Fri, Jun 07
|Montréal
A GALAXY OF STARS - GEM*STAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE 2024 GRADUATION
Dear Community Supporters, Playmas Montreal Cultural Association is thrilled to extend a special invitation to you for the upcoming Gem*Star Circle of Excellence Graduation Ceremony. This remarkable event will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Multi-Faith Chapel at Concordia University.
Time & Location
Jun 07, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Montréal, 7141 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H4B 1R6, Canada
About The Event
Dear Community Supporters,
Playmas Montreal Cultural Association is thrilled to extend a special invitation to you for the upcoming Gem*Star Circle of Excellence Graduation Ceremony. This remarkable event will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Multi-Faith Chapel at Concordia University's Loyola Campus, located at 7141 Sherbrooke St. West.
Entitled "A Galaxy of Stars," the evening promises to be truly memorable. We'll begin with a delightful Cocktail Reception at 6:00 pm, followed by the Graduation Ceremony. During this ceremony, we will proudly present 10 Scholarships and 6 Bursaries, totaling $18,000.00, to 16 exceptional GemStar Students. It will be a touching moment as we acknowledge the dedication and academic achievements of these talented Black High School Graduates.
We would be honored to have you join us at our upcoming graduation ceremony, where scholarships and bursaries will be distributed. Your presence would not only demonstrate your support for our cause but also provide an opportunity to witness firsthand the impact of our initiative and contribution on the lives of our students.
We warmly extend an invitation for you to support our cause by acquiring tickets for our event at $40.00 each. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com:
Alternatively, you can elevate your involvement by sponsoring a VIP table for 10 guests at $800, which includes a full-page advertisement. Additionally, we offer advertising opportunities in our Program Booklet:
- Full page: $300
- Half Page: $200
- Quarter Page: $100
- Business Card: $50
- Congratulations (one line) $25
- Ads are due by May 17, 2024 - Booklet size is 8 1/2 x 11
Your generous contribution will directly contribute to the sustainability of the Gem*Star Program, enabling our Black High-Performing students to thrive academically. By investing in their future, you showcase your dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders.
The Gem*Star Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, led by the Playmas Montreal Cultural Association and spearheaded by Gemma Raeburn-Baynes, President of Playmas Montreal and a respected retired BMO employee, aims to empower and support deserving high-achieving Black high school students in their pursuit of higher education. The program offers scholarship awards of $1,500 each, Bursaries of $500 each, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities. We are deeply grateful for the sponsorship from BMO Bank of Montreal, as part of the Bank's Black Entrepreneurs Program, as well as the support from Groupe 3737, individual donors, and corporations.
For further information, please feel free to contact me directly at (514) 620-6612 or Mr. Akil Alleyne, Manager, GemStar Program at (514) 242-2777.
We eagerly anticipate your support as we empower and inspire the next generation of leaders.