Winter Ceili February 19th (*UPDATED*)

EBIDS is pleased to confirm a date for the annual Winter Ceili and the 2017 EBIDS AGM:

Sunday February 19
EBIDS AGM: 4:00-5:00PM
Winter Ceili: 5:00-7:00PM

St. Pius X Gym

1150 Mt. Seymour Road

Deep  Cove 

Children are welcome at the AGM as they will be warming up for the Winter Ceili during this same time period (4:00-5:00PM). Please refer to the January 7 e-mail from EBIDS for AGM details, agenda, and a call for new EBIDS Board members. More details about the Winter Ceili will follow soon!

Volunteers are needed to help make the Winter Ceili a success for all NPIDA families; please contact EBIDS via e-mail if you can volunteer! ebidsATeireborn.net (please replace AT with @)

EBIDS Doughnut Fundraiser

Eloise, Zoe, Poppy, Willow, Bridget and Sylvia

Willow and Zoe

Lucy

Thanks to Janice (photo #1-2) and Stefanie (photo #3) for these photos, taken yesterday at a Krispy Kreme doughnut sale (EBIDS fundraiser) in North Vancouver.

EBIDS Car Wash: Saturday May 7

The EBIDS Board has submitted the following announcement:

Hello NPIDA dancers, Dads, and Moms;

WHAT: EBIDS Fundraiser: Mother's Day Car Wash!!
WHEN: Not on Mother's Day but Saturday May 7th from 12:00PM-4:00PM.
WHERE: Superstore, North Vancouver
HOW: Sign up for a 2-hour shift on the poster in the studio or by e-mailing Cheryl. Shifts are 12PM-2PM or 2PM-4PM.
BRING: A bucket and a sponge/cloth, and a parent (preferably Dads as Mother's Day is on Sunday).
AFTER: Everyone is invited to the Raven in Deep Cove for pizza after the second shift; approximately 4:30-6:30PM.

Clip art from Google Images.

Your EBIDS Board for 2016

EBIDS held their AGM last Sunday April 3 and are pleased to confirm the EBIDS Board members for this upcoming year as follows:

Bridget C: Chair
Janice R: Secretary
Sylvia T: Treasurer
Dawn W: Member-At-Large
Cara F: Show Attendance
Stefanie B: Show Booking and Marketing
Sophie M: Show Booking and Marketing
Shelley M: Fundraising

For inquiries regarding EBIDS matters please contact Bridget at msbcoutureATgmail.com.

Thank you to this dedicated group of parents for their service to all NPIDA families and EBIDS members!

St. Pat's: Thank You and Attendance Sheets

On behalf of EBIDS, Bridget has submitted the following message:

Thank you to all the amazing Eire Born dancers, guests and sound teams who gave their time and talent to help make the St. Patrick's Day season a huge success! A special thanks to our dedicated troupe captains. We appreciate your enthusiasm and leadership. 

Go raibh maith agaibh (thank you in Irish!)

Attention St. Pat's troupe captains:

Cara (Reese's mum) will now be collecting show attendance sheets. Please complete these sheets noting the attendance of each dancer in your troupe. There is a folder at the studio where you can put your attendance sheets. Thank you!

EBIDS Annual General Meeting: April 3

EBIDS would like to invite all NPIDA parents/guardians to the 2016 AGM of the Eire Born Irish Dance Society. Date: SUNDAY APRIL 3, 5:00-6:30PM at the NPIDA studio in North Vancouver. Wine and cheese will be served. Please save the date and plan to join us; more details to follow.

Winter Ceili Thank You From EBIDS

Thank you to Laura for submitting the following message on behalf of EBIDS:

EBIDS would like to thank all our supporters who helped make the 2016 Winter Ceili a success!

- Vic and Pat, our sound guys
- North Shore Celtic Ensemble
- Blair and Erik for doing the floors
- We couldn't have done this without Bridget, Nora and Cheryl!
- Thanks for wine donations from our NPIDA families
- Justine won the 50/50 draw and donated her share back!

Thank you to the following businesses for their generous raffle donations:

Northlands Golf Club
The Edge Climbing
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
Cheshire Cheese Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Dykhof Nursery and Floral
Majid Rohani Realtor
Forever Dance Wear
Carolyn Anderson (Holt Renfrew)
Bean Around the World Coffee
Ivivva
Purdy's Chocolates
David's Tea
Sofia  Bella
Claire's
Nora Pickett: $150 NPIDA classes

Winter Ceili Reminder!

On behalf of EBIDS, Laura has submitted the following reminder about the 2016 Winter Ceili:

Winter Ceili tickets are now available at both the Richmond or the North Vancouver studios until January 27th only! Get your tickets before they sell out!

 

Our Saturday February 6th FUN evening begins at 6:00pm and includes a buffet dinner, live music and Ceili dancing for all at the Firefighters Banquet Hall in Burnaby. Make sure you bring Grandma and Grandpa to see your child dance.

The wine raffle tickets are also available. Please pick up a booklet to sell to friends, family and neighbours. We are also asking each family to donate a bottle of wine to help make up the 3 fabulous wine baskets.  

Are you interested in volunteering? A sign up list is available on the EBIDS board at the North Vancouver studio.
 

Thank you for your generosity and we hope to see you on February 6th! 

Winter Ceili Update from EBIDS

Winter Ceili 2015 (photo by Cheryl)

Mark your calendars! The Eire Born Winter Ceili will be on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6th from 6:00 - 11:00p.m. at the Firefighter’s Hall, 6515 Bonsor Avenue, next  to Metrotown.

Tickets will be on sale in January. This is a great chance for family and friends to see your child dance and to preview all the dance levels. This fundraiser supports all NPIDA dancers and coaches. 

As the Winter Ceili is coming up soon, we are looking once again for your generosity to help us put together raffle baskets. If you have any items or see any great Boxing Day sales for things that we could put together into themed baskets, please bring them to the studio in January. Some ideas are Mom and Dad themed baskets like wine, beer, restaurant gift certificates, Teen baskets like David’s Tea, Bath and Bodyworks, or Kid baskets of candy and games.

Also, if you have any connection to a restaurant or company that would be able to make a donation to our Society, we would be grateful. If they would like to be acknowledged on our site, please contact the Eire Born Board and we would be happy to recognise any corporate donation.

For the very first time, we will have wine extravaganza! We are encouraging all families to donate at least one bottle of wine. We will then make raffle baskets and offer advance ticket sales so that you can sell to your families, neighbours, and friends. Winners will be announced at the Winter Ceili.

Thank you;
EBIDS Board Members

Christmas Movie Night: December 5

Christmas Movie Night 2015!

Eric in the Elf box

Bridget in the Elf box

Many thanks to Janice for submitting these photos taken at Movie Night at the NPIDA studio on Saturday night December 5. Thank you to all of the parent and dancer volunteers who helped to make the evening a success!

On behalf of EBIDS, Bridget adds: "Food Bank collection has been extended until the end of the week. The Pet Costume Photo Contest has also been extended".

Two EBIDS Reminders: Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser, and Holt Renfrew Makeovers

 

1. Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser

As per the e-mail which was sent to all NPIDA families on October 20, EBIDS is having a Purdy’s Fundraising Drive and hopes that all families will participate!

Ordering deadline is this SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22.

Delivery of the chocolates will be early December and in time for the Christmas season. Who doesn’t need hostess/teacher gifts and holiday sweets?

EBIDS is asking each NPIDA family to purchase/sell at least 4 items, but feel free to sell much more if you want! A Lululemon or Aviva prize will be awarded to the top seller!. Please support this worthy cause by clicking this link to join the fundraiser.

Once registered and logged in, you should be directed to Eire Born Irish Dance Society. Follow the steps to place your order and pay online.  If you have any questions about this fundraiser please contact Connie at congame1ATgmail.com or Shelley at smurnaghanATshaw.ca

NPIDA at Holt Renfrew 2014



2. Holt Renfrew Makeovers: 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 9:00AM

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to have a 20-minute session with Holt Renfrew's professional make-up artists! Minimum age 12 years and older please; friends and family welcome!

We will be going to the Cactus Club on Robson for lunch after the event. (Please note: not brunch as previously announced).

Holt Renfrew Tickets: $10
Cactus Club Lunch: No ticket or set price; each person will pay for their own lunch items.

The makeover appointments are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like an appointment, please contact Shelley at smurnaghanATshaw.ca. Your space will not be confirmed until payment is received. Payment can be given to Cheryl or Shelley at the North Vancouver studio or Mikaela in Richmond.

- Photo Credits: #1 from Google Images; #2 by Leanne A.

EBIDS Movie Night: December 5!

EBIDS would like to invite you to save the date for their upcoming movie night:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5

6:00-9:00PM

Tickets are $10 and will be available at the studio. Includes pizza, movie and a few surprises! More details to follow from EBIDS.

- Photo from Google Images.

Your EBIDS Board 2015-2016

Top row: Bridget, Laura, Cara, Dawn and Erik
Bottom row: Lynne, Shelley, Sylvia and Janice

EBIDS (Eire Born Irish Dance Society) is the parent group for the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy. Below is a bit of information about your 2015-2016 EBIDS Board members, including their thoughts on what they love about Irish dance and their hopes for the upcoming EBIDS year!

Thank you to Cheryl G for these photos!

BRIDGET C (msbcoutureATgmail.com)
- EBIDS Role: Chair
- Involved with NPIDA for four years
I love watching the shows, seeing the dancing and the friendships and then going for treats after! I hope that everyone finds a way to be involved and feel a valued part of the dance community.

 

SHELLEY M
- EBIDS Role: Fundraising Director
- Involved with NPIDA for 10 years
I love the athleticism of the dancing!! I hope to see traditional Irish crafts at the Winter Ceili; woop woop :)

SYLVIA T
- EBIDS Role: Treasurer
- Involved with NPIDA for 3 years
I love how happy my daughters feel when they dance. I love how Irish dancing allows them to set and reach goals, learn how to support each other. and offers the, opportunities to mentor and learn from others. I would love to see all kids having lots of fun and some of the more experiences dancers taking on more leadership roles or mentoring roles.

JANICE R
- EBIDS Role: Secretary
- Involved with NPIDA for two years
I love the rhythm, the friendships and the joy on my girls faces when they dance. It has given them such confidence in themselves that has passed onto all other aspects in their lives. Watching the older girls help out with and look after the younger, newer dancers is so very special has such a positive impact on all involved. I hope to continue to support all levels of dancers and their families from the shows, First Feis to Worlds, and to have the entire membership be involved and feel a part of EBIDS.  

CARA F
- EBIDS Role: Eire Born Troupe Liaison
- Involved with NPIDA for 4 years
I love the people I’ve met and the fun we’ve had traveling together. I hope we can give the dancers positive leadership opportunities and continue to have fun and build friendships within the NPIDA community.

 

LAURA DE LA S
- EBIDS Role: Cultural Liaison
- Involved with NPIDA for 8 years

I love the Ceili and Eire Born shows. I hope to incorporate more of the wider Irish community to attend and sponsor our events.

 

ERIK L
- EBIDS Role: Fundraising
- Involved with NPIDA for one year
I love the music and the dances. I hope for a successful and enjoyable year.

LYNNE B
- EBIDS Role: Member-At-Large
- Involved with NPIDA for five years
I love the level of fitness and the commitment to both Eire Born and competing. I think it's great to have friends from another aspect of life and the value of relationships with all ages. I hope we can communicate and be transparent.

DAWN W
- EBIDS Role: Member-At-Large
- Involved with NPIDA for four years
My daughter has been a member of NPIDA for approximately 4 years. I love the overall fitness level and mental stamina Irish dance brings to my daughter. In addition, the self-confidence/self-esteem and sense of sportsmanship are priceless. She has created many life-long friends at the studio. I am excited to be part of the EBIDS board and hope to bring fresh ideas for supporting the dancers and teachers in addition to continuing existing programs. The new Cairdeas Feis will certainly be a highlight of the year.

Ongoing Cobs Bread Fundraiser!

On May 9 2012 and April 20 2012 we mentioned here about EBIDS raising funds when NPIDA families purchase bread at three Cobs locations: Edgemont Village and Parkgate Village in North Vancouver, as well as at the Cobs located at Blundell and No. 2 Road in Richmond.

The EBIDS Board would like to remind you that this is an ongoing fundraiser! When you are buying your usual bread and other bakery goods at any of these three Cobs locations, please mention that you are supporting the EBIDS account; Cobs will donate 5% of all proceeds back to EBIDS. Please also spread the word to your family and friends!

Please mention "EBIDS" at the North Vancouver locations; the Richmond location has us listed as "Nora Pickett School". Thank you for your support; this is an easy way to fundraise just by speaking up at the cashier.

Your New 2015 EBIDS Board

Thank you to Christina M, outgoing EBIDS Chair, for submitting the names of the newly elected EBIDS Board members. These NPIDA parents were elected at the AGM last month. They are:

Chair: Bridget C (Mom of Zoe and Eloise)

Lynne B (Mom of Alexis)
Shelley M (Mom of Mary)
Cara F (Mom of Reese)
Laura de la S (Mom of Julie)
Erik L (Dad of Kristen)
Sylvia T (Mom of Riley & Reese)
Janice R (Mom of Poppy & Willow)

We wish the new EBIDS board members all the best over the upcoming year!

- Clip art from Google Images.

The EBIDS AGM is Sunday April 26!

Have you responded yet to the Evite which was sent via e-mail to all NPIDA families on April 9? Please take a moment to RSVP; we hope to see you at the meeting on Sunday April 26 from 3:00-5:00PM at the NPIDA studio in North Vancouver!

All NPIDA families are members of EBIDS, the Eire Born Irish Dance Society. The primary purpose of EBIDS is to support NPIDA dancers by raising funds to nurture their development in order for them to reach their full potential.

AGM Agenda items include:
- 2014 year-end financial statements
- 2015 EBIDS Board nomination slate
- 2015 proposed budget
- Annual reports from the EBIDS chair and Nora
- Q and A with the EBIDS Board and NPIDA artistic staff

We hope you will consider attending our AGM on April 26 to connect with fellow NPIDA parents, learn about plans for the upcoming year, and share in hearing about the business side of Irish dance!

Reminder: Holt Renfrew Makeovers and Brunch

On behalf of EBIDS, Andrea has submitted the following update about the Holt Renfrew makeovers and brunch coming up this Sunday November 23, 9:00AM:

We have only 10 spots left! This fun event includes a 20-minute makeover with professional make-up artists at Holt Renfrew (11 years and older please).

 

Brunch at Milestone’s (1145 Robson Street) and will follow the event at 11:30AM. The cost for brunch is $25 and the menu choices are as follows:

 

-Spinach and feta Omelet

- Eggs Benny

- Milestones traditional breakfast

- Fruit bowl, side of bacon, and multi grain toast

 

For kids:

- Strawberry pancakes

- French toast

 

Coffee, tea or hot chocolate, plus mimosas for all the adults!

Please contact Andrea for your tickets at davidandthegirlsAThotmail.ca

2015 Photo Calendars Ready For Order!

Leanne has advised that orders are now being accepted for the 2015 Photo Calendars! These calendars contain hundreds of photos of NPIDA dancers and make a great keepsake for NPIDA families as well as a beautiful Christmas gift! It is a beautiful large calendar in full colour and has large spaces for writing. Price is only $20; cheque payable to EBIDS.

Please order your copies by contacting Leanne directly by e-mail: leanneATleannearmstrong.com (please replace AT with @). Please order soon so that Leanne will know how many copies to order from the printer.

Check back later for lots more Oireachtas photos!

Holt Renfrew Make-Over Event: November 23

At Holt Renfrew in November 2013

EBIDS is pleased to announce that they will again be offering a make-over event at Holt Renfrew on Sunday November 23 at 9:00AM. Tickets will be $10 and appointment bookings will take place after the Oireachtas. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a 20-minute session with Holt Renfrew's professional make-up artists! Minimum age 11 years and older please; friends and family welcome!

View photos from the November 2013 event HERE!

Like last year, a brunch will be held immediately afterwards; further details of the restaurant location and price will be announced soon.

Mark your calendars for November 23, 9:00AM

More details coming soon!

 

Safe travels and best wishes to all of our families travelling to Calgary today for the Western Canadian Oireachtas!

 

- 2013 photo by Leanne.

EBIDS 2015 Photo Calendars!

Calendar cover by Cheryl G

EBIDS is excited to announce that their 2015 Photo Calendar is presently at the printer and is expected to be available for sale by mid-November!

This fundraising project is the result of lots of dedicated volunteer hours by many NPIDA dancers and parents! It includes 13 months (beginning December 2014) and each page was designed by different dancers/parents, using a multitude of photos contributed by many more NPIDA parents.

Calendars will be $20 each and make fantastic Christmas presents! We will let you know when they are back from the printer and available for purchase - make sure to pick up your copies!