MEET OUR SPEAKERS:

#WomenWhoInspireHPE

We are excited to host three women who inspire at this year's celebration, all of whom are living, working and inspiring in H&PE:
Linda Downey
Emebet Belete
Sheri Meeks
Scroll down for menu and entertainment information, as well as details on the Silent Auction for the 2025 BPW.H&PE Charity of Choice: AlternativesforWomen

A celebration leading up to International Women’s Day
and we honour three
local inspiring women

 * entertainment, great food, and
a room full of fabulous people to share the evening 
​Thanks to all who contributed
​and who could join along in celebration!

THURSDAY MARCH 6th

The Grand, Belleville

5:30 - 6:00
​Silent Auction, Social Time & Temporary Tattoo Artwork,
​Live Music

​6:00 pm
Opening Remarks

Proudly Presented by

Thank You for Your Support:

​Brilliant Sponsor - 1,500
   
Procter & Gamble
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Dazzling Sponsor - 1,000

Lise Allin Insurance and Estate Planning
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Bright Lights - 100

THANK YOU TO THE MANY WHO CONTRIBUTED
Would you like to know more?
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Barb Schultz is our committee chair, but we'll make sure to keep her in the loop through [email protected]​
*  Glitter and Gold Silent Auction Items  *

& Door Prizes
Funds raised go in part to this year's BPW H&PE's Charity of Choice: Alternatives for Women
learn more about this...

The Meal:

The evening will open with a delicious Charcuterie+ board (GF / VEG items).  The Cash bar will be open for drinks (NA available).

Dinner will be by table service.  There will be bottles of NA 'wines' on the tables. 
The STANDARD MEAL includes a delicious chicken stuffed with apple and brie and served with cranberry sauce, Potatoes Au Gratin, green beans, carrots, and yellow beans. 

DESSERT: Tiramisu, accompanied with Tea and Coffee Service

Alternate Meal Options:

GLUTEN FREE MEAL:
Grilled Chicken
served with side vegetables

*Dessert: gluten-free cheese cake 
VEGETARIAN MEAL:
Ravioli with tomato and basil,
​served with side vegetables

The Music:

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Darielle Chomyn hails from a small town in Prince Edward County and is a graduate of Centennial Secondary School’s music program (Class of 2012).  Darielle began her post-secondary studies in Sault Ste. Marie where she grew as an artist under the tutelage of Agnes McCarthy and coach Paul Dingle.  Since 2019, she has resided in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from WLU, studying under the tutelage of Leslie Fagan and the late Lorin Shalanko.  Darielle continues to hone her skills as a performer and pedagogist with mentor Dr. Elizabeth Lepock.  

Darielle has been an active performer in both music theatre and opera in the Sault, KW, and Hamilton.  In addition to her performing pursuits, Darielle teaches in studios located in both Kitchener and Oakville.
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Performing on stage is one of her many passions, along with her two cats Kili and Fili, crafting and watching reality TV.