Chronicles & Capers Issue 93 In this issue: Please select listing to show. President’s Letter Past President’s Report Elections of 2023-2024 Executive at the May 17th AGM Chapter Council Report February 10 & 11, 2023 Student Scholarship Recipients 2022 Thoughts About Retirement Changes to Yammer Travel and Benefits Movie Game 😊 Meetings...
Voluteering – Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (Pads)
MISSION PADS breeds, raises, trains and supports certified assistance dogs, partnering them with people living with disabilities, and with community care professionals. VISION PADS strives to become a pre-eminent, internationally recognized source for dogs certified to ADI standards by providing top quality breeding, training and program delivery in the assistance dog industry. www.pads.ca/volunteer/ BC &...
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs endeavors to change the lives of individuals who are blind/visually-impaired, children with autism, and Veterans as well as RCMP and First Responders living with an Operational Stress Injury. It takes two years and upwards of $35,000 to produce one certified dog, provided free of charge to the recipient. For these...
BCRPVPA Members will continue to experience and benefit from the power of Viva Engage just as you did with Yammer. This platform is a social networking service to build communities, share knowledge, and engage everyone. Watch the video below to learn more about Microsoft Viva Engage (formerly Yammer). If you are a member, email info@bcrpvpa.ca and...
Volunteers Needed: Office of the Seniors Advocate British ColumbiaVolunteer with us to improve seniors’ lives in long-term care | Survey BC Seniors A Volunteer Surveyor is responsible for respectfully engaging with residents in a conversation about their experience living in care.Volunteers needed throughout the entire province.
Hi there, we are a not for profit that provides free rides for cancer patients to their treatments in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley areas. We have driven over 2 million kilometres transporting cancer patients to their appointments over the last six years. We are looking to recruit more volunteers (especially drivers). Is there...
The Best of Egypt Optional Post-Tour Extension to JordanDeparture Date: November 3-17, 2023 Pyramids, Nile River and the Red Sea! Join Trip Merchant Journeys on this amazing trip to Egypt! This country will surely be one of the most intriguing destinations that you travel to. Explore the ancient treasures and rich history that Egypt has...
No need to beware the Ides of March when you’re on Spring Break! I recall being a High School Principal when the decision was made to move from one week of Spring Break to two. Teachers and students came back refreshed and all ready to move into the final term. General Meeting Please note that...
Chronicles & Capers Issue 92 In this issue: Please select listing to show. President’s Letter Past President’s Report Scholarships & Student Profiles CUSO Volunteers January 2023 General Meeting Guest Speakers HEARING LIFE Spotlight on Yolande BCRPVPA Member We’ve Got You Covered What Retirement Means today BCRTA Pensions & Benefits BCRPVPA Group Trips Upcoming General Meeting...
Chronicles & Capers Issue 91 In this issue: Please select listing to show. President’s Letter Guest Speaker Jack McNeill Transitioning Into the Next Life Chapter BCRPVPA Website Update Congratulations To Our Photo Contest winners River Cruise Blog Upcoming General Meeting BCRPVPA Contact Information Meetings Agenda UPCOMING GENEREAL MEETING: THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023 10:00/am; 9:45 Social ...
Sue Lanz will address Aging in the Community. Sue is the CEO of Collaborative Aging www@collaborativeaging.com The BCRPVPA President Sue at the recent BCRTA conference and was very impressed by her delivery of such an au fait topic. Sue was contacted and we met via Zoom. She is willing to address our Membership on...
Patti Lefkos (who wrote A Day in Nepal and spoke to us about that) has written a new book, Grounded by Granite She will speak to us via Zoom from her cabin in Ontario. The topic will focus on valuable lifelong outdoor skills learned as a child and the grounded effect of a positive and...
VOLUNTEER Education Assistants needed. What impact could you have? Have a positive and lasting change in Indigenous communities! As an Education Assistant, you will provide your knowledge as an educator, share your experiences about the world, inspire students to learn and pursue further education, and encourage students to believe they can become who they aspire...
