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Bob Smith turned 90 on January 20, 2010.  On Sunday the 17th a pary was held in his honour at the Hamilton Street Grill.  105 guests were instructed not to bring gifts as this party was to be a fundraiser with 75% of the funds going to the BCHF.

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On November 24th, 2009, the BC Hospitality Foundation rewarded the hard work of young men andwomen in the hospitality industry for their commitment and drive in their programs. Over $20,000 in scholarships were awarded to students enrolled in various hospitality programs around the province.

The Foundation  presented a cheque for $5000 to the son of the late Wendy Collins, an employee of the Muddy Waters Pub in Nanaimo.  Wendy was a cancer patient who had worked at the Pub for 18 years.  Bing Smith and Christine Coletta, Foundation board members, attended a fundraising at the event at the Pub. The Foundation offered to match the funds raised at the event up to $5000. 

The Chilean Wine Festival held at the Sutton Place Hotel and a number of participating Vancouver Restaurants raised funds for the Foundation. Students from Vancouver Community College were on hand to help as volunteers.
The event comprised of a Trade tasting followed by a Consumer tasting.  After the tastings diners were transported to a participating restaurant and enjoyed a fine meal paired with Chilean wines.

September 1, 2009.  The Board of the Hospitality Foundation announced the appointment of Alan Sacks to the position of Business Developemnt Manager.

What a great event it was! Photos are now available here.

Hello again from Karen Hamilton, your correspondent transplanted from her usual home at Tiny Bites Consulting. July 20th finds us on the links once more to support the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation. This time around, we're situated at the picturesque Swan-E-Set Bay Resort & Country Club in Pitt Meadows for a full day of wining, dining, golfing, and raising funds.

Greetings on this misty Tuesday! Karen Hamilton here, usually writer and photographer on a local food site called Tiny Bites. Today, I'll be volunteering my time to report the action as it happens at the 5th annual Logotex Charity Golf Classic.