IMPORTANT NEWS! An alumni has recently stepped forward and established a “CHALLENGE GRANT” for the amount of $250,000.00 which in effect, doubles every donation.
Now is the time to donate! Click here to donate online: http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=14312
Our next meeting is Tuesday May 15th, 2012 at 7pm in the library at Etobicoke Collegiate Institute.
May 5th Schedule of Events
Music/Arts Performances - Auditorium (2nd Floor)
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. John Lemme www.johnlemme.com
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Richard Whiteman Duo, jazz pianist http://www.richardwhiteman.com
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Evan Carter, Stand up Comedian http://evancarter.com
12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Troy Sexton, with ECI percussion www.troysexton.com
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Beth Bovaird & Paul Irving, Mr. & Mrs Hypnotist, Hypnosis and Comedy Act www.mrandmrshypnotist.com
Social Convening Area – Cafeteria
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Basketball - Main gym (1st floor)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Football Game – Football Field
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
BBQ Lunch – Outside cafeteria (Overhang)
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Silent Auction – Hallway outside cafeteria
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
School Tours – Outside Auditorium (2nd Floor)
11:00 – 11:30
12:00 – 12:30
1:00 – 1:30
Coffee Stations – Parking lot doors, outside auditorium and inside cafeteria
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Donation Stations – Outside auditorium, outside cafeteria, one roving team (main floor gym and outside)
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Silent Auction
1. Sunday Dinner Buffet for Four at the Old Mill (food only)
Valid till Nov. 30, 2012
Donated by The Old Mill & Spa
$150 Value
Minimum Bid – $75, increments of $5
2. Pamper Mom… Get your Hair Done at Rico of Italy (Wash, cut and style with Jasmine) and then lunch at Chutney’s Fine Indian Cuisine ($35 Gift Certificate/Bloor St. West/Expires June 15, 2012)
Donated by Rico of Italy and Chutney’s Fine Indian Cuisine
$95 Value
Minimum Bid – $45, increments of $5
3. Relaxation… Gift Certificate for 1 Haircut and Blow dry for Jennifer Hair Design (Bloor St. West), ALCOVE shampoo and conditioner hair product + ½ hour massage therapy at Palmer Massage Therapy Clinic (Dundas St West/Expires June, 2012)
Donated by Jennifer Hair Design + Palmer Massage Therapy Clinic
$115 Value
Minimum Bid – $55, increments of $5
4. Night out in The Kingsway – Dine at Henry VIII Ale House ($25 Gift Certificate/Bloor St. West), 2 guest passes to The Kingsway Humber Theater and dessert at Caffe Demetré ($20/Bloor Street West)
Donated by Henry VIII Ale House, The Kingsway Humber Theater, Caffe Demetré
$75 Value
Minimum Bid – $35, increments of $5
5. Stay Healthy Basket
Donated by the Nutrition House (Humbertown)
$25 Value
Minimum Bid – $10, increments of $5
6. Java Joe’s Basket of Goodies
Donated by Java Joes
$40 Value
Minimum bid – $20, increments of $5
Happy Father’s Day!
Size 42 Regular Fit
Donated by Saxon For Men and Henry VIII Ale House
$175 Value
Minimum bid – $80, increments of $10
8. Beer Gift basket ($50 gift certificate for The Crooked Cue, 2 STIEGL Beers, 4 beer glasses) Donated by The Crooked Cue
$75 Value
Minimum bid – $35, increments of $5
Donated by The Crooked Cue
$75 Value
Minimum bid – $35, increments of $5
Just For Her!
10. 100% Silk Nighty – Flora Nikrooz Collection + $25 gift certificate for Daniel le Chocolat Belge
Donated by Simply Chic Fine Lingerie and Daniel le Chocolat Belge
$205 Value
Minimum bid – $100, increments of $10
11. Gift Certificate for Shampoo/cut/style at Cattiva Hair & Esthetics (Humbertown/Valid Until May 23, 2012) + RUSK Being Sensible Nurturing and Moisturizing Shampoo
Donated by Cattiva Hair & Esthetics + The Beauty Supply Outlet
$100 Value
Minimum bid – $50, increments of $5
For the Sports Fanatics!
12. 2 x 1st Row Platinum Maple Leaf tickets for the 2012/2013 season
Game TBD
Donated by The Shipp Corporation
$550 value
Minimum bid – $225, increments of $20
13. Fitness Consultation and 3 months of unlimited Classes at Think Fitness Studios (South Kingsway & Bloor) + 2 Cases of ONE Coconut Water
Includes goal setting, nutrition evaluation, baseline fitness evaluation and online personal training at trainwithgreg.com
Donated by Greg Hetherington, Think Fitness Studio and ONE Coconut Water
$850 Value
Minimum bid – $400, increments of $20
14. 1 month membership for Taekwondo + uniform
Donated by National Taekwondo Canada (Bloor St. West)
$200 Value
Minimum bid – $100, increments of $10
15. 1 month membership for Taekwondo + uniform
Donated by National Taekwondo Canada (Bloor St. West)
$200 Value
Minimum bid – $100, increments of $10
16. 1 month membership for Taekwondo + uniform
Donated by National Taekwondo Canada (Bloor St. West)
$200 Value
Minimum bid – $100, increments of $10
17. Bicycle Tune Up Gift Certificate
Donated by Chain Reaction Bicycles Inc. (Dundas St. West)
$80 Value
Minimum bid – $40, increments of $5
18. Signed NJ Devil’s Martin Brodeur Jersey
Donated by Dave Clarkson, Class of 2002
$850 value
Minimum bid – $400, increments of $20
19. Signed NJ Devil’s Ilya Kovalchuk Jersey
Donated by Dave Clarkson, Class of 2002
$500 value
Minimum bid – $250, increments of $20
20. Signed NJ Devil’s Dave Clarkson Jersey
Donated by Dave Clarkson, Class of 2002
ECI alumnus – Priceless
Minimum bid – $150, increments of $10
21. 4 x Blue Jays VS Boston Red Sox tickets
Friday June 1, aisle, 9th row, field level, first base
Donated by Brian Baker, class of ’60
$292.00 Value
Minimum bid – $150, increments of $10
22. 2 x Canada Badges for the 2012 RBC Canadian Open, 2 golf hats & 2 dozen (Taylor Made Penta) golf balls
Hamilton Golf and Country Club (July 23-29/2012)
Donated by Golf Canada
$760.00 value
Minimum bid – $375, increments of $20
23. Golf Canada golf hat & 1 dozen golf balls
Taylor Made Penta golf balls
$80 Value
Minimum bid – $40, increments of $5
24. Golf Canada golf hat & 1 dozen golf balls
Taylor Made Penta golf balls
$80 Value
Minimum bid – $40, increments of $5
Food Glorious Food!
25. Basket #1 $25 Gift Certificate for Loblaws Supermarkets Limited + $30 Gift Certificate for Kingsway Fish and Chips + $25 Gift Certificate for Oregano by Cirillo’s
Donated by Loblaws Supermarkets (Humbertown), Kingsway Fish & Chips, Oregano by Cirillo’s
$80 Value
Minimum bid – $40, increments of $5
26. Basket #2 $40 Gift Certificate for Bruno’s Fine Foods + $50 Gift Certificate for Merlot Restaurant + $25 Gift Certificate for Just Greek Restaurant
Donated by Bruno’s Fine Foods, Merlot Restaurant and Just Greek Restaurant
$115 Value
Minimum bid – $60, increments of $5
27. $100 Gift Certificate for 1800 DEGREES
Donated by 1800 DEGREES
$100 Value
Minimum bid – $50, increments of $10
28. Basket of Produce
Donated by Boncheff Greenhouses
$80 Value
Minimum bid – $40, increments of $5
29. For the Gourmet….$50 Gift Certificate for Artisan Cheese and Food Gallery + Pot of Mixed Herbs
Donated by Boncheff Greenhouses & Artisan Cheese and Food Gallery
$70 Value
Minimum bid – $35, increments of $5
The Arts!
30. ‘Earla’s Choice’ Framed Watercolour Painting
Donated by Nancy Newton, Class of ‘66
$850 Value
Minimum bid – $425, increments of $20
31. Painting ‘Whirlpool’ – in acrylic
Donated by Elizabeth Strathdee
$175 Value
Minimum bid – $85, increments of $10
32. Framed ‘Catherine Simpson’ Print
Donated by Humbertown Framing
$75 Value
Minimum bid – $35, increments of $5
33. $100 Gift Certificate for KAOS music store + “STAR GUITARS 101 Guitars that Rocked the World” by Dave Hunter
Donated by KAOS Music Centre and book donated anonymously
$140 Value
Minimum bid – $70, increments of $10
34. Framed Botanical Print
Donated by Oleander Florist
$120 Value
Minimum bid – $60, increments of $10
35. Record from OPUS 1977 Etobicoke Concert and Senior Stage Band Minimum
Donated by Elizabeth Strathdee
Value – Priceless for some!
Minimum bid – $20, increments of $5
36. Record from 1970 Production of “MAME”
Donated by Elizabeth Strathdee
Value – Priceless for some!
Minimum bid – $20, increments of $5
37. 2 x $25 Gift Certificates for All Fired Up
Donated by All Fired Up
$50 Value
Minimum bid – $25, increments of $5
Christmas in May!
38. 5 foot tall Inflatable, Musical Santa
Donated by Pet Valu
$100 value
Minimum bid – $50, increments of $5
If you are interested in nominating an alumni for the Gallery of Distinction, the nomination form is shown below. This is a great chance leading up to the Homecoming Event on May 5th, to recognize an alumni who has achieved outstanding success in their career.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday April 12 at 7 pm in the library at Etobicoke Collegiate. We are looking for volunteers for our homecoming event on May 5th. Please join us at the meeting to learn more about this event.
The RAI$E-A-RUCKUS! campaign is used to help support programs that benefit students at Etobicoke Collegiate. On March 22nd, 2012, 3 of ECI’s students won the 1st ever TDSB Fusion Music Showcase. Congratulations to Tara Carbone, Laura Rychlik and Stuart O’Brien for their great work and showing the community why programs like ECI’s music program are so important. Click on the link below to view their audition video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIGnmMuyVg0&list=PL3B8ACFEC5605CF35&index=10&feature=plpp_video
Five thousand RAR flyers created by SNAP were distributed today throughout the neighbourhood surrounding Etobicoke Collegiate. Be sure to check it out and read more about our campaign and the homecoming event on May 5th. A big thank you goes out to all our students and community volunteers that helped to deliver the flyers!
Check out the video below for information regarding our coming event on May 5, 2012.
