HO 2024 Digital Program

Fundraising Gala for The Youth Singers of Calgary. 2024 Honourary Chairs

Laura Hambley Lovett & Scott Lovett

April 19th, 2024

The Westin Hotel

Downtown Calgary heartsout.ca

CREATIVE ELEMENT

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

6:00 PM Cocktail Reception

6:45 PM ONCUE Performance

Acapella Division with original arrangements by Youth Singers’ (YSC’s) own Dean Lauderdale

7:00 PM Opening Remarks

CEO Megan Emmett

Honourary Chairs Laura Hambley Lovett & Scott Lovett

The Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture, & Status of Women

7:20 PM STAR Performance

Directed by Dave & Jen Morton

Gr. 4 to Young Adult with cognitive delays

7:30 PM Dinner is Served

8:30 PM Live Auction! See prizes on pg. 9

8:45 PM SENIOR HI Performance

Directed by Kathryn Parrotta

Gr. 10-12 high school students

9:15 PM Call To Action! See pg. 4

9:30 PM Golden Ticket Draw - See details on pg. 10

Last call for Silent Auction - See details on pg. 11

9:35 PM DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!

9:45 PM Pick up Silent Auction winnings

12:00 AM Goodnight, with gratitude for your support

Engage with one our volunteers wearing a glow stick to discover all the ways you can donate to the Youth Singers of Calgary.

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Birdies for Kids, part of the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation, boosts local charities with community engagement and matches donations.

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CALL TO ACTION

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MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2024 Youth Singers of Calgary HEARTS OUT fundraising gala.

Stepping out on a stage takes tremendous courage, particularly when you are singing (or dancing or acting) your heart out. It is a feeling you never forget. Youth Singers of Calgary provides children, youth and adults with the opportunity to experience that thrill, and the personal growth that comes with it, while developing their skills. The company also offers participants the chance to experience what it might be like to work in Alberta’s exciting arts industries, which enrich our communities and culture and contribute to our economy.

Generous supporters like you are helping to ensure budding performing artists will continue to have access to this great program to hone their talents and share them with all of us! Thank you for believing in them.

Thank you as well to all those who made this event possible. Very best wishes for a fun and successful evening.

HonourableDanielleSmith,PremierofAlberta

Ken Lima-Coelho

Ken, a seasoned storyteller with 25 years in broadcasting and community-building, is now President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary When he’s not mentoring youth or emceeing major events, he's singing with The Heebee-Jeebees or enjoying family time.

Donovan Jones

Is in grade 6 and has been with YSC since he was 3.5 years old; he is what we call a "lifer." He aspires to be part of the choreography team one day When he's not performing, Donovan enjoys gaming, coding, and creating productions with his friends.

MESSAGE FROM THE HONORARY CO-CHAIRS LAURA HAMBLEY LOVETT & SCOTT LOVETT

We are delighted to have had this opportunity to support the Youth Singers of Calgary’s (YSC) annual charity gala. Getting funding for performing arts organizations is no small feat, requiring consistent effort to build the case for why this performing arts opportunity is not just a nice to have.

It is important that the community experiences firsthand the amazing talent and teamwork of YSC. That is why we are so glad to have brought in many guests and supporters who are new to Hearts Out this year. Your generosity and support mean so much to all of us who volunteer and work at YSC, and most importantly to the children and youth you are helping!

This year’s focus has included making clear connections between mental wellness in Calgary’s young people and the performing arts. The inclusive community that YSC provides allows children and youth a healthy emotional outlet, reducing their stress and anxiety. The feeling of belonging to a team and working together to produce magical performances elevates confidence and builds these youth into resilient adults and leaders of tomorrow.

We want to thank the wonderful leadership at YSC, CEO, Megan Emmett and CDO, Shirl Penner, for the great collaborative effort this year. We also want to thank the rest of the Hearts Out Executive for creating such a top-notch event, and the Sponsorship/Donations committee that has helped build awareness and support this year for YSC, and brought in many new faces. The dedication and teamwork of this community is wonderful to be a part of.

Scott Lovett and Laura Hambley Lovett

MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS MEGAN EMMETT & SHIRLEY PENNER

We are thrilled to welcome this sold-out ballroom of Youth Singers of Calgary supporters. We know you are here to help us raise much-needed funding for our youth organization. We provide a welcoming inclusive second home for more than 500 youth.

We know you are aware our tuition could never keep up with the rising operating costs of a not-for-profit charity such as ours. Thank you for your assistance in making our wide variety of unique programs available to as many performers as possible, for Calgarians ages 3 and up.

The ATCO Performing Arts Centre is the home base for our organization as well as many community arts and recreation groups. Besides program and operating funds, we also need to raise the final $1.2 million to complete paying for our wonderful 18,000square-foot building. We know how to stretch every dollar and cannot wait to stop paying interest on our loan.

Have a wonderful experience tonight and thank you again for your generous support for this amazing cause!

Megan Emmett, CEO & Shirley Penner, CDO

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Youth Singers of Calgary is privileged to sing, dance, act, and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis Nation (Region 5 & 6). Thank you for gathering with us here tonight to honour and celebrate the work young people can achieve together. We make music tonight with gratitude for the many gifts this land and city provide, together with all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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4 nights for 2 adults

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LAS VEGAS, United States

3 nights for 2 adults

Choice of MGM Grand, New York-New York, Aria, or the Mirage

Cirque du Soleil show and $200 Capital Grille Gift Card included

TUSCANY, Italy

6 nights for 2 adults

Private apartment in Cortona, Italy

Dinner show & wine for two by a private chef

Wine education and local wine tasting with four varieties of local wines

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5 nights for 2 adults

All meals, drinks (including alcohol), gratuities and non-motorized activities included

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Silent Auction

Curated items and experiences await from art pieces to spa retreats!

Text: “YSC” to 587-804-0991 to bid!

All donations, purchase matched up

Every mystery envelope i Each one containing mys prizes ranging from $25Wave to one of our frien volunteers and grab you

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TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to our dedicated Committee Volunteers who have worked since September to bring tonight's event to life. Your talent and teamwork have not only contributed to HEARTS OUT's success, but have touched the lives of so many youth in our community.

Thank you as well to the volunteers who worked tonight and the past few weeks at "crunch time". We appreciate your support!

Event & Gala Planning Team

Lisa Gray

Callie Finley

Catarina Moreira

Celine Danis

Danica Strocen

Marketing, Promotion / Ticket Sales

Kendra Nemeth

Callie Boyce

Sierra Beaulieu

Auction & Prizes Team

Stacey Schaub-Szabo

Lisa Marion

Claire Kain

Kathy Poon

Sponsorship & Donations/Ticket Sales Team

Laura Hambley Lovett

Scott Lovett

Shirley Penner

Sierra Beaulieu

Jody Ulrich

Olga Krochak Sulkin

Trisha Woodlock

Erika Holter

Megan Thomson

Eugene Beaulieu

Jody Weyman

Janice Schneider

Teo Blackburn

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS

Acadian Heart Soap Company

Alberta Distillers Limited

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

Alojz Spehar

Amandine Bakery

AOK Creations

ATCO

Attic Bar & Stage

Avenue Blonde

Barnstable Bears

Bodythings

Bondars Furniture

Bow Bottom Veterinary Hospital

Bridgeland Distillery Inc

Brost Chiropractic & Wellness

Butterfield Acres

Calaway Park

Calgary Career Counselling

Calgary Meats

Calgary Pilates

Calgary Surge

Calgary Young People's Theatre

Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame

Canadian Brewhouse, Lethbridge

Canyon Meadows Cinemas

Carol McCallum

Chris Hadfield

Chris Henderson-McDade

Christy D Swanberg Photography

COBS Bread (Willow Park)

T H A N K Y O U

THANK

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Deerfoot Inn

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Eight Gracies

Emily Beaudo

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Ghost Rider Smokehou

Gnu Craft Spirits

Greater Calgary Ortho

Grey Eagle Casino

Havoc Performance Tr

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Heritage Lanes

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS

Melissa Bruglemans-Labelle (Touch of Paint by Melissa)

Miko Photography

Mount Royal University

Norwex

Ollia Macarons & Tea

One Yellow Rabbit

Pet Planet - Millrise

Pottery by the Bee

Quute Gifts

RE/MAX Calgary and Area

Redpoint Media

RnR Wellness Spa le Germain

Ronald L. Firth

Rosebud Theatre

Rustyk

Sanctuary Spa

Sassy Spoon Designs

Shaw Charity Classic

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary

Shivaun Miele

Simply Baby Quilts

Social Beer Haus

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Springbank Cheese Co. (Willow Park)

StoryBook Theatre

Stunning Creations

Swede things

Telus Communications

The Banff Centre

The Bike Shop

THANK

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The Salt Cella

The Spice Cab

The Westin C

Theatre Calga

Troubled Mon

Vertigo Theat

Ways With W

WestJet

White Barn V

Wild Cavema

Willow Park W

YMCA Calgary

Cash Donati

Kevin Gillis

Darlene & Da

Jason Berge

Jane McCaig

Kim William

Megan Emmett

Shirley Penner

Tricia Penner*

Brianna Rudolfsen

Kaela Caron

Jocelyn Smith

Carole Tsang

Keith Heilman*

Bryan Clarke*

Janice Schneider*

Colin Lowe

Chris Thompson*

Dez Jones*

Beth MacLean*

Jocelyn Jones*

Lois Mafrica*

CEO

Founder & CDO

Artistic Director

Production Manager

Marketing Manager

Office Manager, Registrar

Volunteer Manager

APAC Co-Manager; Facility

APAC Co-Manager; Rentals

Fund Development Associate

Manager; Tech/Production & Equip/Music Coordinator

Marketing & Communications

Associate/Art Design

Production Assistant

Fund Development Associate

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Alumni Engagement Administrator