May 10th Newsletter

May 10th, 2017

May Joint Qualicum Beach Parksville Chamber Meeting - Thursday, May 11th

Parksville will be hosting this year's Joint Chamber meeting at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre.

Keynote speaker will be Frank Bourree,

Frank is a Principal and owner of Chemistry Consulting Group Inc. which operates eight offices in BC with 110 staff. Catered by Spice of Life Catering, the cost will be $35 pp. Networking begins at 5:30, dinner at 6:30.

Limited opportunities for showcase tables to promote your products or services.

All reservations to be made through PDCC, 250-248-3613 or linda@parksvillechamber.com.
$35 payment at the door (cash, cheques made payable to Parksville Community & Conference Centre [PCCC], debit/credit).
10 showcase tables will be held for QB Chamber members @ $50 + gst - please reserve through Linda
reminder to members to bring cash for bar, 50/50 tickets

This May we at the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce are taking part in Membership Mania, and we are counting on our members to get the word out that joining your local Chamber is Good For Business!

Why join? Because joining your local Chamber of Commerce gives your business credibility, and connects you to hundreds of local members. You'll also receive access to our Member Benefits and discounts ... we support local and advocate for you!

For the month of May our business members who refer a new member will receive a $20 event voucher to put towards the member meeting of your choice. The new member will also receive a $20 voucher to put towards their first meeting.

Call Anne at 250-752-0960 for more information. Please note that affiliate, not for profit and individual memberships will receive a $10 event voucher.

Oceanside Women's Business Network (OWBN) May Meeting

Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 to 8:30 Dinner Meeting

Wise Women, Carolyn Redl and Betty Price, share their journeys of stepping outside the norm for women - they worked and got educated in a day when not many women were. Both women belong to the CFUW - Canadian Federation of University Women. A group of women committed to and actively promoting equality, education and opportunities for girls and women.

Buy your tickets:

https://owbn.ca/events/wise-women-share-their-journey-owbn-may-dinner-meeting/

Qualicum Beach Family History Society

Will hold there regular meeting May 17, 7:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. Guest speaker: Penny Bent - Topic: Filling in the Gaps - A talk on the importance of revisiting your Ancestors Records. Guests Welcome.

FOODSAFE 1 offered by Enviro-Food Consulting

Monday, May 29 in the Windsor Room - Qualicum Civic Centre from 9 am to 4:30 pm

The instructor will be Sally de la Rue Browne, CPHIC who is a Certified Public Health Inspector with Enviro-Food Consulting. As a member of the Qualicum Beach CHamber of Commerce, she is offering this course at a discounted fee for members.

Clients include Kwalikum Secondary School, Beban Park Rec, Whole Foods & Red Robin Canada.

Chamber members will receive a discounted fee of $68.00!

Non-Members can register for $80.00.

Students can pre-register at:

www.envirofood.org
sally@envirofood.org
778.886.9137

Pre-registration of members will be required. A tax receipt is issued as well. Students will be qualified on the day after successfully completing the exam. A temporary certificate is issued and can be used until the official one is ready from Vancouver Island Health.

RDN May Events and Programs

Move for Health Day Everyone Welcome Swim

Come for a swim at Ravensong Aquatic Centre and celebrate Move for Health Day, an international event promoting active living. Saturday May 13th from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. Regular admission.

The Intertidal Zone Tour at Moorecroft Regional Park

Take a walk with a certified Park Naturalist and learn about the incredible natural world we have around us. On this tour, you will explore the intertidal zone of Vancouver Island's east shores. From barnacles to the "love cycle" of the sea cucumber, you don't want to miss this interesting session in the tide pools. Children 6 years+ can register and attend with an adult. This tour is on Saturday, May 13th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cost is $16 per person.

Wesley Ridge Guided Hike

Hike steep, old-growth forest trails to the ridge for a look at the Salish Sea and the nearby peaks of Mt. Cokely and Mt. Arrowsmith. This is a chance to test your personal fitness and make some alpine hiking goals. Hike intensity rating is 1 star: long stretches of steady incline and steep terrain. Saturday May 13th, 8:00 am start. Cost is $45 per person.

Red Cross Child Care Emergency First Aid with AED/CPR 14yrs+

This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children. Approved by the Provincial Community Care Licensing Branch and retraining is recommended every three years. This course covers home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Qualicum Commons, Saturday May 13th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Cost is $84.40.

Red Cross Emergency Youth First Aid with AED/CPR 13-18yrs

This course is designed to teach youth about injury prevention. Home hazards, safety education, CPR, automated external defibrillation and first aid skills for common emergencies are all covered. Retraining is recommended every 3 years. Qualicum Commons on Friday, May 19th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, cost is $84.40.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation