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Evening Schedule 5.00 pm - Cocktail Reception - Silent Auction Bidding Begins

6.45 pm - Introductions & Welcome

7.00 pm - Dinner Commences

8.40 pm - Live Auction Begins

9.00 pm - Bursary Plea

9.45 pm - Grand Finale

10.15- Raffle - Dancing Begins

10.30 pm - Check out desk opens

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The Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton (CAFH) believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and abuse. By providing opportunities for children and youth to attend a variety of nurturing and motivating programs, leading to bursaries for post-secondary education, the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton is offering the tools for children and youth in need to overcome their challenges, realize their dreams and become successful members of this community.

Your support not only ensures the continuation of these programs, it brings hope to children and youth for a bright and happy future.

Funds provided by CAFH are used for post-secondary education, after school recreational programs, summer camp, assisting youth in the transition to adulthood independent of the Halton CAS, providing homes for teens in transition and offering opportunities for children to experience typical childhood joys that enable young people to thrive.

Board of DirectorsKrista Dietrich, PresidentNorrie Davidson, Vice PresidentStephanie Lamont, TreasurerMarilyn Benninger, CommunicationsChris Scott, Secretary

Sally Aitken Chris BarrettBonnie HoyElizabeth Law Vanessa MorrisonJodi Younger

Executive TeamTina Blatchford, Executive DirectorLisa Janssen, Partnership & Program Development*Derek Evans, Director of Finance*

* Halton CAS Staff p/t CAFH support

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About the Foundation

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Sally Aitken Chris BarrettBonnie HoyElizabeth Law Vanessa MorrisonJodi Younger

Welcome from the PresidentDear Family & Friends, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton, I would like to welcome you to our Stardust Over the Rainbow Gala - ‘There’s no place like home’. This year celebrates our 18th annual Gala. Each year we look forward to reconnecting with so many of our wonderful supporters, some who have been attending our Gala since the beginning and for some this is their first, and we truly hope not your last.

The Foundation has been successfully raising funds for our children and youth in care and in our community for over 27 years. The funds we raise enrich and change lives by sending kids to camp, providing after school programs, bursaries for post-secondary education and providing support for homeless youth. The support you provide is essential in the lives of children and youth in need today, and helps provide them with a brighter tomorrow. It is your support and the support of those in our community that has helped us be successful.

To date the CAFH has been able to direct almost $5 million towards our charitable purpose. The proceeds from tonight’s Gala will contribute to the Foundation's commitment to raise $1.2 million by year end.

This event could not happen without the leadership of our Gala Committee Co-Chairs, Jodi Younger & Elizabeth Law, our Executive Director, Tina Blatchford, our volunteer committee, members of our Board of Directors, and of course our exceptional group of volunteers.

Enjoy all that tonight has to offer, amazing entertainment, fantastic food, silent and live auctions, lots of laughs and a few tears. Tonight you played a part in helping to improve the lives of our children and youth in need – ‘You’re the One.’

Thank you!

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Thank you to everyone involved in making tonight’s Stardust Over the Rainbow Gala a great success!

Firstly thanks to our sponsors and donors who provide us with the means to coordinate a successful fundraiser, boosting the vital funds provided to the children and youth we support. Next our event volunteers and Gala committee who execute an amazing plan, creating a wonderful, fun and memorable experience for everyone in the room, your dedication is amazing. To our generous guests who bid high or spend lavishly, thank you, you’re the icing on the cake or possibly the ruby slippers, that enable us to reach our targets and truly make a difference in Halton.

Of course, last but definitely not least, a shout out to the young people who are involved in entertaining us at this year’s event, they have my utmost admiration. In sharing their talents with you we hope you will see just a snippet of the gifts they possess; the skills they are waiting to explore, refine and unleash on the world.

Together this is what we are creating, the opportunity to realize dreams – a true gift!

Thank you for believing in the work we do.

Sincerely,#TheirFutureInYourHand

Our Sincere Thanks

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On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the Halton Children’s Aid Society, we welcome and thank you for attending the 2017 Stardust Over the Rainbow Gala—There’s No Place Like Home.

For every child, youth and family who receive our services, the theme There’s No Place Like Home resonates in their hearts. One of our main outcomes for children and youth is permanency. Every child and youth wants to go home, hoping things will improve. That is why we work hard to keep families together; thereby, providing services such as parental support, behaviour management training and admission prevention dollars. This intervention works as the majority of our children and youth (96%) remain at home or return home just as Dorothy did.

When remaining at home is not an option, we find forever homes through adoption, guardianship and kinship. Dorothy lived in a forever home with her Auntie Em and Uncle Henry and she was anxious to return to them. So it is with our youth who are transitioning into adulthood and leaving our care. In their hearts, they want to return home. If this cannot happen, we promote lifelong connections.

Tonight we celebrate our children and youth’s courage, intelligence, confidence and resilience. Your generosity provides opportunities to develop their strengths by supporting their education, talent development and finding that forever home—making lifelong connections.

Our children and youth thank you for your compassion, your understanding of what home and heart means and for helping them along the way as they follow their own journey on the yellow brick road.

2017 Board of Directors Paul Bartu (Chair), Jason Barr,

Steve Cranna, Rick Craven, Emad Elsayed, Ken Kelertas, Hazel Lambert, Joan Lewis, Marcus Logan, Ann Murray, Mike Reid,

Brad Saunders, Joyce See, Terry Spearin, Scott Waterhouse

Leadership Team

Jennifer Binnington, Lynn Barker, Derek Evans, Michelle McGaw, Gord Muise,

Ladan Hourfar, Robyn Connolly

Executive Director

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Our Sincere Thanks Greetings from the Halton CAS

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Cogeco is proudto support theChildren’s AidFoundation of Halton.

An Organization committed to improving andenhancing the lives of children and youth.

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Cogeco is proudto support theChildren’s AidFoundation of Halton.

An Organization committed to improving andenhancing the lives of children and youth.

Bob CowanBefore coming to CHCH News in January 2001, Oakville native Bob Cowan was seen nationally on the Global Television network and on Inside Entertainment interviewing stars from Los Angeles and New York. Since his return home to the Golden Horseshoe, Bob has become deeply entrenched in the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara communities and volunteers his time with many organizations. He is the honourary chair of City Kidz, an organization dedicated to making a positive impact on at-risk children centralized in Canada’s Urban Neighbourhoods. He also volunteers his time emceeing many charitable events throughout Hamilton, Halton and Niagara. Bob hosts automotive feature Shift on CHCH and his reviews appear in newspapers and magazines across the country as well as online on carpages.ca and MSN Canada. Along with co-host Annette Hamm, the always entertaining Bob Cowan uses his unique brand of humour to wake up viewers on Morning Live, airing weekday mornings from 6 -10 am on CHCH news.

Elaine FalzonElaine Falzon worked in the television industry for over a decade but the experience of adopting her daughter Viktoria from Russia inspired a passion for social work. This career change began at the Adoption Council of Ontario before her current role as a child protection worker with Halton Children’s Aid Society. In this capacity Elaine has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of children while supporting families.

Our Gala Hosts

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Menu

AppetizerDeluxe hot & cold hors d’oeuvres

Freshly baked European rolls & butter

SoupRainbow Roasted Pepper Soup

Salad

Tomato Napolitano Salad

Intermezzo Lemon Sorbet

Main Course Slow Roasted Tenderloin of Beef

With Wild Mushrooms and Roasted ShallotsFresh Seasonal Vegetables & Pommes Duchesse

DessertPears Poached in Red Wine Sugar & Cinnamon

Topped with Crème Anglaise

Coffee & Tea

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Guest Speaker

We are so pleased to introduce you to Cassie and know you will be inspired by her sense of adventure and zest for life.Cassie is in her third year of college and juggles a part-time job as the Youth in Care Leader at the Halton Children’s Aid Society. This role includes coordinating the YouthSAID program representing youth in and from care, acting as the voice of Halton’s youth. Cassie aspires to be a social worker and hopes to combine this with her passion for travel.

Our pride in Cassie and her achievements so far is boundless – please give her a warm welcome when she takes the stage to share her story.

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Entertainment

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Tonight we are delighted to present the ArtHouse Chorus of Voices to sing O Canada. Music, mime and movement classes are offered to students in grades 2-5 through the ArtHouse Chorus of Voices program. Under the direction of Sarah Zbogar, children learn life skills such as voice projection and public speaking through acting and singing in an affirming and joyous environment. This past month, the ArtHouse Chorus had the pleasure of learning an 800-year-old Spanish song which they performed with world-renowned piper Carlos Nunez and his band from Spain at a recent ArtHouse Gala. Tonight, they are very excited to be sharing a little piece of the Wizard of Oz musical which has been the focus of their study this term. ArtHouse levels the artistic playing field by providing accessible and innovative cost-free arts programs led by professional instructors for children and youth aged 7-17.

Building Better Communities Through The Arts.

Special Musical Guests

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A2D2 Aerial Cirque Dance Company

Based out of Toronto, Ontario Canada, A2D2 ~Aerial Dance Cirque Co. is a customized entertainment and events service dedicated to the creation of unique entertainment solutions. A2D2’s services include high flying aerial acts, breathtaking floor shows, Juno-Award winning musical entertainment, laugh-out-loud dinner theatre shows and full-length productions.

DJ Mike

We are so grateful to be recipients of DJ Mike’s generous support. For over 7 years he has provided expertise and experience for several of our annual events. Mike received the Inspiration Award in 2016, in recognition of his boundless enthusiasm, creativity and dedication in support of the CAFH and youth in care of the Halton Children’s Aid Society.

As You Like It specializes in mobile DJ entertainment, event planning and making events fun for everyone. Thank you DJ Mike!

Production Team

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Robert Picard

Robert Picard PMP, Producer and owner of ADAMGOOD Production House Limited, has over 25 years experience in project management. Robert has produced over a hundred videos created and showcased on Rogers TV, BizTV, the Mississauga Board of Trade, and for non profit and corporate organizations.

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Meet Our Auctioneers

John Lewis

John Lewis of JeWel Autioneering is a professional auctioneer who graduated from the World Wide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa in 2008. Also a Chartered Professional Accountant, he has worked at ADESA Auctions Canada for 16 years in various roles. John is currently their Vice Presi-dent of Business and Financial Opera-tions.

Most Wednesdays John sells cars at the ADESA Toronto auction in Brampton, Ontario. On evenings and weekends he finds time to provide auctioneering services at fundraising events across the GTA.

John has done fundraising auctions for the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton, Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart, the 4Life Foundation, the Real Estate Board of Hamilton-Burlington’s CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund and John Knox Christian School to name a few.

Frances Frappe

This Toronto born auctioneer graduated from the Canadian Auction College in 2008, Frances has worked in many of the industries of the auction world. In 2012 she was elected to the Board of Directors of the Auctioneer’s Association of Ontario and was elected to President in 2015. Frances currently works with auctioneers throughout Ontario as well as multiple charities and fundraising groups to change the way people look at auctions.

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Live Auction

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Live Auction Summary

1. Evening in the “Six”

2. Up, Up and Away Over the Rainbow

3. Niagara’s Rainbow Getaway

4. 7 Night Stay in Barbados for 6 People

5. Backyard Blaze for 10

6. Let’s Play Ball on Father’s Day

7. Luxury Backyard Experience

8. Signed Ukulele & Album

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Evening in the “Six”

The Fairmont Royal York is pleased to offer you and your guest a two night stay in a luxury room at Toronto’s landmark hotel, Fairmont Royal York. This package also features two Platinum tickets to Neil Diamond Concert at the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday, June 7, and supper at the Chase restaurant, which has been featured in the hit TV Drama Suits.

* Call Fairmont Royal York for reservation. Valid until May 30, 2018. Excludes the following dates: Dec.31st, 2017, February 26-28, March 5-7, April 5-7, July 28-29, September 8-12, Oct.14-19, 2017.

Courtesy: Fairmont Royal York, Morneau Shepell and the Chase Restaurant

Live Auction

Up, Up and Away Over the Rainbow

Includes a romantic champagne flight in the Olde World Art of Hot Air Ballooning. Plus a luxury picnic basket complete with a McMillan’s Food Gift card, a bottle of bubbly and a lovely picnic quilt

* Valid Kitchener-Waterloo, ON – sunrise or sunset - expires Oct. 31, 2018.

Courtesy: Alain Baird & Krista Dietrich, McMillan’s food, the Halton Quilters Guild and a friend of the Foundation

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Live Auction

Niagara’s Rainbow Getaway

Experience “the ride of your life”. Includes a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls for 2 adults, a romantic wagon ride and tour of Small Talk winery with wine and cider tastings for 2. The winning bidder will also receive a $200 gift card towards a stay at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites as well as a $100 gift card to be redeemed at any restaurant, lounge or cafe located inside the Hilton Hotel.

* Helicopter experience expires May 31, 2018. ** Small Talk Winery tours run from May-October every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm & 4pm.

Courtesy: Niagara Helicopters Ltd, Small Talk Winery and Nithy Ananth

7 Night Stay in Barbados for 6 People

Our generous donor Michael O’Sullivan is providing a custom designed luxury villa with every modern convenience including a fully equipped kitchen, ensuite bathroom, walkouts to terraces with commanding views of the ocean and a gorgeous private pool. This spectacular package sleeps six, includes daily maid service and two delicious evening meals prepared by the house chef.

* Blackout dates December 23, 2017 to January 2, 2018

Courtesy: Michael O’Sullivan

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Backyard Blaze for 10

Picture an all-inclusive evening of fun, food and fire fighters with 5 of Burlington Fire’s Best in your own backyard. Dinner for 10 includes cocktails, wine, beer and several courses of patio inspired delicacies!

Once the evening is over we fade away with all of the mess. The winning bidder has one calendar year to host your event.

Courtesy: Burlington Professional Firefighters Association

Live Auction

Let’s Play Ball on Father’s Day

We are pleased to offer you a 2 night weekend stay (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday nights consecutively booked) in a City Skyline View Room at the Delta Marriott Hotel. This package also includes 2 dugout tickets to the Blue Jays Game on June 18th (Father’s Day) against the Chicago White Sox and a $100 gift card to the Keg.

* Delta Marriott Hotel stay valid up and until December 30th, 2017

Courtesy: The Delta Toronto, the Keg and Rick & Amy Horne

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Luxury Backyard Experience

Forget long drives to Muskoka; your dream of an outdoor oasis just came true thanks to the generous sponsor Pioneer Family Pools. Relax in the comfort of the beautiful patio collection, featuring a sofa, two club chairs, a coffee table, matching cushions and gazebo.

* Free delivery within 30kms of Burlington

Courtesy: Pioneer Family Pools

Signed Ukulele and Album

Burlington’s own Walk Off the Earth, an unconventional, multi-talented five-piece musical phenomena have over 35 million YouTube views for their one guitar interpretation of Goyte’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”. Tonight’s final auction item, a ukulele and upcoming album “Sing It All Away” both signed by every member of the band will be a priceless and unique treasure for that special music fan in your life.

Courtesy: Sarah Blackwood

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Creating value where we live and work. Together.

Supporting the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton.

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A special thank you to Freedom 55 Financial for being a Gold sponsor of our Stardust Gala event for ten years.

Funds contributed by the Freedom 55 Financial have allowed our youth life-skills mentoring program to continue; a vital resource that provides inspirational support to young people. In addition we are pleased to welcome a wonderful group of Freedom 55 Financial representatives to each Gala event we thank you for your generous contributions and for bringing a special spirit to our event.

Thank you!

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Creating value where we live and work. Together.

Supporting the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton.

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This year’s raffle has something for everyone with the chance to win one, or ALL, of three sensational items. Raffle tickets are available for $50 each or 3 for $100.

Custom Jewelry DesignWilliams Distinctive Gems has generously provided stunning cut jewels inspired by the Wizard of Oz. Click your heels three times and experience the thrill of creating your own custom piece featuring rubies, emeralds and diamonds. Valued at $3,000.

Courtesy of Williams Distinctive Gems

Casper Mattress, Sheets and PillowsEnjoy a great night’s sleep on a pressure-relieving memory foam mattress of any size, with matching sheet set and pillows. This revolutionary sleep system comes with a 100 night trial and 10 year warranty and is valued at $1,700.

Courtesy of Casper

Apple iPad Air 2 with Keyboard and Protective CaseThis beautiful Gold iPad Air 2 comes with advanced technologies including Touch ID fingerprint sensor, 128GB of storage, WIFI enabled, keyboard with protective case. Valued at $1000.

Courtesy of IT Brotherhood

Raffle Draw

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Child and Youth in Care Day in Ontario is on May 14, 2017.

In late March 2014, the Honourable David Onley, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario granted royal assent to Bill 53, an Act to Proclaim Children and Youth in Care Day. This Act recognizes May 14th of each year as Children and Youth in Care Day, acknowledging the enormous contributions current and former Crown and Society wards make, as well as the strength, bravery and resilience they show in the face of adversity.

Youth in and from care play an increasingly important role in influencing Child Welfare and how it works. They are involved in eer support and igve advice to their Children’s Aid Societies (CAS) on projects and programs to improve the lives of all children and youth in CAS care. More and more they are also helping to change provincial policies and even laws.

In November 2011, youth in and from care shared their experiences and stories growing up as Crown wards of the province during the Youth Leaving Care Hearings at Queen’s Park. The Hearings were the first of their kind in Canada and examined the challengegs that Crown wards face when they begin to age out of care at 18.

The final report of the hearings, My REAL Life Book, identified the difficulties these young people experience growing up in care including vulnerability, isolation, unpredicatability and aging out of care before they are ready. Written with the input of youth in and from care, the report called for fundamental change to better support youth as they transition form care. In fact, the creation of Children and Youth in Care Day was one of the key recommendations provided in the report. Since the Youth Leaving Care Hearings and the My REAL Life Book, youth have influenced change related to financial support, post-secondary options and extending services to older youth and young adults. They scored an important win in 2014 with the Aftercare Benefits Initiative, offering benefits to youth aged 21 to 25 who don’t have care through another plan.

Join us in celebrating our youth in and from care on this special day.

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Meet Sarah.*

Sarah is a tremendous young lady who the CAFH was able to support through the bursary program which is funded by your donations. Sarah recently graduated from Mohawk College. Sarah wrote to the CAFH: “Hi everyone, I just wanted to send a note to the Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton and everyone that supports the work of the Halton CAS. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to have completed my Educational Assistant diploma at Mohawk College. This has been a dream come true for me! I’ve completed many placements in various schools where I was actually given the opportunity to share a draft of my ideal curriculum which is aimed at making the classroom an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all children. I can’t wait to be fully employed and begin my career working with children.

I was also very fortunate to be hired at the CAS summer camp as a “senior leader” during my summer break from Mohawk. It was a tremendous experience, working with children who have experienced some pretty exceptional circumstances yet, just want to be kids. We had a great summer and I learned so much working alongside some wonderful role models who do such great work with “our kids”.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has supported the Foundation by making donations or contributing to CAS in some way by supporting the work they do.

My dream for the future is to make one small difference at a time. I want to make sure that all children have the chance to attend school and get an education so that they are able to find their own special gift. Thank you for helping me get closer to my dream.” — Sarah

*Due to confidentiality Sarah’s name is an alias

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The ongoing success of the Stardust Over the Rainbow is due to our dedicated team of Volunteers:

Thank You Volunteers

Stardust Gala Committee 2017

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Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Law & Jodi Younger

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Dream CanvasThe DREAM canvas was inspired and created by Crown Wards from the Dufferin/Halton/Peel Crown Ward Education Championship Team (CWECT) to encourage other youth to never give up on their dreams, their hopes and their goals for who they want to be and what they want to achieve for their future. The canvas symbolizes the creativity, talent and beautiful dreams of a bright future that all our youth possess. It is a physical representation of the youth voice and an expression of hope, strength, determination and resiliency. It embodies a statement of courage for youth to pursue their dreams in the midst of every obstacle they face and is a call to youth to seek the help they need from caring adults who will guide and support them on their journey. It represents the diversity and freedom of expression for all youth in care.

Individual copies of the DREAM canvas poster are available for purchase tonight for $30 at Auntie Em’s Cottage.

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UPCOMING

EVENTS

Milton Family Fun Run

EddieO’s Pourhouse Golf Tournament

Rotary Club of Burlington Central, Partnership Charity Golf Tournament

Celebratory Annual General Meeting

Community Champions Breakfast

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