ICD Charity Gala Raises 41,000 RMB for Earthquake Relief and a Local Pulandian School
The International Club of Dalian (ICD) gala fundraising event was held on May 31st to raise funds for our adopted school project in Pulandian, a suburb of Dalian and those in dire need as a result of the earthquake in Sichuan Province.
Government officials from the Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau (FTEC) attending the gala included Bureau Director Lui De Chun, who thanked ICD for its charitable contributions. Additional officials from the FTEC Bureau included Division Chief Sun Lian Yun and Vice-Division Chief Li Hong Min. Director Diao from the Dalian Charity Federation thanked the ICD for its interest in helping the earthquake victims and the Pulandian School. The esteemed goverment guests also provided their support and encouragement for the ICD's continued success and participation in the Dalian community.
When the ICD was organized, one item that the Club wanted to pursue was to take on a local charitable project which would benefit a local group of people needing a helping hand. The Charity Committee leads Jacinta Mora-George and Anna Lee met with the Dalian Charity Federation sometime ago to choose a project that needs some help and would fit with the ICD charity goals. The Pulandian School was selected; the school is located in the Pulandian District outside of Dalian. Next, a visit was scheduled to see the school and better understand the needs of this school. With 200 children attending grades Kindergarten through Grade 6, many basic items are needed from computers and photocopier/printer to sports equipment and adequate clothing. Some building repairs were also identified as there is no heat for the winter months.
With the generosity of ICD members, non-members and sponsor donations a total of 41,000 RMB was raised. The Red Cross was given 20,500 RMB and the Pulandian School will be recieving needed equipment valued at 20,500 RMB.
- Swissotel for providing the music, hotel and restaurant vouchers;
- DCT Wines for the wines served;
- Shangri-La Hotel Dalian for donating a hotel stay and restaurant vouchers;
- METRO for donating the soda and beer served, and shopping vouchers; and
- The Riviera Restaurant for donating dinner vouchers.
A special thank you to Raymond Bragg, the ICD emeritus chairman, and Shangri-la Mactan Cebu Resort General Manager for offering the grand prize three-night stay at the Shangri-La Macatan Cebu property.
Melissa Preston, Jinshitan area, was the lucky winner of the grand prize. Congratulations, Melissa!
The new ICD logo also made its debut at the gala. The logo was designed by Ashley Choi, a Maple Leaf Foreign National School student. The logo will be used on future ICD communications. Thank you, Ashley, for participating in our design contest!
Government officials from the Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau (FTEC) attending the gala included Bureau Director Lui De Chun, who thanked ICD for its charitable contributions. Additional officials from the FTEC Bureau included Division Chief Sun Lian Yun and Vice-Division Chief Li Hong Min. Director Diao from the Dalian Charity Federation thanked the ICD for its interest in helping the earthquake victims and the Pulandian School. The esteemed goverment guests also provided their support and encouragement for the ICD's continued success and participation in the Dalian community.
When the ICD was organized, one item that the Club wanted to pursue was to take on a local charitable project which would benefit a local group of people needing a helping hand. The Charity Committee leads Jacinta Mora-George and Anna Lee met with the Dalian Charity Federation sometime ago to choose a project that needs some help and would fit with the ICD charity goals. The Pulandian School was selected; the school is located in the Pulandian District outside of Dalian. Next, a visit was scheduled to see the school and better understand the needs of this school. With 200 children attending grades Kindergarten through Grade 6, many basic items are needed from computers and photocopier/printer to sports equipment and adequate clothing. Some building repairs were also identified as there is no heat for the winter months.
With the generosity of ICD members, non-members and sponsor donations a total of 41,000 RMB was raised. The Red Cross was given 20,500 RMB and the Pulandian School will be recieving needed equipment valued at 20,500 RMB.
ICD wishes to thank all of the sponsors and donors who helped make these contributions possible:
- Swissotel for providing the music, hotel and restaurant vouchers;
- DCT Wines for the wines served;
- Shangri-La Hotel Dalian for donating a hotel stay and restaurant vouchers;
- METRO for donating the soda and beer served, and shopping vouchers; and
- The Riviera Restaurant for donating dinner vouchers.
A special thank you to Raymond Bragg, the ICD emeritus chairman, and Shangri-la Mactan Cebu Resort General Manager for offering the grand prize three-night stay at the Shangri-La Macatan Cebu property.
Melissa Preston, Jinshitan area, was the lucky winner of the grand prize. Congratulations, Melissa!
The new ICD logo also made its debut at the gala. The logo was designed by Ashley Choi, a Maple Leaf Foreign National School student. The logo will be used on future ICD communications. Thank you, Ashley, for participating in our design contest!
