Our founder’s 90th birthday

Friends celebrate Rudy’s 90th – April 12, 2012!

Rudy HaaseOn Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Halifax, friends, colleagues and family gathered to celebrate Rudy Haase’s 90th Birthday.

A 45-minute concert included some of his favourite music, performed by some of his favourite musicians. This was followed by tributes to Rudy – Patron of the Arts, Environmental and Social Activist, Sailor of many Seas, Proud Nova Scotian, Friend and Neighbour.

(Bruce Haase photos)

 

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Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and M.P. for Saanich-Gulf Island, British Columbia.
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From left: Sherry, Friends of Nature Conservation Director Brad Armstrong & Rudy.
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From left: Rudy with activist, author and columnist Silver Donald Cameron.
Friends of Nature President Syd Dumaresq with Silver Donald Cameron.
Friends of Nature President Syd Dumaresq with Silver Donald Cameron.
Rudy and some of his favourite musicians, from left, Nancy Dahn, Lynn Stodola, Philippe Djokic and Ifan Williams.
Rudy and some of his favourite musicians, from left, Nancy Dahn, Lynn Stodola, Philippe Djokic and If an Williams. 
MP Peter Stoffer and wife with Rudy.
MP Peter Stoffer and wife with Rudy.
Raymond Plourde, Rudy & Silver Donald Cameron.
Raymond Plourde, Rudy & Silver Donald Cameron.
Olga Milosevich and husband with Rudy.
Olga Milosevich and husband with Rudy.
Rudy and sons, Jefferson, Bruce and Leif.
Rudy and sons, Jefferson, Bruce and Leif.
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Rudy and the Honourable Denise Peterson, Nova Scotia Minister of Community Services & Minister of Seniors.