Each year the Conservation Dinner Committee hosts a live auction, silent auction, general raffle and special raffle in Exeter to raise funds for commemorative woods, conservation education, fish stocking and accessible trails. To order tickets for the Conservation Dinner and all the events that take place phone 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610. Act early because they usually sell out early.

For more information visit www.abca.on.ca

Enjoy some photos of the gala Conservation Dinner, held annually in Exeter, Ontario.

Conservation Dinner 2010

2010 Conservation Dinner Chair Teresa Ondrejicka is shown with the beautiful ice sculpture at the entrance to the gala charitable dinner. The sculpture is created by Iceculture of Hensall.

Shown at the 2010 Conservation Dinner are Jim Ginn, Chair of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA); Ernie Miatello, Chair of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation; Kristylee Varley, South Huron native and local broadcaster who was the evening’s special guest and emcee; Fran Roelands, feature artist, of Ailsa Craig; Conservation Dinner 2010 Chair Teresa Ondrejicka; Paul Anstett, President, Exeter Lions Club.
 

In recognition of a talk by broadcaster and Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan volunteer Kristylee Varley (centre), the emcee and special guest of the 2010 Conservation Dinner, donations were made for $200 each from the Exeter Lions Club and from the staff of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA). Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan is a London, Ontario based charity that supplies resources to the struggling people of southern Sudan, with an emphasis on the education of youth and including projects that educate people there on how to keep water clean. Kristylee spoke on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Conservation Dinner – held at South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter – about her trips to the area as a volunteer.

Local auctioneers join together for a good cause at the Conservation Dinner which supports accessible trails, recreation and conservation education opportunities for youth, commemorative woods and more. Above, working together for a common cause, were guest auctioneers Jack Riddell and Ben Lobb.

An anniversary Exeter Hawks 50th anniversary sign crafted by Mike Brintnell was one of the most popular items at the 2010 Conservation Dinner. Above, Exeter Lions Club member Dan Turkheim displays the coveted item.

Conservation Dinner 2009 - 20th Anniversary

Conservation Dinner 2008

Conservation Dinner 2007

Conservation Dinner 2006