Y.E.S! http://www.yesvancouver.org It's where business and philanthropy come to meet and mingle. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:52:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Venue Change: Y.E.S! Yoga in the Park | August 26 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=914 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=914#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:58:14 +0000 Cydney http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=914 Venue Change: Due to the weather, Yoga in the Park will moved to the Round House Community Centre

Y.E.S! Vancouver is proud to host its first YOGA IN THE PARK event!  Professional yoga instructor Renée Turner has kindly offered her time and expertise and will beteaching a Power Flow Yoga class in Coal Harbour.

This class is perfect for all levels – first timers welcome!  (There will be extra mats).

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO STRAIGHT TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS VANCOUVER!

When:             Thursday, August 26th
6 – 7:30pm

Where: Harbour Green Park, Bute and Cordova, Coal Harbour Seawall

Cost: $10

SPACES ARE LIMITED! Members had first priority but there are a few spaces left! REGISTER HERE

Directions: Harbour Green Park is located on the Coal Harbour Seawall, just West of the Convention Centre.  Head down Bute Street just passed Cordova and you will see a set of stairs leading down to the park.  Head to your right and you can’t miss us!

Mark your calendars for upcoming Y.E.S! Events:

Wednesday, September 8 – V at earls Yaletown
Monday, September 13 – Members ONLY Golf Night (UBC Driving Range)
Wednesday, October 6 – Wine Bar at Joey Bentall One
Wednesday, November 3 – Member’s ONLY Speed Networking

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=914 0 Mingler: V at Earls Yaletown | September 8 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=885 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=885#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:52:22 +0000 admin http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=885 Last month’s mingler was a great success!  A big thank you to all of the ladies who came down to the Sky Bar in the Pacific Rim Hotel. We raised $600 dollars for DFS. These funds will help 4 women transition into workforce with professional attire & programs.

Next month Y.E.S! Vancouver is hosting another fun and fabulous mingler on Wednesday, September 8 at V at Earls Yaletown

Meet new Y.E.S! members and connect with old friends. The Y.E.S! monthly mingler is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the city with some of Vancouver’s most dynamic women.

When: Wednesday, September 8    6 – 8pm
Where: V at Earls Yaletown
Cost: Free for members
$5 non-members

Please RSVP to dfsvancouver.yes@gmail.com to let us know you are coming!

Donations to DFS will be accepted at the door – every little bit helps!

Share in the fun and bring your friends!

Mark your calendars for upcoming Y.E.S! Minglers:

Monday, September 13 – Members ONLY Golf Night (UBC Driving Range)
Wednesday, October 6 – Wine Bar at Joey Bentall One
Wednesday, November 3 – Member’s ONLY Speed Networking

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=885 0 New Committee Member Position: Webmaster / Web developer http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=803 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=803#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:07:22 +0000 Cydney http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=803 Do you have experience developing and managing websites? Do you come to Y.E.S! events and think  about getting more involved? Y.E.S! is eagerly looking for a Webmaster / Web developer to join our Y.E.S! Communications Committee.

For more information, please click the link below:

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=803 0 Mingler at the Sky Bar in the Pacific Rim Hotel | August 4th http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=754 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=754#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:23:08 +0000 admin http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=754 Join Y.E.S! Vancouver on Wednesday, August 4th at Oru in the Fairmont Pacific Rim for our next fun and fabulous mingler. Oru has graciously provided us with their beautiful Sky Bar so come down on the 4th to sip, chat, and mingle…all while enjoying stunning views of Coal Harbour.

Meet new Y.E.S! members and connect with old friends. The Y.E.S! monthly mingler is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the city with some of Vancouver’s most dynamic women.

When: Wednesday, August 4th, 6 – 8pm
Where: Sky Bar at Oru, Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place
604-695-5300
Cost: Free for members, $5 non-members

Please RSVP to dfsvancouver.yes@gmail.com to let us know you are coming!

Donations to DFS will be accepted at the door – every little bit helps!

Share in the fun and bring your friends!

Mark your calendars for upcoming Y.E.S! Minglers:

Wednesday, September 8 – V at Earls Yaletown
Wednesday, October 4 – Wine Bar at Joey Bentall One
Wednesday, November 3 – Member’s ONLY Speed Networking

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=754 0 Banana Republic V.I.P. Shopping Night | July 6 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=685 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=685#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:11:31 +0000 admin http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=685 Join Y.E.S! Vancouver as we kick off Summer with a fun, fabulous evening at Banana Republic‘s Robson Street flagship store.
Oakridge Style Night 2010
Come get styled for Summer (and dare we say, prep for Fall fashion?), get the skinny on office-appropriate seasonal trends from Vitamin Daily editor-in-chief, Sarah Bancroft, and sip patio perfect wines from Gray Monk Estate Winery.

BREnjoy a 25% discount courtesy of Banana Republic, access to the hottest trends of the season, an exclusive fashion presentation hosted by Ms. Bancroft, special gift with purchase while supplies last, and a chance to win other amazing door prizes.

Banana Republic will generously donate a portion from the evening’s sales to support Dress for Success Vancouver.

Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Banana Republic, 1098 Robson St.
Cost: Y.E.S! Members $15.00; Non-members $30.00

Tickets available at the door or purchase tickets here.

All ticket proceeds go directly to Dress for Success Vancouver.

This event is sponsored by JK Models and C restaurant

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=685 0 July Mingler | CANCELLED http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=666 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=666#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:36:37 +0000 admin http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=666 We’re ready to do it all over again next month at the Earls on Robson. Come out and enjoy a mojito or two on the amazing patio at the Earls on Top.

When: Wednesday, July 7, 6 – 8pm
Where: Earls on Top – Robson Street (Patio!!) 1185 Robson Street
Cost: Free for members, $5 non-members

Please RSVP to dfsvancouver.yes@gmail.com to let us know you are coming!

Donations to DFS will be accepted at the door – every little bit helps!

Share in the fun and bring your friends!

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=666 0 Mingler at the O Lounge at Coast | June 2 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=662 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=662#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 18:31:43 +0000 Lisa http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=662 Last month’s mingle was a great success!  A big thank you to all of the ladies who came down to the Yaletown Brew Pub to cheer on our Canucks.  Unfortunately, the playoffs didn’t pan out the way we had all hoped but there is still fun to be had in this city!

Y.E.S! Vancouver is hosting another fun and fabulous mingler on Wednesday, June 2nd in the O Lounge at Coast Restaurant, a “stunning L.A.-style cocktail lounge” right next to the restaurant.

Coast has created a feature cocktail just for Y.E.S! – it’s light, fruity, and refreshing!

Meet new Y.E.S! members and connect with old friends. The Y.E.S! monthly mingler is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the city with some of Vancouver’s most dynamic women.

When: Wednesday, June 2   6 – 8pm
Where: O Lounge at Coast, Downtown -1054 Alberni Street
Cost: Free for members
$5 non-members

Please RSVP to dfsvancouver.yes@gmail.com to let us know you are coming!

Donations to DFS will be accepted at the door – every little bit helps!

Share in the fun and bring your friends!

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=662 0 CRAVE Vancouver Symposium | May 31 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=656 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=656#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 23:55:11 +0000 Lisa http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=656 The CRAVE Symposium 2010 is an “All Day Think Tank Extravaganza” – a down and dirty “un-conference” for business owners at any level.  Guests will come away from the day’s events brimming with ideas for boosting what they’ve worked so hard to build.  Experts on marketing, finance, brand strategy and team building will answer questions, lead sessions, and give advice on how to add vitality, originality, and longevity to their businesses.

Check out Y.E.S! Vancouver at the exhibitor booths – we’ll be offering information on membership, upcoming events, and how you can get involved!

Click here for more info

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=656 0 Oakridge Centre Style Night http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=652 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=652#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 23:51:02 +0000 Lisa http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=652 Once again, Dress for Success Vancouver partners with Oakridge to celebrate the trends of the 2010 Spring and Summer fashion seasons with an exclusive shopping night and stylish runway show hosted by Flare Magazine and Oakridge Centre.  All guests will receive a jam-packed gift bag that includes a $20 Oakridge Gift Card and other great items.

Fashionistas Unite!  May 26, 6:30pm at Oakridge Centre.  Tickets are $25.00 and all proceeds go to Dress for Success.  Purchase tickets here.

]]> http://www.yesvancouver.org/?feed=rss2&p=652 0 Playoffs are on! Come and celebrate at Y.E.S! Vancouver’s May Mingler! http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=612 http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=612#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:17:24 +0000 admin http://www.yesvancouver.org/?p=612 Join us Wednesday, May 5th at the Yaletown Brewing Company for another fun and fabulous mingler.
Meet new Y.E.S! members and connect with old friends. The Y.E.S! monthly mingler is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the city with some of Vancouver ’s most dynamic women.

When: Wednesday, May 5th 6 – 8pm
Where: Yaletown Brewing Company
1116 Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver
Cost: Free for members
$5 non-members
Donations to DFS will be accepted at the door – every little bit helps!

Yaletown Brewing CompanyShare in the fun and bring your friends!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR UPCOMING MONTHLY MINGLERS:

Wednesday, June 2nd – Coast Restaurant
Wednesday, July 7th – Earl’s On Top (Robson Street)
Wednesday, August 4th – TBD

Become a part of Y.E.S! Buy or renew your membership online today:
www.yesvancouver.org

Facebook link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=6841823531

Linkedin link:
www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1779761&trk=hb_side_g

Twitter:

http://twitter.com/YESVancouver

Sign up to become a member of Y.E.S! Once you’ve done that, get a head start on the perks by joining our Y.E.S! Vancouver Linked In Group and visiting our new Facebook page.

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