Can you help?
The Princess Shop is currently in need of a few things for this graduation season – and moving forward!
Plus-size gowns
Many Princess Graduates fall in the dress size 18-24 range, and we are in short supply of dresses in this size.
Shoes
We finally have the space to expand our shoe inventory – and we could certainly use some more donations! Formal shoes that are less than five years old and only gently used are welcome donations!
Seamstress
The Princess Shop is currently looking for a seamstress or tailor to do some minor mending and alterations as a sponsor of the dress program.
Please call 222.3311 if you can help with any of the above.
Much love from The Princess Shop
Calling all Fairy Godmothers!
UPDATE (Jun 2, 2011): There are still a few spots left for Fairy Godmothers! Call 222.3311 for more info.
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Fairy Godmother Program for 2011-2012!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011/2012 phase of the Fairy Godmother Program. Please email rayne@theprincessshop.ca for additional information about the program, as well as the application form.
Fairy Godmother applications are due on Fri May 20 at 5pm. Applications can be emailed to rayne@theprincessshop.ca.
What is the Fairy Godmother Program?
The Fairy Godmother Program connects successful and influential women from our community with Princess Graduates. The relationships formed will give the Fairy Godmother the opportunity to provide answers to the Princess Graduate’s questions, share life lessons and resources, and offer friendship. The program’s mission is to provide the Princesses with the needed self-awareness, self-confidence, motivation, and life skills to accomplish their goals. As such, the Fairy Godmother plays a special role in bringing these ambitions to reality.
Who would make a great Fairy Godmother?
There is no particular skill set that we are looking for in an Fairy Godmother. A Fairy Godmother sees the value in mentorship and the impact it has had on her own life and is looking for a unique way to pay that forward.
A Fairy Godmother is:
- Established and successful in her career and personal life
- Open-minded
- Patient
- Flexible
- Has life lessons and experiences to share with a Princess Graduate
- Would like to learn from a Princess Graduate as well
A Fairy Godmother would like to make a special contribution to the life of a Princess Graduate by providing friendship and advice.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Rayne either by email or at 222.3311.
Office Hours and Our First Employee
We are pleased to announce that The Princess Shop has hired its very first employee! Up to now, The Princess Shop has been volunteer-operated, but it was time to bring on a full-time employee who will manage dress program operations in Saskatoon and make it possible for us to increase our impact. Rayne Robertson started on May 2 and will be holding office hours at The Princess Shop:
Mon – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tue – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Wed – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thu – 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Fri – Closed
Feel free to drop by and say hello! We are located at 12-1622 Ontario Avenue in Saskatoon.
Update (June 30, 2011): Office hours will not be held from July 1 to October 16, 2011.
The 4th Annual Glass Slipper Benefit – a summary
The 4th Annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses was a huge success – a record year for attendance as well as funds raised. The event was presented by Supporting Sponsors Stilletto Chick and Shaughnessy Gardens.
Highlights included two heart-warming Princess Graduate testimonials, as well as keynote speaker Betty-Ann Heggie, former Senior Vice President of PotashCorp and member of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame.
The evening was closed with a mini-concert by prairie chanteuse and award-winning songwriter, Carrie Catherine. Carrie kept the Glass Slipper guests tapping their toes until the close of the evening.
The 4th Annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses
The Princess Shop’s 4th Annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses will take place on Tuesday April 5, 2011 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Be sure to mark your calendar with this exciting and unique event! View Glass Slipper invitation here.
Featuring:
Keynote speaker Betty-Ann Heggie, former Senior Vice President of PotashCorp and member of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame
Musical guest Carrie Catherine
The Glass Slipper Benefit is a fundraiser and celebration of the current year’s Princess Graduates.This year’s benefit will feature keynote speaker Betty-Ann Heggie, former Senior Vice President of PotashCorp and member of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame. The event will also include musical guest Carrie Catherine, testimonials from past Princess Graduates, dinner, live and silent auction, and emcees Shauna Foster and Sheri Ebert of Rawlco Radio. The benefit serves as an opportunity for the Saskatchewan community to experience the impact of The Princess Shop, celebrate its successes, and ensure the sustainability of the program.
If your company is interested in being a part of the Glass Slipper Benefit, please email info@theprincessshop.ca.
Tickets are now available on Picatic! Special early bird pricing will be available until February 28, 2011, so get your tickets now and save!
Early-Early Bird $55 *until Jan 31, 2011
Early Bird $65 *until Feb 28, 2011
Regular $75 *until Mar 29, 2011
3rd Annual Perfectly Pink Appreciation BBQ
Thank you for being a friend of The Princess Shop this year!
You are invited to The Princess Shop’s 3rd Annual Perfectly Pink Appreciation BBQ, presented by Meyers Norris Penny, where our past and current Princess Graduates, sponsors, volunteers, and other friends of The Princess Shop will share a summer meal and celebrate a successful graduation season. Please join us!
WHEN Wednesday, June 30, 2010 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE Henry Kelsey Public School, Valens Drive, Saskatoon SK (North off of 33rd Street W, between Avenue I and Avenue P)
WHAT Games, activities, snacks, door prizes, BBQ dinner – Attendance is FREE – with PINK attire
4:30 PM Slow Pitch Game
5:30 PM Short Program
BBQ Dinner to follow
Please see the event invitation for more information: Perfectly Pink BBQ Invite (PDF)
Please invite your staff members and other friends of The Princess Shop — and RSVP your total number of guests to ainsley@theprincessshop.ca by Wednesday June 23, 2010.
See you there!
Ainsley
Fairy Godmother Program
Hello friends of The Princess Shop!
On behalf of Rayne Robertson, I am very excited to announce the launch of The Princess Shop’s Fairy Godmother Program pilot this June! Rayne Robertson is The Princess Shop’s new Fairy Godmother Program Coordinator for this mentorship-type initiative.`
The Princess Shop plans to implement a pilot phase of the Fairy Godmother Program this year, so just a few matches will be made as we move through this trial period and learn more about how the program will be able to run in full force next year. For this program year, Fairy Godmothers should be prepared to meet with their Princess Graduates at least twice per month from June to December, 2010. For more information regarding expectations and time commitments, etc. please see the Information Package on the Fairy Godmother Program webpage.
If you are male, or are not interested at this time, please consider promoting this program with bright, successful, women who are passionate about our community, and have life experiences to share with young women in The Princess Shop’s program! We are on a slightly tight timeline to make some matches in the next couple of weeks, so I appreciate your haste in promoting this mentorship-type program.
If you are interested, please review the Information Package and complete an Application Form. You can find both of these documents on the Fairy Godmother Program webpage.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Rayne: rmr679@mail.usask.ca or 306.238.7629.
Much love from The Princess Shop.
Ainsley
Satellite Office in Lloydminster
The Princess Shop is pleased to announce the inception of a satellite office in Lloydminster, SK/AB. Jen Boyer has been engaged as the Regional Satellite Office Coordinator and already has a team of individuals who are excited to be a part of The Princess Shop’s dress program in Lloydminster!
Jen hosted our very first Lloydminster-area graduate on Friday, May 7. This graduate actually came from Dewberry – and was The Princess Shop’s first Alberta Princess Graduate!
Fore more information on The Princess Shop’s satellite office in Lloydminster, please click here.
Contact Information
Jen Boyer, Lloydminster Satellite Office Coordinator
5712 51st Street
Lloydminster, AB T9V 0R5
H: 780.875.1758
C: 780.870.0036
E: jl.25@live.com
The 3rd Annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
The Princess Shop’s 3rd Annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses will take place on Wednesday April 14, 2010 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Be sure to mark your calendar with this exciting and unique event! View Glass Slipper invitation here.
Featuring:
Keynote speaker Barb Macpherson, Executive Director of YWCA Saskatoon
Musical guest Kirby Criddle
The Princess Shop holds an annual fundraiser, the Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses, as a celebration of the current year’s Princess Graduates. The event will feature Princess Graduates speaking about their experience, dinner, live and silent auction, musical guest Kirby Criddle, and keynote speaker Barb Macpherson, the Executive Director of YWCA Saskatoon. The benefit serves as an opportunity for the Saskatchewan community to experience the impact of The Princess Shop, celebrate its successes, and ensure the sustainability of the program. The Princess Shop’s 2nd Annual Glass Slipper Benefit for Princesses was held on March 13, 2009 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Outstanding response and support from our community resulted in 240 guests and financial contributions to assist with The Princess Shop’s operating budget for 2008-2009.
If your company is interested in being a part of the Glass Slipper Benefit, please email info@theprincessshop.ca.
Tickets are now available on Picatic! Special early bird pricing will be available until February 28, 2010, so get your tickets now and save!
Early-Early Bird $55 *until Jan 31, 2010
Early Bird $65 *until Feb 28, 2010
Regular $75 *until Apr 7, 2010
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from The Princess Shop! November 21, 2009 was The Princess Shop’s second birthday, and it has been another thrilling and action-packed year! The Princess Shop has added a board of directors, is working on a charity application, moved to a new home, had 55 Princess Graduates, and much more!
Newsletter
The Princess Shop’s second edition of The Princess Post is now available, arranged by our lovely designer Zach Perkins at Kinetic Design. This issue includes:
- Looking Back: The 2008-2009 Graduation Season
- News
- Upcoming Events
In Lieu of a Gift
Since the “In lieu of a gift” cards went so well last year, we are doing them again this year! We have a beautiful card available that reads: “In lieu of a gift this year, I made a donation to The Princess Shop in your name.”
Gift cards can be made out for any amount and payment will be accepted by cheque or PayPal. If you are interested in purchasing some Christmas cards please email info@theprincessshop.ca or call 222.3311. The gift cards will either be mailed to you, or directly to the recipient(s), at your convenience.
Mailing List
Click on “Sign up for our newsletter” on the right-hand side of the page to sign up or sign your friends up to receive news and invitations from The Princess Shop!
Thank you for being a friend of The Princess Shop. With your continued support, The Princess Shop continues to create an enhanced graduation experience for female students in need, and provide them with mentorship, support, and the tools to pursue success after graduation.
Happy Holidays to all of you, and your loved ones.
xoxo
The Princess Shop