Join us for the JFS & JACS Annual General Meeting and Awards!
This special occasion brings our community together to conduct important organizational business and to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our award recipients. Their leadership and dedication have played a vital role in the growth and success of JFS and JACS.
DATE: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
CHECK-IN: 6:00PM | MEETING STARTS: 6:30PM
MEETING IN PERSON: Venue details will be shared before the event.
RSVP by November 28th.
Everyone is welcome to attend. An annual donation of $18+ to JFS makes you a member of both JFS and JACS societies and allows you to vote during both AGMs.
Light refreshments provided by the JFS Kitchen.
Agenda:
- JFS AGM
- Approval of 2024 JFS AGM Minutes
- Presentation of the 2025 Financial Statements
- Election of the Directors
- Special Resolution to adjust the JFS Bylaws
- Board Chair report
- Guest Speaker - Kristina Corpin-Moser (Filipino BC)
- JACS AGM
- Approval of 2024 JACS AGM Minutes
- Presentation of the 2025 Financial Statements
- Election of Directors
- Awards Presentation
Meet our Speaker
Kristina Corpin-Moser is the Executive Director of Filipino BC. Since the tragedy of April 26, in partnership with JFS, they have led emergency and recovery efforts in the Filipino and broader community.
Meet our Award Recipients
Jody Dales - Sara Ciacci (z'l) Women Leadership Excellence Award
A self-described Professional Volunteer, Jody Dales has been working to further the needs of our Jewish Community for more than three decades. She has served as a Director and President of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Center board, as a Guardian of the Jewish Community Foundation, and most recently, as a Director and Board Chair of the Jewish Family Services board. Jody Co-chaired the King David Building Campaign, and Co-chaired the Fundraising Committee of the Vancouver Talmud Torah Expansion Campaign. She has chaired and/or served on Gala Dinner committees for Israel Bonds, JNF, King David, the VHEC and The Louis Brier. Jody is the very proud wife of Harvey Dales and the Fan Club President of their three children, Rebecca, Arieh, and Eli.
Bill Kaplan - Paula Lenga (z'l) Award
Bill has served on the JFS Board of Directors for 11 years. During his tenure he has devoted his time and energy to a variety of tasks to support the agency. He has chaired the Board, chaired the governance committee, lead a By-laws review process, chaired the community based search committee for our current CEO, and is still the co-chair of the Building Committee for the development of the JFS property on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. Bill is a retired partner from Blakes law firm and has served on a number of charitable boards.
Shannon Gorski - Naomi Gropper Steiner (z'l) Award
Shannon Gorski served on the JFS Board of Directors from 2017-2023. During this time she was involved in the COVID-19 Emergency Fund Campaign, and helped to connect Ukrainians fleeing the war with housing while they rebuilt their lives in Canada. She has advocated for counselling profession regulation in BC and has always been ready to support marginalized people and at-risk youth. Shannon is a founder and the Managing Director of the Betty Averbach Foundation. She has served on the boards of JCCGV, Hillel BC and Richmond Jewish Day School (RJDS) and sat on committees of JCF, King David High School and the Bayit.
Vancouver Police Department - Community Partner Award
We are proud to recognize the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) for their exceptional partnership and steadfast support of our community. Amid rising antisemitism and the challenges of our new building, the VPD has been an unwavering ally whose leadership, collaboration, and commitment help ensure our staff, clients, and community feel safe and supported through their proactive response, prevention efforts, and consistent presence.
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