9th Annual Western Rowing Gala
Saturday, March 2, 2013
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Great Hall, Somerville House, Western University

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Please join fellow alumni, current team members, friends and family of the Western Rowing program for the 9th Annual Rowing Gala Dinner on March 2, 2013, for an evening of fun and camaraderie. This year's Gala starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall, Somerville House, will feature a silent auction, games prizes, live music and dinner.

The guest speaker for the evening will be seven-time Olympian Lesley-Thompson Willie BA'82 BEd'83.  Lesley started rowing at Western and has since collected an impressive list of international titles, including multiple world championships in the coxed eight, Olympic medals including gold in Barcelona (1992) and her most recent accomplishment of earning a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the W8+.

For alumni who would like to catch up with friends and old teammates, a reception starting at 3:30 p.m. has been organized at The Spoke, 1st floor, University Community Centre.

Discounted rooms have also been arranged at Station Park Inn for alumni, friends and family who are attending the event. When booking, please mention the Western Rowing Gala.

Parking is complimentary in the Weldon Lot.

Tickets are $100.00 for alumni, parents and friends and $75.00 for current students with student ID in advance only. A table of twelve can be purchased for $1,050.00

Register online by Sunday, February 24, 2013. Those who purchase tickets before February 10th will be entered in a draw to win a prize! Students may also purchase tickets through Natasha Caminsky.

The evening's menu includes soup and a choice of main course and dessert. For a more detailed menu and more information about the event, please visit the Facebook Event Page.

For guests planning on heading downtown afterwards, transportation will be arranged.

If you have any questions or would like to make a silent auction donation, please contact Natasha Caminsky by email or call at 519-630-0636.

Please contact Alumni Western if you require information in an alternative format, or if any other arrangements can make this event accessible to you.

We are sorry, the deadline for registering for this event online has passed. Please email alumnirsvp@uwo.ca or call 1-800-258-6896 and press 2 if you are still interested in attending. Please leave your name, email, phone number, the name of your guest and specify which event you will be attending.


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