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Celebration of Excellence: Honoring Shailene Caparas
CPABC Member Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of Shailene Caparas at the upcoming CPABC Member Recognition Dinner. Shailene is being honored with the Early Achievement Award, recognizing her dedication to excellence, hard work, and creativity in the accounting profession.
This prestigious award is not only a proud moment for Shailene but also an inspiring milestone for our Filipino community. At the Association of Filipino-Canadian Accountants in BC (AFCA-BC), we take pride in the high standards of competence among our members. Celebrating our peers’ successes fortifies our community and underlines the significant impact of our collective service and expertise.
- Fri, Mar 01Location is TBDMar 01, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – Apr 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m.Location is TBDBe part of something impactful! AFCA BC is seeking volunteers for our 2024 in-person Tax Clinic. Lend your skills and make a difference in our community. Interested? Email Rita De La Cruz at afcabccvitp@gmail.com for details. Join us in this rewarding journey!
- Sat, Feb 17BurnabyFeb 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Burnaby, Metropolis at, Burnaby, BC V5H, CanadaMetrotown Food Court by the Fireside, 11am to 12noon Come as you are + Connect with Friends + Anticipate BC Family Day Bring your own coffee or tea for a social chat with each other Updates + Q&A with our President Thelma Siglos Hope to see you!
- Sat, Dec 02Cameron Recreation ComplexDec 02, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PSTCameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St, Burnaby, BC V3J 1L6, CanadaWe are looking forward to see you in our 2023 Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party.
- Sat, Oct 21Metrotown food court - fireside areaOct 21, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Metrotown food court - fireside area , 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M5, CanadaJoin us for a relaxed AFCA-BC friends gathering where we can catch up and reconnect.
- Sun, Jul 30Agnes' PlaceJul 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDTAgnes' Place, Vancouver BCIt’s that time of year again when we come together to enjoy the sun, strengthen our camaraderie, and gather for our annual picnic. Our food theme for this year is potluck boodle fight and we will have games and lots of laugh after. See you there!
- Sat, May 13BurnabyMay 13, 2023, 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDTBurnaby, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4, Canada (Multi-purpose Room 2)Join us for an intimate discussion with our past Presidents Thelma Siglos and Tess Martires about resilience. They will share personal and professional experiences that will give us insights on how they have built this essential skill.
- Sat, Nov 19Revs BurnabyNov 19, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PSTRevs Burnaby, 5502 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5B 2Z8, CanadaWe are looking forward to see you in our 2022 Annual General Meeting.
- Sat, Aug 13Lafarge LakeAug 13, 2022, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PDTLafarge Lake , 1251-1263 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3We are very excited to see everyone in person. Pack your favorite food and enjoy a summer picnic with your AFCA-BC family.
- Sat, Jul 16Langley Community Services SocietyJul 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Langley Community Services Society, 6470 201 St, Langley, BC V2Y 2X4, CanadaThis is part 2 of our Managing Mental Health and Well-being seminar with Laarni Abalos, a Registered Clinical Counselor at MOSAIC Youth Centre. Come and learn about various mental health issues and the coping strategies around it. Don't miss this very timely and important event. See you there!
- Sat, Mar 26Online via ZoomMar 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PDTOnline via ZoomMental health issues are growing at a faster rate than any other kind of disability in today’s workplace (Canadian Mental Health Association), and further exacerbated by the pandemic. It is time to remove the stigma and openly talk about our mental health. See you then!
- Sat, Jan 15Online via ZoomJan 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PSTOnline via ZoomJoin us in celebrating the well-lived life of Cecil Sanchez, one of the founding members of our organization. While we are saddened by this immense loss, we are also hopeful and encouraged to honor Cecil's legacy by doing our best to make his vision for AFCA a reality.
- Sat, Nov 27Online via ZoomNov 27, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PSTOnline via ZoomWe are looking forward to see you in our 2021 Annual General Meeting.
- Sat, Aug 07Picnic Area 2 - Burnaby Central ParkAug 07, 2021, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Picnic Area 2 - Burnaby Central Park , Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2, CanadaWe are very excited to finally see everyone in person. Pack your favorite food and enjoy a summer picnic with your AFCA-BC family.
- Sat, Jun 19Online via BlueJeansJun 19, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PDTOnline via BlueJeans
- Thu, May 27Online event via BlueJeansMay 27, 2021, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PDTOnline event via BlueJeansJoin us in our first Café AFCA event of the year. Meet our new members and connect with your AFCA-BC friends.
- Thu, Mar 11Online event via BlueJeansMar 11, 2021, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Online event via BlueJeans
- Sat, Jan 09Online eventJan 09, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PSTOnline event
- Fri, Jan 31Orange Dude HotelJan 31, 2020, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Orange Dude Hotel, 1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C6, CanadaIf you're smart, you will attend this one.
Previous Events
16 th Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Cameron Recreation Complex, Burnaby BC
The AFCA-BC's 16th Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party, held on December 2, 2023, at the Cameron Recreation Complex in Burnaby, was a vibrant blend of professional development and festive celebration.
Members engaged in networking, elected new officers, and enjoyed games and performances, embodying the spirit of community and holiday joy.
Managing Mental Health and Well-Being
July 16, 2022
Langley Community Services Society
6470 201 St, Langley, BC V2Y 2X4, Canada
This engaging seminar, "Managing Mental Health and Well-being: Part 2," featured Laarni Abalos, a distinguished Registered Clinical Counselor from MOSAIC Youth Centre.
The session provided valuable insights into a range of mental health challenges and offered effective coping strategies, contributing significantly to our professional development in this crucial area.