Founded in 2012, the Jeunes gouverneurs committee is made up of young professionals whose mission is to educate a new generation about philanthropy and to create networking opportunities, while making the ballet accessible to everyone by creating fundraising events and campaigns in collaboration with Les Grands Ballets.
Through this experience, members gain valuable experience in preparing, implementing and promoting a fundraising event, while developing their skills in seeking funding and creating networking opportunities.
Orginizing committee
Lise Berichel
Lawyer, commercial law, technology and intellectual property
Blake, Cassels & Graydon,S.E.N.C.R.L./ s.r.l.
Élise Sauvé
Manager, Practice Optimization
Stikeman Elliott
Mélanie Beauvais, FICA, FSA
Consultant, Retirement
Aon Hewitt
Laurent Bergeron
Sales representative
Ferreira Café
Rosemarie Bertrand
Sales Planner Assistant
Lancôme Canada
Doctor
McGill University
Pharmacist and Lawyer
Pharmaprix Pamela Orfali & Hourig Tarakdjian
Marketing & events specialist
Lawyer
CDNP avocats
Associate, Derivative Products
National Bank
Coordinator, Fundraising and Volunteering
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal
Senior Consultant
Quotient Juricomptables
Lawyer
Brais & Associés
Lawyer
Deveau, Gagné, Lefebvre, Tremblay et Associés SENCRL
Financial Analyst
Bombardier Aerospace
Business Manager – Engineering
Amaris
Financial Planner
National Bank
Internal Sales Advisor
Pattison Outdoor Advertising
Reserve your place at the networking cocktail
Foyer Mezzanine, Théâtre Maisonneuve
Cocktail: 6:30 p.m. / Ballet: 8 p.m.
Tickets will be available in front of the Theatre as of 6:15 p.m.
Bar Pellan, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Cocktail: 6 p.m. / Ballet: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets will be available in front of the Theatre as of 5:45 p.m.
Bar Pellan, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Cocktail: 2:30 p.m. / Ballet: 4 p.m.
Tickets will be available in front of the Theatre as of 2:15 p.m.
Foyer Mezzanine, Théâtre Maisonneuve
Cocktail: 6:30 p.m. / Ballet: 8 p.m.
Tickets will be available in front of the Theatre as of 6:15 p.m.
Les Jeunes Gouverneurs’ 4th Annual Benefit Evening, presented by National Bank in collaboration with L'Oréal Professionnel, took place on Saturday, March 12, at the Salon urbain of the Place des Arts.
This evening which was sold out for over a week before the event was attended by over 450 guests under the theme "Lights of Asia" in order to heighten philanthropic awareness to a new generation and create networking opportunities.
Hosted by Virginia Coossa, the evening began with a cocktail reception where appetizers and cocktails were served. Photographers were clicking away on the red carpet as the evening’s attendees were arriving, while the auction was a must see. The committee greeted fans and newcomers to celebrate ballet in a very festive atmosphere. Later on, the dancers of Les Grands Ballets joined DJ Thomas H and the guests on the dancefloor.
Generous prizes and special perks were offered throughout the evening: the National Bank drew a prize worth $1,000, L'Oréal Professionnel invited guests to take a seat in one of their hairstyling stands and our silent auction included a pair of airline tickets to Europe offered by Air France!
"Since the creation of the committee in 2012, more than 1,400 young professionals attended a ballet show while partaking in our Annual Benefit Evening. Within four years, we have managed to increase the interest of young professionals towards Les Grands Ballets, a cultural institution that plays a key role in Montreal as well as on the international scene. We are very pleased to have reached our goal of $100,000 and hope to continue our evolution in terms of philanthropic awareness" stated Jessica Drolet, founder and co-chair of Les Jeunes gouverneurs des Grands Ballets.
2016 partners
Passionate about art and philanthropy, our mission is to make the ballet more accessible for everyone. Our primary role, however, is sharing our love and appreciation in dance. We are continually surpassing ourselves to find new ways to help our peers discover the beauty of this art form.
We are proud to have created a committee of young professionals who share the same enthusiasm towards this cause. We are equally proud to help cultivate excellence in the arts in Montreal by contributing to the promotion of the cultural community and breeding an interest in artistic activities. Our involvement with Les Jeunes gouverneurs has given us a wonderful opportunity to grow, both professionally and personally. We would like to thank all of our sponsors and partners, and hope to see you at our upcoming events. Please don’t hesitate to contact us on LinkedIn to chat about art and to find out more details about our upcoming activities.
Lise Berichel, Co-President and Élise Sauvé Co-President
Being a members of Les Jeunes gouverneurs gives you :
You are a young soul and you are interested in getting involved with Les Grands Ballets? Join Les Jeunes gouverneurs! Send an introduction letter and your resume here.
