Military Tribute Dinner

Since 2014, St. Bonaventure’s College has held an annual dinner to honour our Alumni who have served in the military. The dinner began as a tribute to the 52 Alumni who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I. At the conclusion of the 100th Anniversary of World War I, it became a dinner to honour all of our Alumni Military Men and Women.
The dinner is a fundraiser for our Bursary Program. To ensure that no child is unable to attend St. Bonaventure’s College because of inability to pay, the Bursary Program provides financial assistance towards tuition. The school receives no government funding; as a result this program must rely solely upon the generosity of others . Each year substantial awards allow many families, who would not otherwise be able, to send their children to St. Bonaventure’s College. Approximately 1 in 10 students receive benefits from this program. To date, the Military Tribute Dinner has raised nearly $30,000 for the Bursary Program. We are happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for our Military Tribute Dinner.
The event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Pleasantville Branch 56 on Tuesday, May 9th.
Ticket Structure:
  • VIP Tickets ($200*). Ticket includes a Meet and Greet with General Hillier, beginning at 6:00pm.
  • General Admission ($150*). Dinner at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
* $50 charitable tax receipt for both ticket levels.
You can purchase your ticket in person at the Royal Canadian Legion Pleasantville Branch 56 and at the President’s Office located in Mullock Hall at St. Bon’s, or over the phone at (709) 726-0024 ext. 228.
The renowned General Rick J. Hillier OC CMM ONL MSC CD, retired Canadian Forces General, will be our guest speaker for the evening. General Hillier served as the chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) from February 4, 2005 to July 1, 2008 and previously served as the Chief of the Land Staff from May 30, 2003 until his promotion to CDS. Click HERE to learn more about General Hillier. There will also be a performance by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band. Click HERE to learn more about the band.
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