The Canadian Red Cross Quebec Zone

The Canadian Red Cross
Quebec Zone
Annual
Fundraising
Gala
Thanks to the exceptional ongoing support of Ms Michèle Dionne,
wife of the Premier of Quebec, the Canadian Red Cross – Quebec Zone
has held a gala fundraising event every year since 2005. Each year,
a co-chair is chosen from among the most influential business leaders
in Quebec, and leading citizens from
across Quebec 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 – Quebec Zone: 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.
2010 China
The sixth annual Canadian Red Cross – Quebec Zone fundraising
gala will honour China. This year, Mr. André Desmarais,
President and co-CEO of the Power Corporation of Canada,
joins Ms Michèle Dionne as co-chair. Over the course of this
exceptional evening, guests will be dazzled by an exotic ambiance
honouring the richness and beauty of Chinese culture and heritage.
The event will take place on Thursday, May 20, 2010
at Alexandra Quay in Montreal’s Old Port.
(Suggested dress: semi-formal)
By taking part in this event, you will be contributing to Red Cross
efforts to help disaster victims in Quebec.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
A Tradition of Philanthropy
This gala 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 2010 edition of the most important annual
Red Cross fundraiser in Quebec.
2005 Campania
Organized in cooperation with the Italian Chamber
of Commerce and the Italian province of Campania,
the very first Canadian Red Cross – Quebec Zone
fundraising gala, 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
2006 Quebec
The second annual event celebrated
the local flavours of Quebec. Proceeds
of $375,000 were announced by
co-chairs Ms Michèle Dionne and
Mr. Pierre Beaudoin, President
and CEO of Bombardier. Five of
Quebec’s top chefs came together for
Un après-midi aux arômes du Québec
to create an outstanding
gastronomic experience.
Co-Chairs Mr.Pierre Beaudoin of Bombardier Inc.
and Ms Michèle Dionne.
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
2007 India
Our third annual fundraising gala, A Portrait of India, raised over $525,000
for the Canadian Red Cross – Quebec Zone. 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
Montréal Mayor Gérald Tremblay, his wife Suzanne Tailleur,
Premier Jean Charest, his wife Michèle Dionne, and Serge Godin.
2008 The South of France
The fourth annual gala 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 galas in Québec and Montréal. At the grand ball
inspired by the South of France, it was announced to the 400 guests that a record sum of 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
The Premier, his wife and
event co-chair Michèle Dionne,
Prince Albert of Monaco,
Marie-José Turcotte, her husband
L. Jacques Ménard, BMO Nesbitt
Burns Board Chair, President
of the BMO Financial Group,
and co-chair of the event.
2009 Canadian
100 years of the
Red Cross
Our fifth annual fundraising gala, 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.
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
Conrad Sauvé, Secretary
General of the Canadian
Red Cross, Michel Léveillé,
Quebec Zone General
Manager, Michèle Dionne
and Robert E. Brown,
event co-chairs.