The Great-West Life Assurance Company, Presenting Sponsor of the 2010 REES Awards – Celebrating the Stars and Reaching E-Quality Employment Services invite you to join our Board of Directors, Staff, Partners, Sponsors and distinguished guestson Thursday February 17, 2011, 5:30 pm. at the Norwood Hotel as we honour our STARS.

We are pleased this year to have Ace Burpee from HOT 103 fm as our Master of Ceremonies. In addition to a delicious dinner, auction tables and entertainment by the Armadillo String Quartet of Canada, The REES Awards – Celebrating the Stars, will acknowledge our REES Award nominees, and honour our award recipients. The Debbie Bean Award will be presented, along with awards for two nominated STAR Employers and a nominated STAR Individual, all who have made significant contributions to the success of employment of people with disabilities through Reaching E-Quality Employment Services.

Master of Ceremonies : Ace Burpee

Ace Burpee is the Content Manager for HOT 103 and host of the Ace Burpee Show with Chrissy Troy in the morning. Ace was raised Cooks Creek, Manitoba but now calls Winnipeg home. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and playing hockey, soccer and basketball. Ace loves dogs and has more recently, developed a passion for wolves as well. Ace contributes to the Winnipeg Free Press through his online blog, The World According to Ace Burpee and co-hosts The Fabulous Blue Bomber Show on Shaw TV.

Since 1989 the Quartet has been performing for many private functions: weddings, receptions, parties and corporate events in Winnipeg , Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal and Toronto. In 1993 the quartet began performing on board luxury cruise ships and we have since entertained audiences world-wide with our eclectic mixture of musical styles.

The group consists of two violins, one viola and one cello, yet what sets us apart from all other string quartets is our vast and eclectic repertoire, which has been the hallmark of our success. From the traditional classics to the groove of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, 'The Beatles', American jazz standards, country fiddle and Broadway show tunes… we satisfy every musical taste!

We look forward to performing for your guests!

Armadillo String Quartet of Canada