Upcoming and Past Events
Annual Summer Picnic - Sunday August 8, 2010
Please mark your calendars for our annual summer picnic potluck lunch at the Eagle Beach Picnic shelter at Elk Lake Park. More details will be posted closer to the date.
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
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Appointment of Meeting Chair
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President/ All
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4
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Review of Agenda
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Chair / All
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5
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Report on Society's Activities for 2009
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Board members
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6
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Financial Report
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Treasurer
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7
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Question Period / General Discussion
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All
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8
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Discussion on Future of Society
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President / All
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9
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Appointment of Electoral Officer and
Election of Board Members
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Chair
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10
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Remarks from new Board Members
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New Board
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11
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Closure
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Chair
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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.
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.
