The December 5 Holiday Gala a Spectacular Success

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The Holiday Gala this year was another great success with more than 450 in attendance. The Paramount Event space and by Peter and Paul’s once again showcased what they could do to make this event look so spectacular.

A big part of the Holiday Gala is raising funds for the Breakfast with Santa Foundation and the chapter’s World Education Congress (WEC) 2019 fund. You will see and hear a lot more of the WEC fundraising over the next year, as the purpose is to raise money to help offset members attending the WEC in Toronto in 2019.

The evening raised more than $35,000 due to the generosity of our silent and live auction donors. This year we took a great leap by offering seven live auction prizes – in past years it was three or four. Vicki Zeppa, the Santa auctioneer, pushed the audience to up their bids and it certainly paid off.

The evening began with strolling carolers in the lobby and dancers doing an ice performance. Once seated for dinner, guests were entertained with a dueling cellist performance. While everyone was enjoying their main course, skaters returned on stage to keep the guests entertained.

Before leaving the ballroom, the Rockettes performed and then led guests back into the lobby that had been transformed into the After party. The DJ had people dancing to the music, while others enjoyed the late-night dessert stations.

We were all packed up and ready to leave by 11, but not before receiving the great bag from byPeterandPauls.com to take home.

Events like this cannot happen without the support of our great sponsors and we want to thank them for their support. Please reach out to them when you are planning your events.

Marquee Sponsors – Ottawa Tourism and the Shaw Centre – Theresa Gatto (tgatto@ottawatourism.ca) and Delia Lapensee (DLapensee@Shaw-Centre.com)

Venue, Food & Beverage Sponsor – byPeterandPauls.com and Paramount EventSpace – Erin Breckbill (erin.b@bypeterandpauls.com)

AV/Production/Entertainment – S4 Entertainment and Audio Visual – Craig McLaren (craig@s-4.ca)

Lighting – ACS Productions (carlosc@acssoundandlighting.com)

Chair and Dining Arrangement/Lounge Furniture – Detailz Chair Couture – Mike Levkov (mike@detailzcouture.com)

Online Registration – D.E. Systems – Imran Ahmed (imran@desystems.com)

Photography – The Image Commission – Nicki Bucci (nicki.image@rogers.com)

Theme Décor/Centrepieces – PURE Event Décor/By Peter & Paul’s Gifts – (julie@bypnp.com)

Décor Draping – Enzo Mercuri Designs – Enzo Mercuri (enzo@enzomercuridesigns.com)

Entertainment for Glisse on Ice – Muskoka Tourism – Jordan Mulligan (jmulligan@muskokatourism.ca)

Entertainment – Bongo & B Entertainment – Peter Bongiovanni (peter@bongoandb.com)

Entertainment – TDC Entertainment Inc – Vanessa Engel (tdcentertain@gmail.com)

If you missed the Live Auction, here’s what you missed:

Night Out at the Leafs Game, courtesy of AV-CANADA, with Austin Matthews jersey and tickets to Bat Out of Hell
Caesars Windsor Trip for Two, courtesy of Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino, VIA Rail and Windsor Essex Pelee Island Tourism, with tickets to a show and dining credit
Your Québec City Getaway, courtesy of Québec City Business Destination, including round-trip air, two nights at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, buffet breakfast for two, five-course lunch at the Champlain restaurant with wine pairing, spa treatment, two nights at the Hotel PUR Québec, tickets to Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec and tickets for a guided cruise with Croisieres AML
Six-night Ultimate Whistler Experience with round-trip tickets courtesy of WestJet, round-trip ground transportation from Vancouver to Whistler courtesy of Tourism Whistler, Two nights at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, two nights at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, two nights at the Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, Peak 2 Peak Sightseeing Pass or Life Ticket from Whistler Blackcomb, Superfly Zipline Adventure courtesy of Cantrav and a round of golf at the Whistler Golf Club
New York City visit with two round-trip vouchers from Porter Airlines, a two-night stay at the Kimpton Ink48 Hotel, two-nights at the Park Lane Hotel, and two New York Sightseeing Day Passes for each hotel stay courtesy of NYC & Partners
Fly to Panama with two round-trip tickets courtesy of Copa Airlines, four nights at the RIU Plaza Panama Hotel including buffet breakfast and transfers to and from the hotel
Meet in Ireland, courtesy of Meet in Ireland, with two round-trip flights from Toronto to Ireland, four nights’ accommodations in five-star hotels, two in Dublin and two in the southwest region, car rentals/transfers

Thank you to all the silent auction donors. The assortment of gifts was better than ever and helped us surpass our goal.

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