Greetings!
May has flown by and there's only one month to go until machaneh begins! AWESOME!! Until then however, we would like to share with you news and information on exciting activities happening in the Vancouver Ken and would love for you to join us. Don't forget to register for events you intend to attend :) Thank you for your support and enjoy reading the newsletter! |
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 Upcoming Ken Events
Telethon
Description: Camp Miriam tzevet will be running our annual telethon, all money raised will help kids attend camp this summer!
Date: June 10th and 11th
Time: 5-8:30
Location: Please call for details
Contact: If you would like to help make calls or if you would like to give a gift to our campership fund please contact the chair of our fund-raising committee Noah Finkelstein at 604.700.9221 or at noah.finkelstein59@gmail.com
Jambouree
Time: 2-3:30
Location: Jewish Community Center
Contact: Diana Lerner at (604) 812 1192 for more information/questions!
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We Work Beyachad!
 On a May weekend, families, Ma'apilim, and camp committee members came up to machaneh on Gabriola Island and volunteered their time to prepare camp for the summer and our annual open house. Together, we built tables, cabinets and shelves; worked in the garden; built planter-boxes; filled holes in the septic field, dug and built new landscaping stairs, uprooted the stubborn Scottish Broom; kept the fire going; cleaned the camp, the bathrooms and the cabins; and prepared camp for the open house. It was incredible to see such a wide variety of people from the machaneh community work hard all the while having fun and getting the opportunity to get to know each other.
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Drum Roll Please
Camp Miriam held our annual Raffle on June 2! Our goal was to raise $7500 and we surpassed that and raised $8000. All proceeds go to the Camp Miriam Leadership Development Fund. Thank you to everyone who participated - sold tickets, bought tickets, donated the prizes and dedicated their time to making this happen. A big mazal tov to all our prize winners!!
Here are the results:
- PRIZE 1: One week stay at a waterfront house on Gabriola Island with hot tub and sauna (during October - June) - Sleeps 14 - Value $1,000Michael Millman
- PRIZE 2: One week stay at a Whistler home with hot tub, walking distance to the Village (during May - October) - Sleeps 12 - Value $1,000 Gary Romalis
- PRIZE 3: iPad with retina display - Value $500 Michal Mann
- PRIZE 4: Painting by Lori Goldberg - Value $600 Phil Levinson
- PRIZE 5: Six month membership to the JCC gym and spa - Value $1,000 Shira Mochlin
- PRIZE 6: Full body MRI scan from AIM Medical Imaging - Value $2500Myra Elsin
- PRIZE 7: Jewelry by Yutal Jewelry Fusion: Abby Fitch, Leona Pinsky, Iris Dayson, Rachel Kuropatwa, Fishman Family Foundation, Naama Laniado, Megan Bartley, M Yelizarov , Bat-Ami Segal
- PRIZE 8: Leo Robinovitch close up magician performer: Gretchen DuMoulin
- PRIZE 9: Nando's chicken gift basket: Susan Shamash
Top sellers!!
- 1st Place: Boris Chenkis (second year in a row!)
- 2nd Place: Karen Rabinovitich (3rd year in a row!)
- 3rd Place: Rachel Mate (3rd year in a row!)
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Bonim Get a Head Start on Tiyul!
Horray, June has arrived to Vancouver with sunshine! The Bonim didn't give such beautiful weather a second thought and headed to West Vancouver for a hike up to Whyte Lake. We cooled off our feet in the lake, enjoyed trailmix and sandwiches and made friends with the local salamander community. An awesome start to the summer!!
 
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Ma'apilim in Philidelphia!
Vancouver Ma'apilim came together to attend a seminar at Machaneh Galil in Philidelphia. We connected with ma'apilim from other eizorim (kenim across North America) and shared ideas for the upcoming year. This seminar is an shows that it's not just the kids who get programming but madrichim too! It was great to emerge ourselves into the ma'apilim community. We got a chance to learn together, explore different topics of controversy in our lives, brainstorm ideas and enjoy each other's company in a positive and productive environment.
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Support Camp Miriam and Make a Difference!
Camp Miriam offers several funds with different purposes.
Here are two if them:
Campership Fund
Camp Miriam has a policy of "no child turned away due to lack of funds". The Campership Fund provides subsidies to many Jewish kids who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend a summer camp that not only strengthens their Jewish identity but also provides a connection to Jewish heritage.
Alisa Bowman Leadership Fund
The fund is in memory of Alisa Levi Bowman, a tribute to her vision of developing Jewish leaders and strong leadership for camp. It provides financial aid to participants in Camp Miriam and Habonim leadership development programs. Supporting the education of Camp Miriam's future leaders is of utmost importance to the future of Camp.
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Free Tutoring Program with the JCC Library
An initiative between Camp Miriam Maapilim and Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library at the JCC, the Maapilim are providing free tutoring at the JCC library. And of course, it is also time for engagement and fun with the Maapilim.
 This is the description by the JCC website: Free tutoring at the Library
Willing, knowledgeable tutors from Habonim Dror Camp Miriam will help out with homework and class prep.
Mo &Tu 4:30 - 6:30 pm
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In this issue:
- Pesach Seder Miriam Style
- We Work Beyachad!
- Raffle results
- Bonim Get a Head Start on Tiyul
- Ma'apilim in Philidelphia
- Support Camp Miriam
- Tutoring Program at the JCC
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Summer is around the corner - follow the link to the Camp Miriam website and register for an awesome summer.
You wouldn't want your family to miss out this summer!
Wish to help camp with registration? Help spread the word about the experience your child has had at camp? Would you like to host an info session with families you know? Contact Leah Levi at camp.miriam@gmail.comor (604) 266-2825.
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Have any comments or opinions to share with us?
Want to be involved in any of our projects or committees? Contact us anytime, we would be glad to hear from you!
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