Green Party of Ontario's gala awards ceremony highlights candidates' campaign achievements during AGM
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November 22, 2007
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Gala Awards Dinner – Saturday, November 24, 2007 – 6 PM
Annual General Meeting – Friday, November 23 – Sunday, November 25, 2007 Camp Merrywood, Perth, ON
For Immediate Release – Ottawa – November 22, 2007 – Green Party members will be shaking, rattling and rolling at the Green Party of Ontario’s ‘Campaign Wrap-Up’ Gala Awards Ceremony that is taking place this Saturday, November 24th at Camp Merrywood, located just outside Perth Ontario. Kicking off at 6 pm, the evening promises much laughter and frivolity as GPO candidates from across the province are recognized with tongue-in-cheek awards, similar to those on shows like the MuchMusic Video Awards.
“The GPO has come of age, and we have a lot to celebrate,” says Leader Frank de Jong. “Through our combined effort, we tripled our vote, tripled our membership and earned our stripes in every riding. For this one night, we can relax and enjoy each other’s company. In the morning, we’ll continue to map out a strategy to lay the groundwork for electing Green MPPs in 2011.”
“This is a great way of bringing everyone in the party together under one roof,” says Victoria Serda, Female Deputy Leader. “The GPO includes people from all walks of life, and events like the Gala allow our members to network and really get to know each other in an informal, fun environment. Understanding each other is a key component of a strong political organization.”
The Gala will be taking place in conjunction with the Green Party’s Annual General Meeting and Policy Conference. “We’re looking forward to introducing the rest of the party to Eastern Ontario,” says John Ogilvie, a provincial candidate who is organizing the event.
The Gala and the AGM are open to Green Party of Ontario members and the media. The event is hosted by the Green Party’s Carleton-Mississippi Mills Constituency Association. Tax receipts will be issued.
Full event information can be found at:
www.vote-green.ca/AGM
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