Exploring Purple

Bringing together some of the greatest minds in Vancouver to discuss women in business, this afternoon promises to be thought provoking. Read the main article for more details, or check this out:

Wrap Up Party

In celebration of the year end for YWiB UBC, YWiB SFU and the first CampusCEO program, YWiB will be hosting a party at the Giovane Cafe at the Fairmont Pacific Rim on May 14 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  Admission is complimentary for members and $10 for non-members.

Ladies in Pink: YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Recognized nationally as one of Canada's most prestigious awards for women, the YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards honour women whose outstanding achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community. The Awards also honor businesses or organizations that support the wellness and diverse needs of their employees through a separate "Innovative Workplace" category.

For more information visit: www.ywcavan.org/distinction.

YWCA Vancouver is seeking Ladies in Pink volunteers for the 2010 Women of Distinction Awards. Roles include:

-Raffle ticket sellers -Registration -Silent auction monitors -Set-up and clean-up

The event will be held Tuesday June 1,2010 at the Westin Bayshore 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm (times may vary depending on role).

Email wodvolunteer@ywcavan.org. A Volunteer Coordinator will follow up to confirm your role and time of arrival.

Ladies in Pink: The FWE Entrepreneur Affair

Previously known as the e-series Graduation Event, The Entrepreneur Affair, is an annual celebration of the accomplishments of the women entrepreneurs involved in our e-series Program. E-series is a course of entrepreneurial training sessions that runs each year from January until June for women entrepreneurs of high growth, leveragable businesses wanting to take their company to the next level.

We are on the lookout for Ladies in Pink volunteers to help with day time event set-up, greeting, registration, coat check, and silent auction for the June 3rd event from 1 - 4pm, 4 - 9pm, or all-day.

For more details on the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and the Entrepreneur Affair event click here.

For volunteer registration and further questions, please contact Stephanie : steph@ywib.ca

Ladies in Pink: Brian Jessel Charity Gala

** Volunteer positions are now full** Come join our Ladies in Pink volunteers at the 5th annual Brian Jessel Cabriolet Charity Gala! Proceeds from the gala will go towards some of our favourite organizations: Canucks Autism Network (CAN), VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, and Arts Umbrella.

For volunteer registration and further questions, contact Stephanie: steph@ywib.ca

Thank you for your interest in giving back to the community. Please check out www.ywib.ca/ladies-in-pink for other upcoming opportunities.

Exploring Purple

where pink meets blue ... exploring purple

YWiB's next event is a lively & spirited discussion on women in business - a rebuttal to Beyond Pink's all-male panel session!  Our fantastic panel of speakers include:

• Judy Brooks, Blo Blow Dry Bar
• Bob Elton, BC Hydro
• Chris Flett, GhostCEO
• Ken Sim, Nurse Next Door
• Tamara Vrooman, Vancity
• Cybele Negris, Webnames.ca
• Anne Giardini, Weyerhaeuser

a special note for employees: click here for a letter signed by our event panelists and the YWiB board of advisors outlining the professional development benefits of this event.  this is something you can provide to your employer to assist in taking the afternoon to attend our event.

we look forward to seeing you there!

details to keep in mind

date | may 14th 2010 venue | ubc robson square @ theatre c300 time | one pm to three thirty pm rsvp | is now closed

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event follow-up

exploring purple was a huge success! please see photos of our event: here

thank you to our partners:

• 24 Hours Newspaper
• The UBC Sauder School of Business
• Whole Foods
• The Secret Tea Garden Company
• Le Petit Spa

Ladies in Pink: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Awareness Luncheon

**Volunteer positions are now full**

April is cancer awareness month and what better way to help support the fight than to volunteer at the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's 18th annual Awareness Luncheon on May 6th from 10:15 - 2pm at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver?

Ladies in Pink volunteers are needed to help with registration and 50/50 raffle ticket sales throughout the afternoon and will have the opportunity to hear Bif Naked's personal story and learn about early breast cancer detection from Dr. Paula Gordon.

Light snacks/refreshments will be provided.

Click here for more details on the event.

For volunteer registration and further questions, please contact Stephanie: steph@ywib.ca