RCS Commonwealth Dinner

The (black-tie) Commonwealth Dinner is a significant occasion for companies and global citizens to demonstrate their support for worthwhile causes in Canada and Commonwealth countries. This event will also provide a great opportunity to network with Individuals and diplomats from the Commonwealth Countries in Ottawa (for more information see thecommonwealth.org). The Royal Commonwealth Society Ottawa (www.rcs-ottawa.ca) has a long and valued cultural history. We are dedicated to promoting The Commonwealth of Nations and its values, as reflected in the new Commonwealth Charter of 2013, such as diversity, democracy, rule of law, human rights, good governance and social and economic development. For Non-members, we offer a one-year free membership to RCS Ottawa. All net proceeds to go to the Register Charities of: Doctors without Borders (i.e., Ebola), and, RCS Ottawa Commonwealth Education Fund RCS Ottawa has dispersed over one million dollars since 2000. This year, another Arnold Smith RCS Scholarship for students from Commonwealth countries will be established at Algonquin College. Hon. Jason Kenney, Federal Minister - Keynote Speaker. Adrian Harewood (CBC host and announcer) - Master of Ceremonies. International Past-President of Doctors without Borders invited. Free Parking... Complementary Host Bar(imported wine and beer, domestic wine and beer, rail liquor, non-alcoholic beverages) for both the reception and dinner. Tremendous Auction - Over $7,000 in silent and live auction items (golf, dinners, art, hotels, holiday trips, services, etc.). Outstanding Dinner: Assorted hot and cold canapés passed during cocktail; 3 course dinner including a Vegetarian soup, Choice of (3) main courses Black Angus Strip loin (sliced in 2 portions) or Atlantic Salmon / or Indian Vegetarian (by Ishina) --- lots of vegetables, Dessert, and, Freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, decaffeinated coffee and selection of Tazo teas.