Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver
September 2004
UPCOMING DATES: • Family Partnering Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 19 • Dedication of Phase 2, Saturday, October 2 at 1 p.m. • Home Show, BC Place Oct. 14—17 • Expressions of Humanity Contest, Sept. 7—Oct. 14 • Expressions Gala & Fundraiser, Nov. 4 • Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, Nov. 27
The Blueprint Soroptimist International Sponsor Half a House In June, Soroptimist International of Vancouver joined Habitat Greater Vancouver as sponsors for half a house in the soon to be completed second phase of building on Government Street in Burnaby. Soroptimist International is a volunteer service organization for women in business, management and the professions who contribute time and financial support for community-based projects benefiting women. The objectives of Soroptimist are to maintain high ethical standards in business and professional life, to strive for human rights, and in
Board Chair Message Thanks to hard work, personal dedication and donations, Habitat Greater Vancouver is on solid ground. A series of fundraising events, Restore profits, individual donations and corporate sponsorships have raised funds to keep pace with a busy building schedule. Everyone at Habitat is excited about the completion of another
four houses and the dedication ceremony scheduled for October 2. This goal was reached through the effort and perseverance of Wayne Stewart and the other volunteers on the Construction Committee. In addition Bill Robinson and his materials team arranged a record value for In-Kind donations. Jeanette Thompson and the Family Partnering Committee continued
Members of Soroptimist International of Vancouver surround outgoing president, Leona Giffin at their annual general meeting in June to present a cheque to Habitat for Humanity. particular, to advance the status of women. Vancouver has the oldest chapter in Canada that formed in 1926, and encourages membership from all walks of life.
In keeping with the values of Soroptimism, the Vancouver chapter chose to sponsor a Habitat house for a single mother and her son.
their great work and added new partners for current Habitat families. Family Selection Committee volunteers have almost completed the application process for Phase Four. I would also like to thank Ronda Field, Don Jantzen, Tom Kozar, Heather Ross and Clive Sanders who retired from their roles on the Board of Directors. Each made contributions in numerous capacities and the affiliate has truly benefited from their involvement.
Following the AGM, the Board now welcomes Derek Hodgkinson to chair Family Selection, Joan McArthur-Blair as Board Secretary, Roy Patzer as member at large, and Thomas Walsh as Treasurer. This year’s board is strong and the future is bright. With your continued assistance, the coming year will prove to be as productive for families in need as this year just past. Thank you all for your support! - Jeffrey Monachello.