Welcome to the spring 2020 edition of the BCHF newsletter!
I love spring, and I suspect you’ll be happy to join me in welcoming the warmer weather and the return of patio season.
At the BCHF, we’re full of energy and enthusiasm for the new year. One of our top priorities is planning events that will help bring in the funds we need to keep helping people, including:
DISH (Drink. Indulge. Savour. Help)
- April 29th
- Sponsored by New Zealand Wine Growers
- Bites from over a dozen local restaurants, live music, a cocktail competition, and more
Hospitality Hustle at Deer Lake
- May 31st
- Our first-ever fundraising walk/run, at a stunning natural location in Burnaby and ending up in Hart House Restaurant
- Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of both physical and mental health
Vancouver Golf Tournament
- July 6th at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club
Victoria Golf Tournament
- August 25th – a new challenge at our new location, Olympic View Golf Club
Thanks in advance for supporting our events by purchasing tickets, donating auction items, volunteering, or creating buzz on social media…we couldn’t do it without you!
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Spread the Word: We Want to Help!
Do you know someone in BC’s hospitality biz whose life has been turned upside-down by a serious health condition?
Our mission is to provide financial assistance to our colleagues in financial crisis due to extraordinarily challenging circumstances. Last year we gave a total of $91,170 to 29 individuals across BC.
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BCHF Awards 2020 Sommelier Scholarships
Congrats to the recipients of our 2020 Sommelier Scholarships!
- Andrew Forsyth | L'Abattoir
- Carley Freeman | Cascadia Liquor
- Diana Claxton | Authentic Wine & Spirit Merchants
- Ian Casterton | Fairmont Pacific Rim
- Jamie Wheeler | Chambar
- Jessica Klose | AmoVino Wine + Spirits
- Nick Bertoia | L'Abattoir
- Peter Van de Reep | Campagnolo
- Scott Mitchell | AnnaLena
- Tiago de Souza Jensen | Nightingale
We thank this year’s
Sommelier Scholarship sponsors, Dark Horse Estate Winery Inc., Andrew Peller, Da Silva Vineyards, Hester Creek Estate Winery,
and
Sunrock Vineyards
, for supporting some of the up-and-coming talent in their industry and the VIWF for hosting the award lunch.
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Culinary Scholarship applications open until March 31, 2020
APPLY HERE
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Lots of exciting activities coming up in Vancouver (Chef Meets BC Grape and Dish), Victoria (Bloom), A&W Root Beet Float Fundraiser as well as Golf Tournaments.
Please check our volunteer page
HERE
for details.
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New Section
NEWS from our Industry Advisory Council Members
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The BCHF’s Industry Advisory Committee (IAC)
is made up of a diverse cross-section of individuals associated with our local hospitality industry. They offer input on BCHF initiatives regarding BCHF awareness and revenue generation. Our IAC members have several news items to pass along in this edition of our newsletter:
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Each award winner received $5,000 of commercial equipment, with Radical Gardens securing $10,000 worth of equipment after being crowned the winner of both the SilverChef Communitarian Award and Hospitality Business of the Year Award.
If you weren’t one of the winners, but would benefit from a 20 percent discount on SilverChef's
Certified Used product line
, you can contact SilverChef directly (
here
) and use the code BCHF20.
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Tourism Vancouver’s 2020 Dine Out Vancouver Festival was well-attended by food and wine lovers in town, and the 17-day event also gave a boost to a local charity that supports workers in the hospitality industry.
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is the official charity of the festival and received proceeds from the Festival’s opening event; “The Great Big Taste”. It will also receive partial proceeds from Street Food City; the festival’s annual food truck event that takes over the square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery every winter.
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One of the BCHF founding board members and past chair Christine Coletta
, owner of Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland, has been selected by The Wine Industry Advisor as one of Wine’s Most Inspiring People. Coletta has been recognized for her contribution to the North American wine industry by blazing a trail for Canadian wine.
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If you haven’t already been there, you’ll want to make plans to visit
Bufala Restaurant’s recently opened Edgemont Village location
. The restaurant has expanded from its successful Kerrisdale spot in more ways than one, as the North Van dining room has seating for 160 guests, and features not only oven-fired pizza but a full menu of Italian-inspired cuisine. The new version of Bufala is quickly becoming a fixture in the North Van neighbourhood, as the community there has been very supportive of the venture.
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There’s also a lot of buzz about a new Donnelly Group venture called the
Brass Fish Tavern & Kitchen
. Located in the iconic Marine Building on Burrard Street, the izakaya and stylish parlour room offers a modern pub menu. No doubt the spot will quickly become a downtown favourite, as it’s designed to offer a comfortable place to enjoy happy hour cocktails and bites.
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Congrats to Richard Dittmar
to his recent promotion on President and C.E.O. of the
Trialto Wine Group
! Trialto focuses on multi-generational and family-owned wine businesses.We hope he enjoys the new position!
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Perks for Monthly Donors
T
he generosity of our Monthly Donors provides a steady stream of revenue for the BCHF. If you can help, we’d love to have you onboard! Donors who contribute $25 or more per month receive complimentary tickets to BCHF events, as well as other perks.
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Third-Party Events: Good Times for a Good Cause
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Fundraisers organized and hosted by individuals and businesses provide a significant source of revenue for the BCHF. We want to support third-party fundraisers as much as we can, so if you’re looking for something fun to do, and you don’t mind being around some big-hearted people, check out our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook feeds for upcoming events or go directly to our website's
EVENTS PAGE
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Dana receiving a cheque from a donation from funds raised at
Tourism Vancouver's
SITE Global Conference which had over 500 influential incentive travel professionals from all around the globe.
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DISH Fundraiser Coming Right Up!
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Our annual food and wine tasting event takes place
April 29
th
; this year’s sponsor is New Zealand Wine Growers. Tix are $79 and may be
purchased online
; our site will also have a list of participating wineries and restaurants. We’re still looking for items for our culinary-themed silent auction, so please
fill out this form
if you can donate.
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Hospitality Hustle @ Deer Lake
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A New and Different Event
On May 31, from 10 am to 2pm, The BCHF is organizing a 5k fun run/walk loop around Deer Lake, ending in a delicious hot brunch courtesy of Hart House Restaurant. Bring your family to support you: there will be a short Kid's run to kick things off! Tickets $35.
By registering for this fun run, you are supporting the BC Hospitality Foundation - Registration Details coming soon!
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Annual BCHF Lotteries Going Strong
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Dine out for a year winner - Ann
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Rocky Mountaineer trip winner - Esther
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We’re excited about our upcoming
Wine Country Lottery, which is 1 of 3 annual online lotteries that raise funds for the BCHF. January’s Dine Out Vancouver lottery was a great success, raising $6,500 for our charitable work. The
Wine Country Lottery, coming up in May
, features fantastic prizes from the Okanagan’s wineries, restaurants, hotels, and more. Stay tuned for details and ticket sale dates. And don’t forget about the Hotels to Help lottery in October – just in time to book your winter vacation holidays!
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Golf Tourney Dates Announced
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Mark your calendars
: our annual golf tournaments will take place:
- Victoria - August 25, 2020 (enjoy a fresh challenge at our new location, Olympic View Golf Club!) - REGISTRATION OPEN
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For earning the SPIRITED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD at the VIWF Awards lunch. The presenter described Dana as
"a doer, a leader and a mentor to many"
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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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