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    Helen McCrae Award 2020 Recipient: Rebekah Abma, Langara College

    I enjoy working one on one with clients, developing therapeutic relationships, and coming to know them so that I can anticipate their needs, accommodate their preferences, and provide education that is individualized to their specific needs and preferences. I am passionate about providing clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to aide in empowering them in the management of their health as they transition from the hospital environment to home.

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    Helen McCrae Award 2020 Recipient: Priscilla Chen, BCIT

    Five years of volunteering at the Royal Columbian Hospital in the emergency department and intensive care unit has truly inspired me to become a nurse. While studying to become a registered nurse, I have learned to advocate for patients and empower them to be active participants of their own care. I also learned to advocate for equity and justice for vulnerable populations and to collaborate interprofessionally and intersectorally to implement strategies in achieving equitable healthcare.

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    Soroptimist Vancouver Awards $7K to Nursing Students

    Thank you to our 2020 Helen McCrae Award Committee. We received thirty-five exceptional applications and the committee has now awarded five Helen McCrae Awards and one SI Vancouver Nursing Award for outstanding achievement in inclusion and academics. These awards range from $1000 to $1500. We want to recognize all of the applicants for their exceptional applications. Today, more than ever, we wish these future nurses well in their professional lives. We look forward to sharing more about the award winners at a later date. We invite the community to support our fundraising campaign so we can continue giving out awards in the years ahead. Nursing students are encouraged to mark…

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    Soroptimist International of Vancouver holds Annual Live Your Dream Awards and High Tea (Cancelled)

    Live Your Dream Annual Awards & High Tea Venue: The Secret Garden Date & Time:Sunday, June 14, 2020 @ 4:30pm Price: Early Bird price $60 / person ** Due to group restriction during COVID-19 pandemic, this event was cancelled Save your date Awards will be presented are: Live Your Dream Award assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.   Helen McCrae Award provides scholarships to nursing students who have financial needs and achieved a minimum 3.0 grade-point average in the Programme   Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women between…

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    Call from SIV to support WISH Drop-in Centre in Downtown Eastside

    WISH Drop-in Centre in the Downtown Eastside works to improve the health, safety and well-being of marginalized women. The organization’s office recently experienced another disastrous flood – the worst one to date. The financial hit, on top of the chaos and disruption is taking its toll on their ability to fully focus on the important work that they do. Any level of financial support – large or small – will be greatly appreciated to help WISH during this difficult time! DONATE NOW: https://wish-vancouver.net/get-involved/donate

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    February 2015 Guest Speaker – Barbara Hall, Vancouver Council of Women

    Soroptimist International of Vancouver was very happy to invite Ms. Barbara Hall, the President of Provincial Council of Women and Vice President of Vancouver Council of Women as our Guest Speaker for our February Club Meeting. The roles and responsibilities of the Vancouver Council of Women is to lobby both provincial and federal governments through the submission of resolutions that advocate for improving the lives of women and children. Federates include Soroptomist International of Vancouver, the Developmental Disabilities Association, the YWCA Metro Vancouver organization, the University Women’s Club of Vancouver and the West Coast LEAF organization to name a few. Each group pays dues to the VCW and representatives from…

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  • Fundraising,  Local Community,  Soroptimist,  Stop Bullying,  Stop Gender Violence

    The Power of Choice – Campus Safety Workshop Stage I

    The first stage of the workshops is focusing on male-identified audience and elaborating the concept of the Power of Choice. A powerful heart-and-eye-opening large group presentation to an all male identified audience on masculinity conditioning and gender stereotypes and how they impact the choices young men make regarding their behaviours and attitudes toward each other and in particular, toward girls and women. In this presentation the audience will be introduced to “The Male Code of Conduct”. The expectations and limitations of this male code, how to navigate it and how to find freedom through the concept of THE POWER OF CHOICE: the power that each individual has to choose what…

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    Soroptimist Vancouver Information Day on Sunday September 21

    Soroptimist International of Vancouver is having an INFORMATION DAY on this coming Sunday, September 21 between 1:00p.m. and 3:00p.m. @ Robson Public Market If you are in Vancouver Downtown area – feel free to come and visit us! You will get detailed information about: Live Your Dream Awards in support of women who are in the progress of receiving their education and training New Girls Program for young girls’ career support Christmas Wish Bag Project for Vancouver Downtown Eastside Local Projects Global Impact and Projects Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2014 Location: Corks ‘n Candles 1610 Robson Street (at the Robson Public Market) 604-683-8466 Free parking under the building

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    First Meeting of Year 2014-2015

    AGM & First Meeting of 2014-2015 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 6:30p.m. Guests: Governor Heather Rollins (Soroptimist Western Canada Region) Diana Palmer (Soroptimist Palm Desert, California) Kate Salters (Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grant 2014 Awardee) Special Thanks to Gov. Heather who installed New Board and inducted New Members for SI Vancouver in the meeting. “Keywords 2013-2014: Continuation & Encouragement — The purpose of Continuation & Encouragement is to let members feel proud of being Soroptimists and feel grateful for what we have today.” “From all the projects, events and meetings we went through together, we learned more about our club and community, we were touched by those who have devoted…

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