Surrey Board of Trade

 Surrey's Upcoming Events and Community News

 WESTCOAST WOMEN'S WEEKEND Oct. 15 - 17, 2010

Presented by Alexandra Neighbourhood House

Revive ~ Refresh ~ Renew

A full weekend of workshops, presentations and networking opportunities

Friday October 15, 5:00pm to Sunday, October 17, 2:00pm 2010 at Camp Alexandra (2916 McBride Ave, Surrey (Crescent Beach))

Registration Information

Full week-end includes: Workshops, evening events, five meals. accommodation in rustic cabins and dorms.

$235.00   Alexandra Neighbourhood House member
$250.00  Early Bird (Before August 15)
$300.00  After August 15

Download a registration form at www.alexhouse.net.

For more information email Rita ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or call 604-535-0015, Ext. 222

 Free Safe Harbour Orientation

 Building more welcoming communities starts with an understanding of diversity.

The Safe Harbour: Respect for All programs promotes an inclusive British Columbia that builds community support for diversity. Safe Harbour promotes the idea of moving past acceptance to an understanding and celebration of diversity, resulting in safer, and more welcoming communities.

ORIENTATION TIME / DAY: (You only have to attend one session)

• Tue, June 29, 2010: 10 am to 12 pm
• Fri, July 16, 2010: 10 am to 12 pm
• Wed, Aug 4, 2010: 1 pm to 3 pm
• Fri, Aug 27, 2010: 1 pm to 3 pm
• Fri, Sep 17, 2010: 1 pm to 3 pm

LOCATION: DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society

HOSTED BY: DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society

CONTACT PERSON: Lin Chen at 604-597-0205 ext. 1376 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Your business will be a Safe Harbour after completion of the orientation and commitment to:

• Equitable treatment: Treating all clients and/or customers in an equitable manner. If a concern is expressed regarding a lack of equitable treatment, staff members take this concern seriously.
• Providing a Safe Harbour: Being a temporary safe place where a community member who has experienced mistreatment will receive a helping hand, such as a place to sit, a telephone to use, and information on how to seek further assistance.
• Prepared employees: Preparing all employees to welcome and celebrate diversity, and assist those who require refuge from discrimination.

This is a FREE 2-hour orientation hosted by: DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society

 Torch Awards for Business

Know a business that is a trust champion?

BBB asks public to nominate ethical businesses for a Torch Award

Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC encourages consumers to get vocal about good business practice and nominate a trustworthy company for a Torch Award.

The BBB Torch Awards are open to all BC companies (excluding Vancouver Island) who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to ethics and customer service excellence.

BBB also recognizes sustainable initiatives with the Green Award.

All companies who receive public nominations must submit an application, which will be judged by an independent panel of business leaders.

Deadline for business applications and public nominations is July 30, 2010. The Torch Awards gala luncheon is to be held Fall 2010. To learn more, visit: www.mbc.bbb.org/torch

Surrey Children's Festival

Date: June 3 - 5, 2010
Location: Surrey Arts Centre and Bear Creek Park
Registration: www.surreychildrensfestival.ca

Festival info: 604-501-5598
Box Office: 604-501-5566

 Fight Against Diabetes

Canadian Diabetes Association …Leading the Fight Against Diabetes……They Need Your Help

Did you Know?

• More than 300,000 British Columbians have diabetes.
• More than 500,000 British Columbians between ages 40 and 74 have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
• 1 in 10 hospital admissions in this province involve people with diabetes requiring acute medical care.

How Can You Help?

• Become a volunteer
• Donate through your company’s United Way or employee giving program
• Donate onlineat  www.diabetes.ca

Call for more information 1.800.226.8464 (Banting)

 "If I Had a Million Dollars"

The Surrey Foundation’s “If I had a million dollars,” SurreyCares campaign is on-going. You can help them connect dollars with charities, and with the growing needs of our dynamic city. The Foundation has prepared a short, introductory video that you can watch online:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPM4oJg-9jE

Explore their website at www.surreyfoundation.org to learn more about how they (and you) help individuals and groups make an ongoing difference in Surrey.

Upcoming BC HRMA Workshops

For all programs, events, initiatives and inquiries within the Fraser Valley, please contact Debra Finlayson, CHRP - Manager, Member Relations, FV, GV - at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 604.531.5655.