Upcoming and Past Events
New Executive Board for 2012
At the December 17, 2011 meeting the following executive board members were acclaimed:
- President: Genevieve Cave
- Vice President: Gursel Toparlak
- Treasurer: Ayhan Duman
- Secretary: Joan Ryan
- Director: Kemal Cancar
Thank you to the 19 members who came out to this meeting.
Turkish Cuisine Cooking Classes
The first part of the Turkish Cuisine Cooking Classes was held on Tuesday, Oct 18th 2011 at Fairfield Community Center.
For pictures please visit: https://www.facebook.com/TCFSVI
Annual General Meeting - Dec 17, 2011
Annual General Meeting and the election of the new executive board for the year 2012 is already scheduled.
Please make a note of this event event in your calender.
Annual General Meeting
Date : Dec 17th, 2011 2:00 pm
Place : Fairfield Community Center, Garry Oak Room
More detailed information about AGM will be available in our upcoming postings.
Annual Summer Picnic - July 3, 2011
Please save the date of Sunday, July 3, 2011 for our Annual Summer Potluck Picnic at the Eagle Beach Shelter at Elk Lake.
Victoria Day Parade - May 23, 2011
The Society is participating in the Victoria Day Parade on Monday, May 23rd. Please come out and march in the parade. We need people to help with decorations (of the truck we will have in the parade) and to walk in the parade, carrying flags, banners, etc.
Interested in volunteering to walk in the parade? Please contact us at islandturks@gmail.com
Some people will wear folk costumes and others will march in Society logo T-shirts and hats.
Children's Day - April 23, 2011
Potluck and Children's Festival
When: Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: Garry Oak Room
Fairfield Community Centre
1335 Thurlow Road, Victoria
- Feasting on the delicious food that we will all bring to the party,
- Watching brief presentation about Children’s Day,
- Face painting,
- Decorating cupcakes and cookies,
- Making paper kites and trying to fly them, weather permitting,
- Playing games and spending valuable time with our children,
- Visiting and making friends
Executive Board for 2011
Thanks to the over 20 members who came out to the AGM on March 19th. The following 9 member executive board was acclaimed at that meeting and is the Board of Directors for TCFSVI for 2011.
- President: Gökhan Duman
- Vice-President: Genevieve Cave
- Treasurer: Bridget Minishka
- Secretary: Canan Yaman
- Cultural Director: Vacant
- Director: Gürsel Toparlak
- Director: Oktay Saraç
- Director: Kenan Enyürekli
- Director: Ayhan Duman
See the Photo Gallery link for a photo of the new board members.
Annual General Meeting - March 19, 2011
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
(Meeting will start at 1pm. Join us at 12:30pm for a pizza lunch and to pay your membership dues.)
Location: Garry Oak Room, Fairfield Community Centre, 1335 Thurlow Road, Victoria (see link)
The Society will provide a pizza lunch and refreshments. Members in good standing (i.e., paid-up members) have the opportunity to run for election to the Executive Board and to vote in elections and on resolutions for the consideration of the membership. Please ensure you have paid your membership fees so you can participate at the AGM. Membership fees can also be paid before the start of the meeting. Please RSVP to islandturks@gmail.com if you intend to come to the AGM. Your RSVP will help us to better plan for the meeting (such as ensuring we have enough food!). If you have questions, please contact Bridget, President, or Caner, Vice-President, at 250-370-0119.
Please attend this important meeting on the FUTURE of the TCFSVI.
AGENDA ITEMS BELOW.
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FEB 23rd AGM POSTPONED due to SNOW!!
Rescheduled date, time and location will be provided once it is confirmed.
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Annual General Meeting - February 23, 2011
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Meeting will start at 7:15pm. Please come early to pay your membership fees and have refreshments.
Location: Garry Oak Room, Fairfield Community Centre
1335 Thurlow Road, Victoria (see link)
The Society will provide refreshments. Members in good standing (i.e., paid-up members) have the opportunity to run for election to the Executive Board and to vote in elections and on resolutions for the consideration of the membership. Please ensure you have paid your membership fees so you can participate at the AGM. Membership fees can also be paid before the start of the meeting. Please RSVP to islandturks@gmail.com if you intend to come to the AGM. Your RSVP will help us to better plan for the meeting. If you have questions, please contact Bridget, President, or Caner, Vice-President, at 250-370-0119.
Please attend this important meeting on the FUTURE of the TCFSVI.
AGENDA
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Time |
Item |
Who |
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1 |
7:15pm |
Call to Order Opening Remarks Confirmation of Quorum |
President (and Chair) |
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2 |
7:20pm |
Review of Agenda |
President / All |
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3 |
7:25pm |
Report on Society's Activities for 2010 (including questions) |
President / All |
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4 |
7:30pm |
Financial Report (including questions) |
Treasurer / All |
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5 |
7:35pm |
Discussion of Future of Society -introduction by President -open discussion |
President/ All |
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6 |
8:15pm |
Appointment of Electoral Officer |
President / All |
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7 |
8:20pm |
Nomination opens, nominee comments |
Electoral Officer / All |
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8 |
8:45pm |
Election of Board Members |
Electoral Officer |
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9 |
8:55pm |
Remarks from new Board Members |
New Board |
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10 |
9:00pm |
Meeting End |
Chair |
Annual Summer Picnic - Sunday August 8, 2010
The Turkish Canadian Friendship Society of Vancouver Island is pleased to invite you to our Annual Summer Potluck Lunch Picnic.
Piknik yeri Elk Golunun Kayak Klubunun hemen yaninda yer almaktadir. Elk Golune, Victoria Downtown'dan 70 ve 75 numarali otobusler ile ulasmak mumkundur.
Victoria Day Parade
The Society is not participating in the Victoria Day Parade on May 24, 2010.
New Executive Board for 2010
At the December 6, 2009 meeting the following executive board members were acclaimed:
- President: Bridget Minishka
- Vice President: Caner Budakoglu
- Treasurer: Anil Apa
- Secretary: Christina Apa
- Director: Kemal Cancar
- Director: Elif Kardes Saylam
Thank you to the 14 members who came out to this meeting. More information about the Society and its activities for this year will be emailed to members.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2009
The Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held as follows:
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: 1pm to 4pm (the meeting will start at 1:30pm)
Location: Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Avenue, Victoria BC
The Society provided refreshments including tea, coffee, juice and water and some baked goods. Members in good standing (i.e., paid-up members) have the opportunity to run for election to the Executive Board and to vote in elections and on resolutions for the consideration of the membership. Please ensure you have paid your membership fees so you can participate at the AGM. Membership fees can also be paid before the start of the meeting.
AGENDA
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Item
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Who
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1
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Opening Remarks
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President
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2
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Confirmation of Quorum
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Membership Director
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3
|
Appointment of Meeting Chair
|
President/ All
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4
|
Review of Agenda
|
Chair / All
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5
|
Report on Society's Activities for 2009
|
Board members
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6
|
Financial Report
|
Treasurer
|
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7
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Question Period / General Discussion
|
All
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8
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Discussion on Future of Society
|
President / All
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9
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Appointment of Electoral Officer and
Election of Board Members
|
Chair
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10
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Remarks from new Board Members
|
New Board
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11
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Closure
|
Chair
|
Persons who are interested in running for Board positions may contact the Society at islandturks@gmail.com if they are interested in having any candidate information circulated to members prior to the AGM.
Please plan to attend this important meeting of Society members.
NOTE: Turkish Canadian Friendship Lapel Pins will be available for sale to members at the AGM for $10 per pin (cash).
KURBAN BAYRAMI POTLUCK - CANCELLED
The Society will not be hosting a Kurban Bayrami potluck this November. No volunteers came forward to assist with the organization of this event.
REPUBLIC DAY DINNER - OCTOBER 29TH
THANKS to the Nar Bistro - all 32 attendees of the Republic Day Dinner enjoyed a delicious and memorable meal!
The Turkish Canadian Friendship Society of Vancouver is hosting a Republic Day Dinner on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the Nar Bistro, 2540 Windsor in Oak Bay (http://narcafebistro.com/home). Please feel free to come by at 6:00pm to get comfortable (get your seats and any drinks). Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.
- Humus
- Yogurtlu havuc ezmesi ( carrot dip with yogurt )
- Zeytinyagli taze fasulye ( green beans with extra virgin olive oil)
- Kavun – Beyaz peynir ( Melon – feta cheese)
Sicak Mezeler ( Hot Mezes)
- Peynirli Borek ( Phylo pastry stuffed with cheese)
- Etli Yaprak Sarmasi ( Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs)
- Arnavut Cigeri ( Albanian liver )
- Guvecte tavuk ( roasted chicken )
- Dalyan Kofte ( meatloaf )
- Sehriyeli Pilav ( Rice with orzo)
- Baklava
- Mozaik Pastasi ( Mozaik cake )
- Kayisi tatlisi ( Turkish apricot desert )
Ramazan Bayrami / September Potluck
The Turkish Canadian Friendship Society of Vancouver Island thanks everyone who came out to our first lunch potluck of the Fall, to celebrate Ramazan Bayrami and to welcome students.
It took place on Sunday, September 27th, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, at Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Avenue, Victoria.
The society contributed potluck supplies - plates, cutlery, cups, cold drinks, tea and coffee. Members contributed a variey of potluck items for lunch, and dessert.
Annual Summer Picnic - July 25th Eagle Beach
The Turkish Canadian Friendship Society of Vancouver Island is pleased to invite you to our Annual Summer Potluck Lunch Picnic.
When: Saturday July 25th, starting at 12:00 noon (Rain or Shine)
Where: Eagle Beach Picnic Shelter, Elk Lake Park
www.crd.bc.ca/parks/documents/elk_beaver_map_bw.pdf
(The shelter is near the Rowing Club. Elk Lake is reachable by bus #70 or #75 from Victoria. )
The Society will contribute barbeque coals and tools, as well as potluck supplies (plates, cutlery and cups). The Society will also supply a selection of cold drinks.
Please bring something to cook on the barbeque and a potluck item for lunch. Please keep in mind that there are no refrigeration facilities as you plan your potluck contribution. Where possible, please include serving spoons.
There is a green field next to the Shelter, so please feel free to bring a soccer ball or other games to play.
Annual General Meeting
The Society's Annual General Meeting for 2009 was held on February 22, 2009. The meeting on December 7, 2008 was postponed due to lack of attendance. At the February 22nd meeting the following executive board members were elected.
- President: Bridget Minishka
- Vice President: Gursel Toparlak
- Treasurer: Anil Apa
- Secretary: Engin Turan
- Membership Director: Christina Apa
- Social and Cultural Director: Ayse Fidan
- Member at Large: Salih Cinar
Annual General Meeting
Turkish Canadian Friendship Society of VI is having its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Senior Wing
3220 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8P 3Y3
The AGM will start at 12:00 pm and continue until 1:45 pm. After the AGM, Kurban Bayrami celebration potluck will take place at 2:00pm until 4:00pm in the same room.
Note that the revised constitution and bylaw will be introduced. It will require a special resolution at the General Meeting. Please review attached constitution and bylaw prior to the meeting.
Agenda:
1- Opening Remarks and Quorum
2- Appointment of the Chairperson
3-Report on past fiscal years' activities
4- Financial Report
5- Introducing the revised constitution and bylaw and vote
6- Question period from the floor
7- Election of the new Board Members
8- Presentation of the new Board Members
9- Closure
October 29 Republic Day Buffet Dinner
October 29, 2008 - UVIC Grad Lounge Buffet Dinner
Turkish Classes cancelled.
We have to cancel Turkish Classes for now. We will let you know whenever they start again.
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Yer: Eagle Beach Picnic Shelter - Elk Lake Park
Piknik yeri Elk Golunun Kayak Klubunun hemen yaninda yer almaktadir. Elk Golune, Victoria Downtown'dan 70 ve 75 numarali otobusler ile ulasmak mumkundur.
Persons who are interested in running for Board positions may contact the Society at islandturks@gmail.com if they are interested in having any candidate information circulated to members prior to the AGM.
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Time
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Item
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Who
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1
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7:15pm
|
Call to Order
Opening Remarks
Confirmation of Quorum
|
President (and Chair)
|
|
2
|
7:20pm
|
Review of Agenda
|
President / All
|
|
3
|
7:25pm
|
Report on Society's Activities for 2010 (including questions)
|
President / All
|
|
4
|
7:30pm
|
Financial Report (including questions)
|
Treasurer / All
|
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5
|
7:35pm
|
Discussion of Future of Society
-introduction by President
-open discussion
|
President/ All
|
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6
|
8:15pm
|
Appointment of Electoral Officer
|
President / All
|
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7
|
8:20pm
|
Nomination opens, nominee comments
|
Electoral Officer / All
|
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8
|
8:45pm
|
Election of Board Members
|
Electoral Officer
|
|
9
|
8:55pm
|
Remarks from new Board Members
|
New Board
|
|
10
|
9:00pm
|
Meeting End
|
Chair
|
23 Nisan Kutlamasi - 23 April Celebration
23 April celebration took place in Cedar Hill Rec Centre with a turnout about 40 people and lot's of kids. Thanks for everyone for joining us and bringing delicious food.
To see all other pictures go to photo gallery.
