2012

2012 Oak Leaf Gala
Saturday, October 27, 2012  

Co-Chaired by Dawn Alexander and Lia DelZotto Calla



For details, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Paul Flumian, Executive Director at 905-856-7619.

2011

10th Anniversary Oak Leaf Gala

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Photographs taken at the 10th Anniversary Oak Leaf Gala can be viewed in the Photo Galleries section of the News & Photos tab.

Chaired by Matthew Melchior and Dawn Alexander, the 10th Anniversary Oak Leaf Gala provided the nearly six hundred guests present with an exciting and unique experience. Guests, including many leading members of the Vaughan and the Greater Toronto business and professional communities, unanimously agreed that the tenth anniversary gala celebration was unprecedented in flair, energy and gastronomic offering.

Not only did the celebrants thoroughly enjoy the evening, they were able to reflect on the accomplishments of the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity over the past decade, knowing that they were making a positive impact in the health and well-being of the residents of the long term care residence. This year’s gala raised approximately one hundred and sixty thousand dollars.

Master of Ceremonies, Paul Flumian kept the evening’s atmosphere light and animated. Entertainment during the evening included musical performances by Michael Ciufo and Angelica, special appearance by Brazilian dancers and drummers as well as none-stop playing from a passionate group of musicians, Tony Paglia and the Nomads.

“To those who supported and the presence of those who attended this incredible evening demonstrates an overwhelming expression of commitment in showing love of mankind accompanied with a desire to promote happiness of our elders with special care needs,”  said Dawn Alexander, Gala Co-Chair. “The community united behind a worthwhile cause and the success of our endeavours is evident by the marvellous residence we have created together. The recent $1.5 million dollar expansion is now complete and our seniors enjoying the benefit of the benevolent leaders in our community,” added Co-Chair Matthew Melchior. 

Jerry Buligan, Chair, Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity further stated, "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the 10th Anniversary Gala Committee and its Co-Chairs Dawn Alexander and Matthew Melchior for organizing a fabulous event. In addition, I would like to thank all our supporters, both corporate and individual, who are ensuring that the Charity’s long term care residence remains “best in class”.



Gold Sponsor
Angelo and Elizabeth Breda & Adriano and Ida Breda

Silver Sponsor
Tridel Corporation

Wine Sponsors
Falconcrest Homes
OZZ Electric Inc.

Patron Supporters
Active Green + Ross Tire & Automotive Centre
Avacos Clean Energy Corporation
Avenue Building Corporation
Bratty and Partners, LLP
ConCreate USL (G.P.) Inc.
Coram Construction Group
Dolvin Mechanical Contractors Limited
Sante and Joanne Francescutti
Future Steel Buildings
Gammond Investments Limited
IC Savings
Liberty Assisted Living Inc.
Dan Mantella and Rose De Masi Mantella
morEnergy
Piccin Bottos
The Remington Group Inc.
York Marble

Corporate Supporters
Apotex
Bot Construction Limited
Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 27
GeriatRx Pharmacy
Gottardo Masonry & Contracting Ltd.
Horner Developments Limited
Jazbrick
Longo’s
Masters Insurance Limited
Silestone
Soncin Construction Corporation
Specialty Care Inc.
Superior Medical Limited
Verdi Alliance
Williams & Partners, Chartered Accountants LLP

Table Supporters
Air Mechanical Sales Ltd.
Anpro Excavating & Grading Ltd.
Sandy and Rosemary Bortolin
Brampton Brick Limited
Drywall Local 675
Ecolab Inc.
Emco Corporation
Hardrock Forming Co.
LiUNA Canadian Tri-Fund
LiUNA OPDC
Vince and Rita Mariani    
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Pristine Printing Inc.
Sherwood Plumbing Supplies Inc.
Spring Drywall Limited
Unisource Canada Inc.
University Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

Gala Donors
Ugo and Lidia Benvenuto
Monica Bianchini
Biochem Environmental Solutions Inc.
Mario and Carla Bomben
Chemsyn Chemical Corporation
Dencor Realty Inc.
DuRock Alfacing International Limited
Four Valleys Excavating & Grading Ltd.
Golden Care Dental Services
Hon. Frank and Nancy Iacobucci
Muzzo Family Charitable Foundation
Valerio and Ivana Nonis
P. Bosa Insurance Broker Ltd.
Edi and Ivana Pontisso
Pizzaville Pizza and Panzerotto
Residential Carpentry Contractors Association of Greater Toronto
Josephine Roman
Arrigo and Carla Rossi
RRJ Insurance Group Ltd.
Salvati Group Inc.
Serdoz Holdings Limited
Michael Silla
Tilzen Holdings Limited
Tonel Masonry Partnership

Prosecco Sponsor
Teresa Patullo Bosa and Family

Sweet Table Sponsor
Dennis and Dawn Alexander

Grappa Sponsor
Coram Construction Group

Thank You
Luis de Castro, DreamMaker Décor
Golden Rose Canada Inc. and Longo’s
Lavish Cupcakes
Purdy’s Chocolates

10th Anniversary Oak Leaf Gala Committee
Dawn Alexander, Co-Chair
Matthew Melchior, Co-Chair
Joe Abatecola
Marcel Aitoro
Clara Astolfo
Fabio Berlingieri
Ali Bidabadi
Rosemary Bortolin
Michael Bratty
Jerry Buligan
Gianni Ceschia
Ralph Chiodo
Sam Ciccolini
John Da Re
James Di Luca
Italo DiBonaventura
Paul Flumian
Marisa Francescut
Denis Furlan
Richard Gambin
Fausto Gaudio
Marianne Gottardo
Hon. Frank Iacobucci
Joe Linardi
Cosmo Mannella
Randy Melchior
Tony Patullo
Glen Pestrin
Fred Pristine
Rose Simone
Angela Bosa Slokar
Walter Tracogna
Michael Volpatti
Joseph Zamparo