Grand événement Brochure_ANG FINALE.ai - Croix

Annual
Thanks to the exceptional ongoing support of Ms. Michèle Dionne, wife
of the Premier of Québec, the Canadian RED CROSS, Québec Division
has held a major fundraising event every year since 2005. Each year, a
co-chair is chosen from among the most influential business leaders
in Québec, and leading citizens from across Québec are invited to
participate. In just a few short years, this event has grown to become
the most important Red Cross fundraiser in Canada.
All the proceeds are used to support the mission of the Canadian Red
Cross, Québec Division: a mission of preparation and response carried
out by devoted volunteers who provide first aid services to families,
children, the elderly and the vulnerable in the event of fires, floods or
evacuations.
2012 _ Land of the Rising Sun
The 2012 annual Red Cross benefit event will be held on Thursday, April 5
at Montréal’s Windsor Station “Salle des pas perdus”. This year’s event
will be chaired by Ms. Martine Turcotte, Vice Chair, Québec at Bell Canada.
Ms. Michèle Dionne will be the honorary president.
For the occasion, guests will have the pleasure of celebrating all the
splendour of Japan, a country where the Red Cross is fulfilling its
mission. This work continues to make a significant difference in the life of
the March 11, 2011 earthquake survivors.
Guests will be dazzled by the beauty and richness of the artistic and
cultural heritage of the Japanese people who have a great love for ancestral traditions and varied customs. By taking part in this event, you will be
greatly contributing to Red Cross efforts to help disaster victims in
Québec. You are making more than a donation. You are providing hope.
Thank you in advance for your generous contribution.
A Tradition of Philanthropy
This evening continues the long tradition of major philanthropic events
organized by the various National Societies of the International Red Cross
and Red Crescent Movements around the world. This brief look back at
our previous events gives a taste of what’s in store for the 2012 edition of
the most important annual Red Cross fundraiser in Québec.
2011 _ An African Night
For the seventh edition of its annual fundraising gala, which was held in
the Grande-Place of Montréal’s Complexe Desjardins, the Red Cross
invited guests to Africa. The event, co-chaired by Ms. Michèle Dionne,
Canadian Red Cross volunteer and author of Missions, and Ms. Monique F.
Leroux, President and CEO of Desjardins Group, raised over a million
dollars for people affected by disasters in Québec!
1
Partners and sponsors: Desjardins Group, Hydro-Québec, Alcoa Canada,
Investissement Québec, Maisons Laprise Inc., Power Corporation of
Canada, Bell Canada, Bombardier Inc., IBM Canada, Saputo Inc., RBC
Royal Bank.
1 _ Mr. Michel Léveillé, Director General of the Red Cross in Québec,
Ms. Michèle Dionne, volunteer for the Red Cross, Mr. Jean Charest, Premier
of Québec, Ms. Monique F. Leroux, President and CEO of Desjardins Group
and Mr. Pierre Shedleur, Senior Advisor, BDO Canada.
2010 _ China
This year marked the sixth edition of the Red Cross Annual Fundraising
Event, which raised $1,175,000. For the occasion, the sumptuousness of
China’s heritage as well as its artistic and cultural traditions held center
stage during the festivities. For one evening, a red carpet, rice paper
lanterns and traditional tanggu were all delicately assembled to create a
universe of exoticism for the pillars and leading citizens of the political
and business worlds.
1
Partners and sponsors: Power Corporation of Canada, Hydro-Québec,
Société générale de financement du Québec, Research in Motion, CIBC,
National Bank of Canada, Bombardier Inc., Bell Canada, Alcoa Canada,
Saputo Inc.
1 _ Mr. Dany Laferrière, Writer, event co-chairs, Mr. André Desmarais and
Ms. Michèle Dionne, His Excellency Mr. Lan Lijun, Ambassador of the
People’s Republic of China to Canada and Mr. Michel Léveillé, Director
General of the Red Cross in Québec.
2 _ Mr. Michael Sabia, President and CEO of the Caisse de dépôt et placement
du Québec, Ms. Monique F. Leroux, President and CEO of Desjardins Group
and Mr. André Desmarais.
2
2009_ 100 Years of the Canadian Red Cross
Our fifth annual fundraising event, co-chaired by Ms. Michèle Dionne
and Mr. Robert E. Brown, President and CEO of CAE Inc., raised an
outstanding $1,050,000. Nearly 500 business and political leaders took
part. This event was particularly special, as it celebrated the 100th
anniversary of the Canadian Red Cross. The evening saw the unveiling of a series of paintings commemorating key moments in our
organization’s history. Gastronomic delights for the evening were
concocted by chefs Franco Parreira and Louis-Philippe Breton.
1
Partners and Major Sponsors: CAE Inc., Alcoa Canada, National Bank
of Canada, CGI Group, Hydro-Québec, Power Corporation of Canada,
Pratt & Whitney Canada, Société générale de financement du Québec.
1 _ Mr. Conrad Sauvé, Secretary General of the Canadian Red Cross, Mr.
Michel Léveillé, Québec Division Director General, Ms. Michèle Dionne
and Mr. Robert E. Brown, event co-chairs.
2 _ Mr. Pierre Shedleur, President and CEO, Société générale de financement du
Québec and longtime partner of the Canadian Red Cross, Mr. Stéphane Quintal,
ex-hockey player, Mr. Serge Godin, Founder and Executive Chairman of the
board of CGI and Mr. Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of the Cirque du Soleil.
2
2008_ The South of France
The fourth annual fundraising event was graced with the presence of His Serene Highness Albert II, Sovereign Prince of
Monaco. In his role as President of the Monaco Red Cross, Prince Albert was the guest of honour at two fundraising
evenings in Québec and Montréal. At the grand ball inspired by the South of France, it was announced to the 400 guests
that over one million dollars had been raised for the Red Cross!
Partners and Major Sponsors: Bank of Montreal, Power Corporation of Canada, Hydro-Québec, Bombardier Inc., Alcoa
Canada, CGI Group, National Bank of Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Saputo Inc., Société générale de financement du
Québec.
1 _ The Premier, his wife and event co-chair Ms. Michèle Dionne, Prince Albert of Monaco, Ms. Marie-José Turcotte, her
husband Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, BMO Nesbitt Burns Board Chair, President of the BMO Financial Group, and co-chair of
the event.
2 _ Ms. Michelle Setlakwe and her husband, Mr. Michael Fortier.
1
2
2007_ India
Our third annual fundraising gala, A Portrait of India, raised over $525,000
for the Canadian Red Cross – Québec Division. Mr. Serge Godin, CGI
founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, joined Ms. Michèle Dionne
as co-chair. The evening honoured the captivating charms of India, including its music, colours, and flavours. Guests were invited to discover Indian
cuisine prepared by Chef Vikram Vij, one of Canada`s most celebrated and
well-known chefs.
Partners and Major Sponsors: Alcan, National Bank of Canada, RBC Royal
Bank, Bombardier Inc., Fiera YMG Capital, CGI Group, Hydro-Québec,
Power Corporation of Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, SAQ, Société
générale de financement du Québec, Solotech.
1
1 _ Montréal Mayor Gérald Tremblay, his wife Ms. Suzanne Tailleur, Premier
Jean Charest, his wife Ms. Michèle Dionne, and Mr. Serge Godin.
2006 _ Québec
The second annual event celebrated the local flavours of Québec.
Proceeds of $ 375,000 were announced by co-chairs Ms. Michèle Dionne
and Mr. Pierre Beaudoin, President and CEO of Bombardier. Five of
Québec’s top chefs came together for Un après-midi aux arômes du Québec
to create an outstanding gastronomic experience.
Partners and Major Sponsors: National Bank of Canada, Bombardier Inc.,
Hydro-Québec, Power Corporation of Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada,
La Financière agricole du Québec, Société générale de financement du
Québec.
1 _ Co-chairs Mr. Pierre Beaudoin of Bombardier Inc. and Ms. Michèle Dionne.
2005_ Campania
Organized in cooperation with the Italian Chamber of Commerce and
the Italian province of Campania, the very first Canadian Red Cross,
Québec Division fundraising event, Un après-midi en Campania, raised
$275,000.
Partners and Major Sponsors: Bell Canada, National Bank of Canada,
Hydro-Québec, Power Corporation of Canada, Saputo Inc., Société générale
de financement du Québec.
1