Once-in-a-Lifetime UCC experiences.

The May 12, 2012 Believe in Blue Gala and On-Line Auction give you the opportunity  to win some once-in-a-lifetime UCC Experiences  – here are few of the highlights:

• Head of UCC (Primary Division or Middle Division) for a Morning!

UCC Head-for-a-Morning

• Best Seats in the House for Graduation (included preferred parking)

front row Seats

• Muskoka Chair Masterpieces – Hand-Painted by every boy from each class in the Primary Division

• VIP Parking all year-long!!

Details for these Once-in-a-Lifetime UCC experiences are:

UCC Head for a Morning:

Prep Head of School Mr Babits has donated the opportunity for some lucky boy to be Head of the Primary Division for a Morning.  And…not to be out-done in the Middle Division, Mr Lecerf has donated a morning for lucky boy to take his seat as Head of the Middle Division for a morning. Just imagine what your son could do!!

While this prize is offered during the Silent Auction at the May 12 Believe in Blue Gala, we will happily accept proxy and absentee bids. Please contact Maria Karakoulas at mkarakoulas@ucc.on.ca  for more details 

The following 3 items will be available for bidding on the Believe in Blue on-line auction to provide each and every parent has the opportunity to bid – Visit www.ucc.on.ca/galaauction  and register  your email address to receive notification when the gala auction catalogue is available and when the online auction goes live.

Muskoka Chair Masterpieces:

In the Prep – each and every classroom had created their own priceless hand-painted by your son and his friend’s loving hands.  That’s right – there are 20 unique hand-painted Muskoka Chair Masterpieces – one from each classroom in the Prep School.  What a lovely keepsake for you and your son to treasure for years to come.

Best Seats in the House for Graduation Ceremonies (Parking included)

No need to camp out early and battle the crowds for those coveted front row seats.  With your VIP status, show up just moments before the graduation starts – using your preferred parking and front row seating passes. (available for lower and upper school)

VIP Parking for a YEAR!!!

UCC parking hassles will be a distant memory with this premier parking spot during special events for your exclusive use from September 2012 through June 2013.  Enjoy the most valuable piece of real estate in Forest Hill with no taxes to pay! (available for both Prep and Upper School)

Visit www.ucc.on.ca/galaauction  and register  YOUR email address to receive notification when the gala auction catalogue is available and when the online auction goes live.

stay tuned to this blog for more exciting Gala Updates!!

Celebrity Movie and Rock Star Prizes at UCC Believe in Blue Gala

You can support your boys, AND spend time with some of your favourite Movie and Rock Stars!!  The UCC community has been very generous with their donations for the Believe in Blue Gala on May 12, 2012… consider bidding on one of these once-in-a-lifetime Celebrity prizes:

• Golf and lunch with Hugh Grant at his exclusive club in London England…

Win Lunch and Golf with Hugh Grant

• Having an intimate dinner party with Rock Legend Geddy Lee – Rush’s Lead Vocalist…

• Walking the Hollywood red carpet and going to the after party for the Movie Premier of “Ted”, starring Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane….
  

  Walk the Red Carpet

If you didn’t get a chance to purchase a ticket before the event sold out – don’t worry – you can still support your boys by submitting either a Proxy or an Absentee bid.

Please contact Maria Karakoulas mkarakoulas@ucc.on.ca   for more information.

Details for each prize package is below.

Tee for Two with Hugh!

A once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and a guest to play golf with movie superstar Hugh Grant and UCC parent Steve Lobb at their private club, The Wisley, in Surrey, England. This Robert Trent Jones designed course stirs the imagination of golf enthusiasts from all over the world. After the round, you will enjoy lunch with your charming and witty hosts which will guarantee a truly memorable experience. The unique experiences don’t stop there. You will be treated to a private tour of the ultra exclusive All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club ~ home to the Wimbledon championships, courtesy of two-time Wimbledon men’s semi finalist, Roger Taylor. This package includes round trip airfare to London, car and driver to take you to Surrey and back and a four night stay at The Savoy. A British icon since 1889, The Savoy has once again taken its place on the world stage after a £100 million restoration. The hotel seamlessly blends elements of the original and the new while the stunning English Edwardian and Art Deco interiors sparkle with timeless elegance and glamour with views of London and the River Thames. And a trip to London wouldn’t be complete without experiencing British High Tea at a restaurant of your choice with $300 from us!! Dates to be arranged through Steve and Bunny Lobb and The Savoy.

Get Closer to the Heart of Geddy Lee at Barberians

 

No Subdivisions here!! Join Rush’s lead vocalist and bassist, Geddy Lee for an intimate dinner for eight at famed Barberians Steak House. An avid wine collector with a spectacular collection of which most would be envious, Geddy can help you navigate Barberians 30,000 bottle wine cellar that accompanies the great food that Barberians has been known for since 1959. Be entertained by this award-winning musician who has a story or two to tell after decades in the music industry. Dates to be coordinated with Geddy Lee and Barberians.

Walk the Red Carpet in LA LA Land

Talk about Access Hollywood! You and a friend will fly Westjet to LA with two tickets to the world premiere of the movie ‘TED”

ted - Movie Premier

starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi and Seth MacFarlane. Schmooze with the film’s stars at the exclusive ‘After Party’. During your stay you’ll also join Old Boy Leonard Dick for lunch. He’s made it big as a writer for such award-winning shows as ‘House’ and ‘The Good Wife’.

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Believe in Blue Gala Sold Out – Thank you to our Community

Hi.  I’m Michelle Meneley, and along with my husband Pat, we’re your Believe in
Blue Gala Co-Chairs.  We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the
UCC Community for your enthusiastic support.  Pat and I were overwhelmed
with the response from the UCC Community and the efforts of the Gala
Steering Committee.

While it seems like the event sold out in a couple of weeks, there really has been a team of over 50 dedicated volunteers working on this event for the past nine months, and I would like to thank those volunteers for their exceptional efforts.

Since May 2011, the Gala Steering Committee and volunteers have been planning and executing all aspects of the Gala from evaluating venues, catering and entertainment; to securing sponsors and donors; to creating and developing the marketing material.   Marketing efforts to the UCC Community began in June 2011 with a “Save the Date” announcement in “Head’s Up” and there has been a steady stream of Gala
announcements, notices and activity since them.  You may have seen notices for the Gala in UCC publications as there have been over 24 ads and articles published.   Below are some samples of the Gala Ads.

Ads and Posters for May 12, 2012 Believe in Blue Gala Campaign

Our hardworking volunteers were present within the Community and representing the Gala at many school events including football, basketball and hockey games; school plays, concerts, information sessions, A-Day and Festive MarketPlace, to name a few.

Fine Wine Auction Volunteers at Alumni Lunch

For those who have their Gala tickets, we will continue to be in touch with you over the next few months, sharing details of the gala including auction prize updates.  However, if you don’t have a ticket for
the gala, there are still many ways to be involved:

* Please consider attending the April 18 fine wine auction.  Tickets are still available.   The event promises to be a wonderful evening – with plenty of activities around the “Mad for Blue” theme.  And of course many fine wines for you to bid on.

* You can purchase a Believe in Blue Raffle ticket for a chance to win a
Chevrolet Volt extended-range vehicle and other great prizes.

* Watch for details and your opportunity to participate in the Believe in
Blue online auction, where the entire community will be able to bid on
amazing prizes.

* Please consider donating either fine wine, rewards points to help with destinations and any other goods or services you would like to contribute to the various auctions.

* And last, but not least we are looking for volunteers to help out with this event.  Some of the volunteer tasks include: Registration, Decoration, Auction, Seating……

If you are interested in helping with the Gala, please contact either Julie juliaballon@gmail.com or Cathy cathytong@rogers.com.  Your involvement will make a difference.

If you have any questions, or would like to purchase Fine Wine Auction or
raffle tickets or make a donation, please contact Vicky Pullen at
vpullen@ucc.on.ca .

Thank you again for your support and we look forward to an exciting few more months of Gala activity.

Michelle Meneley

Giving Thanks!

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Hi, my name is Laura Dallal and I am the UCC “Believe in Blue” Gala Event Booth Coordinator. We recently launched the booth at the November 16^th Varsity Football Game Final and our Gala Events Booth will be featured at many UCC events from now until the Gala.   If you have not seen our booth yet, you will soon!

U. S. Thanksgiving is today, November 24, and in that spirit, we are so thankful that our boys are at such an extraordinary school.  We also give thanks for the help and support of this very generous community, without which so much of what we take for granted at this school on a daily basis would not be possible.

Support from our community is also important in funding priorities that go beyond the day-to-day and have a lasting impact on the school for future generations. And that brings us to the “Believe in Blue” Gala, which is not just an event – its impact through your support will be felt at the school for many years to come.

Come visit our “Believe in Blue” Gala Booth and find out how you can help support the Gala and UCC in any of the following ways:

• Donating an item for the Auction (Live, Silent or Fine Wine)
• Purchasing a Raffle Ticket
• Sponsoring a Premium table at the Gala.

Don’t be afraid to come and talk to us – we won’t bite – I promise!  We will however share with you the goals of the “Believe in Blue” Gala and how you can help reach them.  

We are all committed to our boys and UCC and have our own stories.  Our volunteers are all completely behind the “Case for Support”.  When you visit our booth, we want to hear why you are a proud UCC parent and why you think UCC is such a special place.

We have a wonderful and supportive community, but we do not take our donors for granted.  UCC would not be what it is without your generosity, and for that we give thanks.

Have a wonderful weekend, especially those who celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving.  In the spirit of giving, I give you the “Turkey Trivia Challenge”.  See just how much  you  know about our feathered friend.

TURKEY TRIVIA CHALLENGE

1. A Male Turkey is called:

a) Tom
b) Dick
c) Harry

2)  Wild turkeys can fly for short distances up to speeds of :

a) 20 miles per hour
b) 40 miles per hour
c) 55 miles per hour

3) On the ground turkeys can reach speeds of:

a) 20 miles per hour
b) 25 miles per hour
c) 30 miles per hour

4) The gobble is a seasonal call that only males make

a) True
b) False

5) On a Quiet Day, you can hear a turkey gobbling up to a

a) 1  mile away
b) 10 miles away
c) There are no quiet days when a Turkey is gobbling.

6) The fleshlike appendage is that hangs off a Turkey’s neck is called:

a) a wattle.
b) Double chin
c) A giblet

7) The ballroom dance known as the Turkey Trot was named for the:

a) short, jerky steps a turkey makes
b) frequent trips to the bathroom after thanksgiving dinner
c) a famous horse race in Istanbul

8. Old, males turkeys taste better than either a young male turkey or a old female turkey

a)True
b)False

TURKEY TEST ANSWERS:  (1-c) , (2-c), (3-b), (4-a), (5-a), (6-a), (7-a), (8-a)

Thank-you to our wonderful community of donors, sponsors, volunteers and to all the fabulous UCC supporters.

Laura