Learning about a profession while contributing to good causes

What better way to help than to contribute to a good cause? Giving whole-heartedly and dedicating one's time can make a huge difference in the life of others less fortunate. This must be the belief of students attending LaSalle College's International School of Hotel Management and Tourism. Lo and behold, each year these students take part in charity events in the best way they know how: by lending their skills. Congratulations to these students who are preparing for their future profession with brio!

Here are a few charity events our students took part in: 

The Fondation de la mode de Montréal's annual benefit gala

Upcoming event:
The 23rd edition of the Fondation de la Mode de Montreal's benefit gala  will take place on May 7th, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium with guest of honor, Raymonde Tranchemontagne, Director of Services of Design Candelle. 

A one-of-a-kind fundraising event
Every year in May, the Fondation de la mode de Montréal hosts a benefit evening with over 1300 attendings. The evening consists of a variety of events, including the awarding of students’ scholarships by a jury, a homage to a guest of honour for their contributions to the Québec fashion industry and the presentation of the LaSalle College International School of Fashion, Arts and Design's annual spectacular fashion show - produced entirely by graduating students who put together the set design, music, lighting and choreography for an evening to remember! 

The Fondation's objectives:

• To grant higher learning study bursaries to young designers
• To support research and development within the industry
• To encourage teacher-lecturer exchanges
• To facilitate student mobility by way of internships abroad
• To bring forth major conferences and industry symposiums

The Fondation de la mode de Montréal is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1990, which provides higher education scholarships promoting university studies in fashion in Canada or abroad. 

Gala Reconnaissance "Nous Aidons"

Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Marché Bonsecours, Montréal

During the 11th edition of the Gala Reconnaissance that took place last Saturday November 12th at the Marché Bonsecours, students served and catered to over 400 guests.

They impressed their guests with and exceptional food and service experience. These future professionals generously gave their time and their tips to the “Nous aidons” charity for handicapped children. Thanks to our students, disabled children will have a chance to go to summer camp next year.

The Gala Reconnaissance is an event initiative from the food service industry. Each year, this event receives over 400 guests that support the “Nous aidons” charity. Executive directors, teachers and students from the International School of Hotel Management and Tourism prepared the meal for the occasion with pride.

LaSalle College joins with Ogilvy en fête for the love of children

November 18, 2011, at Maison Ogilvy, Sainte- Catherine Street West, Montréal

For over 20 years now, LaSalle College comes together with the festive gourmet and shopping frenzy, Ogilvy en fête.
 
During last November 23rd's prestigious evening led by the co-chairmanship of Carmie and Joey Saputo, over $260 000 was raised for the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation.

A cocktail dinner with gourmet taste was made possible thanks to the generous participation of LaSalle College students and teachers from the International School of Hotel Management and Tourism.

Students also volunteered at the coat check and donated all their tips to the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation.

Over 3 500 guests from Montreal's high society took part in this glamourous event in the name of providing children the highest level of healthcare.

The Hotel and Tourism team do it again at the Gala Relève en Folies

November 16th, Monument-National

Last November 16th was the 7th edition of the Gala Relève en Folies at the Monument-National. This gala fundraiser showcased talented emerging artists and humourists with the aim of raising generous funds for charitable organizations such as Prisme, Le Phare Enfants et Familles and the Fondation du Dr. Julien.

This was yet another dazzling evening of benevolence where guests were able to appreciate the talent from LaSalle College students of the International School of Hotel Management and Tourism.

Chef Boucharb ’s team delighted the guests with savory bites and delicate flavours, not to mention the students’ impeccable service that allowed hundreds of guests to feel right at home.

The Banquete del Millón

Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at LaSalle College’s bistro-bar restaurant Le Fuchsia.

Many Colombian communities throughout the world – including the one in Montréal – will be holding a Banquete del Millón to continue the work Father Raphaël García Herreros began 50 years ago in Bogotá.

200 guests are invited to a dinner sponsored by the Colombian Embassy in Canada, with the goal of raising funds to build and donate houses to underprivileged families in Colombia.

LaSalle College is proud to host the event in 2009.  The dinner will be prepared and served by the executive chefs, teachers and students of the LaSalle College International School of Hotel Management and Tourism.