Bauer to be roast at Rifles dinner
April 25, 2008 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Rifles announced today that they have finalized the roasters for their 6th Annual Rifles Roast featuring Winnipeg Blue Bombers President and CEO Lyle Bauer.
This year's Rifles Roast will take place WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 at Canad Inns-Polo Park. The lineup of roasters will include CJOB Radio's Brian Barkley and Bob Irving, and former Bomber teammates Dave Vankoughnentt and Chris Walby. Former Bomber board chairman Gene Dunn will provide the introduction.
Bauer will of course be providing a rebuttal to all stories told by his roasters.
A portion of the proceeds from this year's roast will go to the Never Alone Foundation, which supports cancer education and research through CancerCare Manitoba.
A proud Canadian Junior Football League alumnus, Bauer played with both the Calgary Colts and the Saskatoon Hilltops before going on to enjoy a distinguished CFL career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He has remained passionate about the value of junior football and has been a significant supporter of the Winnipeg Rifles dating back to the organization's inception six years ago.
Tickets for the Rifles Roast are $150 each while tables will be available for $1,500. Partial tax receipts are available.
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