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2010 SASS Gala Comments:
"Best Gala, yet!" Catherine Axford
"I had a great time at the Gala last night. Thanks for all you've done." - Chantal Rouette
"We send many thanks to SASS and its supporters for the fabulous opportunies that have been available to us through your
organization,-not the least of which was the Gala and contest! We always learn so much from watching and listening to other
performers and SASS members and it was wonderful to gather and celebrate each of our successes at the 2010 Gala. Many
thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the night happen! Thanks also to the judges and the sponsors! We were thrilled
with the outcome!" --Colin and Kaitlyn Zarzour
"What an evening, the competitors were absolutely incredible, and how the judges came up with a winner beats me,
they were all winners. The way they expressed themselves, and in so many different ways and formats, was
absolutely mind bending. You must be feeling particularly proud of everyone....I doubt if many realize the amount
of hard work you both put in, the organization, the decorations, the setting up of the auditorium, the assembly of
the various acts, getting the judges, co-opting all the volunteer workers, and a complete myriad of other little things
that no one ever sees. The Gala Girls deserve accolades also with their cookies, cakes, drinks, the opening dance,
and all the hard work that went into making the evening so successful. So, in conclusion, thank you for a wonderful
evening; I am sure that you have had a lot of praise coming in, and very deservedly so, but ... WOW is just about the
only real way I can express myself." --Michael Mills
"I had an amazing time! Love to all of you guys." --Donny Anderson.
Thanks so much Dale and Artemis, it was really my great pleasure to be there. I think SASS often does more for me
than I do for it; it's such a reminder as to what I love about songwriting and the creative impulse. I was blown away, as
always -- Peter Katz
It was really great to see both of you again - I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the time with the Terry Fox group
--Carrie-Lynn DeMaeyer
"Loved how comfortable all the kids were with being on stage at the Gala. Most managed a fine degree of style and a
dash of swagger in their performances, which made the evening so entertaining. Enjoyed the gang from Sir Samuel
Steele who bantered with the emcees.... and would love to have heard more from Cody Veal. The Groves family
sounded so tight, and Chantal was stunning. Kudos to everyone for all the hours that made for such a joyful night."
--Bev Connors
To submit a comment, please click on the "Contact" tab above. Thank you for attending the Gala.
Text of Kendra Godin-Svoboda's Speech on Building Safer Communities
Good evening. Thank-you to everyone for coming out and supporting our students tonight. Thank-you to all of the students - 500 who
started in the fall - parents, staff and our incredible artists and volunteers who give so generously of their time and talents; who make
this program so enjoyable for kids and so meaningful for the entire community.
We are delighted that you chose the theme of Bullying Prevention this year; it is relevant and critical for all of our students. The
impact of bullying on all students - the child who causes the harm; the child harmed; and the children who witness the harm - is
multifaceted and complicated. Bullying is a relationship problem; it requires a relationship solution.
To this end, we aim to help all students and school community members find a peaceful way to work and learn together - to care
deeply, think critically, see clearly, act wisely. Our message to everyone is:
We care about each other.
We respect each other.
We see each other.
We support each other.
Heart, head, eyes, hands. Together, we can make a difference. If we can sing about bullying, we can talk about bullying; open the
doors to having courageous conversations and build bridges for safe and caring schools, communities and a better world.
Thank-you and good luck to all of the artists tonight.
"Best Gala, yet!" Catherine Axford
"I had a great time at the Gala last night. Thanks for all you've done." - Chantal Rouette
"We send many thanks to SASS and its supporters for the fabulous opportunies that have been available to us through your
organization,-not the least of which was the Gala and contest! We always learn so much from watching and listening to other
performers and SASS members and it was wonderful to gather and celebrate each of our successes at the 2010 Gala. Many
thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the night happen! Thanks also to the judges and the sponsors! We were thrilled
with the outcome!" --Colin and Kaitlyn Zarzour
"What an evening, the competitors were absolutely incredible, and how the judges came up with a winner beats me,
they were all winners. The way they expressed themselves, and in so many different ways and formats, was
absolutely mind bending. You must be feeling particularly proud of everyone....I doubt if many realize the amount
of hard work you both put in, the organization, the decorations, the setting up of the auditorium, the assembly of
the various acts, getting the judges, co-opting all the volunteer workers, and a complete myriad of other little things
that no one ever sees. The Gala Girls deserve accolades also with their cookies, cakes, drinks, the opening dance,
and all the hard work that went into making the evening so successful. So, in conclusion, thank you for a wonderful
evening; I am sure that you have had a lot of praise coming in, and very deservedly so, but ... WOW is just about the
only real way I can express myself." --Michael Mills
"I had an amazing time! Love to all of you guys." --Donny Anderson.
Thanks so much Dale and Artemis, it was really my great pleasure to be there. I think SASS often does more for me
than I do for it; it's such a reminder as to what I love about songwriting and the creative impulse. I was blown away, as
always -- Peter Katz
It was really great to see both of you again - I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the time with the Terry Fox group
--Carrie-Lynn DeMaeyer
"Loved how comfortable all the kids were with being on stage at the Gala. Most managed a fine degree of style and a
dash of swagger in their performances, which made the evening so entertaining. Enjoyed the gang from Sir Samuel
Steele who bantered with the emcees.... and would love to have heard more from Cody Veal. The Groves family
sounded so tight, and Chantal was stunning. Kudos to everyone for all the hours that made for such a joyful night."
--Bev Connors
To submit a comment, please click on the "Contact" tab above. Thank you for attending the Gala.
Text of Kendra Godin-Svoboda's Speech on Building Safer Communities
Good evening. Thank-you to everyone for coming out and supporting our students tonight. Thank-you to all of the students - 500 who
started in the fall - parents, staff and our incredible artists and volunteers who give so generously of their time and talents; who make
this program so enjoyable for kids and so meaningful for the entire community.
We are delighted that you chose the theme of Bullying Prevention this year; it is relevant and critical for all of our students. The
impact of bullying on all students - the child who causes the harm; the child harmed; and the children who witness the harm - is
multifaceted and complicated. Bullying is a relationship problem; it requires a relationship solution.
To this end, we aim to help all students and school community members find a peaceful way to work and learn together - to care
deeply, think critically, see clearly, act wisely. Our message to everyone is:
We care about each other.
We respect each other.
We see each other.
We support each other.
Heart, head, eyes, hands. Together, we can make a difference. If we can sing about bullying, we can talk about bullying; open the
doors to having courageous conversations and build bridges for safe and caring schools, communities and a better world.
Thank-you and good luck to all of the artists tonight.