Thursday, April 22, 2010

Funds raised by the Science and Tech Soirée will be used to support youth access to Museum education programs.

Guests will enjoy

• An elegant, educational and fun-filled evening for adults
• Fine foods and cocktails among the exhibits
• Unique artifacts drawn from the Reserve Collection for this special occasion
• Celebrities and expert curators presenting science demonstrations
• Entertaining live and silent auctions

Venue: Inside the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, among the exhibitions and collections

Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:00 –10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $195 (Charitable tax receipt for $125.00)
Tables of eight: $1,500

Attire: Elegant Casual

Honorary Committee

• The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Pierre Coulombe, Former President, National Research Council Canada
• Dr. Suzanne Fortier, President, NSERC
• Claude Haw, President and CEO, Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
• David A. Martin, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, SMART Technologies ULC
• Bob McDonald, Senior Science Correspondent for CBC Television and Host of CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks
• James Orban, Publisher, Ottawa Citizen
• Jacques Pronovost, President and Editor, Le Droit
• Robert Roberts, President and CEO, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
• Allan Rock, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ottawa
• Dr. Roseann O'Reilly Runte, President and Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University
• Carol Stephenson, Dean, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario Community Boards, TELUS Communications Company
• Janet Yale, Executive Vice-President National Chair of TELUS

Executive Committee

• Greg Mumford, Chair
• Fiona Gilfillan, Sponsorships
• Bernie Forestell, Marketing and Communications
• Rob Wood, Logistics
• Ann Mainville-Neeson, Auctions
• Wally Parsons, Honorary Member
• Claude Faubert, Director General, Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Maureen McEvoy, Director, Communications, Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation
• John Bouza, Executive Director, Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation Foundation

Why the Soirée Matters

Funds raised by the Science and Tech Soirée will be used to support youth access to Museum education programs.

Locally, the funds will enable students attending school in communities facing socio-economic challenges to experience the Museum, when they might not otherwise have this opportunity. Nationally, the funds will bring the Museum to students in smaller, more remote communities through a set of innovative EDUKITS.

The Science and Tech Soirée, organized by the CSTM Foundation, allows guests to experience the Museum in a new way, while supporting youth education. The CSTM Foundation, established in 2008, provides much-needed philanthropic support to the Canada Science and Technology Museum. A major increase in private funding is required if the Museum is to realize its full potential as Canada’s premier science and technology museum. A world-class national science and technology museum is imperative for showcasing Canadian discoveries and innovations, which have transformed life both within Canada and around the world. Connecting with Canada’s science and technology history and accomplishments instills pride in our achievements and capabilities, while inspiring hope for the future.

It is essential that Canada’s youth, regardless of means or location, develop an appreciation for the role that science and technology have played in shaping today’s world. This will in turn help them to anticipate the impact of science and technology on our future lives. It is vitally important that our youth feel pride in what has been achieved, be inspired by what humanity has accomplished, and be excited at the prospect of participating fully in our future and transforming the world in which we live. These are the ultimate goals of the Science and Tech Soirée: The Magic of the Museum and we look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you for your interest. If you have any questions, please contact:

John Bouza
Executive Director
Canada Science and Technology Museum Foundation
2380 Lancaster Rd
Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
613-949-8051
foundation@technomuses.ca

Note: Canada Science and Technology Museum Foundation is an operating name of the Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation Foundation. Charitable Registration #: 821123619 RR 0001*