The BC Association for Charitable Gaming is a non-profit society that represents and supports
community groups applying for a Community Gaming Grant Their workshops review the
eligibility requirement program description and details budget in-kind support volunteers and
Join us for an interactive session with community groups learn from the facilitator and hear
There will also be time for David to meet with individual groups following the session as
David Sheach is the Executive Director of the BCACG and is presenting a two hour Gaming Grant workshop to help you prepare an accurate application and manage the funding according to the conditions of the grant
Location amp Pricing FREE for members of Volunteer Campbell River in good standing (Renewed membership
starts April 1st) $10 for non-members Doors open at 9 am at the Boardroom in the Enterprise Centre building
Registration Pre-book your seat early Only a few seats left Call 250-287-8111 email mailvolunteercrca or
come see us at the mural entrance 900 Alder Street Monday ndash Thursday 10 am ndash 4 pm Limited seating
As we look forward to a new fiscal year we would like to thank you for your past membership and support
Volunteer Campbell River plays a critical role in helping charities non-profits community organizations and individuals as we work together to build strong and healthy communities through volunteerism
We serve approximately 700 volunteers and 100 organizations each year that make a positive contribution to our community Be part of our network work with others that want to make a difference in our community and support volunteerism Contact us to renew or start your membership today
Please note that current membership expires on March 31 2017 An invoice has been emailed to our main contact for your organization
If you are no longer the contact for your organization please provide us with new contact information to prevent a lapse in membership
Who We Are
Staff
Louise Howes Executive Director
Aolani Delorme Admin Coordinator
Board
Vicki Hamilton President
Brett Woodside Vice-President
Cynthia Bendickson Secretary
Taunya Holland Treasurer
Marcia McKay Director
National Volunteer Week 2017mdashApril 23 to 29
For the third year running Volunteer CR will be celebrating National
Volunteer Week by partnering with local coffee shops for our Volunteer
Coffee Break Volunteers will receive a coupon for a free cup of coffee
tea that can be used during the week of Apr 23-29 in recognition of their
volunteer efforts
For agencies that have ordered coupons they are now
ready for pickup at our office
Thank you to our
sponsors
Volunteer BC launches
new website
Volunteer BC is excited to announce the
launch of their new website that features
a fresh look easy navigation and more
focus on what their visitors need The goal
of this new site is to provide visitors an
easier way to learn about Volunteer BCrsquos
programs and provide them easy access
to information about volunteerism Visit the
site today and familiarize yourself with the
new design
Beachwood
Corner Cafe
1st Annual Triple B Event
We held our first Burger Beverage and
Musical Bingo on March 4th with an
excited group of players and raised
$1400 for our Volunteer amp Community
Engagement Program
Thank you to our fundraising committee
who put on a great event and everyone
who came out to support volunteerism
A special thanks to our sponsors
supporters and door prize donors
Quinsam Liquor Store Discovery Foods
Intersport Discovery Aquarium Sew
Sweet Sewing Schizophrenia Society
Royal Coachman Trish Whiteside
Brandt Tractor Ron Hanscomb Glen
Clark and Gwen amp Staff at the
Royal Coachman
Volunteer BC National Volunteer Week Photo
Contest
April 23 to April 29 is National Volunteer week is a time to celebrate and thank BCrsquos volunteers Volunteering comes in many forms and is as diverse as Canada itself Letrsquos celebrate these individuals who make our communities vibrant Send Volunteer BC photos that reflect the unique qualities of your volunteers and the strong contribution they make Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 photos included in their Annual Report and website Contest deadline April 20 2017 Visit wwwvolunteerbcca to submit your photos
MEMBER NEWS
Thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters
We acknowledge the
financial support of
the Province of BC
Greenways Land Trust Guest speaker Andrew Nikiforuk and many other highlights are awaiting you at this years Annual General Meeting Wednesday March 29th 630 PM in the Maritime Heritage Centre Thulin Room We also proudly present our new monthly VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT interview series in partnership with EIKO JONES PHOTOGRAPHY Meet our first interviewee amp president Sandra Milligan httpwwweikojonesphotographycomvolunteer-spotlight-february
CR First Open Heart Society The next monthly meeting is on March 22nd at 700 PM at the Campbell River Community Center Guest Speaker is Bev Birce presenting lsquoUnderstanding Osteoartritisrsquo New members always welcome For more info call Ken at 250-923-3466
CR Baharsquoi Community Join us as we celebrate Baharsquoi Naw-Ruz (New Year) on Mon March 20th 5-9 pm at 142 Larwood Music by Inclusion Door Prizes Potluck Dinner For more information contact Aolani at 250-895-0562
Habitat for Humanity We are hosting a kids Lego home building contest at the March 18th Campbell River Indoor Market Construction of Habitats Campbell River 477 Hilchey Road build begins on March 23rd For more info contact lynnettehabitatnorthislandcom
Museum at CR New temporary exhibit opening March 17 at the Museum at Campbell River ndash Sybil Andrews in
Campbell River Join us April 1 at 1pm for a talk by exhibit curator Ken Blackburn
Black Creek Community Association Children of all ages are invited to experience the magic of Black Creeks
Annual Woodland Egg Hunt along the forest nature trail of the Black Creek Community Centre Dye Easter Eggs
make crafts cuddle baby animals amp more Rain or Shine Entry by Donation April 8th 2017 12 to 2pm
CR Shoreline Arts Society Twenty carvers are already signed up for our 21st Annual Transformations on the Shore
Chainsaw Carving Competition Carving starts Wed June 21st 7 am and the Quick Carve will be on Sat Judging
Quick Carve Auction and our Famous Pick of the Park Raffle Draw is on Sun the 25th So come on down and plan to
get one of the Lionsrsquo famous hot dogs at the Hall
CR Search amp Rescue The numbers are in and in 2016 we again contributed almost 9000 hours (and thatrsquos only the documented ones) to the North Island That is our time spent training responding to emergencies administration maintenance and planning
CR Emergency SocialSupport Services Team Trained emergency response volunteers who help evacuees in an emergency CRESST meets on the last Monday of each month upstairs at the Search and Rescue Building located at 261 Larwood Road at 7pm Please all 250 203-1972 for information
Contact Us
900 Alder Street Campbell River BC V9W 2P6
Phone 250-287-8111 Fax 250-287-9658
Email mailvolunteercrca Web wwwvolunteercrca
FB Volunteer Campbell River Page
HOURS Monday to Thursday 10 am to 4 pm
CR Oldtimerrsquos Hockey Club
Free Webinar Information
Topic Critical Financial Controls for Small to Medium Nonprofits
Date Thursday March 23 at 1pm Eastern Time 10am Pacific Time (one hour)
Cost Free - Space is limited so register early to avoid disappointment
Skill Level Intermediate This webinar will be of interest to nonprofit leaders executives and board members
Click here for more information and to register today
