Titan Gala Program 2023

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

GALA COMMITTEE

GALA CO-CHAIRS

DEBBIE FUNG

JENNIFER GILROY

GALA COMMITTEE MEMBERS

MEENAL AGARWAL

PAYAL AJMERA

ADELEH ANDALIB

JING BU

TINA CARANCI

NATALIE CHAN

CHERYL CHEUNG

BERNISA DELL’ELCE

PIA GALATI

GAIL GAO

WENJIA GAO

CHRISTINA GIANG

ROLITA GUAN

YANGMEI GUO

CAROLYN HSU

XIAOYU HU

XINGMEI HUANG

SHARON HUNG

ANITA HUNG

FARZANA JAMAL

YUJIN JIANG

KEIRA JIAO

NEVINA KISHUN

SHAMEER KOTADIA

NAFISHA LADAK

SHAOHUA LI

YULIN LIU

VANESSA LOCILENTO

CHENNY LONG

DORIS MA

MAX MA

ALEXANDRA MAKOS

LAVEENA MUNSHI

HODA NIA

ZAHRA NOZARI

ROMA ONA

DANIELA PACITTO

LE RAINONE

MARYNA SAIDOVA

TANIA SHAHEEN

DINA SINGH

IRINA SOESON

IVANA STRGACIC

LIBING SUN

MATHANA SUNDARAMOORTHY

RAKESH TRIPATHI

LISA VOLANTE

CRYSTAL WINKLEY

MANLIN XI

RUYUE ZANG

HONGNAN ZHANG

LIN ZHU

MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS

It is our honour and pleasure to welcome you to our annual TMS gala event. Tonight, we come together again as a community to celebrate the achievements of our school and to raise funds for its continued success.

As long parents of TMS, we have not only watched our children create strong friendships and bonds, we ourselves have had the great experience of meeting new people and making lifelong friendships as well.

This event is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our parents, supporters, and teachers, who have worked tirelessly to make this evening possible. Your presence tonight is a testament to your belief in education and your willingness to invest in our children’s future.

We have an incredible lineup of entertainment, delicious food, and inspiring auction prizes that will remind us of the impact of our collective efforts. I hope that you enjoy this special night, and I thank you for your unwavering support.

Sincerely,

DEBBIE FUNG & JENNIFER GILROY CO-CHAIRS, TOGETHER AGAIN GALA

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Events like our TMS Gala are important to our school community for many reasons, but as we continue to emerge strongly from the disruptions and restrictions of the past three years, one is uppermost in my mind. It is expressed perfectly in this year’s theme, “Together Again”. While this phrase reminds us of the social isolation we experienced during the pandemic, it also speaks more positively about the joy of re-uniting and catching up with friends in a beautiful setting. The Gala is also a much-needed opportunity to shake the dust off that formal attire which has been hibernating in a dim corner of our wardrobes or closets for more than three years.

It takes a small army of volunteers to make an event like this possible. Without their tireless dedication and hours of planning, this evening would simply never have taken place. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of those who shared their time, creativity and inspiration to make our Gala a truly memorable event. In particular, the leadership shown by our Gala CoChairs Debbie Fung and Jennifer Gilroy has been nothing short of incredible, and it is their vision which has driven the planning forward and brought the Gala back to life once again. This event has also been well supported by a large number of parent volunteers, and I want to recognize and thank them for their contributions as well. I am deeply grateful for their willingness to give their time and efforts freely to everyone’s benefit.

Together, we are building something special at TMS. The forward progress we can observe in the completion and opening of our new Dining Halls, and the ongoing construction of our new Middle School learning area, is a tribute to those who came before us, and a legacy for those who will follow. In the 21st century, organizations that stand still are actually travelling backwards, such is the rapid pace of change and innovation all around us. Successful organizations are those which anticipate now what the future might look like and begin to build blueprints and foundations so that when the future arrives, we will be ready to welcome it through our doors. As Alan Kay, educator and computing pioneer, put it so well: “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”

Demand for the kind of holistic, inclusive and innovative education that TMS and our fellow CAIS schools offer is only continuing to grow. Our enrollment figures when we opened our doors last September were the highest ever, and attendance at Open Houses on both campuses has been outstanding. In troubled, complex and uncertain times, independent schools provide a safe haven, an environment where every child can become known. They are also places where every parent, student, staff member, and alum has a story to share that is unique and special, and an audience willing to listen to it.

I wish everyone a fun and memorable evening filled with laughter, great conversation and maybe even a prize to enjoy in the days ahead!

ANDREW CROSS HEAD OF SCHOOL, TMS

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

On behalf of the City of Richmond Hill and Members of Council, I am pleased to extend congratulations and best wishes to everyone in attendance on the occasion of the TMS Titan Gala evening.

I am delighted to join you on this celebratory evening, after a forced hiatus of four years. Isn’t it terrific to be Together Again ? I have had the pleasure of interacting with the TMS community over my years in Richmond Hill and I am honoured to be with you again this evening as you celebrate community and friendship.

To all the educators in the audience, I would like to give a special acknowledgement of gratitude for the extraordinary efforts you went to during the pandemic to keep the TMS students engaged in the classroom.

In Richmond Hill, we acknowledge that our diverse, multicultural community creates the social and economic fabric of our thriving city and that a terrific education provides the foundation needed for our children and the future of this community.

As the Mayor of Richmond Hill, I am grateful to the families and to TMS for fostering an environment that nurtures our youth and for encouraging the future citizens of Richmond Hill.

Have a fantastic evening

Regards,

www.discoveryday.ca

Discovery Day Camp (an entity of TMS) is a fun, exciting, and memorable day camp for children (4 years of age and older) made up of a multitude of programming that gives campers opportunities to experience activities in the creative arts, athletics and science, while immersing them in nature and the outdoors.

Outdoor Pool Catered Lunch Exciting Activities

Campers will enjoy recreational swim times during camp

Fresh, healthy and nutritious meals each day are included

Sports, arts, drama, computers, wood working, and more!

Speciality Programs from Partner Organizations

Making the most of the great outdoors, with activities like wilderness survival, canoeing, building campfires, nature art and more!

Custom-made STEAM activities for Discovery Day Campers; Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math based topics

Inspiring programming in the field of robotics and coding, helping kids develop critical digital skills and capabilities

Voted best Magician in the GTA by Today’s Parent Magazine, Chris Westfall brings his high energy, unique and engaging magic for audiences to enjoy

Exciting, energetic and creative activities aimed to foster respect, cooperation and team spirit

MENU

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

FOOD STATIONS

GRAZING STATION WITH SALAD BAR RISOTTO & PASTA STATION

ENTREE

5 OZ. CANADIAN PRIME STRIP LOIN & BLACK TIGER SHRIMP PETER AND PAUL’S STYLE WITH POMME DUCHESSE AND CHEF’S CHOICE VEGETABLES

CIRCULATING DESSERTS, COFFEE AND TEA

LATE NIGHT SERVICE

FUNNEL CAKE & SOFT ICE CREAM STATION

CHURRO STATION & ACCOMPANIED BY NUTELLA POUTINE STATION

6:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

FOOD STATIONS

SIGNATURE DRINK

PHOTO BOOTH CRACK THE SAFE

7:00 PM

Gala Doors Open

SALAD SERVICE

MAIN COURSE SPECIAL DESSERT

LIVE AUCTION

9:00 PM

After Party Carnival

CARNIVAL GAMES AND RAFFLE IN LOBBY AND OUTDOOR PATIO

DJ IN DINING HALL WITH ENTERTAINERS

LATE NIGHT FOOD STATIONS

DIGITAL SILENT AUCTION CLOSES AT 10.30PM

PARTY CONTINUES!

GALA SPONSORS

MCF SECURITIES

PRESENTING SPONSOR

YORK UNITED

COCKTAIL SPONSOR

ZANCOR HOMES

FOOD STATION SPONSOR

PEMBERTON GROUP

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

SHARON HUNG & FAMILY

CRACK THE SAFE SPONSOR

CACHET HOMES

LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR

NELMAR DRYWALL COMPANY LTD

FANDOR HOMES

ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMES SPONSORS

TD BANK

TAKE HOME GIFT SPONSOR

MAURO AND PIA GALATI

LAVEENA MUNSHI AND ANAND DOOBAY

ANDRE AND DANIELA PACITTO

MICHAEL AND MIRELLA TOTERA

WINE SPONSORS

TREASURE HILL HOMES

BRONZE SPONSOR

PCL

PRINTING SPONSOR

H&F JEWELRY

SIGNATURE DRINK SPONSOR

TMS has been nurturingthe minds of the next generation for over 60 years. We are proud to support you and send all our best wishes for this year’s Titan Gala!

CRACK THE SAFE

Guests will get one attempt to guess the 5 digit code which will open up the safe and win $30,000!

RULES:

1. Give the volunteer your name to check off the list.

2. Think of a lucky 5 digit number

3. Type in the number

4.Wait and see if you won!

Presented by:

DIGITAL SILENT AUCTION INSTRUCTIONS

Using MobilBid at the 2023 Titan Gala

STEP 1: SIGN UP

BY PHONE: Please text “TITAN” to 647-699-1852. This will take you to the sign-in page for the auction.

WEB: Visit the following webpage to register: https://mobilbid.co/url/ceCCRx5o

STEP 2: NOTIFICATIONS

You can enable notifications either by SMS or email so you can keep track of items you want, especially if someone places a higher bid! You can bid anytime, and even setup auto bids.

STEP 3: FAVOURITES

Put the items you’re interested in your favourites list so you can quickly access them. This is for display purposes only. Be sure to bid to get alerts!

STEP 4: WON ITEMS

On this tab, you will see the items you have the current highest bid on, or that you have won.

STEP 5: PAY AND COLLECT

Once the auction closes, you will be emailed an invoice for items you have won. You can seamlessly and securely pay within the app by credit card. You will also have the option of paying by cheque at the event or at the Main Office at either campus the following week. Individuals who did not win an item they were bidding on will also be notified by email.

STEP 6: COLLECTING YOUR PRIZE

TMS will arrange for your prize pick up the following week once payments have been made.

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS YEAR’S TITAN GALA

Over several decades, Pemberton has become one of the largest condominium developers in the Greater Toronto Area. From concept to completion, we’ve built our reputation on creating successful residential and commercial developments of uncompromising quality every step of the way.

LIVE AUCTION | LOT 1

PRIVATE BAKING SESSION FOR 10 WITH MASTERCHEF

CANADA SEASON 7 WINNER

CHRISTOPHER SIU

Hosted at TMS

4 TICKETS TO SEE BEYONCÉ LIVE IN CONCERT IN TORONTO

100-level tickets to see Beyoncé at the Rogers Centre on July 8, 2023.

LIVE AUCTION | LOT 3

5-NIGHT BEACH HOUSE STAY IN LAS CATALINAS, COSTA RICA

The 4 bedroom beach house has a private pool and is steps away from the ocean.

2 TICKETS TO SEE ADELE LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

Watch Adele perform live during her Las Vegas residency on October 21, 2023. Included is a 2-night stay at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

PARIS AND GUY SAVOY EXPERIENCE FOR 2

Five nights at the iconic Hotel D’Aubusson, a private guided tour of the Louvre Museum, and a Ten Course Tasting Menu and Wine Pairings for Two.

Congratulations to TMS on the wonderful occasion of the Titan Gala! This wonderful event perfectly embraces the vision of the TMS Community being Together Again.

TITAN GALA CARNIVAL GAMES

The Titan Gala After Party brings forward the carnival! Play a wide range of popular carnival games for a chance to win raffle tickets which you can enter in 1 of 4 draws.

Carnival games include everything from Bottle Ring Toss to Hole-in-One Mini Putt!

All carnival games are complimentary with your Titan Gala ticket. Raffle draw times: 9:45pm | 10:15pm | 10.45pm | 11:15pm

Please Note: You must be present at the venue to claim your prize. Have fun!

PROUD SUPPORTER OF

In recognition of TMS’ continued efforts to provide students the foundation for a life of goodness and excellence.

Award-Winning Builder

AFTER PARTY RAFFLE PRIZES

Have a look at all the exciting prizes you can win by playing the Carnival games at the Titan Gala After Party

FIRST DRAW PRIZE

Manicure and Pedicure for 2 at Bobos

Courtesy of Bobos Spa and Nails

SECOND PRIZE DRAW

Wine gift basket and $100 LCBO Gift Card

Courtesy of the Dell’Elce Family

THIRD PRIZE DRAW

Nespresso Essenza Mini

Courtesy of the Prasad and Shankla Family