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  • West Vancouver Chamber Holiday Galas

    The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce wrapped up the year with two major events that marked another season of successful business on the North Shore. First up, it was the Under 40s event at Lynn Valley’s Brown’s restaurant where guests got a chance to sip and sample from the menu while hearing from keynote speaker/owner Derek Archer. Next, it was time to celebrate the holidays with the annual Christmas dinner gala. Held at Capilano Golf and Country Club, it is an event members look forward to all year as a stunning spread and auction items were offered in support of the organization.

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    01 – Browns’ own C.J. Kerr, left, Liz Campomar and keynote speaker Derek Archer at the Under 40s event.

    02 – Glam girls! Lawyer Nicole Garton, left, and West Vancouver councillor Mary Ann Booth look over the silent auction items before the Christmas dinner begins.

    03 – Taking in the action at the Under 40s mingler are real estate pro Jesse Dean Cook, left, West Van Chamber president Jason Black and Duncan Joseph.

    04 – Chamber secretary Megan Sewell, left, joins one of the newest directors, Kristy Gill, at the Under 40s mixer event.

    05 – Outlook publisher Heather McKie and husband Michael are among the VIPs at the Christmas gala.

    06 – West Vancouver school superintendent Chris Kennedy is welcomed by chamber executive director Leagh Gabriel at the Christmas gala.

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    By Catherine Barr – Dec 3, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 24, 2013

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  • Deighton Cup Dresses Up Vancouver at Hasting Race Course

    Champagne, hats, fascinators, cigars and horses. The Deighton Cup, held last weekend at Hastings Park, was truly the best looking event of the summer. Billed as a “good old fashioned day at the races”, this three-day event included a Friday night “Big Smoke” cigar lounge and Sunday afternoon “Julep” day. But the big Saturday event – entitled “Thoroughbred” – was a stylish feast for the eyes as Dapper Dans and pretty ladies everywhere went the extra mile to win, place and show off their best couture looks and millinery masterpieces. Thank you Deighton Cup for dressing up Vancouver – we’ve never looked sooooo good!

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    01 – Social Concierge’s Tyson Villeneuve, left, and Jordan Kallman team up with Mediatonic’s Heather Oliver to help make the magic happen behind the scenes at Deighton Cup.

    02 – Looking chic in white and pink, Eileen Buck, left, and West Vancouver jazz singer Amanda Wood make the scene.

    03 – Sipping Veuve Cliquot champagne in the tent by the track, Heidi Carton and hubby Larry Rahn toast the day.

    04 – It’s matching red dresses for the win as AJ Woodworth, left, and West Vancouver’s Christine Baracos watch the post parade.

    05 – Two of the most spectacular hats of the day! Kelsey Klassen, left, took over 10 hours to make her black ribbon bouffant while milliner Dominique Hanke’s garden topiary topper turns all heads.

    06 – Flowing dresses and big fancy flowers were the order of the day as proven by West Vancouver talent agent Michelle Gauvin.

    07 – Hoping for the inside track, Jeff Meurising, left, and West Vancouver realtor Jesse Dean Cook pick their winning ponies.

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    By Catherine Barr – Aug 10 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Aug 22, 2013

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  • West Vancouver Chamber President’s Dinner and Business Awards

    The West Vancouver Chamber’s President’s Dinner & Business Excellence Awards took place last week at the West Vancouver Yacht Club. Every year, it is an excitement packed evening honouring nominees throughout the community in categories like Best Big Business, Best Small Business, Best New Business, Best Innovator, Young Entrepreneur and Citizen of the Year. Auction items and a formal buffet dinner were also part of the night. An extra special feature this year was the addition of the Mulgrave School Junior Filmmaker students who prepared individual films to honour each nominee.

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    01 – Three cheers for the young filmmakers of Mulgrave School who prepared some very entertaining and professional features to honour the business nominees.

    02 – West Vancouver Coun. Michael Lewis, left, joins Peter Gaskill, West Van Chamber’s Leagh Gabriel and Steamkeepers’ president John Barker.

    03 – Sitting together for dinner are Dr. Lindsay Jesswein, left, Dr. Sara Kinnon, singer Amanda Wood and husband Jesse Dean Cook.

    04 – Sitting at The Outlook newspaper table are Kathy Russell, left, Pat Paproski, Laura Lachambre, Greg Laviolette and Nicole Shandler.

    05 – West Vancouver Chamber President Gabrielle Loren gives son Spencer a big hug for doing such a great job in welcoming guests to the event.

    06 – Dr. Sheila Ebrahim, left, and Michelle van Eck enjoy the evening together at the West Vancouver Yacht Club.

    07 – Olive and Anchor owners Rick and Lisa Lee are all the buzz in Horseshoe Bay with their growing restaurant business.

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    By Catherine Barr – Apr 18, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Apr 25, 2013

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