ASSOCIATION OF ROMANIAN ENGINEERS IN CANADA (AREC)
Toronto, Ontario
Cordially invites you to the AREC Gala Dinner 2024
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM
Elegant and modern venue, festive lights and professional sound, entertainment with Grigore Zanfir and with special appearance by Keff BAND, Deluxe Open Bar included, and an outstanding menu will be our recipe for an unforgettable night at:
Venu Event Space ( previously known as Riviere Banquet Hall, 2800 Hwy 7 Vaughan ON, L4K 1W8 (https://venueventspace.com/)
AREC Executive members and collaborators work very hard to make the Gala one of the most elegant events of the year, and while prices at all venues went up considerably, we try the make the Gala as affordable as possible, by discounting it considerably for the AREC members, for students and graduates with the help of our gracious sponsors.
We remind you that we are a non-profit association. Therefore, we decided that this year the whole AREC membership for 2025 will go towards a discount at the AREC Gala.
General Admission and Membership:
A full price ticket this year is $170/person, but for the same price everyone participating at the Gala can also become a member (regardless of if they are engineers or other professionals), by paying $50 for the membership in 2025 and only $120 for the ticket – still $170 in total.
Yes, the whole membership that you pay will be used this year to sponsor your ticket at the Gala or if you prefer to see it in a different way, your membership for 2025 is free if you participate at the Gala. AREC can provide you with a $50 membership fee receipt which you can deduct as membership in a professional organization on your tax return.
Here is what the AREC membership offers you in addition to the Gala Ticket discount:
– you will be part of a respected professional association committed to supporting you in your personal and career development through networking and tutoring
– you will be able to participate for free in all seminars and other events organized by AREC in 2025 including the picnic
– you will be able to apply for a discounted insurance from Economical through INSUREU Brokers Inc. and use further group discounts negotiated by AREC for members in 2025
At this year’s Gala we will celebrate the University and College New Graduates from our big Romanian AREC family, we will hand out scholarships, and we will announce the student grants for 2025. We will also celebrate lifetime achievements.
Students and New Graduates:
Tickets for a fulltime student or new graduate who is participating with family that is an AREC member, will be discounted with the help from our sponsors to $75. The number of discounted tickets is limited to 30 attendees.
To purchase a student or graduate ticket please send first an email to arec.correspondence@gmail.com and mention: – your name / family that is member of AREC participating at the Gala / the name of the institution and the line of study, degree / the year.
Sponsors:
The AREC Dinner Gala Committee gratefully accepts donations from individuals and corporations.
The donors will be acknowledged in the Gala’s program and can present their materials at the entrance in the hall, will have 1 year website banner on AREC’s website, as well will be promoted at AREC’s annual events.
Donations packages:
- Platinum: $1,250 or more. Invited on stage to hand the student scholarships and grants and will receive a professional business introduction by an AREC executive member. Includes two tickets to the Gala, will be promoted at AREC’s annual events, 1 year website banner on AREC’s home page and website and one-year AREC membership.
- Gold: $1,000. Includes two tickets to the Gala, will be promoted at AREC’s annual events, 1 year website banner on AREC’s website and one-year AREC membership and promoted with half page on Gala Programme brochure.
- Silver: $750. Includes one ticket to the Gala, will be promoted at AREC’s annual events, 1 year banner on AREC’s website and one-year AREC membership and promoted with half page on Gala Programe brochure.
Please contact Daniel Cheoreanu, Emil Caraghin or Paul Goldenberg about the above sponsorship packages at arec.correspondence@gmail.com
Unemployed or New Romanian immigrants (less than 1 year in Canada)
Are you unemployed or a new immigrant to Canada and would like to attend Gala Dinner AREC?
AREC believes that networking and mingling with professionals is very beneficial to our members.
For AREC members currently unemployed, who would like to attend Gala, AREC is extending and covering the membership fee for 2025. Your ticket cost will be only $120, and you are required to present the latest E.I. record.
Our VIP guest invited to this year’s Gala: TBD
Notes:
* All tickets must be purchased in advance. We are not accepting payments at the event.
**Vegan menu will be served if needed only if you mention this request in the comments when you purchase the tickets.
*** You will be accommodated at the table by AREC’s Team.
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Ticket Prices:
– Full Price Gala Ticket (adults only): $170
– Special Package: Membership 2025 and Gala Ticket: $170
– Sponsorships: Platinum $1250+, Gold $1,000, Silver $750 – see above for details.
Pending approval by arec.correspondence@gmail.com
– Fulltime Student and new graduates: $75
– Unemployed or new immigrants: $120
Methods of payment for Gala tickets, membership packages and sponsorships:
E-Transfer to payment@arec.ca (autodeposit)
NOTE: Please mention in the notes the names and emails of the attendees that payment was made for.
Cheque or cash handed directly to one of the executive members.
For rooms reservation at https://vaughan.montecarloinns.com/ please use Group name: AREC, CODE: 502758, PIN: 1111 – bus shuttle to & from Gala, compliments of AREC.
Gala AREC 2024 Organized in collaboration with 5STAR Event Planning:
With over 20 years combined experience in the hospitality industry, hotel, and convention management, we offer and deliver highly customized design and services that transform our clients’ events into Special, Unique, Unforgettable Celebrations!
Contact: Adrian Calagiu, MBA / 647.297.6874 / info@fivestarepgta.com / 5Star Event Planning (fivestarepgta.com)
Looking forward to welcoming you,
AREC Executive
Together We Are Stronger!
“The image of a country, of a nation or community is always given by its expertise. I believe that top professional achievements, competitive specialists and solid expertise means good national reputation! That’s why I would like to congratulate once again the Association of Romanian Engineers in Canada for being an excellent agent of Romanian modern culture and also a reliable partner of the Consulate General of Romania in Toronto in its endeavor to promote the interests and image of the local Romanian community” – Dr. Valentin Naumescu, Consul General of Romania in Toronto
In 2003, a small number of engineers began meeting on a monthly basis in order to create a network where engineers educated in Romania could be brought together. The purpose was: to help each other succeed in our careers, by understanding cultural differences, building a better name for ourselves and our community in Canada, where we were welcomed with open arms.
Our vision has three key components:
- To promote the common interests of the engineers educated in Romania and living now in Canada
- Effective Networking
- Helping engineers educated in Romania with assistance towards PEO licence and employment
Effective Networking takes many forms, but for us, this is:
- creating opportunities for AREC members to effectively communicate among themselves (networking)
- better communications of the benefits and value of being an AREC member to current members and potential members AREC is a network of people; a platform for contacts between students, engineers, industry and society. The network gives support to students and engineers, opening borders and minds. It aims at helping to understand cultural differences and at developing one’s personal and professional skills. Our goal is to make positive changes in our lives and to support each other through those changes.
AREC members assist individuals of Romanian background who want to become Professional Engineers in Ontario.
Experienced professionals act as mentors to new immigrants and are assisting in enhancing their educational and personal development.
AREC represents thousands of Romanian engineers in Canada, promotes their contribution to the success of Canadian economy, and establishes relationship with other technical and professional organizations.
AREC is committed to enhancing the reputation and standing of all engineers and professionals educated in Romania and living now in Canada.
Together We Are Stronger!
PEO consent to the incorporation of the Association of Romanian Engineers in Canada (AREC)