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VIBC NEWSLETTER
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JANUARY 9, 2008
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 In this issue:
• Cultural Olympiad
• Bell Presents City of Bhangra
• Coast Capital Bhangra Competition
• NEXT Winners
• Competition Team Registration
• Volunteer Feature
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VIBC & the 2010 Olympics
The VIBC Society is thrilled to announce that two City of Bhangra 2008 events, Transfusion and Bhangra:Authentic, have been chosen to be a part of VANOC's Cultural Olympiad.
VANOC is the organizing committee for the 2010 Olympics taking place in Vancouver and Whistler. The Cultural Olympiad is an annual festival organized by VANOC to celebrate culture and Olympic Games in anticipation of the 2010 world event.
To learn more, visit the 2010 Olympic Games website. |
 Board Members Manjot Bains and Mo Dhaliwal at the Cultural Olympiad Announcement |
Bell Presents City of Bhangra 2008
The VIBC Society is proud to welcome Bell as the title sponsor for the City of Bhangra 2008 Festival. Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing the most comprehensive and innovative suite of communication services to residential and business customers. |
Volunteer
Join our team! We need more event coordinators, writers and event volunteers. Email volunteer@vibc.org
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Introducing the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition
The VIBC Society is also excited to have Coast Capital Savings, Canada's second largest credit union, support our endeavors by sponsoring the Bhangra Competition at City of Bhangra 2008, now called the Coast Capital Bhangra Competition. Coast Capital Savings serves nearly 360,000 customers across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia. |
The NEXT Bhangra Competition Winners!
On November 11, 2007, tomorrow’s Bhangra stars took the stage to show Vancouver what they were made of. With teams from all over the Lower Mainland, Victoria and Lynden, Washington, the nine teams proved their star quality. The VIBC Society congratulates the participants of the first NEXT Competition. The winners were:
1. BC Cultural Boys
2. PCAC
3. Punjabi Folk Academy
Along with their first place prize, the BC Cultural Boys will participate in the City of Bhangra 2008 Opening Ceremonies! Congratulations! |
Team Registration Has Come to An End
A reminder to all competition teams: if you sent in a registration package, please contact Ravi Sidhu at ravi.sidhu@vibc.org to ensure that your package was received containing all necessary materials.
All packages postmarked to January 8, 2008 will still be accepted. Stay tuned for the official line-up of the VIBC’s Coast Capital Bhangra Competition on January 15, 2008!
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Volunteer Feature
Name: Karm Jauhal
Specialization: Logistics/Event Coordination
Most Recently: Logistics Coordinator of the NEXT Bhangra Competition
Karm Jauhal knows how hectic life can really be. A women who wears many hats, Karm is at the centre of her family, has a full-time job and she takes time from her busy schedule to give back to the community and be a part of the VIBC Society.
"Through everything I do, this is my outlet. It’s a way for me to release my creative juices to a cause that promotes culture and an opportunity to meet people who share the same passion and drive as I do. I want my kids to grow up and have a sense of pride in the people who share their heritage."
Karm continues to volunteer her time with VIBC because of the people she works with, the memories she can look back and smile on, and her hopes of leaving a legacy for her kids to follow. |
First place winners of the NEXT Bhangra Competition |
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