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"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill   

 

During my lifetime thus far, I have not been able to donate much money to various charities that  I believe in. However, I have been able to donate my time, which in many ways is more valuable, worthwhile and precious. Because, with my time comes my abilities and skill sets that I use to assist in countless ways.

Please use the links for details on volunteer activities.

Alzheimer's Society of BC Saanich Rotary Club
Langham Court Theatre Strata Council Board
United Way Annual Campaign Provincial Emergency Program
Toastmasters International False Creek Recreation Association
Canadian Forces Reserves (CIL) quasi volunteer Other

Saanich Rotary Club  Rotary International and the good works they do worldwide, starts at the club level. Although only with the club seven months, I was Co-chair of the New Members Committee and Club Secretary elect for the upcoming year. I oversaw the Public Relations aspects of the club when the committee chair was on holidays. 

Alzheimer's Society of BC     Chair of Advisory Committee. Provide fundraising support to staff, assist with media and public awareness and serve as committee member for special events. Prepared volunteer training guidelines, Public Relations timeline and media plan. 

Strata Council Board       Former Vice Chair. Part of three-person team to research building history, through city records and other sources. From historical records created a Capital Plan spanning 25 years and required strata fees to maintain the building as it ages. 

Langham Court Theatre    Costume designer and maker. Required researching, for each play, the period and apparel. Working with the costume director, selected costumes from inventory for each character and costume change. Designed and sewed period costumes for Winslow Boy, 1910 England. 

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Provincial Emergency Program    member at large. Working with various constituents established draft plans for Emergency Social Services, the shelter program, following a disaster. Participated in Vancouver citywide mock exercise, call out and set up of a shelter. 

United Way Annual Campaign    Fifteen years as either Campaign Coordinator or department representative. Organize and participate in fundraising activities plus encourage co-workers participation and donations. 

False Creek Recreation Association    Vice chair and secretary for one, two-year term.  Working Board that provides support and liaison with City of Vancouver, Parks Board and Federal Government. Association runs the community centre and all programs such as fitness, cooking classes etc. 

Toastmasters International    Various positions within the club, area and district. In addition, delivered public speaking course (eight weeks) to variety of groups such as Immigrant Women’s Association and U of M pharmacy students. Planned and provided district training for executive; part of committee for regional and district conferences; planned and participated in public speaking contests. 

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Other    

Glen Lyon Norfolk School - Judging competition - Click for link to page

Vancouver Community College Alumni Association – member at large, assisting with re-establishing the Alumni Association  presences and with fundraising activities.

Breast Cancer Foundation – volunteer at annual awareness breakfast and other events.

Variety Club – security supervisor for tele-a-thon (three years). 

Muscular Dystrophy – worked as a lounge server during December. Salary and tips went to group, plus owner of lounge matched my contribution.  

Click here for link to recognition page

Canadian Forces Reserves (CIL) quasi volunteer   Please refer to separate button at top of page

 

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