who we are table of contents 2 who we are 3 mission statement core values 4 chair’s report president & ceo’s report 5 treasurer’s report auditor’s report 6 condensed financial statements 8 strategic plan 9 testimonials 10 united way of the lower mainland 11 canada safeway foundation 12 clubs 13 substance abuse support services 14 parents together 15 camp potlatch 16 our supporters · $1,000,000 plus club · benefactor’s club · endowment funds · government funding · community and corporate events · president’s club
18 2008 fundraising events 19 honourary board board of directors 2 volunteers
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, founded in 1936, is a leading provider of programs that support the healthy physical, educational, and social development of young people and their families in the community. Dedicated, trained staff and volunteers offer programs in physical and social recreation, nutrition, homework support, the arts as well as summer camp, substance abuse support services, and parent support programs. The Club creates a safe, supportive environment where children, youth, and families can experience new opportunities, a sense of belonging, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. At BGCGV, no one is turned away due to an inability to pay; as a result, anyone, regardless of socio-economic status, has access to our services and programs. Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver is a member of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, a national movement of Clubs with 700 community locations, currently serving more than 150,000 children and youth. For over 100 years, Boys and Girls Clubs have been helping young Canadians to discover, develop, and achieve their potential. Privacy Statement Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver respect your privacy and thus, will protect your personal information, adhering to all legislative requirements with regard to protecting your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists and use your personal information through periodic communication to keep you informed and up to date on all activities, including our programs, services, special events, funding needs, opportunities to volunteer or provide support. If at any time you wish to be removed from any of these types of contact, or receive a full copy of our Privacy Statement, simply notify us and we will gladly accommodate your request.
PROGRAMS Odyssey I & II Substance Abuse Services for Youth and Families · Burnaby, Vancouver Nexus Substance Abuse Services for Street Involved Youth · Downtown Vancouver Parents Together Mutual Support Groups · Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Vietnamese Community, South Asian Community Camp Potlatch · Howe Sound
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CLUBS Fraserview Club · South Vancouver Kivan & Kimount Clubs · Mt. Pleasant Vancouver North Burnaby Club · Burnaby Norvan Club · District of North Vancouver Langley Club · City of Langley Surrey Club · Whalley Surrey
Substance Abuse Support Services Odyssey I and II are counselling programs for youth and families struggling with issues related to substance abuse with locations in Burnaby and Vancouver. The programs offer a supportive atmosphere where youth feel comfortable to explore alcohol and drug related issues and consider options for obtaining a healthier lifestyle. Youth can take part in the wide range of services including individual and family counselling, drop-in, social-recreational activities, crisis intervention,
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referrals, and substance abuse education. Nexus is an outreach counselling program located in downtown Vancouver, that provides services to high-risk
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youth who are affected by substance abuse. The program offers support to empower youth to effectively deal with substance abuse issues and move towards a healthier lifestyle. Nexus provides a wide range of services including counselling, crisis intervention, assessments, referrals, and substance abuse education. In excess of 800 individuals are served by the Odyssey I, Odyssey II, and Nexus programs each year.
For more information regarding our programs and services, please contact our central office:
// What I like most about Nexus is the
flexibility of the program and counsellors. I feel like I’m in control of the process and no one is forcing me to adhere to institutional goals, like other programs.
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or count on. They’ve taken me places I would have never gone. Odyssey is a very non judgmental, full of good listeners, and they help to find resources that are good for you. Odyssey is more like family to me than a resource or a counselling service.
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glass. They always know what to do or say to make things better. They don’t make you say or do anything that you don’t want to. They always check up. They have many different activities and resources to accommodate your needs and if they don’t have one that suits you they’ll find something.
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Our staff consists of youth counsellors with a special focus on alcohol and drug issues.
Nexus workers are available Monday - Friday, including some evenings. They can be reached at the office or by cell phone (see back side for phone numbers).
Nexus is a confidential service.
WHO IS IT FOR?
substance abuse services for youth and families
• Youth who are concerned about their own substance use • Youth who are concerned about their friend’s or family’s substance abuse • Family members or service providers who are concerned about a youth’s substance use
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We also offer assessment and referral services to other programs such as detox and residential treatment.
We offer support in an attempt to empower youth to effectively deal with substance abuse issues.
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WHAT DO WE OFFER? • Crisis counselling • Individual counselling • Travel to youth locations—we recognize the importance of outreach counselling • Assistance to youth identifying specific goals and needs • Help youth access existing support programs and alcohol and drug services • Aftercare service • Drop-in counselling Services at other street-youth programs
OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe individuals have the right and capacity to determine how they would like to change, the strength to make these changes, and the right to decide who they would like to involve in their change process. We believe that substance abuse is part of a complex interaction between biological, psychological, spiritual and social factors that are unique to each person. By working closely with street workers, detox workers, and other street-youth service providers, we help bridge services and promote more effective service delivery. Nexus operates within a harm reduction model.
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Photographs with the Newlyweds Bridesmaids Louisa Pang Jennifer Mah Amy Lam
Bridesmaids’ Processional Bride andProcessional Groom with: Bride’s Wedding Party The Introduction Bride and Groom's Immediate Family The Marriage Vows Groom's Entire Family The Exchange of Rings Groom's Family Friends Bride’s Entire Family The Declaration Bride's Friends KissFamily the Bride University Friends Wedding Party’s Recessional Lions club members Announcement fromfriends Emcees Groom's high school Bride's high school friends Pictures with Newlyweds
(To be taken at CecilGroomsmen Green after ceremony) Albert Wong Leonard Chan Mark Ye
Flower Girl Kaitlyn Liu
Marriage Commissioner John Humphreys
Unit 2200-4540 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC V6X 4E4
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Esther Kenny’s Wedding Reception
ceremony program The Marriage Ceremony Uniting
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Program
The Wedding Party
Introductions Welcome Speech by Father of the Bride Cutting of the Cake First Game Photo Montage Second Game Toast by Bride and Groom Bouquet and Garter Toss Video Presentation
Bridesmaids Louisa Pang Jennifer Mah Amy Lam
Groomsmen Albert Wong Leonard Chan Mark Ye
Groom’s Speech Bride and Groom’s First Dance Final Game Dessert and Cake Served
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Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kwing Sum Pang Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yu Hon Hsu
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Sunday, July 8th, 2007 6:00 pm
鮑汁雙菇炆伊麵
Twin Sweet Dainties Walnut Soup with Dumpling
2:54:35 PM
Esther Kenny’s Wedding Reception The Wedding Party
Braised E-Fu Noodle with Abalone Sauce & Two Kinds of Mushroom
Mark Ye
MC 's
Kitty Chiu Lap Cheung
Groom's co-workers and clients Bride's co-workers
Thank you for sharing this special day with us!
reception at Shiang Garden Seafood Restaurant #2200 - 4540 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC
Esther Kenny
Bride and Groom with: Wedding Party Bride and Groom's Immediate Family Groom's Entire Family Groom's Family Friends Bride’s Entire Family Bride's Family Friends University Friends Lions club members Groom's high school friends Bride's high school friends Groom's co-workers and clients Bride's co-workers
reception at Shiang Garden Seafood Restaurant #2200 - 4540 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC
save the date ceremony program The Marriage Ceremony Uniting
esther pang
july 08 2007
Esther Kenny program ceremony kenny hsu
On Sunday, July 8th, 2007 At eleven o'clock am
Cecil Green Park House 6251 Cecil Green Park Road Vancouver, BC
are getting married!
ceremony 11am cecilMarriage green park houseCeremony Uniting The reception 6pm
{6251 cecil green park rd, vancouver}
shiang garden {220-4540 no. 3 rd, richmond} formal invitation to follow
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Esther Kenny
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Bride and Groom with: Wedding Party
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Mahendra Amarasuriya of Colombo, Sri Lanka, was elected president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 90th International Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois, uSA, July 2-6, 2007. He is a graduate of the university of Ceylon with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has participated in the Top Management Course at the International Institute of Management in Lausanne, Switzerland. He has also acquired considerable experience in the field of management over the last 40 years as a director and chairperson of many prestigious companies in Sri Lanka. Past International President Amarasuriya is the chairperson of the Commercial Bank of Con Limited and three other blue chip companies, as well as a board member of many other blue chip companies in Sri Lanka. He is also a past chairperson of the International Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, Employer Federation of Ceylon, the Employee’ Trust Fund Board, the Institute of Management of Sri Lanka and the national Agribusiness Council of Sri Lanka.
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DISTRICT 19A LIONS CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 27-28TH, 2009 EMPIRE LANDMARK HOTEL DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER SPECIAL GUEST: IMMEDIATE PAST INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
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deputy secretary louisa pang
membership director kiki he bulletin director jason lau directors katerina chiu ingrid lee guiding lion stephen tang, pzc
friDAy niGhT SPEAkErS Drum cAfE The Drum Cafe was started in Johannesburg in 1996 by Warren Lieberman. It started as an actual Cafe where drumming was used in a relaxed environment to break down barriers, inspire people and bring people together. Moved by the experience of communal drumming in Africa, and the passion to unite different groups of people together in South Africa’s post apartheid era, Warren Liebermann developed a global team building and entertainment program along with leading motivational speakers, team builders and Africa’s top drummers.
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The result 12 years later is a unique yet relevant program used by many of the Fortune 500 companies worldwide. “Drumming is something everyone, and every culture can relate to,” explains Warren. “The first thing you hear when you come into this world is the beat of your mother’s heartbeat. Drumming relaxes, energizes and motivates in a way most team building companies cannot explain.”
PETEr LEGGE Peter Legge is an inspiration to anyone who meets him! He lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, a best selling author, and as president and CEO of the largest, independently owned magazine publishing company in Western Canada -Canada Wide Magazines & Communications Ltd. He is a community leader tirelessly devoting his time to many worthwhile organizations. Peter is a Past Chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade. His presentations are based on his everyday experiences as a community leader, husband, father and CEO. His seven books have motivated thousands of people towards positive change. Toastmasters International voted Peter “Golden Gavel Award Winner” and “Top Speaker in north America” and both the national Speakers Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers have inducted him into the Speakers Hall of Fame. Peter is also a member of the prestigious Speakers Roundtable, an invitation-only society comprising 20 of north American’s top professional speakers. Simon Fraser university recently honored Peter with an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. Earlier this year, Peter was presented with The nido Qubein Philanthropist of the Year Award in Atlanta, Georgia.
SATurDAy Lunch SPEAkEr Jim GoDDArD Jim Goddard is the news 1130 Radio midday reporter and court specialist. He covers big stories like the Robert Pickton serial trial and Air India trial. He started with news 1130 when it first went on the air in 1996. Jim has won several provincial and national reporting awards for stories ranging from high speed police chases to homeless people staying in fire-prone abandoned buildings. He has been a media law instructor at BCIT and a news and sports instructor at the Columbia Academy of Broadcasting. Jim’s hobbies include singing, playing guitar and driving his Porsche.
To submit stories or story ideas or if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the bulletin director, jason lau at jay@jaylau.com
Every year, the MD 19A Spring Conference is one of the highlights of our year. Not only is it a chance to meet other lions, but since we were leos, we had been active in the contests & awards portion of the program. This year was no different, we participated in the website, bulletin, scrapbook, brochure, business card, ‘What Being a Lion Means to Me’ and uniform Lap Cheung delegation contests. In addition to contests, our own CP Kitty, Jay, and Sandy were involved President, 2007-08 with the registration for the conference.
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Eighteen of our members attended the conference luncheon where we heard an inspirational story of perserverence by paramedic Joe Gagne, who had lost part of his leg because of an Fundraising + · bowling for charity regular infection and overcame outstanding odds tofor return to his duties within a mere 6 months of Service events · curling charity dinner · christmas recovery! It’s amazing what can be done when tree yourchipping mind and spirit act together towards a meetings · diabetes awareness common goal. · Covenant House
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1st & 3rd wednesdays, 6:30pm Golden swan restaurant 5380 Victoria Dr. Vancouver BC
· Third world eye care + much more!
We got a chance to wow the crowd and to be wow’ed during the contests and awards portion, our ‘Deal or No Deal’ uniform delegation routine was a big hit and Lion Lap’s ‘What Being a Lion Means to Me” speech routine should be an inspiration to us all. All the entries by the other Lions and Leos were so strong and we knew the competition will be tough.
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We didn’t have to wait long to find out the results, six of us attended the banquet where we were treated to entertainment by the Gitwinksihlkw Nisga’a Lions. At the end of the night, the contests results were announced and we didn’t win 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 of the contests - website, scrapbook, bulletin, and uniform delegation. In addition, Sandy won a prize for the first-time delegates contest. To top off the night, Lion Kitty received her Melvin Jones from IPIP Ashok Mehta as well as an International President’s Appreciation award! That’s seven awards in one night! How many clubs can boast this accomplishment? Wow, let’s savour this ... and start thinking about how we’re going to surpass our results next year!
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· bowling for charity · curling for charity · christmas tree chipping · diabetes awareness · Covenant House · Third world eye care + much more!
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tail twister april wong lion tamer jason luo
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Fundraising + Service events
secretary maisie lo
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including many membership awards, the Master Key Award, eight International President’s Certificates of Appreciation, eight International President’s Awards, the Leadership Award and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor bestowed upon association members. He has also received the 100% District Governor Award, the Extension Award, and the 15-Year Perfect Attendance Award. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
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2nd vice president raymond chiu
treasurer kevin tam
Past International President Amarasuriya resides with his wife, Lion Kushlani, also a Melvin Jones Fellow, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
President, 2007-08 lap_mc@yahoo.ca
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1st vice president lap cheung
A charter member of the Lions Club of Galle (pronounced Gal), he has held many offices within the association, including district governor from 1978 to 1979, council chairperson from 1979 to 1980 and international director from 1991 to 1993.
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