfort to sick children\, and health research to improve the lives of children everywhere. \n\n\n\nThe Foundation continues to inspire our community to support excellence in child health care and child health research. Currently the Foundation’s Better Futures $75 million campaign goal\, is Manitoba’s largest-ever donor-driven fundraising campaign for child health care and research. \n\n\n\nOne area of specific need in the Better Futures campaign that the SDOI Annual Gala is supporting is the Children’s Hospital Emergency Department (“ED”) which has many challenges to overcome: \n\n\n\n\nBuildings & spaces at HSC Children’s ED are no longer sufficient to address the volume of patients.\n\n\n\nEquipment\, systems\, and technology need to be upgraded\, replaced\, and enhanced.\n\n\n\nThe Truth and Reconciliation report has identified gaps in care for Indigenous patients in areas of acute care and mental health care.\n\n\n\nMore patients are presenting with mental health emergencies and the space is not ideal to treat them.\n\n\n\nSpecialized research into pediatric emergency preparedness\, knowledge translation\, facilities and services is needed to support kids across Manitoba.\n\n\n\n\nBy supporting the Children’s Hospital Emergency Department revitalization and research\, you can make the worst day better for a child needing emergency care. \n\n\n\nPlease help meet the goal. By supporting the Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala\, you are improving the lives of more than 140\,000 kids who rely on HSC Children’s and Children’s Hospital Research Institute each year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Leuzzi was presented with the SDOI Heart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award\n\n\n\n\n\nSons and Daughters of Italy is proud to present our coveted Heart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award to a very deserving member of our Italian community\, Mr. Joe Leuzzi. \n\n\n\nThe presentation was be made at our Annual Gala on March 9th. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has tirelessly given of themselves and has made significant contributions to the community.  \n\n\n\nIt is not an annual award; it is given in years where we wish to recognize the contributions made to the greater Winnipeg community by an individual of Italian descent. \n\n\n\nJoin us in thanking Joe Leuzzi for his valued contributions to our community. \n\n\n\n\nHeart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment: Frank Moyo\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank Moyo is a slow player in a fast world. The Canadian-Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist serenades like a busking bard of the 21st century. His latest releases “Nonna” and “Insieme” have already cultivated a reputation for Moyo in his hometown. \n\n\n\nDescribing the singer as a suave\, smooth and sultry voice with soft hands on the strings is too simple. Discussing feeling with the artist is more candid. “I want people to imagine they are on a beach in Italy listening to my music\,” he says. But while one track might take you to the beach\, “another might take you into a car going 180 mph.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MohM0OCxy-c\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Meal\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat food is always a hallmark of any Sons and Daughters of Italy event and this year’s Gala dinner was amazing.  \n\n\n\nThe dinner featured  Italian salami and cheese in the antipasto plate. The second course featured a light and fresh salad\, leading to the next course of vegetarian lasagna. \n\n\n\nHopefully our guests saved room because it was time for the main course\, a beautiful filet of beef accompanied by fresh vegetables. \n\n\n\nDid we mention there was wine on the table? \n\n\n\nAs attendees leaned back to pat their tummy with contentment\, there was more!  A decadent lemon mousse cake was served along with coffee and tea. \n\n\n\nIf you now think that was it\, you don’t understand Italian meals. In the lounge was espresso and pastries! \n\n\n\nBut there was a great opportunity to lose those calories\, as soon the band started and the dance floor was full… \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAN ITALIAN MEAN NONNA WOULD BE PROUD OF:\n\n\n\nAntipasto \n\n\n\nProsciutto di Parma\, Genoa salami\, Capocollo\, artichokes\, roasted peppers\, olive medley and provolone cheese with mixed field greens and grilled eggplant brushed with extra virgin olive oil 
 \n\n\n\nInsalata \n\n\n\nButternut squash\, Swiss pickled apple & arugula salad with toasted pumpkin seeds with an apple cider vinaigrette \n\n\n\nPrimo Piatto \n\n\n\nVegetarian Lasagna with ricotta and spinach \n\n\n\nIl Secondo \n\n\n\nRosemary and garlic rubbed roasted filet of beef with a marsala & onion demi\, truffle cauliflower puree\, pecorino potato galette\, roasted oyster mushrooms\, glazed carrots\, and broccolini. \n\n\n\nDolce \n\n\n\n(De Nardi) Lemon Mousse Cake \n\n\n\nCoffee and Tea \n\n\n\nDessert & Espresso Lounge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Chairs\n\n\n\nNancy Cipryk & Kirsten Mcconnel – honorary co-chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan & Ina Potenza – Honourary Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Scaletta – Gala Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravis Giavedoni – Gala Co-Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMajor Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriends of the Gala\n\n\n\n\nFrank Occhino\n\n\n\nClaire Giavedoni\n\n\n\nJoe Strazzulo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nAll photos by Mirek Weichsel\, Miro Photography \n\n\n\nGala NightSaturday March 9th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident’s Reception\n\n\n\nFriday March 8th\n\n\n\nThe “President’s Reception” is an invitation-only event to thank the major sponsors and contributors of the Gala for their support. 
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sons-and-daughters-of-italy-gala-2024/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre\, 375 York Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 3J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gala
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SUMMARY:Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Order Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge held its 35th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday\, March 18\, 2023 in the York Ballroom of the RBC Convention Centre. \n\n\n\nPresented by RBC\, this acclaimed event not only demonstrated the philanthropic spirit of Sons of Italy\, but also the caring and giving that Winnipeggers\, their businesses and leaders are known for.  \n\n\n\nThe 2023 Gala was held in support of Women’s Heart Health at the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation and we are so proud to have raised $270\,000 for this worthwhile cause! \n\n\n\nAttendees enjoyed a welcoming reception\, an outstanding five course dinner\, fine wines\, engaging (and short) presentations\, and wonderful music that had the dance floor full. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Support of Women’s Heart Health Researchthrough the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 35th Annual Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala is in support of Women’s Heart Health Research at the St. Boniface Hospital. Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and it affects women of all ages. Women are just as likely as men to experience a stroke or heart attack; only their risk factors differ. \n\n\n\nPre-menopausal women who have heart attacks experience worse outcomes than men of a similar age. Post-menopause\, women are more likely than men to experience certain kinds of heart failure\, are more dramatically affected and are more likely to die. There is an immediate need to bridge the knowledge gap which informs the current approach to diagnosis and treatment of women with cardiovascular disease compared to men. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Manitoba is the only province in Canada without a dedicated Women’s Heart Health program.  The long-term goal of this program is to better understand the sex and gender-specific differences in cardiovascular disease outcomes\, address the needs of Indigenous and other under-represented women and establish a dedicated women’s heart health clinic serving Manitoba women. \n\n\n\nRBC and Sons & Daughters of Italy\, with the support of our Gala Sponsors\, will provide crucial salary and research funding\, enabling the recruitment and retention of brilliant researchers who will carry this work forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonorary Co-Chairs\n\n\n\nMabel Garcea\, Garcea Group of Companies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMabel Garcea\, is a multi-business owner alongside her family\, ranging from interior design to various facets of the construction industry. In addition is a commissioner of oath and wedding officiant. \n\n\n\nMabel has devoted countless hours on fundraising boards for Winnipeg hospitals. She has devoted countless hours to fundraising for Winnipeg hospitals and brings a strong level of commitment to each foundation that she supports. Mabel has devoted countless hours on the fundraising boards for St. Boniface\, HSC\, and seven oaks hospital. Mabel brings a strong level of commitment to each foundation that she is a part of. She has the distinctive ability to create a connection of trust. Her capacity to listen to the needs of our health care system\, and create a well-executed strategy\, allows her to focus on specific objectives. \n\n\n\nCombined with her years of experience\, Mabel has a solid foundation rooted in community engagement and determination to get the job done and done well. Her present and most passionate endeavours are advocating for women’s heart health here in Manitoba. \n\n\n\nElba Haid\, President and CEO\, RealCare Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElba Haid\, an entrepreneur\, and philanthropist\, who is passionate about helping and serving others. Elba contributes her time and expertise to several philanthropic endeavours in the community with a focus on the Arts and advancing women and women’s issues in this province. Elba has been a supporter of arts and culture in Winnipeg as a passionate volunteer for Manitoba Opera\, The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra\, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. This\, in addition to her contributions to the elder-care community. In 1995\, Haid founded Realcare Inc.\, a primary-care provider for elders in Winnipeg\, with the mission to set and maintain a high standard of care in the industry\, driven by the belief Manitobans deserve to be cared for with dignity and compassion. \n\n\n\nElba believes in giving back to the community. She felt a very strong commitment to take on the role of honourary co-chair in this initiative because of the devastating impact of heart disease and stroke among women of all ages. Haid lost her mother to stroke when she was only 14 years old and growing up without a mother had a profound impact on her life. She believes in doing everything possible to save other young women from a similar experience. \n\n\n\nElba Haid is a trailblazer in this life-saving campaign\, and now Manitoba has six founding members\, the most in Western Canada. Elba Haid – “I am honoured to be one of the Honorary Chairs of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala with the proceeds going to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation Women’s Heart Health Research”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanadian Italian Business Professional Association (CIBPA)2022 Entrepreneur of the Year CIBPA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaving successfully managed and completed north of $1Billion of commercial projects in every sector across Western Canada\, Mr. Bova as Founder\, President and CEO of Pretium Projects Ltd. and Pretium Construction West\, has become one of the fastest growing and highly sought after design builders and construction managers throughout the prairie provinces and Northwest Ontario. \n\n\n\nHis proprietary PRETIUM Lean Construction approach\, emphasizing collaboration with Owners\, Design\, and Trade Partners\, mitigating risk\, eliminating waste and maximizing Client’s return on their investment\, from the preconstruction phase through to Project Handover has resulted in Pretium becoming the preferred builder for major national and international brands. \n\n\n\nMr. Bova was honoured for his considerable achievements with our highest professional award on Saturday\, March 18\, 2023 at the RBC Convention Centre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\n\n\nDinner Entertainment by Cec Lopez\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic is a conversation with anything and everything greater than oneself. With each song\, Cec’s voice breathes honesty and intimacy. \n\n\n\nThe producer and songwriter\, who has lived in Spain\, the United States\, and Canada\, pulls influences from each country. Their music emphasizes the community feel of the Spanish sobremesa\, heavy choral elements gained during their time as a member of the Dartmouth College Gospel Choir\, and intentional lyrics having studied with contemporary American poet Vievee Francis. \n\n\n\nLopez has also recently been chosen for the First Up with RBCxMusic program (along with fellow local artist Stun)\, a program dedicated to showcasing and elevating emerging Canadian artists\, and is excited about what it means for the development of their career. \n\n\n\nPresented by First Up with RBCXMusic.  Hear Cec Lopez on YouTube \n\n\n\nBig Band Dance Music by the Big City All Star Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Big City All Star Band was formed as a select group of Winnipeg’s best talent and have quickly risen to become the area’s busiest high-profile band. Playing nationally and internationally with a highly diverse repertoire\, this band has a reputation of always delivering a fun energetic show that’s sure to get you dancing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMajor Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriends of the Gala\n\n\n\n\nClaire Giavedoni\n\n\n\nJerry Kruczek\n\n\n\nJoe Strazzulo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nGala NightSaturday March 18th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident’s Reception\n\n\n\nFriday March 17th\n\n\n\nThe “President’s Reception” is an invitation-only event to thank the major sponsors and contributors of the Gala for their support. 
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sons-and-daughters-of-italy-gala-2023/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre\, 375 York Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 3J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gala
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SUMMARY:Sons and Daughters of Italy - Encore / Gala 2021
DESCRIPTION:Bockstael Construction was proud to present the 2021 Sons and Daughters of Italy – Garibaldi Lodge Virtual Encore Event on May 1\, 2021 with proceeds benefiting the Bruce Oake Memorial Foundation. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, the Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge selected the Bruce Oake Memorial Foundation as the benefactor for our Encore Event.  “Encore\,” because in 2018\, the Sons and Daughters of Italy raised an impressive $250\,000 for the Bruce Oake Memorial Foundation. The large gift was recognized by the foundation by naming the stage in the gymnasium of Winnipeg’s new Bruce Oake Recovery Centre the Sons and Daughters of Italy Stage. \n\n\n\nAs in-person events have been affected by the pandemic\, we found it fitting to host our 2021 “Encore Event” from the Sons and Daughters of Italy stage in the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. At the time of our event the recovery centre will be only days away from its official opening. Therefore\, we raised funds to support to the Bruce Oake Memorial Foundation’s “Save A Life Campaign.” \n\n\n\nOur Title Sponsor for the evening\, Bockstael Construction\, was responsible for the construction of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. Bockstael stepped up on a regular basis and we are so proud to have had them as our Title Sponsor for this event. \n\n\n\nThis event featured an evening of delicious food\, fine wine\, wonderful friends\, great fun and more importantly provided support for those suffering from addiction. Participants saw a few special cameo appearances from our exciting guests\, had a chance to win some great prizes and were mesmerized by the talent of Winnipeg’s own illusionist Darcy Oake. \n\n\n\nFinally\, the evening was capped off with our feature DJ and the ultimate at home dance party! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSDOI Encore 2021 was presented by:
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sons-and-daughters-of-italy-encore-gala-2021/
LOCATION:MB
CATEGORIES:Gala
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SUMMARY:Sons and Daughters of Italy Gala 2020
DESCRIPTION:Gala was Broadcast Live Online\n\n\n\nWe were excited to present the first Sons and Daughters of Italy Virtual Event on Saturday\, October 3\, 2020. \n\n\n\nTo view a recording of the gala: \n\n\n\non Facebook\, click here: www.facebook.com/SDOIwinnipeg  \n\n\n\non Youtube\, click here:  www.youtube.com/SOIwpg  \n\n\n\nThe 2020 SDOI Gala\, in support of the Clan Mothers Healing Village\, featured greetings from our President\, Berardino Petrelli\, RBC Regional President Kim Ulmer\, and various members of government. \n\n\n\nThis evening acknowledged and celebrated our Heart of the Lion award winner\, Gerry Lomonaco. We were also honoured to hear from individuals from our charity of choice\, Clan Mothers Healing Village. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Message from the SDOI President\, Berardino Petrelli\n\n\n\n\nI would like to first thank each and everyone who purchased tickets or sponsorships and for your continued support to the Sons and Daughters of Italy (SDOI) and Clan Mothers – Healing Village\, the 2020 SDOI Gala charity of choice. Over the last few months sponsors and ticketholders were contacted and were offered the opportunity to donate their sponsorship or ticket cost\, in-whole or in-part\, to SDOI to cover Gala expenses with additional proceeds donated to the Clan Mothers. \n\n\n\nAn overwhelming number have generously donated their sponsorships and ticket cost and to them we say THANK YOU for making this year’s SDOI Virtual Event possible. To those unable to make donations at this time\, we also thank you and appreciate your continued support. \n\n\n\nOur SDOI Virtual Event was held online and streamed through facebook live for everyone to see.  \nBerardino PetrelliPresident – Sons and Daughters of Italy – Garibaldi Lodge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 2020 Charity: Clan Mothers Healing Village\n\n\n\nThe 34th Annual Gala is in support of Clan Mothers Healing Village\, a group of facilities that will provide mid-term to long-term support to women who have been victims of multi-generational trauma\, sexual violence\, sexual exploitation\, and human trafficking as they begin their healing journey.  \n\n\n\nClan Mothers will create an Indigenous model of healing and education focused on the restoration of our communities based on the matrilineal values and principles of their original self-governance systems. Clan Mothers is committed to the creation of a contemporary\, sustainable Healing Village governed by a distinctive Indigenous council (see aerial layout). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe heart and spirit of the Village is the resurgence of Indigenous methodologies and world views to heal the most important beings in communities across Canada\, the mothers and daughters of the next generation.  \n\n\n\nClan Mothers’ Objectives:
\n\n\n\n\nTo provide a safe and nurturing land-based healing environment for sexually exploited women and girls.\n\n\n\nTo develop collaborative\, innovative social enterprises that will sustain educate train and prepare our women for a healthy future.\n\n\n\nTo have a knowledge centre that will facilitate the offering of programs through partnership\n\n\n\n\n For more information on Clan Mothers Healing Village\, please visit clanmothers.ca \n\n\n\nFunds donated by the Sons and Daughters of Italy are allocated specifically to the Clan Mothers Healing Village Building Fund\, to aid in the building of the Clan Mothers Healing Village.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonourary Chairs\n\n\n\n\n\nElder Mae Louise Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\nKristie Pearson-Pollard\n\n\n\n\n\nCarmine Zirino\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeart of the Lion Lifetime Achievement Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sons and Daughters of Italy “Heart of the Lion” Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has tirelessly given of themselves and has made significant contributions to the community. The “Heart of the Lion” Lifetime Achievement Award is a special honour bestowed by the Sons and Daughters of Italy\, Garibaldi Lodge. \n\n\n\nAt this year’s virtual event\, Gerardo “Gerry” Lomonaco will receive the Sons and Daughters of Italy “Heart of the Lion” Lifetime Achievement Award!  Please join us in congratulating Gerry on this prestigious award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin With Us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 34th Annual Sons of Italy Gala is again presented by our title sponsor RBC.  Kim Ulmer and her team at RBC have been tremendous supporters of our Gala for a long time.  As Title Sponsor\, they have for many years shown their commitment to Sons and Daughters of Italy\, our Gala and to the wonderful charities we have supported. \n\n\n\nWe need your help too!  It is through the participation of our valued sponsors that we raise the money that we use to support this year’s Charity of Choice.  Please check out our full list of last year’s sponsors\, and support them too\, as they have supported us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nTitle Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIP Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n\n\n\n\nWine Co-Sponsor\n\n\n\nWine Co-Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrint Media Sponsor\n\n\n\n\nCorporate Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n3 Phase Electrical Ltd. \n\n\n\nA&S Homes \n\n\n\nAlbensi and Associates  \n\n\n\nAmbassador Mechanical LP \n\n\n\nBattlefield Equipment \n\n\n\nBird Construction \n\n\n\nBruce Oake Foundation \n\n\n\nBMO Bank of Montreal \n\n\n\nCatholic Health Corporation of Manitoba  \n\n\n\nCapital Commercial Real Estate Services \n\n\n\nCaspian Construction \n\n\n\nCeridian Canada Inc. \n\n\n\nCGM Engineering Ltd. \n\n\n\nCMLS Financial \n\n\n\nConcord Projects Ltd. \n\n\n\nCrosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. \n\n\n\nDe Luca Brothers \n\n\n\nDeloitte Canada \n\n\n\nDeer Lodge Centre Foundation \n\n\n\nDimension Insurance \n\n\n\nExemplar Developments \n\n\n\nFillmore Riley LLP.  \n\n\n\nGlobal Philanthropic Inc. \n\n\n\nHoly Rosary Church \n\n\n\nHUB International \n\n\n\nKontamanis Graumann Smith MacMillan Inc. \n\n\n\nKPMG MSLP \n\n\n\nLaFarge CDA Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nMercedes Benz Winnipeg \n\n\n\nNarratives Inc. \n\n\n\nNejmark Architect \n\n\n\nOlexa Developments \n\n\n\nPayworks \n\n\n\nPCL Constructors Canada Inc. \n\n\n\nPizza Hotline \n\n\n\nPretium Projects Inc. \n\n\n\nPullan Kammerloch Frohlinger \n\n\n\nRBC Convention Centre  \n\n\n\nRichardson GMP \n\n\n\nRogers Canada \n\n\n\nShindico Realty \n\n\n\nSI Alarms \n\n\n\nStride Developments Corporation \n\n\n\nSubterranean Manitoba Ltd. \n\n\n\nSysco Food Services \n\n\n\nTaylor McCaffrey LLP \n\n\n\nTDS Law LLP \n\n\n\nTerracon Development Ltd. \n\n\n\nThe Hive \n\n\n\nThe North West Company \n\n\n\nThermo Design Insulation \n\n\n\nTranscona Roofing \n\n\n\nWRE Development Ltd.
URL:https://sonsanddaughtersofitaly.org/event/sons-and-daughters-of-italy-gala-2020/
LOCATION:MB
CATEGORIES:Gala
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