The ES Holiday Party had a great turnout despite the winter storm that threatened to shutdown the University. Check out the 2016 Holiday Party album to view lots more photos of the event.

50/50 raffle

Stephanie Oldford won the cash prize from the 50/50 draw and went away with over $200.

The other half of the money raised from the 50/50 raffle, plus additional donations were donated to the Seniors Services Society of Greater Vancouver (SSS). The following message was received from the Executive Director of SSS.

On behalf of clients, Board Members and staff,  Seniors Services Society would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind support and for your generous donation of $283.00 in support of our programs.

Your donation goes a long way in supporting our organization and our services to seniors in New Westminster and the Lower Mainland and it will benefit the entire community. We know that our efforts are only possible because of the contributions we receive from generous donors like you, and we thank you again for believing in and supporting our mission.

– Sincerely,

Brian Dodd,  Interim Executive Director

The food drive for the Greater Vancouver Food bank netted over six boxes of healthy food donations. Next year, instead of donating food, we will run an online drive to raise cash, so the Food Bank leverage their buying power to purchase exactly what is needed to support the needy in the GVRD.

Prize draw winners

  • Aaron Levisohn (SASI UX): Two tickets, plus cider, mugs and carousel rides at the Vancouver Christmas market:
  • Jin Lee (SFS): Escape room for four
  • Ashley Elchuk and Coby Thurmeier (SRSM) Cineplex $60 (Update: We went to Rogue One and sat in 3D Dbox seats!)
  • Wellness items from ES and YWCA: Vicky Tran (SCS) and Victoria Liu (SFS)

HOliday Sweater Contest

Kate Ross was the standout favourite at this year’s event. Congratulations, Kate. Enjoy your float from Metta3 spa!

Gingerbread House Contest

After being narrowly defeated by two-time winners, Senate and Curriculum Services, Student Financial Services (SFS) clinched the title with their exquisitely detailed gingerbread house featuring President Ono and Kate Ross. SFS won $100 to spend on treats for the team.

Thank you!

On behalf of myself and Ashley, I want to say a huge thank you to the following people for helping to make the Holiday Party a success:

  • Lauren Small, Laurie Cameron and Alana Schramm for creating the festive decorations and transforming the concourse into a holiday candyland!
  • Jason Kwok, Adrian Lee Chuy, and Stephanie Boudreau for helping us move tables and get everything set up for the event. It was greatly appreciated!
  • Debbie Oon, Sunny Sandhu, Heather Mitchell and Tara Drage, for tending bar and helping to make the wine drinkers a bit more jolly.
  • Sunny Sandhu, Max Mitchell, Heather Mitchell, Colleen Mooney, Tara Drage, and Adrian Lee Chuy, thank you! thank you! thank you! for pitching in to clean up at the end of the night. It was an enormous help.

If we’ve missed anyone, please accept our apologies and our thanks!