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Rebel's Reunion Gala!
The excitement and exhaustion is building as we at Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia scurry about getting all the last minute details in place for the big celebration of 25 years of advocacy and support. We are bursting at the seams with anticipation over the fun and memorable time that will be had by all who attend. The list of honourees is long and impressive, and the atmosphere we are aiming for is vibrant and alive.
All the reunion needs now is you, and for you to come dine with us in celebrating each other, and the honored guests who have gone above and beyond in working toward a better Nova Scotia for all citizens.
The reunion celebration is taking place at the Westin Hotel in Halifax, NS on Thursday, May 17, 2007 starting at 6:00pm with a reception and silent auction. At 7:00pm the dining begins with an impressive menu that is sure to have something for everyone. We are pleased to announce that the Mcee for the reunion celebration is none other than Maria Panopalis of Breakfast Television. She assures us she is raring to go, and looking forward to meeting the wonderful women who give of themselves daily.
Tickets are $75.00 per person, or buy a table of 8 for $550.00. To purchase tickets contact Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia by telephone at 454-5041 or Toll-Free at 1-877-619-1354.We would surely love to see you there!
Honourees:
2006
- Dr.Linda Bayers – Executive Director, Self Help Connection, Social Justice Advocate;
- Shawna Hoyte – Lawyer, Social Justice Advocate;
- Kathleen Jennex – Executive Director, Coverdale Courtwork Services, Social Justice Advocate;
- Dorothy Kitchen – Kendrick Coalition, Social Justice Advocate ;
- Irene Smith - Executive Director, Avalon Sexual Assault Services. Social Justice Advocate.
2005
- Ann Copeland-Legal Aid Lawyer;
- Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard –Director, Dalhousie School of Social Work;
- Heather McNeill-Legal Aid Lawyer;
- Bishop Sue Moxley-Social Justice Activist;
- Katherine Reed-Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre.
2004
- Maureen MacDonald- MLA;
- Cathy Love-Women’s Rights Activist;
- Sister Mary Morris-Executive Director, Marguerite Centre;
- Philippa Pictou-Community Activist;
- Rose Brooks-Community Activist.
2003
- Yvonne Atwell–Community Development Activist;
- Carrie Boudreau–Social Work;
- Darlene Jamieson–Lawyer;
- Sister Dorothy Moore–Education Consultant;
- Lorna Pendleton–Leader for Community Change.
2002
- Sister Mary Ellen Boyce-Child Rights Advocate;
- Sue Wolstenholme-Early Childhood Development;
- Edith Short-Drug Dependency;
- Joan Mendes-North End Parent Resource Centre;
- Doreen Paris-Women’s Rights Activist.
2001
- Eileen O’Connell-MLA Halifax Fairview (posthumously);
- Judge Corinne Sparks;
- Sister Joan O’Keefe-Single Parent Centre;
- Norma Lloyd-Regional Residential Services;
- Evelina Upshaw-Brunswick Street United Church.
1999
- Patricia Doyle-Bedwell-Status of Women
- Dr. Joan Cummings-Professor (retired);
- Muriel Duckworth-Peace Activist;
- Jeanne Faye-Community Legal worker;
- Jo-Ann Mayhew-Prisoner’s Rights Activist;
- Carolann Wright-Parks-Community Activist.
1998
- Janet Connors-Aids Activist;
- Anne Derrick-Criminal Lawyer;
- Four the Moment-A Cappella Group;
- Joan Jones-Community Activist;
- Alexa McDonough-Leader of National NDP.