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Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council

Open meeting held on 2016 November 15

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Rey Calinisan

Re: Kariktan Festival

Speaker: Rey Calinisan

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#17-N-003 - Rotary Club of Burnaby

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Rotary Gravity Grand Prix 2017

An application was received from the Rotary Club of Burnaby for the Rotary Gravity Grand Prix 2017 to be held on 2017 June 10 on Sterling Avenue around Deer Lake Park.  This is a one day community event featuring soap box derby races, family activities, entertainment, concessions and community displays.

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

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#17-S-003 - National Congress of Black Women Foundation

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Black History Month

An application was received from the National Congress of Black Women Foundation (NCBWF) for Black History Month programming.  The 2017 programming includes three events: a free full day children's event on BC Family Day, bringing the rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean to life, with traditional storytelling, interactive history and games, music, food and fashion; a full day youth symposium for high school students on the theme of social justice; and a closing event celebrating 35 years of the NCBWF in BC with an evening celebration of arts and music, and a tribute to BC African Canadians in politics.

Request:

$7,000

CPA:

2016 - $7,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2015 - $7,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2014 - $7,000 (Small Scale Grant)

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#16.45. - AIESEC SFU

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Coastal Conference 2017

An application was received from AIESEC SFU requesting a grant to assist with the costs of organizing the Coastal Conference 2017. This three-day annual conference gathers the local AIESEC committees at SFU, UBC and UVic for a weekend of professional and personal development. 

Request:

$700

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

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#16.34. - Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland - Mentoring Programs

(Tabled 2016 November 15)

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