Alumni

And a good time was had by all.  Look for information on the dinner next year.

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We are pleased to present our major fundraiser for the Britannia Support Society

The dinner again Will be held at the Sheraton Wall Center on Friday, April 13 2018.

We are hoping that you can join us for dinner $250 per person or $2500 for a table of ten.

Silent Auction

We are also looking for silent auction items such as thought starters, hotel stays, restaurant meals, sporting events, wine-liquor, gift baskets, experiences, services etc. The list can go on.

Please pass this also to anyone that you think would be interested in
helping this great cause.

Please contact Willy Quon at 604 649-6889 if you can contribute for the silent auction.

Elaine Lee (Chiew) and Annie Choi, alumni from 1977, presented cheques to Andrew Schofield, Principal of Brit and to Mike Evans, President of Britannia Support Society to help Brit students realize their dreams and to realize their potential. The Class of ’77 40th Reunion was a tremendous success! So much so that grads decided, what the hell, let’s have a 41st reunion as well. Stay tuned!

The 8th Annual Alumni Golf and Dinner was held on September 9, 2017.  Many endured a rainy day on the course, but everyone enjoyed the fantastic dinner and social afterwards.

Our Britannia Support Society 2017 AGM is on Tuesday, October 3 @ 7:00 am. Everybody welcome as we elect our Board of Directors and fill our Executive positions. We will meet at Britannia in Room 304.

After some discussion amongst the organizers, we have decided to proceed with this year’s annual get together.

It will be held on September 9 at the usual venue, Meadow Gardens Golf and Country Club in Pitt Meadows.

We have maintained the same cost for the last two years as we would like to emphasize the social aspect of this get together. We would like to acknowledge a very large donation made by Henry Jung at last year’s dinner dance. As a result of his generosity, 8 graduating students this year received bursaries donated in his name to assist in their future studies. Kudos to Henry and to all who made financial donations last year. (Apologies if I have omitted your name).

Following our tradition every year, we will be honoring another teacher who has made significant contributions to Britannia, not only during his teaching career but also following retirement.

This year’s honoree is Grant Hulme who retired after a long and distinguished teaching career. A donation was made to the Graduation Committee in Grant’s name that allowed the graduates to celebrate their graduation with their family after the ceremonies at the Italian Cultural Centre. This donation follows our tradition of honoring past teachers, Bill Vance, Rose Marie Vance, John Minichiello, Jack Schreiber, Mike Evans, George Rapanos, Bob Fitzpatrick and Adelle Case.

Join us once again for a fun evening of a fabulous meal and all night dancing, and most of all, a chance to reconnect with your fellow grads and spouses.

For all golfers, if you would like to play in a foursome playing a Scramble Format, please indicate so on the registration form and we will try to accommodate you. Despite whatever format you play, there will be no prizes awarded for best scores (side betting allowed).

Registration Form – Download 
2017 Reg and Payment Forms

A very successful evening at the 5th Annual Gala Dinner held at the Sheraton Wall Centre on May 26th.  A great event in support of Britannia Secondary.

 

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MITCHELL, Margaret Anne
July 17, 1925 – March 8, 2017
Margaret Mitchell, former Member of Parliament for Vancouver East and a champion of women’s rights and social justice throughout her life, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2017. It does not surprise any of us that Margret chose to leave us on this day where women around the world are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Claude Mitchell, her two brothers Bill and Ted Learoyd and sister, Betty Speers.
Margaret grew up in Cayuga, Ontario. She graduated with a BA from McMaster University and MSW from University of Toronto. Margaret served Canada overseas through the Canadian Red Cross in Korea, Japan, Australia and Austria. Her work with the Settlement House in Toronto and the Neighbourhood Association in Vancouver established her as a pioneer in community development, a social work practice which persists in putting power in the hands of communities to make decisions affecting their lives. Prior to entering politics, she served as a Manager with the Vancouver Resources Board which integrated social services and decentralized service delivery and decision making.
Margaret served in the House of Commons as an MP for Vancouver East from 1979 to 1993. She voted against a pay raise during this time and donated the additional pay to the Vancity Community Foundation which established the Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women.
Margaret was, at her core, an advocate for women. In 1982, she stood up in Parliament to demand government action to stop domestic violence. When male members of Parliament responded by laughing as she addressed the issue, she furiously replied: “This is no laughing matter, Madam Speaker.” Thousands of Canadians agreed, calling for immediate action to end violence against women and inspiring activism and services for women across the country. Many years later, she published an autobiography titled “No Laughing Matter.”
Margaret was the NDP critic in the House of Commons for Immigration, Housing, Status of Women, Health and Welfare, Multiculturalism and Citizenship. She was the first MP to have raised the issue of Chinese head tax in the House of Commons. Margaret pressed the government to decriminalize abortion, worked with First Nations Women for the reinstatement of status under the Indian Act and supported a national child care programme.
Margaret was the recipient of many honours and recognitions, including the Order of British Columbia and Freedom to the City, from the City of Vancouver.
Margaret leaves behind several nieces and nephews and their families, many close friends and colleagues.
With a wonderful depth of humour, integrity and passion, Margaret contributed profoundly to Canada and to the world by promoting equal rights, justice. This is her legacy, a legacy that will continue to empower and inspire all of us who admired, loved and respected her.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Special thanks to Care At Home Services for their professional care at home which made it possible for Margaret to stay at her own home right until the end.
For anyone wishing to donate, she would ask you to continue her work on behalf of low income and racialized women in East Vancouver by contributing to the Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women held at the Vancity Community Foundation. (vancitycommunityfoundation.ca) 815 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC V6C1B4. 604-877-6584

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