The year is rapidly drawing to a close, but before the ball drops I want to thank everyone who supported us in 2019. Lottery prize and auction donors, sponsors, volunteers, golfers and eventgoers, ticket sellers and purchasers – as well as everyone who spread the word about us and our events by mouth and on social media – we couldn’t have done it without you!
In particular, I’m also grateful to the BCHF Board and Industry Advisory Council for their support, both past and future. Thank you!
We’re looking forward to lots of great fundraising activities in the year to come, and to helping more members of our community.
I’m pleased to announce that the 2020 scholarship program will launch soon; click
here
for details and to apply.
On behalf of everyone at the BCHF, have a great holiday, and all the best in the new year!
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Thank you Supporters
It takes a committed group to make a change. We would like to acknowledge our supporters. Please take a moment to see who has helped us make 2019 a successful year by browsing through our
THANK YOU
page.
We hope the list is comprehensive, but if we have inadvertently forgotten anyone who supported us in 2019, we offer both an apology and our gratitude.
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Who can we help?
The BCHF continues to have a busy year when it comes to providing emergency financial assistance to hospitality workers facing financial crisis due to a health condition. So far in 2019 we’ve helped 25+ beneficiaries with a total of $84,000+.
If you know someone who might be eligible for our assistance, please direct them to our
application page
.
And keep spreading the word about our mission – and the fundraisers that make our work possible!
Thank you!
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Scholarships opening soon!
In 2020 the BCHF will offer more scholarships than ever to BC students in hospitality-related educational programs. Applications will open soon and the deadline for submissions is January 15 for Sommelier and Culinary scholarships and February 28, 2020 for the rest. In the coming year we will offer 10 Sommelier Scholarships, as well as
5
Culinary and
11
Hospitality Scholarships and 3 Industry Scholarships. We also have a limited number of opportunities for individuals or businesses who wish to sponsor a scholarship, which is a great way to connect with future employees. Please contact Dana at
[email protected]
if you’re interested in being a sponsor.
Potential applicants can view eligibility details and submit applications online at our
SCHOLARSHIPS
page. We always appreciate it when applicants volunteer some of their time with the BCHF, as it gives us a chance to get to know them better, so don’t be shy about contacting us!
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A huge thanks to all our wonderful and generous volunteers, who helped us out so many times in 2019. We really couldn't do it all without your support of the foundation & its activities. THANK YOU!
We have many events planned for 2020, if you would like to help, please check our volunteer page
HERE
.
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Donate to the BCHF in lieu of paper Holiday cards. We provide you with an electronic version to share with your family and friends.
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If you want to maximize tax benefits, consider a donation to the BCHF and get an instant tax receipt by
DONATING HERE
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Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and Trialto Wine Group are proud to partner to support BCHF this Fall & Holiday season.
$1 from every bottle sold at select restaurants across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan will be donated to BCHF.
“Support from the hospitality industry is key to any winery's success; it’s great we can pay it forward by raising money & awareness for all the great things BCHF does for those who need the support… while enjoying delicious BC wines at the same time.”
Mark Butschler, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards BC Sales Manager.
Follow @bchospitality @tinhorncreek and @trialtowines for updates on participating restaurants featuring Tinhorn Creek wines.
#tinhornBCHF
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L'Abattoir will be featuring 2 cocktails as a part
"12 Cocktails of December"
program which launched on December 1st and they will be featuring the cocktails until the end of December.
They are donating $1 from every one of these drinks sold to the BCHF.
@bacardicanada @tequilacazadores
#12CocktailsofDecember #inthespiritofthings
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Monthly Donors Now Get Perks!
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We love our VIP Monthly Donors, and we’re expressing appreciation to those who donate $25 or more per month by offering:
- Discount codes to select BCHF special events such as the Dine Out Vancouver Festival Grand Tasting and DISH, as well as to select partner events
- Discounts at the tasting rooms of select local wineries
- and more! We have a huge network of contacts in the hospitality biz, and we’ll be adding VIP perks related to special events, etc., as they happen
It’s quick and easy to sign up to be a BCHF VIP – just visit
us
online
to sign up!
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Giving a Little Bit Means a Lot to the BCHF
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We know not everyone is flush with cash these days, but every little bit counts! Our employee
Payroll Deduction Program
enables hospitality industry workers to give as little as a dollar or two from each paycheque, and employees who contribute $25 or more over the course of a year will receive a tax receipt. Please contact
[email protected]
for an easy-to-use start-up package.
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Hotels to Help lottery
The 2019 Hotels to Help Lottery, which took place October 15
th
to 28
th
, was a great success, raising over $53,000 for the BCHF. HUGE thanks to the Hotel Association of Vancouver, all the companies that donated the AMAZING prizes, and everyone who sold and purchased tickets. Congrats to all the
winners
!
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Wanted: Silent Auction Items and Lottery Prizes
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We are busy planning our fundraising events for 2020 – and we need your help!
Silent Auctions and Online Lotteries are a significant revenue source for the BCHF, but we need individuals and companies to donate the auction items and lottery prizes.
We’ll host
Silent Auctions
at the following events:
·
Dine Out Vancouver Festival – January 16, 2020
·
DISH - April 29, 2020
·
2 annual golf tournaments (in Vancouver in July, and in Victoria in August)
Donations for Online Lotteries
should be a significant amount, with a $600 minimum value (e.g. 12 x $50 gift cards), and must be confirmed 12 weeks in advance of the raffle in order for us to secure a BCLC license.
The deadlines for confirmation are very strict, so please let us know well in advance if you can help!
- Wine Country Lottery – February 15, 2020 confirmation
- Hotels to Help – July 1, 2020 confirmation
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Dine out Vancouver Festival
The Launch party will take place at the Rocky Mountaineer on January 16, 2020. Get your tickets
HERE
.
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Dine Out Vancouver Festival Lottery
If you cannot make it to the lauch party, get your tickets and start the year with a wonderful prize:
- Rocky Mountaineer trip with return airfare from Calgary
- Be a tourist in your own city with a 2 night stay at The Sutton Place, tickets to Vancouver attractions, lunch at L'Abattoir and dinner at Wildebeest.
- 12 gift certificates from Vancouver Restaurants to dine out every month of the year
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Day passes
Stay tuned for the upcoming link to purchase your online tickets.
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One of our signature events: In 2020 come enjoy
Wines of New Zealand
on April 29, 2020 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned!
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Check our event page for the whole list!
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About the BC Hospitality Foundation
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2019 - 2020 Board and Executive
Jeff Guignard -
Chair
Laura Starr -
Vice Chair
Christine Coletta -
Past Chair
Bill Senghera -
Treasurer
Darcy Barish -
Secretary
Geoff Barlow - Director
Shea Coulson - Director
Bert Hick - Director
James Iranzad - Director
Debbie Morris - Director
Sandra Oldfield - Director
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The (BCHF) is a registered charity that raises funds to support those in the hospitality industry facing financial crisis due to a health condition. Each year hundreds of hospitality workers across BC face financial challenges and have nowhere else to turn. The BCHF helps them when all other options have been exhausted. In addition, the BCHF offers a scholarship program to foster the development of the next generation of workers and industry leaders.
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