Ceili DVD's Are Ready For Pick Up

Cheryl G has now completed the lengthy process of editing and burning the 2-disc sets of 2010 Ceili DVD's. For those of you who ordered and paid for your Ceili DVD, you can now contact Cheryl directly and arrange to pick up your DVD. If you have her phone number you can call her; otherwise please contact her via e-mail at: cgaldertATshaw.ca (replace AT with @).

Thank you Cheryl for all your long hours and hard work to create this annual keepsake for NPIDA families!

Clip-art from Google Images.

Ceili DVD's - Have You Ordered Yours?

Cheryl G will be creating a 2-disc set of 2010 Ceili DVD's this summer, as she has for the past several years. Don't miss your chance to purchase a copy! The DVD set will contain all the performances from the 11th annual NPIDA Ceili which was held in April at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.

If you don't have an order form, you need to obtain one from Cheryl. Please e-mail her to request a form, at cgaldertATshaw.ca (replace "AT" with "@"). Cheryl will send you a form, which you then can mail to her. Her home address is on the form. Please enclose your cheque for $15 (payable to Cheryl) with your order form.

Cheryl will not be burning additional copies of the Ceili DVD later in the year, so don't miss this final opportunity to order yours now!

Final Ceili Photos and Award Winners

Below are the additional scholarship and award winners as announced at the Ceili last Sunday. See yesterday's post for a list of winners of the Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship.

Most Promising Beginner Dancer: Kyla F and Cara B

Most Improved Effort: Sarah A

Most Improved Work Ethic: Camryn C

Most Improved Attitude: Mikaela P

Eire Born Participation Scholarships:

1st (3-way tie, $125 each): Nicole M, Lauren M, and Jadyn M (57 shows)

2nd ($75): Maria M (48 shows)

3rd ($50): Jessie H (47 shows)

Patrick McAndless and Victor Smyth Award

"For outstanding dedication as a team leader for Eire Born; committed, reliable and dedicated performer, problem solver, able to 'think on her feet to the max', positive, supportive and goal-oriented with a constant team approach". Nicole M and Rachel S ($100 each)

Flying Colours Dancewear Scholarship from Hannah P

"For outstanding long-term service as an Eire Born dancer. This award is given to a dancer who is not a serious competitive dancer but has consistently been a strong team leader and regular performer with Eire Born". Margaret E ($200).

Congratulations to all the 2010 award winners! Good luck this weekend to the 23 NPIDA dancers who are heading to Seattle to compete in the Emerald City Feis !

Still More Ceili Photos + Scholarship Winners

Here are the 2010 Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship and Trophy winners as presented at the Ceili. Some of the scholarships are sponsored by NPIDA and some are sponsored by EBIDS.

Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship (NPIDA)

"For outstanding dedication, perseverance, drive and passion for Irish dance":

Winner ($100): Mackenzie C

Winners ($75 each): Stephanie M and Shannon G

Runners-Up: Jadyn M, Alannah C, Cameron I, Mary M, Jayne D, Jessie H, and Macaela B.

Garlene Pickett Memorial Scholarship (EBIDS)

"For outstanding dedication and passion for Irish dance":

Winner ($100): Alex M

Winners ($50 each): Cara J, Catharine A, Sophie C, Morgan G, Sara H, Gemma K, Lauren N, and Anna M.

Check back here tomorrow for a final set of Ceili photos and all other 2010 Scholarship and Award winners!

And More Ceili Photos

Here's another batch of Ceili photos - enjoy!

More Ceili Photos

Here are some more photos taken at the Ceili last night. None of these pictures are technically great - I was shooting with no flash - but I wanted to share some of the clearer ones here. As always, click on any photo to see a larger image. By the way, the beautiful solo dress worn by Natalie P in the 4th photo is available for purchase (brand new, made by Hannah P).

Check back tomorrow; more Ceili photos to come !