2008 “Misbehaving Woman of the Year” Recogntion Event, Fundraiser and Clothing Swap

Date: March 5th (in honor of International Woman’s Day)
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm (program runs from 6:15-7:30 pm)
Keynote: Glynnis Osher of "The Mystic Masala" (www.themysticmasala.com)

Cost: $59 and includes a non-alcoholic beverage and appies.

The event is held as a fundraiser for the Avalon Women’s Centers.  Avalon supports women who are in recovery from addictions (www.avaloncentres.org)

Media Contact: Margo Bates at www.margobatespr.com

Event Sponsors 2008

Platinum: Penny Demming of SHE Financial
Table of 8: Wayne Ryan of ReMax Crest Westside

Friends of The Event

Jini Aroon of Jini’s Ethnic Gourmet
Heather Elrick of Beijo Bags
Pamela Chatry: Personal Business Manager to Entrepreneurial Superstars

In addition to the award presentation and networking opportunities, you will have a chance to learn about a women's fair trade co-op in Nepal from our keynote speaker, Glynnis Osher of "The Mystic Masala" (www.themysticmasala.com) as well as participate in the clothing swap.

The “Misbehaving Woman of the Year” Awards are based on the Laurel Thatcher Ulrich quote “well behaved women seldom make history” and honors a woman or women who have refused to be pulled into the cultural drift of complacency, who have dared to make a difference, taken a risk and enhanced the lives of women in her community.  First held in Dawson Creek and hosted by the South Peace Community Resources Society in 2005, the event was brought to the lower mainland in 2006 by Zoey Ryan, and is held near International Women’s Day as a way of honouring all women in attendance.

The clothing swap, organized by "Good Riddance Professional Organizing" adds a fun and interactive component to the evening.  Any clothes not swapped are donated to a local women's shelter.
(www.goodriddance.ca)

2007 Award "Holders" and Categories

"The planet": Betty Krawczyk for her activisim to protect old growth forests

"The heart":  Wilma Fuchs for her self less devotion to "acts of kindness"

"People": Christine Awram for support of women through "Women of Worth"

"Profit": Pamela Chatry for support of women in business

"Pleasure": Linda Baker who uses chocolate as a gateway to social change.

All these women display passion and purpose and are an inspiration and role models of "misbehaving".

2006 Award Holder: Elaine Brewer White of “The Comedy Factory” who was nominated for her commitment to women through her volunteer work.

Contact us for a sponsorship or nomination package.