July 30, 2005

Mike Weir Induction Dinner and Roast
Fundraiser for New Local Hall of Fame

The Board of Directors have listened to comments of people
wanting the Hall to be open more.  The purpose of the New Hall is
two fold. First,  they are running out of space at the present location at the
Clearwater Arena and secondly, they plan to make the new hall more accessible
to the public.  They are looking to join a facility that when they are open
the Hall of Fame will be open at the same time.

Mike was so very kind to allow the Sarnia Lambton Sports Hall of Fame share his
night by allowing them to kick off a series of fundraisers working towards
the New Local Hall of Fame.

Induction Dinner

Many people from the community, family and friends were present at the dinner and
enjoyed a fun filled evening. 

Prior to the dinner a special guest was announced which was a surprise to Mike and his family.  Coach Karl Tucker from BYU, Mike's coach from his University days was flown in for the special occasion and started the evening with the blessing before dinner.

The Guests enjoyed a superb meal prepared Chef Alastair Mackay, a personal friend of Mike's and co-owner of On The Front Restaurant & Lounge.  The Evening Menu Appetizer - Mixed green salad with plum and balsamic                   vinaigrette Entree - Grilled Alberta beef tenderloin with roasted new               potatoes, vegetable medley, and a red wine reduction Dessert - Stewed summer berries with a mascarpone sabayon               and raspberry coulis. The guests enjoyed Mike Weir Brand red and white wines supplied by Weir Estate Winery.

The Roast



After the dinner the guests sat back and enjoyed as the evening got hot and the real roasting began. 
Letting everyone in on a more personal side of Mike were his childhood friends Alastair Mackay and Dave McKinlay,
his first pro coach Steve Bennett (director of golf at Huron Oaks's), Coach Tucker, Mike's Cousin Mark Toole (DC)
 and his wife Bricia.

          After his friends and family roasted Mike it was his turn as he had the final say.
He even told a few stories about himself that had the crowd laughing!

Prior to dinner and during dinner the guest had the opportunity to bid on Silent Auction Items
such Jack Nicklaus picture, I Love Lucy Collector Stamps, Sittler Signed Jersy - Team Canada,
many various Art pieces and many other items.

After the roast a live auction was held.  The items up for bid were:

Framed R.O.Y. Crosby Jersey
(sold 2 at $2800.00 each)

Lemeiux Made in Montreal, Signed
(sold for $1,000.00)

Gretzky and Howe, signed by both
(sold for $1,400.00)

Weir Dropping Puck, Air Canada Centre
(sold for $800.00)

Weir 2003 Master Flag
(sold 2 at $1,500.00 each)

Les Thompson chairman of the Induction committee and a director at the Sarnia/Lambton Hall of Fame announce
that the evening was a success and it earned over $40,000.00 for the New Sarnia/Lambton Hall of Fame.
He thank Mike Weir and his family for their support that was given in putting on this event.

A Special thanks was given to Wendy Bennett for all her time and commitment to the event.  She was
presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers by board member Lyn Forbes.



Mike Weir Hall of Fame Presentation