VCCFA AGM March 15, 2026 - board members needed and nominations

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You are needed to make this Association thrive!

VCCFA celebrated a major anniversary in 2025 with over 150 people in joyful attendance.

We are now calling on you to carry its traditions into the future.

You are needed to join the volunteer VCCFA Board of Directors, 2026.

Directors plan the dinner meetings that members families and friends enjoy!
Directors find and invite interesting speakers for the enrichment of its members.
Directors connect with similar minded organizations throughout Vancouver Island; for education, culture, entertainment, philanthropy,
Directors are needed so that the Association can carry out its purpose.

Please attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday March 15, 2026, at Sun Wah Restaurant, at 5:00pm

Nominate yourself or another member to be a Director. Elections or acclamations take place, right there and then.

The Board of Directors consists of:

President - in charge of the Association
Vice President - assists the President
Secretary - Association records keeper
Treasurer - financial records keeper
Membership Secretary - membership records keeper
Directors-at-large - all interests and skills are needed for Communication, Newsletter, Social Media, Restaurant coordinator, Speaker coordinator, Technical guru.

Your burning question: how much time is expected: a monthly Board of

Directors meeting and time to carry out the responsibilities. Your commitment is for one year, to the next AGM. All positions are voluntary.

The purposes of the society are:

(a) To develop and further friendship and understanding between the Canadian peoples primarily in British Columbia and the People's Republic of China;

(b) To promote understanding of the new Chinese society, its institutions and objectives;

(c) To promote cultural, educational, athletic and other exchanges between Canada (and specifically Vancouver Island) and the People's Republic of China; and

(d) To raise funds to promote and develop the aims and objectives of the society.

Email Shelley Mendez lemonjuice@shaw.ca if you are interested in any of these positions,

or Ling lingshenw@gmail.com if you have any other questions.

See you at the AGM and on the Board of Directors.

From the Nominating Committee 2026