The Irish Women's Network held a very informative networking event for newcomers last Saturday, November 5th at the BCIT downtown campus. It proved to be the prefect venue for such an undertaking as there was plenty of space for the numbers that showed up. People had mostly registered online prior to the event but there were also a good number of registrants on the day. A survey about the event will be sent out shortly as plans are underway to hold another networking event in the early Spring and all suggestions are very welcome.
Here are a smattering of comments from the attendees:
I'd just like to say a very big thank you to you and the team behind Saturday's networking event. What an informative and encouraging event it was. I am so delighted I went. I not only had the opportunity to make new contacts but also have possibly made some new friends that are in the same situation as myself, fresh off the boat and knowing very few people! (GL)
It was so lovely to meet you on Saturday, and the event seemed to be a huge success. I learnt a lot and Jennifer looked at my resume, which was fantastic! (KM)
Fair play to you all, you did a great job setting it up and providing such a useful resource for all of us ex-pats. Thank you so much for your help with my job search, it is very much appreciated and again thank you for organizing such a great event and providing much needed support to the Irish Community in Vancouver. (ED)
Thank you and your organization for that great event at BCIT on Saturday. It was such a great source of information, inspiration and a fun networking opportunity. (GR)
I just wanted to say well done to you and all involved in the get together on Saturday. It was great to see so many established Irish people there and willing to help us younger ones. (MM)
I just wanted to thank you and all involved with the networking event on Saturday. Unfortunately I had to leave just before 6 and never got to thank you in person. It was another great event and very helpful. (LT)
….. firstly I would like to congratulate you and your team for the newcomers networking event. I found it extremely helpful and informative. Everybody involved were very approachable and friendly. (BM)
Just want to say thank you so much for organizing this event- I had to leave quite early for work, but found it very, very interesting and useful! (TC)
Even though Saturday evening was definitely an evening for a BBQ, a good crowd gathered in the relative cool of The Shebeen at the back of the Irish Heather pub in Gastown. New immigrants were welcomed, old friends caught up after the summer and the Irish Ambassador, Ray Bassett was warmly received. Eilis Courtney, the President of the Irish Women's Network received a $3,000.00 grant cheque on behalf of the IWN. These monies from the Irish government will assist in the development of a series of networking events for new immigrants in the coming months.
The Irish Ambassador, Ray Bassett and Irish Women's Network President, Eilis Courtney.
The reception planned for Saturday, September 10th is still taking place but has moved time and venue.
Check out the details on the events page.
The Irish Women's Network will be hosting a table for Ireland at the Vancouver Public Library 2011 Multiculturalism Day Fair - Monday June 27th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - please stop by for a visit!!
The Irish Women's Network of BC wishes all mothers everywhere a very happy Mother's Day
The origins of Mother's Day is a far cry from the commercialisation of the day today.
Thanks to Siobhan for the following links:
Mother's Day Proclamation written in 1870 by peace activist, sufferagist, poet and author Julia Ward Howe.
The Tyee - Mother's Day's Radical Roots
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