Photos by: Denise Cooperwhite

On Sunday July 30th the Italian Canadian Club of Milton (ICCM) held a special presentation to both celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary as well as show its collective gratitude and recognition for its longest standing board held at Italian Canadian Club of Milton member, Charlie Vizzini, who has retired from the ICCM board after many years of service and dedication.

Light refreshments and food was served along with live music by Antonella Vizzini. Milton Town Councillors Colin Best, Cindy Photos by Denise Cooperwhite Lunau and Rick Di Lorenzo were present with Councillor Best serving as Acting Mayor presenting a letter from Mayor Krantz recognizing Charlie Vizzini’s long standing contributions. Local MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris and MP Lisa Raitt were also present to help celebrate the occasion and give thanks to Charlie Vizzini’s community contributions on behalf of the provincial and federal governments.

ICCM also used the occasion to introduce the club and public to its new board and executive, with the new incoming President, Tony Leone taking the reins from past president Angelo Posteraro.

The 5th Annual Venetian Masquerade Gala was also announced which is a frequently sold-out event held each year in Milton. This year the Gala will be in support of Milton District Hospital Foundation as well as the ICCM Building Fund. The gala will be held on Sunday, October 22nd at Granite Ridge Golf Club. For additional information and online ticket purchases visit www.iccm.ca/events.php Gala sponsorship opportunities are also available.

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