|
REPORT RAPPORT |
DATE:
|
24 November 2014 |
TO/DEST:
|
Executive Director, Ottawa Police Services Board |
FROM/EXP:
|
Chief of Police, Ottawa Police Service |
SUBJECT/OBJET: |
2014 OTTAWA POLICE GALA UPDATE
|
The OPS has initiated plans for the sixth annual Ottawa Police Gala at the Ottawa Convention Centre to take place on November 7, 2015.
CONSULTATION
Beginning in early December, the OPS will be accepting applications from organizations who wish to be considered as the designated charity for next year’s Gala. The applications are received through Charity Village and scored by a committee that includes leaders representing the Platinum sponsors. The final decision on which organization will be the beneficiary of funds raised through the sixth annual gala will be made public in early 2015.
The presentation of the proceeds from the 2014 Ottawa Police Gala to the Boys and Girls Club will take place at the Police Services Board meeting on November 24, 2014.
The 2014 Ottawa Police Gala was a success both in funds raised for the beneficiary and for attendees who enjoyed the event in downtown Ottawa with great views, great food and recognition of OPS members. The event also highlighted the Ottawa Police Pipes and Drums, Ceremonial Guard, and Chorus, as well as the OPS Venturer program members, Youth Advisory Committee members, and volunteers from the Boys and Girls Club and Target. We are pleased to announce that, having paid all invoices, a donation of $100,000 will be made to the Boys and Girls Club. With the success of the fifth annual gala included, the OPS has raised over $470,000 since 2010 to support local charities and those they help.
(Original signed by)
Charles Bordeleau
Chief of Police
Responsible for report: Supt. Dan Delaney