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in Support of

Chinese New YearChinese New YearChinese New Year

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015

Chinese New Year Banquet Menu

Pot Stickers in the Appetizer Plate represent Gold Bars

E-Fu Noodles symbolize Long Life

Meat & Chicken were not part of the everyday diet so they were served only on Celebration Days

Fish represents Abundance, “more than enough”

Black Moss has the same sound as “Making a Fortune”, Lo Hon means “Budda's feast”

The Chinese word for Enoki Mushrooms has the same sound as the word for Gold

Ying & Yang in English is Mandarin ducks, it's always a pair, the Male and a Female, swim every where together. Symbolize Happy Couples

Finally, something Sweet to finish the meal, this symbolize the Sweetness in Life

Appetizer Platter-- Jelly Fish, Pot Stickers, BBQ Pork

Pepper - Salt Crab with E- Fu Noodles

Crispy Chicken

Sweet & Sour Deep Fried Fish Fillet

Lo Hon and Black Moss Vegetables

Egg Tofu & Enoki Mushroom over Broccoli

Black Pepper Beef

Ying Yang Fried Rice

Tapioca Soup

The Meaning in the Meal

Don Mee Seafood Restaurant

ProgramMaster of Ceremonies - Tony Joe, Community Supporter

Welcome and Introductions

Address byMarie Ellen Purkis

Vice Chair, Board of DirectorsUnited Way Greater Victoria

1st Draw for a Weekend German Auto Drive

Dinner

2nd Draw for a Weekend German Auto Drive

3rd Draw for a Weekend German Auto Drive

Auction

The Key Lottery

Thank You & Good Night!

LIVE AUCTIONWith Special Guest Auctioneer Roshan Vickery, of Kilshaw‘s

A ROCKLAND MANOR AFFAIR - PRICELESS!An evening at Rockland’s Highwood House for 16. You will be treated to a culinary experience created by Executive Chef, Takashi Ito from the The Inn at Laurel Point. The dinner will be punctuated with paired wine tastings provided by Liquor Plus, foods from Fisgard Market and dinner prepared by Chef Ito. After dinner entertainment will be a private concert by one of the original Canadian Tenors, Ken Lavigne, whose next performance will be at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.Donated by Highbury Asset Management Inc., The Inn at Laurel Point, Liquor Plus and Fisgard Market.

HOT JAZZ AND A NIGHT IN THE CITYThese tickets could be yours – 2 seats at the TD Victoria International Jazzfest’s opening night featuring Ester Rada, on Friday, June 19th at the McPherson ($ 80). Dine out, pre-concert at the chic, James Bay Oswego Hotel ($100) and after the concert, return to your hotel room at the Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites ($400).Package Value: $ 580Donated by The Jazz Society, Invis Inc/Maria Dominelli and The Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites.

ALL SEASON GET-AWAY AT WHISTLER OR BLACKCOMBA romantic get-away for family or friends on the slopes of Whistler or Blackcomb – either 2 nights in a one bedroom suite at the Pan Pacific Mountainside at Whistler; or, 2 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Aspens at Blackcomb ($ 500). Any season - subject to availability Plus BC Ferries passes for driver, vehicle and one passenger, (2 x single passes- $ 150).Package Value a Minimum of $ 650 depending on hotel, & seasonDonated by: Itziar Management and BC Ferries

‘MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL’ – ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN100.3 The Q or The Zone @ 91.3 offers you a customized advertising campaign to promote your business and raise your community profile Package Value – $ 2,500Donated by The Q & The Zone

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!Soar above the ground on a 200 foot crane at the Esquimalt Graving Dock for a bird’s eye view of Naden and the Esquimalt Harbour. Access to this facility it usually not available to the general public so this is a very unique opportunity. Package Value $150 Donated by Public Works & Government Services Canada

AT HOME DINING EXPERIENCENeed some new ideas for cooking, or stock up on ingredients in your kitchen? Let Truffles Inspired Catering prepare some delectable dishes for you ($ 250); add a dash or dollop of any number of gourmet products from Epicure Selections ( $ 130), and taste test a line of olive oils from Olive The Senses ( $ 26). Then curl up in your comfy chair with a whole basket of Mystery Books from Chronicles of Crime Book Store. ($65)Package Value: $ 471Donated by Truffles Inspired Catering, Epicure Selections,Olive The Senses, and Chronicles of Crime Book Store

CHOOSE YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM Nurture your body with an ‘OM’ pass to the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria (since 1970) that gives you choices of levels and times of classes ($55); a series of passes (2 x 10 adult passes) to the Saanich Commonwealth Place for swimming, fitness, water fit, weight room ( $ 106). Challenge your mind and open your soul with a theatrical presentation at the Belfry Theatre of ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ in April and May, 2015 – ticket vouchers for 2 ( $ 61).Package Value: $ 222Donated by the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria, Saanich Commonwealth Place and the Belfry Theatre.

ROUND OF GOLF AND DINE-OUTTake to the links at Cordova Bay Golf Course with 3 Buddy Golfers and 3 more Fellow Golfers to the Ridge Golf Course, complimented with the requisite golf paraphernalia – an RBC Royal Bank Sport Bag with Golf Balls, Water Bottle, Cap and Towel ($ 376).Later that day, treat 8 of you to a Chinese Dinner at Ming’s Restaurant ($ 160).Package Value: $ 536Donated by Sayward Hill, RBC Shelbourne/McKenzie, Ming’s Restaurant.

LIFE ON THE INNER HARBOURIn one of Victoria’s premier locations on the Inner Harbour, the Hotel Grand Pacific offers a wonderful base for being a ‘tourist’ in your own city! A night for two in a ‘Victoria Guest Room’, with breakfast in the Pacific Restaurant. To top it off, an opportunity for dinner for four in the hotel’s restaurant with its featured West Coast Cuisine. Package Value: $ 410 approximatelyDonated by Reid James, Hotel Grand Pacific

EXPECTING A BABY? OR A NEW GRANDCHILD?Prepare for the new arrival with an heirloom, hand stitched crib quilt by Carole Anne McNeil ($ 500). Join other new parents and grandparents at the Mothering Touch for classes in prenatal and baby care, first aid and other topics ($ 60). Finally, prepare the infant for his or her future with an ‘RESP’ of $ 100 from RBC Hillside Branch to build funds for education.Package Value: $ 660Donated by Carole Anne McNeil, Mothering Touch, and RBC Hillside Branch

This year we have available 200 Lucky Golden

Lay See Envelopeseach containing

$10 Gift Card fromFairway Markets

$10 Gift Certificate from Don Mee Seafood Restaurant

and A Raffle Ticket

with 3 chances to Winone of 3

Weekend Drives of aLuxury German Auto

courtesy of the German Auto Group

with 5 more chances to Wina Honda Emergency Backpack

courtesy of Campus Auto Group

LUCKY LAY SEE ENVELOPE

Look for Lay See Sellersthroughout the Restaurant

Itziar ManagementIyengar Yoga Centre of VictoriaLiquor PlusMaria Dominelli – Invis Inc.Ming’s RestaurantMothering TouchOlive The SensesPublic Works & Government Services CanadaRBC Hillside BranchRBC Shelbourne BranchSaanich Commonwealth Place100.3 The Q/ The Zone 91.3The Inn at Laurel PointTruffles Inspired CateringVictoria Chinatown Lioness Club

BC FerriesBelfry TheatreCampus Auto GroupCarole Anne McNeilChateau Victoria Hotel & SuitesChronicles of Crime Book StoreSayward HillDart Coon Club of CanadaDon Mee Seafood RestaurantEpicure SelectionsFairway MarketsFisgard MarketGerman Auto Import NetworkHighbury Asset Management Ltd.Hotel Grand PacificIndustrial Plastics & Paints

SPONSORS & DONORS

Table Sponsors

RBC Royal BankScotia BankTD Canada TrustVictoria Labour Council

Unite for Change

Victoria Chinese Commerce Association

United Way Chinese New Year Gala Dinner

Organizing Committee

Ron Sherring - Industrial Plastics & PaintsAmanda Mills - Mills Appraisal Group Ltd Jay McNeil - The Q & The Zone RadioFrank Low - RBC Royal BankLyon Chan - RBC Royal BankIrene Tiampo - Itziar Management LtdFelicity Smith - United Way Liaison

All proceeds raised at this event benefitthe United Way Greater Victoria

Chair

Unite for Change