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Presented by Valley First, a Division of First West Credit Union

Stay at Home Gala

A night to connect, unite, and nourish our community.

Stay at Home Gala

A night to connect, unite, and nourish our community.

Presented by Valley First, a Division of First West Credit Union

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When
March 27, 2020 6:30 PM PDT to 9:30 PM PDT
Where
Virtual gala - link will be sent with instructions before the event.

Stay at Home Gala is presented by Valley First, A Division of First West Credit Union

Join the first-ever Stay At Home Gala online in the Okanagan, March 27th at 6:30pm. Uniting people from all over our community, the one-night event aims to strengthen community efforts that manage the effects of the COVID-19 virus.


Social distancing at its finest, the first-of-its-kind event will host all the familiar elements: dinner (delivered to your door), game-changing speakers, entertainers, musicians, and much more. Don your best, log on, and dine to support the members of our community who have been impacted by the COVID-19 virus. 


All proceeds are going to the Community Foundations of the Okanagan, which will direct funds back into the most in need charities from the Okanagan community of your choice. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the funds being directed?

All proceeds from the ticket sales are being directed through the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan back to the communities you register from during checkout.

Which charities are getting the funds?

Given the massive influx of donations happening in the region, by funding through the Foundation allows us to direct funds to the charities that are most in need at that time. Foodbanks, shelters and other charities will get funding where there is the biggest need, life saving elements prioritized first.

Is the food only for Kelowna?

We highly encourage you all to support a local restaurant during this event. Some are offering pickup at their restaurants in your area, or you can always use an online delivery service like Skip the Dishes. Those restaurants are in need of your continued business for keeping staff employed and rent paid.

How can we support local businesses in this time?

  1. Pre purchasing gift cards is a great way to support local business without much effort.
  2. Give ratings and reviews to businesses you support on google, yelp and other platforms
  3. Put reminders to book appointments in your phone later on

Remember, non essential service professionals are all throughout your life and will be in need during this time, it is impacting everyone.

Can we join from outside the Okanagan?

Of Course! This event is open for all who want to join, donations will be directed to the Okanagan Charity Partners. We are planning on running more, if you would like one in your area please reach out to us. info@stayathomegala.com

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Keynote Speaker: Lane Merrifield

The newest “dragon” to join CBC’s hit show Dragon’s Den, Lane Merrifield is one of Canada’s leading tech entrepreneurs. He is the founder of Club Penguin, the largest children’s online social network. At age 28, he sold it to Disney for $350 million, and, as their youngest executive vice president, turned it into a billion-dollar brand.


In 2012, Lane returned to his entrepreneurial roots and launched FreshGrade, a learning assessment tool that connects teachers, parents, and students to help personalize and improve learning. It’s now used in 80% of districts across Canada. Lane is also the founder of Wheelhouse, an organization that invests in and supports early-stage tech companies and entrepreneurs through mentorship, access to capital, and connections to global business networks. 

Barney Bentall And Dustin Bentall

Barnard Franklin "Barney" Bentall is a Canadian pop/rock singer-songwriter who is most well known for his 1990s-era band, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts. Their most successful Canadian singles included "Something to Live For", "Life Could Be Worse", "Crime Against Love" and "Come Back to Me".


Dustin Bentall hails from Vancouver. While music was part of his DNA, there’s also the learned part. He sounds older than his years because his songs speak with wisdom about his youthful experiments with immortality. The narcotic cowboy thing you hear in Dustin’s music comes from his love for Gram Parsons, The Flying Burrito Brothers and the Byrds with their so--‐called ‘Cosmic American Music.’ That is, not to mention the time he has spent in the saddle ropin’ and branding steers on the ranch.



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Our Speakers

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Nicole Rustad

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Rawle James

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Neil Pretty

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Shane Lapp

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Robert Fine

Event Emcee

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Linda Edgecombe

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Denise Williams

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What to expect

Get your computer ready and sign into the event, musicians will be playing starting with the live stream at 6:30pm, agenda starts at 7:00pm. Guest speakers both practical, inspiring and thought provoking. We hope to bring some humour that will lighten the mood and bring us all together.

Evening soiree,

at a safe social distance.


Your ticket will be a direct and much-needed donation to support community efforts to manage COVID-19, as well as your meal -delivered right to your door- will support local restaurants and their staff who have been hit especially hard during these challenging times. 


But it doesn’t end there…. During registration, and leading up to the event, we encourage you to buy gift cards for local businesses to help them with cash flow while they weather the storm. Commit to buying gift cards to local businesses in your area and be entered to win double what you spent courtesy of an anonymous donor. Each 50$ spent is worth one entry to the draw - the more you spend, the more you win.


A grand-prize winner will be selected at random, and each gift card to a local business will be doubled in value.* 


*Final winners will need to provide proof of purchase, maximum value $500 per prize winner. Gift card purchases must be made to local businesses within 2 days following registration for the event. The draw will be held live on the date of the broadcast.

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Organized by
Stay At Home Gala Team
If you want to help or get involved in any way please don't hesitate to reach out. We are in need of sponsorship so please take a look above and if you have questions email info@stayathomegala.com
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