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2003 marked the 19th year of the
Vanier College Annual Women's Champagne Breakfast. The event
was attended by 85 women, college faculty and staff members as
well as students. Pat Dichmann was the Mistress of Ceremonies,
with an assist from Fran Davis, who read a poem written by Gloria
Di Murro. Sylvie Brunetta of Brunetta Etc.! Communications (Concert
Promoter) was this year's guest speaker, who shared her experiences
as a woman in the music industry. Musical entertainment was provided
by our music students, organized by Nadia Turbide and Dany Brown.
The ‘Woman of the Year' was Nadia Turbide, Coordinator of
the Music Department. Presentations by Sharleen Chin (Executive
Director of the Vanier College Foundation) and Erica Phare (Music
Faculty member and Choir Director) paid tribute to Nadia's many
contributions to the Vanier community. A skit, written by Gale
Martin and performed by the ‘Bag Ladies' (Pat Dichmann,
Gloria Di Murro and Shirley Pettifer) was as always a regular
and much anticipated part of the program. Over 30 door prizes
were handed out, including a grand prize of a half-day at Euro
Spa presented by Sharleen Chin on behalf of the Vanier College
Foundation. This annual event is made possible with the help
and support of the Breakfast Committee Members, many volunteers
and by contributions from various departments within the College.
A very special thank you to Roger Guetta (Theatre Department)
for all his help, and to Nora Soukiassian, Coordinator of Women's
Breakfast Committee, for her tireless efforts on behalf of the
event and for the photos shown here! |
