CHAIRS REPORT Park Board Committee Meeting November 28, 2016 Oct - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Park Board Committee Meeting

November 28, 2016

CHAIR’S REPORT

Oct 27: Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships

UBC Tennis Centre Commissioner Wiebe represented the Park Board at the opening ceremonies for the Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships

Nov 3: Graduation Strategy Program Donation

Ray-Cam Cooperative Community Centre Commissioner Mackinnon with Maksim Mihic, General Manager of DP World, Kate Hodgson, Ray- Cam Coordinator and members of the Association Board at a cheque presentation towards the Graduation Strategy Program

Nov 6: Mountain Equipment Co-op Vancouver Seven

Devonian Harbour Park Commissioner Coupar welcomed participants to Mountain Equipment Co-op’s Vancouver Seven Race at Devonian Harbour Park

Nov 8: Raven Symone in Lifetime TV

Killarney Rink Commissioner Coupar and Recreation Management Team met with actress, Raven Symone at Killarney Rink on US Election Night

Nov 8: National Aboriginal Veterans Day

Victory Square Commissioner Evans attended the National Aboriginal Veterans Day at Victory Square

Nov 11: Remembrance Day

Chinatown Memorial Square Chair Kirby-Yung and Commissioner Shum attended the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at Chinatown Memorial Square

Nov 11: Remembrance Day

Japanese War Memorial, Stanley Park Commissioner Mackinnon attended the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Japanese War Memorial in Stanley Park

Nov 11: Let Peace Be their Memorial

Seaforth Peace Park Commissioner Evans attended Let Peace Be Their Memorial as part of the Remembrance Day ceremony at Seaforth Peace Park

Nov 14: Elder Abuse in the LGBTQ Community

Roundhouse Commissioner Evans spoke at the Elder Abuse in the LGBTQ Community symposium at the Roundhouse

Nov 16: Canadian Club Luncheon

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront Chair Kirby-Yung attended the Canadian Club Luncheon featuring keynote speaker, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Nov 18: Jersey Day Breakfast of Champions

Hillcrest Community Centre Commissioners at Jersey Day Breakfast of Champions hosted by Vancouver Sport Network at Hillcrest Community Centre to kick off Sports Day in Vancouver

Nov 19: 5th and Pine Pop Up Park Community Planting

Fifth and Pine Pop Up Park Commissioners at Fifth and Pine Pop Up Park Community Planting Event

Nov 20: CN EcoConnexions Community Planting

Jericho Beach Park Chair Kirby-Yung and Commissioner Coupar participated in the CN EcoConnexions Community Planting event. Park Board will receive $25,000 in grant towards initiatives taking place in Jericho Beach Park.

Nov 27: Bright Nights Christmas Train Opening Night

Stanley Park Train Chair Kirby-Yung attended the opening night of annual Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley

• Park. With Ray Boucher, BC Burn Fund Organizer and Kristi Gordon from Global TV.