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THE SPEARHEAD SOIRÉE RESULTS
Without a doubt, the Spearhead Soiree was a complete success! (Photo at right by Tobin Seagel.)
Everyone had a wonderful time... with about 200 people attending, including special guests from BC Parks, Whistler-Blackcomb, members of the media, numerous clubs and outdoor companies. The Performance Works venue worked wonderfully... dressed up in elegant black with the sparkle of candle lanterns and magical light patterns thrown across the floor from three climbing rope sculptures. People mixed and mingled as jazz music set the tone and volunteers brought trays of tasty appetizers round. There were plenty of things to see.... an extensive display on the huts project and Chad Manley’s amazing model of the Spearhead Range, plus the silent auction, filled with paintings, photography, outdoor gear, books, guided trips and more.
With people settled in their seats, Master of Ceremonies, Michael Down, introduced the presenters: Jayson Faulkner gave a very engaging presentation on the vision of the Spearhead Huts Project. Liz Scremin honoured ACC’ers, Fips Broda and Ron Royston, on the occasion of the 50th birthday of the Tantalus Hut at Lake Lovely Water. Greg Hill regaled everyone with tales of his formative years skiing in the Spearhead Range and his feat of skiing 2 million vertical feet in 2010. Lastly BC Parks was honoured with a birthday cake in celebration of its 100th birthday.
What a wonderful start to Vancouver fundraising for the Spearhead Huts Project! The Spearhead Soiree will be an annual event until the huts are realized, so please consider attending next year! The Spearhead Huts Committee thanks everyone for attending the Soiree, and sends a special thanks to the following generous individuals and companies: Soiree Sponsors: Arc’teryx, Arva, Whistler-Blackcomb Beverage and Silent Auction Donors: Alpine Club of Canada, Altus Mountain Guides, Arc’teryx, Arva, John Baldwin, BC Mountaineering Club, Black Diamond, Glen Boles, Jack Christie, James Elton, Escape Route, Explore Magazine, Indigo Natural Products, Greg Hill, Kathryn Hluchy, Icebreaker, Liberty Wine Merchants, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Petzl, Red Truck, Scarpa, Starbucks, Tamiko Suzuki, Jilly Watson, Rich Wheater, John Yardley-Jones, Ziptrek Supporters: Baumann Engineering, Bennett Land Surveying, Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company, Keltie Computing Limited, Mountain Life Magazine, Oldrich Ungr P.Eng. Volunteers who made the Soiree happen: Rob Brusse (Fundraising Committee Chair), Colin Boyd, Michael Down, Jayson Faulkner, Fleurie Hunter, Steve Legault, Chad Manley, Barbara McGeough, Liz Scremin, plus dozens of others on the night
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