This week, the spotlight turns inward. Club Day is a celebration of who we are and a check-in on where we're headed. We'll honour longtime members whose impact still shapes the club today, reflect on the approach that has carried us through 114 years, and feature our Member Spotlight welcoming the newest faces around our tables. Each committee will share its goals and vision for the year ahead, and we'll take stock of how our year is going so far. We also want to hear from you: members will have a chance to share feedback on what's working, what we need to do, and how we can do it better. Come ready to celebrate, reflect, and shape the year ahead!

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The world is definitely different then when I went to college back in 1985! What is more shocking is that the world of 2027 is drastically different than 2017! Given that, how are universities in general and business schools in particular preparing students to enter into the workforce. My time with you will be a mixture of research insights, personal observations and data from student and employer surveys as we think about how students are navigating their entry into work in a way that is dramatically different then how any of us entered into the workforce.

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Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament.

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In 2012, a failed startup and a denied US work visa collided into one of Vancouver's great success stories. Catherine Dahl had just watched her employer shut down; Reza Sanaie had quit his job for Amazon in Seattle, only to be turned back at the border. Together with two co-founders, they built Beanworks - and nine years later sold it to global enterprise firm Quadient for $104 million, one of the largest exits in Vancouver startup history.

Then came the question nobody prepares you for: what next? Catherine now coaches CEOs, sits on boards, and invests. Reza mentored immigrant tech workers and first-time founders, and is building again in the AI era with a new venture in modern accounting, a proud sponsor of our club.

Join us as club president Navid Morawej - Reza's friend of 26 years - sits down with both co-founders for a candid 30-minute conversation about building together, selling, and what success means the second time around. Expect real stories, zero polish, and plenty of laughs.

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Join us for an evening of great company, food, and cheer as we celebrate Oktoberfest together!

What to expect:

• 📍Private room with a stunning waterfront view

• 🥂Canapes throughout the evening, including vegetarian and lighter options

• 🎟️Drink tickets per guest (wine, beer, or non-alcoholic), additional drinks on your own tab

• 🤝A relaxed mingling format - come connect with fellow members and guests

Space is limited , so RSVP early to secure your spot. More details to follow! Prost! 🍺

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Peter Volpé, Xavier Hamel-Lapointe, and Lisa Chen come together for a timely educational discussion on market risk, diversification, quantitative technology, and disciplined decision-making in today’s markets.

Bringing perspectives from financial planning, portfolio management, and quantitative technology, the panel will explore how investors can think about risk during periods of market strength - and why diversification, discipline, and risk management remain important as market conditions change.

Many traditional portfolios have historically relied heavily on long-only exposure to stocks and bonds, while periods such as the 2008 financial crisis demonstrated how quickly correlations and market conditions can shift. The discussion will explore where quantitative systems and data-driven processes can add discipline to the investment process - and where experienced human judgment, governance, and oversight remain essential.

This is a great opportunity to bring a friend, colleague, or prospective member who might enjoy the conversation and experience one of our Tuesday lunches.

The panel will be followed by audience Q&A.

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There's a lot of hype and fear around AI. Owen Lu's approach is to keep it simple and meet people where they are. In this session, Owen will share practical ways professionals and business owners can use AI to save time, improve productivity, and simplify everyday tasks - no technical background required. Drawing on his experience helping companies integrate AI into the workplace, he'll cover what AI is genuinely good for, when you don't need it at all, and how small efficiencies can help businesses thrive and people live more balanced lives.

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Join us for a fireside chat with one of Vancouver's most remarkable entrepreneurs. Shahrzad Rafati founded BBTV in Vancouver and built it into a global media-tech company reaching billions of monthly views, all while keeping its headquarters in our city. In conversation with Club President Navid Morawej, she'll share the story of scaling a homegrown company to the world stage, her perspective on the creator economy and the future of media, and the leadership lessons behind her advocacy for women and young leaders. Lunch at noon, conversation at 12:45, followed by audience Q&A.

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