R.I.P. George Heiss Snr., Okanagan Wine Pioneer 

We are saddened by the loss of George Heiss Senior, who passed away on June 29th.

He was one of the BC Hospitality Foundation's Founding partners and we would like to share the post on "hiredbelly" by Tim Pawsley which honours his memory.

Read the full post HERE
Executive Director Dana's message
Welcome to the summer 2021 edition of our newsletter! We hope you and your loved ones are well.
 
I’m sure you share our pleasure that businesses are starting to re-open. We welcome back everyone employed at a business that suffered through the pandemic! We wish you a busy summer ahead.
 
Thank you to everyone who was part of this year’s #HospitalityHustle presented by Odlum Brown Limited. We received fantastic support from our sponsors and the community overall, and the event was a great success.
Call to Action:
Please Help Us Help Hospitality
The BCHF’s central mission is to help hospitality workers facing financial crisis due to an extraordinary health condition experienced by themselves or a family member. We want to make sure that people who need our help know we exist. 
 
To this end, we would be grateful if everyone reading this newsletter would mention the BCHF, and what we do, to 5 people in their circle. Friends, family, colleagues, professionals: it’s especially helpful if individuals who work with other people are familiar with us and our mission. This includes:
 
  • Social Workers
  • HR Directors
  • Physiotherapists & Registered Massage Therapists
  • Personal Injury Lawyers
  • Similar Charities
 
If you have time, please send to lucy@bchospitalityfoundation.com the names and emails of people who work with individuals recovering from serious illness or accident that may need our help, and we’ll be happy to introduce ourselves.
Beneficiaries 2021
Seshagiri | Hotel, Vancouver
Norman | Restaurant, Vancouver
Donald | Restaurant, Clearwater
Dawn | Bar, Vancouver
Scholarships awarded!
Thank you to our Scholarship Sponsors
Thank you Blackwood Apparel for giving each culinary scholarship winner a personalized chef's jacket and the Chef Table Society for their support.
Congratulations to the 2021 scholarship winners!
Check them all out HERE

Industry Advisory Council
Members' Corner*
The BCHF's Industry Advisory Council supports our awareness and revenue generation activities throughout British Columbia. The group consists of individuals from a wide range of hospitality-related industry sectors.
WELCOME New IAC Members
Caroline Carefoot
Univins and Spirits,
Director Western Canada
Colin MacCrimmon, CPHR
Oak Bay Beach Hotel,
Human Resources Manager
Jesse Crockett
The Josie Hotel,
General Manager
Marianne Albalkhi
Fairmont Empress,
Director, Talent & Culture
Biking and Learning by Nazmi Kamal

It started as a selfish act to break up the monotony of his days, but Nazmi Kamal discovered deeper connections with his students by simply riding his bike.
...
From the very beginning, I figured that a project like this could entice my hosts to donate some funds and pay it forward with an act of kindness. I have been so overwhelmed with the generosity: $1110, donated by 56 students and eight employees, have been donated in equal amounts to the Capilano University Student Emergency Fund and the BC Hospitality Foundation. ...

Read the full article HERE
*If you wish to share an article for us to publish, contact lucy@bhchospitalityfoundation.com
Trialto Wine Group Ltd. (Trialto) has partnered with a handful of wineries to support BC Hospitality Foundation through Spring and Summer 2021.

With the support of BC retail partner displays, Trialto will be donating $1.00 per bottle sold to BC Hospitality Foundation.  
You can find an assortment of the following brands through the various retailers supporting BCHF with displays of selections from the following wineries. Information through social media.

Wineries supporting BCHF:
Jeio (by Bisol), Prosecco ITALY
Viña Santa Ema, Central Valley , CHILE 
Evolution Wines by Sokol Blosser, Oregon, USA
Illuminati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Tuscany, ITALY
Shop our Supporters
We are grateful that the BCHF receives funds from a variety of special initiatives initiated by our friends and colleagues in the hospitality industry, including partial proceeds from product sales. Please support our supporters by choosing to purchase their products, and help boost the BC economy at the same time! 

Robson Street, Vancouver’s iconic shopping and dining destination, is this summer’s perfect getaway from the everyday. Launching July 1st is #stayRobson, a stay local initiative presented by the Robson Street Business Association (RSBA), in partnership with the Blue Horizon Hotel and area businesses, offering a boutique hotel experience along with exclusive access to special promotions at participating retailers, restaurants and attractions until August 31, 2021.
EVENT
MPI BC Chapter Gala - July 7, 2021
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) and the BC Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) are pleased to present an online silent auction featuring a host of amazing homegrown tourism and hospitality experiences. We’re accepting bids on items including

·        A two-night stay at the luxurious Oak Bay Beach Hotel
·        Gift certificates to a wide range of top local restaurants
·        A digital voucher for a 5-player Vancouver Outdoor Mysteries game
·        A round at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country club
·        A virtual team-building and training entertainment event
·        Helijet transportation from Victoria to Vancouver
·        A private charter of a Five Star Whale Watching vessel
·        and many more!
 
The auction runs from June 28th to 11:59pm on July 9th, 2021.
 
Please click here to view the complete list of auction items and to place bids.

BC Hospitality Foundation
FIRST online 50/50 lottery
Keep your eyes open for the BC Hospitality Foundation 50/50 online lottery - Helping Hospitality Workers in Their Time of Need which will run from July 12 to August 16, with the draw taking place on August 17, 2021 at noon!

The link to purchase tickets will be on our website as of July 12th.
THANK YOU #HospitalityHustle

A very special thank you to all the participants, our sponsors Odlum Brown Limited, Ridge Vineyards, Vintage West Wine & Spirits, Bacardi, Containerworld as well as everyone who promoted our 2021 #HospitalityHustle... see you next year!
THANK YOU to our past supporter campaigns
THANK YOU TO OUR MONTHLY DONORS
A very special thank you to our monthly donors for their ongoing support!

Become a monthly donor HERE
The BCHF is a charity that supports hospitality workers facing financial crisis due to a health condition. These are the people who work in your favourite restaurants, wineries, breweries, bars, and hotels. Often with limited access to benefits or financial aid, our beneficiaries have nowhere else to turn if a health condition arises. Your support has a meaningful impact by getting them back on their feet again.