Red Dress Ball

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GLBA Foundation (the Foundation)

• The Foundation was incorporated on February 17, 2006 under incorporation number S0050283. Created by the GLBA of BC as a registered charitable organization directed and administered by the GLBA of BC.
• The Foundation expands on the GLBA mandate to demonstrate social responsibility to nurture future community leaders
• The Foundation provides scholarships to the youth of our community in BC with the scholarship criteria based on both potential and achievements of a candidate who self identifies as a member of our community
• The GLBA and GLBA Foundation's Red Dress Ball is the primary fundraising event raising funds for the Foundation.
• The aim is to provide financial assistance and mentoring opportunities to worthy individuals
• The Foundation mirrors the success of a similar program in Seattle where the Greater Seattle Business Association has awarded more than 200 scholarships totaling over $550,000US over the last 17 years.
• Activities to raise funds include a signature event; The Red Dress Ball, a high-end gala event and the follow up Awards Dinner where the recipients of the scholarships will be announced and scholarships presented.
• Throughout the year other fund raising events will be on going
• The scholarship program will provide many good opportunities for sponsorships, donations and partnerships for GLBA members.
• To be successful, volunteers and dedicated GLBA members will be needed
• The scholarship is the first function of the GLBA Foundation, with future possible missions including the provision of support for seniors in our community.

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2008 Red Dress Ball Event Sponsors:

Red Dress Ball Founding Sponsors:

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GLBA Annual Corporate Sponsors:

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Red Dress Ball Media Sponsors:

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Red Dress Ball Fashion Show Sponsors :

Phoenix Fashions, Romantique

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Red Dress Ball Decor Fashion

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GLBA Community Sponsors:

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