Definition of a charitable organization or charity: A non-profit organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good). 1. You are an Event professional who has been hired by a charitable organization/charity to plan its Fundraising Gala. a. Decide on the charitable organization/charity. (Pick 1. Do NOT use the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre). b. Decide on a theme for the event. (Do NOT use your Team Event theme) 2. It will be held on a Saturday evening. a. Decide the date/time of year. 3. The guests will number 400 people. a. You may decide what the make-up of the audience is. 4. The following programming elements will take place that evening: a. Cocktail reception. b. Welcome speech from a representative of the charitable organisation/charity with a powerpoint presentation. c. Four course formal dinner. d. Live and silent auctions. e. Dancing. ________________________ QUESTIONS: 1. My client (charitable organisation/charity) is (insert name). Explain why you picked this charity. (2 marks) My charitable organisation is Ottawa regional cancer foundation. And they help people who are diagnosed with the cancer and in Ottawa community nearly 8000 patients are found every