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BCHF GOLF TOURNAMENT 2010

Submitted by Alan Sacks on August 9, 2010 - 2:32pm

Inspired by the desire to financially assist long-time wine agent Michael Willingham,who required costly
surgery and rehabilitation following a debilitating stroke,
the plan by a group of friends to help Willingham highlighted a need to establish a trust fund for people working in the food, beverage and hospitality industry
in times of need. Thus, the BC Hospitality Foundation was
created in 2006, led by some of the hospitality industry’s biggest
names. In support of the trust, yours truly hosted the fourth

Bob's Birthday Bash in aid of the BCHF

Submitted by Alan Sacks on January 22, 2010 - 3:13pm

Today is Bob Smith day in the City of Vancouver, which is an excuse for everyone to go dancing and party. Mayor Gregor Robertson honoured Smith, who turns 90 today, with the honorary proclamation: "Bob Smith Day" in honour of the oldest regular at the Railway Club's Saturday afternoon roots/ rockabilly jam.

CKNW AM980 - Joy’s Journal: A very powerful charity dinner

Submitted by BCHFadmin on January 20, 2009 - 1:30pm

It was a very powerful charity dinner evening last week at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside as the B.C. Hospitality Foundation Founders gathered to host a preview for the Who's Who of foodie media of their 2nd annual Founders formal gala dinner on Jan. 26th. The foundation, which was formed in 2006, offers financial assistance to people who work in the food, beverage or hospitality professions at a critical time of need. The founders organize gala dinners and golf tournaments to help fill the coffers, which now stands at more than an amazing $200,000!

EAT Magazine - The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation Founders Dinner II: BC’s culinary elite rally to support their own

Submitted by BCHFadmin on January 19, 2009 - 4:00pm

The British Columbia Hospitality Foundation, along with hosting Chef Kevin Greehy and the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, invite you to support the industry’s own at the 2nd annual Founders Dinner on Monday, January 26, 2009.

24 hours Vancouver - Michael Schratter's Column

Submitted by BCHFadmin on December 26, 2008 - 1:29pm

Energetic spaz and all, I might have gotten a little too eager and taken my society columnist gig a little too seriously. Having attended more than 200 events in 2008, I am about to head to sleep for the remainder of the year. My abundance of energy aside, I present you with the third annual Best Soirees of 2008. While I thoroughly enjoyed every event I attended, this special column celebrates the parties that went above and beyond in 2008. I have singled them out and grouped them into six categories.