International Women's Day 2021.
On the 8th of March, RBC Wealth Management had the opportunity to host a exclusive virtual event to celebrate the International Women’s Day.
The live event was hosted by Chris Oosthuizen, Regional Director, with special guest Martin Thibodeau, Regional President and keynote speaker, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe.
Described as transformational, engaging, and thought-provoking, Hanley-Dafoe’s keynotes provide practical strategies, grounded in global research and case studies, that help foster resiliency within ourselves and others. Relevant subject matters like "Taking action to retain women leaders during COVID-19’ and “Creating an Inclusive Culture: What every leader can do’ were discussed by the panel members.
A donation from RBC Foundation, RBC Wealth Management, of $2500 was made to Minerva BC (Kamloops), https://minervabc.ca/ presented by Mike Edwards, VP & Branch Manager RBC DS.
Pink Shirt Day.
#PinkShirtDay - The Covid-19 pandemic has created repercussions worldwide and overcoming this unprecedented crisis means we have to rely on each other; it has shown us the importance of working together and advocating for the most vulnerable in our community. Our shirts may not be Pink this entire year, but our message is the same: be kind and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Orange Shirt Day.
Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.
September 30 th is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013. It grew from Phyllis's story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the Mission. RBC DS Kamloops proudly participated in this day by wearing their shirts to create awareness about the impact of the Residential School system on both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals and communities.
Orange Shirt Day has evolved in to a nationally participated day. This day provides a platform to keep the discussion on all aspects of truth and reconciliation at the forefront and encourages all Canadians to hear about the history of residential schools.
Meals On Wheels-Kamloops.
Kamloops RBC Dominion Securities extended a warm donation for $2500 to our local Meals on Wheels team, seen here cheque presented to Dawn Christie, Manager of the Mt Paul Community Food Center and Val Janz, Chief Operating Officer at ICS.
Meals On Wheels is a meal delivery program available to all persons who are unable to provide meals for themselves regardless of age or income.
Meals provided by this program are ordered once a week and delivered to recipients by a dedicated volunteer team. They aim to promote the general welfare and to
enhance the quality of life for older adults by identifying, developing, and providing culturally sensitive nutritious meals and related activities.
It is dedicated to providing seniors with the necessary nutritional support to protect them against food insecurity, and to help them continue to live independent and
fulfilling lives. For many seniors, Meals on Wheels is the first service that they seek for assistance to help them stay in their own homes and live independently.
International Women's Day 2020.
On the 4th of March, RBC Wealth Management had the opportunity to host a networking event to celebrate the International Women’s Day in the Kamloops community.
We would like to express our gratitude to the Gender Equality Committee of the TRU School of Business & Economics, RBC Dominion Securities, RBC Royal Bank & KPMG for supporting this event. The evening kicked off with guest speaker Tricia Turner, Strategic Advisor – Finance Management, BCLC & Trina Turner Coaching highlighting executive coaching best practices, followed by a fire side chat with guests, Jessica Vliegenthart- Lawyer, Fulton LLP, Katie Neustaeter- TNC UW and Refraction Communications , Leni Reichor- Tax Partner, KPMG, highlighting the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in work places.
The event was MC’d by Sarah Cuzzetto (Associate Wealth & Investment Advisor - RBC DS) and Alecia Karapita (Commercial Account Manager - RBC).
A donation from RBC Foundation, RBC Wealth Management, of $3500 was made to Minerva BC, https://minervabc.ca/ presented by Mike Edwards, VP & Branch Manager RBC DS and Dave Maurer, Community Manager RBC.
”Those who dare win” – motto, British Special Air Service
“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on” – Serena Williams
Royal Inland Hospital - Radiothon
RIH Foundation's Radiothon was a huge success this year ! It was RIH's biggest year ever and together we raised over $236,000! This amazing total for the day brought the bar over the $1 million mark for the cumulative Radiothon total over the past six years! Indeed, a huge accomplishment!
The funds raised will make a huge difference to the patients, as RIH will now be able to purchase some of the most advanced equipment. . We aim at demonstrating how essential it is to support our community involvement for the benefit of our local hospital.
United Way Starfish Backpack
RBC Dominion Securities, Kamloops came together as a team to bring in Christmas hampers full of goodies and essentials for the children in the United Way Starfish Backpack Program. This program helps feed local school kids by ensuring they have food for the weekend. The Kamloops branch is proud to work alongside with The United Way and School District #73 to support this important initiative.
Lizzy's Closet Donation - Elizabeth Fry Society
RBC Dominion Securities Kamloops branch had another successful clothing drive to support The Lizzy's Closet run through the Elizabeth Fry Society. This initiative helps out the women in our community that are in need and gives them a helping hand towards getting ready for career/future endeavors .
We collected many bags full of business clothes, shoes and purses for these women who are trying to get back into the workforce.
The volunteers at Lizzy’s closet were extremely grateful for our generosity.
