The sold out 20th Annual Dad and Me Dance, sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast on May 15th in Sechelt, B.C. was a tremendous success, attended by 400 Dads and girls - a special thanks to our sponsors and community for all their support! ...
Tickets please!
Let the dance begin...
Winner of the 50/50 Draw was Nando M - he won $330
Photo Booth pics of the Rotary women and volunteer Rotaract
Event pictures thanks to Jamie Morris (Morris Media) and Janet Stevens
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(Pre-Event, Posted 1-May-2018)
20th Annual Dad and Me Dance: Every year the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast sponsors a party dance night for girls ages 5 to 13 and the significant man in their lives - father, grandfather, other relative or neighbour. Over the past 20 years the Dad & Me event has grown into the social event of the year on the Sunshine Coast. From an attendance of about 50 in 1999 the dance has grown to a capacity crowd of 400 participants in recent years. The event takes place from 6-9 PM, Tuesday, May 15th in the Chatelech High School gym (Sechelt), with tunes provided by Much Video Dance, a favorite of the girls and their escorts. There’s a barbecue featuring burgers and hot dogs along with a terrific assortment of meats, veggies and cheese trays. The emphasis is on fun, and a special time with Dad. We know the planning starts early in some homes. Some girls take advantage of the occasion to wear a special outfit (from princess dresses, to tiaras and gumboots). Every year we hear of girls who get their Dad & Me dress as a Christmas present, and over the years we’ve seen more than one dad sporting a tuxedo. Early in the year Rotarians are regularly quizzed about the date of the event. Pity the poor dad who’s out of town for the dance! Tickets are sold in advance (first tickets available on May 1st), and can be purchased from IGA in Gibsons and Wilson Creek, and the Sunshine Coast Credit Union in Sechelt and Gibsons. Tickets must be purchased in advance - and as it is typically a sold-out event, NO tickets are sold at the door. Admission: $10 Girls, $15 Men
An on-scene photo booth is a fun way to mark the occasion, with donated proceeds supporting Rotary initiatives. Each girl goes home with a special goodie bag geared to her age group, thanks to generous donations by merchants in our community. The Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast – Sechelt is especially appreciative of the generosity of local merchants. Without their generous assistance this event would not be possible.Proceeds from the Dad and Me Dance go to fund community projects, and to assist the Rotary effort to eradicate polio. (picture below - left to right: Dave & Jason at Vital Signs, Roberts Creek)
Graphic design by Debbie Vance
Graphic design by Debbie Vance