Friday, February 9th marked the first, and perhaps only, Cajun Dinner in support of Cougars for Katrina Relief. Approximately 160 parents, teachers, and friends of Cougar football dined on a three course meal of true cajun fare including gumbo, jambalaya and delicious bread pudding, all in an effort to raise further funds for the residents of New Orleans.
Included in the evening was a Silent Auction that included 57 items! The most popular items in terms of bids were an autographed Ricky Williams Argonaut Jersey; a Dewalt Mitre saw and two tickets to an upcoming Maple Leaf game vs the Lightning! These items may have garnered the greatest sums of money, but those Toronto Firefighter Sweatshirts and Calendars brought the most attention.
By all accounts the evening was a success. My compliments to chefs Brian and Karen from the Cajun Corner Restaurant on Queen St. East in Toronto. Drop in and say hello when you are downtown. The restaurant is just west of Carlaw!
My thanks to Frank and Rhea Baxter and her beau for their assistance at the ticket table, behind the bar and waiting tables---they all did a bit of each!
Thanks also to staff members Caroline Jover and Katrine Marrin for the bartending services.
Lastly, a very special thanks to Cougar alumni Matt D'Sousa, Lance Poole, Andrew Collymore and Chris Dahiroc for their assistance to Brian and Karen. Their willingness to give up a Friday night to give back to the school is a perfect example of being 'people for others'!!
Peter Andrew and Joanna Romani took a boat load of photos that night and I've included just a small sample. ENJOY.
No comments:
Post a Comment