The Snowflake Ball, “Springtime in Paris”

the snowflake ball>the snowflake ball> We are delighted to invite you to The Snowflake Ball's "Springtime in Paris", Ottawa's most glamourous and one of Canada's most prestigious and breathtakingly beautiful charity balls, taking place Saturday, February 14, 2015, Valentine's Day, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau from 5:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Proceeds benefit the world-class Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre and Screen Colons Canada. Be inspired: your patronage supports awareness and ground-breaking research for pediatric IBD (a group of inflammatory disorders that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and helps to save lives by promoting early screening for colon cancer. The Valentine’s Day ball is where 600 of Ottawa’s and Canada’s corporate, high technology, government, and political powerhouses, medical and health care leaders, diplomats, celebrities, prominent social figures and taste-makers, distinguished guests from Montreal and Toronto, plus the world's finest luxury brands mix, mingle, entertain clients, colleagues, partners, and board members, and make marvelous new friends. This enchanting Valentine’s Day ball promises to be the most sought-after event of the year. In fact, we are almost SOLD OUT already, so be sure to reserve as soon as possible. Join us as we take the theme of “Springtime in Paris” to extravagant heights with a sensationally chic and romantic celebration of the City of Lights…

• Fabulous décor featuring enchanting scents of spring flowers

• Reception with Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails, full host bar, and lavish canapés

• Elaborate 4-course French gourmet sit-down dinner & fine wine

• Incredible live & silent auctions

• Dance the night away to Toronto’s amazing Simply Grand

• Parisian entertainment and models in gorgeous designer couture

• Spectacular late-night dessert party, with decadent dessert stations, Café de Paris coffee bar, and fun photo booth

• Exquisite table and parting gifts to treasure, including Valentino fragrances

• The magic starts at 5:30 PM and the excitement continues until the final dance at 1:30 AM

Our Gala Patrons for this unforgettable evening include:

• The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, 27th Governor General and Commander in Chief of Canada, Chancellor of the University of Ottawa, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond

• The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, and Mr. Frank McArdle

• Mr. Stephen S. Poloz, Governor, Bank of Canada, and Mrs. Valerie Poloz

• The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, and Mrs. Arlene Nicholson

• The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, and Mrs. Golda Goldman

• The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House of Commons, and Mrs. Jill Scheer

• The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate of Canada, and Mrs. Ann Kinsella

• Mr. Pierre Dion, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quebecor Inc., and Ms. Geneviève Primard

• Mr. Robert Hardt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Canada Limited, and Mrs. Ute Hardt

• His Excellency Howard Ronald Drake, British High Commissioner to Canada, and Mrs. Gillian Drake

• His Excellency Gian Lorenzo Cornado, Ambassador of Italy to Canada, and Mrs. Martine Cornado

• His Excellency Werner Wnendt, Ambassador of Germany to Canada, and Dr. Eleonore Wnendt-Juber

• His Worship, Mayor Jim Watson

• Andrew Potter, Editor, Ottawa Citizen

Make a grand gesture in grand style.

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***VIP Ball Table of Ten: $3,650 Extremely popular with our guests and ideal for entertaining friends/clients/colleagues in style. Provides valuable brand exposure and access to Ottawa's and Canada's influential leaders and decision-makers.

Includes preferred seating; exclusive VIP table gifts for each guest (including a sumptuous 15-piece box of Turona premium chocolates courtesy of Purdys Chocolatier; 5 valet parking passes; and listing in glossy Evening Programme, on ball website, and through Facebook and Twitter

***Ball Table of Ten: $3,150 ***Ball Ticket: $315 The 2015 Valentine’s Day ball will also celebrate the outstanding achievements of Yael Jason, one of the original co-chairs for many years and inspiration behind

The Snowflake Ball

, who passed away suddenly this summer, at the unbearably tender age of 32. We feel that one way to honour Yael’s memory and her radiant spark is to turn our grief into a positive force to help others. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to the truly exceptional and fun “Springtime in Paris” Valentine’s Day ball.

Mikhela Jason, Ball Co-Chair,

Phone: (613) 237-0190   Fax: (613) 590-9952 Email: info@snowflakeballcharity.com Web: www.snowflakeball.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/snowflakeball Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/snowflakeball