‘Tis the season for getting together with colleagues, friends and family to share laughs, food and best wishes for the New Year.  And BC HRMA is getting in on the action. The association has hosted many regional celebratory mingles. The events, generously sponsored by various industry partners, raised funds for local charities and educational bursaries.

“Our annual mingles and jingles around the province help make the season merrier for more than our members as each year we raise funds for those in need,” said Simon Evans, CEO of BC HRMA. “As joyous events that bring cheer, these gathering always inspire, and are a heartfelt reflection of the relationship between our members and the communities they call home across BC.”

Central Interior
The Annual Holiday Jingle Mingle was held at the Kamloops Convention Centre on December 6. The reception-style event featured Christian Codrington, BC HRMA’s senior manager of operations, as the guest speaker.

Coastal Vancouver More than 175 guests enjoyed JINGLE Silent Auction & Artisan Market at the beautiful Hotel Fairmont Vancouver on December 5th. The event raised $5,100 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Bridges to the Future program. Thanks to the 40 silent auction donors, corporate sponsors, volunteers, artisan vendors and guests for making the event such a huge success.
Fraser Valley The Cascades Convention Centre in Langley was the location of the 7th Annual Holiday Mix’n Mingle: Twelve Gifts of Wellness event on December 12. Marco Iannuzzi of the BC Lions was the guest speaker and addressed excellence in team building and perseverance. Attendees of the event contributed canned goods and $250 in support of the Langley Food Bank. Thank you to all the evening’s sponsors for helping to make the event a success.
Southern Interior Kelowna’s Annual Holiday Jingle Mingle was held December 5 at the El Dorado Hotel. The Casino Royale themed event included a silent auction that raised $1200 in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Special guests included Daniel Cunningham who has Muscular Dystrophy and who has attended the event for several years with his family. Thanks to Encompass Benefits & HR Solutions for sponsoring the event.
Vancouver lsland The annual HOHOHOliday Party and Silent Auction in Victoria was held December 11 at the Parkside Resort and Spa. This year’s event raised $4500 towards the Camosun College BC HRMA Bursary. The event, held in conjunction with the Professional Mentoring Program Orientation, broke the record for highest number of people registered. Thanks to the Vancouver Island Advisory Council, silent auction donors, volunteers, and guests for helping to make this such a successful event. Holiday social events were also held in Campbell River, Nanaimo, Duncan and Courtenay.