For the 1st time, Vantage Point organized a Summer Social. They brought together “non-profit staff, volunteers, funders, and other sector contributors for a celebration of our community!”
The event was held at the Beaumont Studios in Vancouver. It was a great opportunity to make connections, let people know about LET’S and the work we do, and become aware of other organizations in the sector. The event had amazing food, fun games, a raffle, and a great group of attendees.
LET’S had just taught a session to a Vantage Point group about accessibility facilitation. We were invited to attend. We offered to provide a low sensory space. They had planned on having 1 and had some supplies but gladly took us up on our offer. The location had a great room for the space. It was indoors, adjacent to the outside socializing area. It offered some shade in addition to quiet. Vantage Point staff were thrilled by our supplies and the way we set up the room. It was very well used throughout the 3 hour event. We even kept it open for an extra 30 minutes because people weren’t ready to leave. We had compliments from several people, including a few who said they were only able to stay and socialize for the whole event because they had the low sensory space to escape to and/or take a breather in.
In Vantage Point’s newsletter they said the following:
“Our team is buzzing with energy after last week’s Summer Social! We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who was able to join and celebrate with us. We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated volunteers and our event sponsor, Enkel. A special thanks to Heather from Live Educate Transform Society for setting up the quiet room. Your support and effort were key to making this event a success.”
The event was a gathering of non-profit staff, volunteers, funders, and sector contributors, all coming together to connect and celebrate our vibrant community. The evening, held at the Beaumont Studios, was filled with laughter, lively conversations, and an undeniable spirit of community. It was inspiring to see so many familiar faces and meet new ones as we celebrated the incredible work of non-profits across BC.
We look forward to many more opportunities to come together and celebrate the important work of our non-profit sector!”
LET’S has already been in contact with Vantage Point about the possibility of low sensory spaces at future events.
In addition to the workshop we provided and the low sensory space, LET’S is utilizing Vantage Point’s workshops. We are registered for a Strategic Plan session in September. We have also joined 1 of their peer support networks, ED Unplugged, a monthly get together for Executive Directors. They have 2 other peer support networks: Reimagining Governance Peer Network (which LET’S helped found) and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Peer Network.
