Last Thursday, over 180 people came to the Discovery Centre 20th Anniversary
Gala Dinner. This year we honored the entire river community for their
dedication to and achievements on the river. The Gala Dinner is our biggest fundraiser of the year
and the days leading up to the event are always excitingly manic. This year there was also a
feeling of anticipation and achievement that was a bit different than in
years past. This year the dinner was held in the renovated Discovery Centre
and we were proud to show it off.

I'm happy to report that our first
big dinner event at the Discovery Centre was a grand success! The company
was fantastic, the live auction was a hoot and the dinner was delicious (I
still can’t believe a fine four course meal was prepared and served from our
offices!). To those of you who attended, our heartfelt thanks for your
support and dedication to the Discovery Centre. It was wonderful to look
around the room and see so many friends of the river gathered together!

Over the past few months, since we re-opened in March, I’m always excited by
how different the Centre feels once it is full of people. As a new
attraction, we have some days with few visitors. However, on days like last
Thursday, with the Centre absolutely brimming with visitors, the atmosphere
is electric and I’m reminded once again of why I love working here. The
Discovery Centre is on its way to something special and being here at the
start of this next phase is a real privilege. So thank you to our sponsors,
donors, volunteers and attendees for making last Thursday so special. See
you again next year!