The Museum held its annual fundraising gala in Langley on 4 March, 2017. Held at the classic Murrayville Heritage Hall, the event was supported by over 100 guests. These included Museum members, business leaders, civic officials and MP John Aldag.
The Gala was titled ‘Springtime in Paris’ to fit with the theme of the Museum aircraft travelling to France for the Battle of Vimy Ridge celebrations in April.
The guest of honour was the Patron of the Museum, BC Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Judith Guichon. Her Honour welcomed the guests and spoke to many of the attendees. After the meal, Her Honour and her Aide-de-Camp, Captain Taius Yoo, excused themselves from the Gala.
Bidding got under way for a number of items including an actual wooden aircraft propeller, a bomber jacket and tickets to Vimy for the celebration and to Ottawa for the Canada Day celebrations. The Mystery Bag draw, a gorgeous ring, was donated by Key Largo Jewellers. Numerous other items were available in the silent auction. The event was kept on track by MC – and auctioneer – for the evening, Scott Barratt, from Creative DJ Services.
Her Honour, Judith Guichon, welcomes Gala guests.
Her Honour with Jasper and the symbolic red poppy.
Her Honour Judith Giuchon, MP John Aldag, Rebecca Darnell and Captain Taius Yoo.
The Museum would like to recognize the following Gala Sponsors:
Pretty Estates Resort Fraser Blues Formation Flying Team
Chinook Helicopters Harbour Air Seaplanes
Air Canada Forbidden Vancouver Tours
Backyard Vineyards Allan Snowie
Fitness Unlimited Health Club Jade Fine Foods
Shoppers Drug Mart Lee Hall Epicure Consultant
George Kirbyson Carla Deminchuk
Langley Golf and Banquet Centre MotoArt
Von euw BREW Key Largo Jewelry
Koch Greenhouses David Valentine