Annette Savage: 2010 Irish Woman of the Year
 GERALDINE MEGANNETY of the Irish Women’s Network, presenting Annette Savage with the award plaque as the 2010 Irish Woman of the Year. Colleen O’Keefe of the Irish Women’s Networking is holding the presentation flowers.
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VANCOUVER – Annette Savage is the 2010 Irish Woman of the Year. She was honoured by the Irish Women’s Network on April 25 for her volunteer work with the Niall Mellon Township Trust.
This charity based in Ireland, builds houses for underprivileged people living in the township of Khayelitsha, 30 kilometres from Cape Town in South Africa. For more information, visit: www.irishtownship.com.
Annette, is from Mullymux, Co. Roscommon, and was raised in a large family of six brothers and two sisters.
In 1971, Annette and her husband moved to Bermuda before journeying on to Canada in 1975. A tour of the South Pacific beckoned in 1980 and off they went, living in both American Samoa and Fiji until their return to Canada in 1986.
On her return to Canada, Annette worked with Share Family and Community Services where she stayed for 15 years. She has worked on a variety of volunteer projects over the years, including Golden Spike Days in Port Moody; the BC Summer Games; and raising funds for the United Way.
Annette spends a great deal of time throughout the year organizing events to raise the necessary funds to enable her to be invited to participate in the Niall Mellon township challenge building blitz in South Africa.
She was the sole Canadian representative last year and has plans to return again next year. Watch for news about her upcoming fundraising campaign to participate in the 2011 building blitz. Watch The Celtic Connection for more news in upcoming issues.
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European Festival
The next event on the Irish Women’s Network calendar is the European Festival on May 29 at the Scandinavian Centre located at 6540 Thomas Street in Burnaby, B.C.
The Festival opens at 10 AM with a parade of colourful ethnic costumes, followed by non-stop stage performances highlighting each country participating.
There are 32 cultural booths manned by representatives from each country, including Ireland.
Volunteers are needed for short shifts at the Irish booth throughout the day so if you can spare some time, or if you wish to purchase tickets, call Claire Fox at (604) 263-7651 or e-mail: barnesfox@telus.net.
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IWN Annual Golf Tournament
It’s time to brush off those golf clubs and get registered for the IWN Golf Tournament which will be held on June 13 at 11 AM at Mylora Golf Course in Richmond.
It’s a Texas Scramble (or best ball) which makes it a fun tournament for golfers of every level and followed by a great dinner and prizes for all.
The cost is $65 including green fees, dinner and taxes. It’s always a fabulous day of fun so hope you can join us. Invite all your golfing friends!
To register, call Marie Morris at (604) 929-1042. Mail cheques (made out to Irish Women’s Network) to: Eilis Courtney, #302 - 1445 Marpole Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 1S5. For more information, see: www.irishwomenbc.net.
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