Pete Handley, long-time radio and TV sports announcer will be the first "roastee".
Known for his tag line, "A good sport is good for sports", Handley has a long history of community involvement, best known for over 40 years of involvement in local media at various levels, founding member of the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame, nine years as a city councillor as well as involvement in numerous community, regional and provincial organizations.
The inaugural “Fundraising Roast” was introduced this morning by "The Honorary Colonels", representing the various squadrons of the military located at Canadian Forces Base North Bay.
The revenues from the roast will help the Honorary Colonels to provide support for the many military events that take place on an annual basis.
Roasters all have a history with Handley in a wide variety of areas and include former CFCH morning man and MP Bob Wood, Garth Goodhew, Bill Jacko, Jan Perfect, Brent Pigott and Dave Saad among others.
“I am most pleased to be 'honoured' as the first person the Honorary Colonels will be roasting," said Handley. "Our family has strong ties to the military, as our son in law, Major Leo Phillips, was quite involved with the establishment.”
The Honorary Colonels serve three primary roles – support Canadian Forces personnel and their families, maintain esprit de corps within the units they are assigned to and develop long-lasting relationships between the military and their community.
The event will be held at the Davedi Club on Thursday, May 26 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets to this events are $50 each will include a full Italian dinner and a lot of laughs, says a release.
Tickets will be available through Dave Saad, Organizing Committee Chair 705-472-7041; Bill Jacko, Committee Member 705-476-1421; HCol Burton 705-474-7600 ext. 5232; HCol Hedican 705-476-1932; HCol Madigan 705-495-4045; HCol Clark 705-476-5044 and HCol Cook 705-303-7224.
