Mayor Ron Wood and wife Jo-Ann greeted everyone personally at the door. This year's proceeds go to support the West Vancouver Youth Band.

Event chairman and MC Roger Latta (centre) was joined by friends and family, namely (from left) wife Suzanne, Barbara Howard and son Marc Latta.

Al Freemen has invested a lot of time in this community and sits on the advisory finance board.

News editor Michael Becker and partner Tracy Forbes were on hand to hear the community news.

Georg Koslowski, seen here with Beth Ostlund, is chairman of the advisory design panel.

Former West Van mayor Derrick Humphreys, seen here with companion Susan Jaggs, is every inch a gentleman.

Politician Russ Fraser (from left) and wife Joan were happy to be seated at the same table as Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan.

For nine years now, musical director Doug Macaulay has kept up the traditions of the West Vancouver Youth Band, now in its 70th year.

Playing in the youth band quintet was (from left) Lauren Keyes, Ryan Meyer, Doug Keyes, Sonia Meili and Dan Shook.

Committee member John Moonen was seated next to Jane Baynham, a member of the family court and youth justice committee.

Event committee members Heidi Freya Peters cuddled up to husband Ray Peters who was one of the original creators behind BCTV.

Dr. Bill Ibbott (left), seen here with Jack Howard, is a member of Capilano and is one great golfing partner - wink.