Philip Wolf, editor of the PQB News and Vancouver Island Daily. chats with Molly Hamilton,  a member of the Arbutus Toastmasters Club in Parksville. She recently won the region One Toastmasters International Speech Competition and is headed to Nashville in mid August,  having a chance to become the world champion of public speaking. 

Philip Wolf, editor of the PQB News and Vancouver Island Daily. chats with Molly Hamilton,  a member of the Arbutus Toastmasters Club in Parksville. She recently won the region One Toastmasters International Speech Competition and is headed to Nashville in mid August,  having a chance to become the world champion of public speaking.

PQBeat podcasts are produced by the Black Press Media team at the Parksville Qualicum Beach News on Vancouver Island.

PQBeat podcasts are produced by the Black Press Media team at the Parksville Qualicum Beach News on Vancouver Island.

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Molly Hamilton - Toastmasters Competition Winner

Impact of the Grants: Real-life Examples

Introduction to Neighborhood Grants

Source of Endowment Fund

Contributing to the Foundation

Host Peter McCully welcomes Rob Duncan, vice chairman of the Parksville Qualicum Foundation; 2024 marks the foundation's 25th anniversary.

Duncan sheds light on the impact of these grants on diverse organizations, ranging from the Society of Organized Services to emergency response organizations, support for hospices, educational initiatives and community engagement projects, emphasizing the local nature of the foundation's efforts.

"During the past 25 years, the total amount of grants and scholarships distributed by the foundation is $1.8 million,” said Duncan. “This represents all the funds we manage for both the foundation and for others.The idea is that all of the money raised in the community stays in the community."

The podcast offers a comprehensive overview of the foundation's mission and impact.

The conversation also highlights the Neighborhood Grants program, promoting community building with grants of up to $500 for individual projects. Duncan encourages individuals to apply for initiatives that enhance social connections and skills sharing, fostering a sense of community belonging.

The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation's role as an umbrella for various funds and scholarships is explained, offering contributors flexibility in directing their donations.

More information can be found at: ParksvilleQualicumFoundation.com, for more information on grants, donations and the 25th anniversary celebrations.

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Host Peter McCully welcomes Rob Duncan, vice chairman of the Parksville Qualicum Foundation; 2024 marks the foundation's 25th anniversary.
Duncan sheds light on the impact of these grants on diverse organizations, ranging from the Society of Organized Services to emergency response organizations, support for hospices, educational initiatives and community engagement projects, emphasizing the local nature of the foundation's efforts.
"During the past 25 years, the total amount of grants and scholarships distributed by the foundation is $1.8 million,” said Duncan. “This represents all the funds we manage for both the foundation and for others.The idea is that all of the money raised in the community stays in the community."
The podcast offers a comprehensive overview of the foundation's mission and impact.
The conversation also highlights the Neighborhood Grants program, promoting community building with grants of up to $500 for individual projects. Duncan encourages individuals to apply for initiatives that enhance social connections and skills sharing, fostering a sense of community belonging.
The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation's role as an umbrella for various funds and scholarships is explained, offering contributors flexibility in directing their donations.
More information can be found at: ParksvilleQualicumFoundation.com, for more information on grants, donations and the 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Parksville Qualicum Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving. Grants, scholarships total $1.8 million to date

Parksville Qualicum Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving

Recap of the National Mosaic Conference

Upcoming Spring Classes at the MAC

MAC Community Art Garden Project

The Magic of Community Pianos

Parksville kicks off  BC Culture Days 2024

Rock the Park Festival 2024

Announcing the Route 19A Music Festival

Call for Volunteers at the MAC

Host Peter McCully welcomes Jen Bate, the director of the MacMillan Arts Centre, to the PQBeat podcast.

Bate reflects on the success of hosting Canada's National Mosaic conference.

"We welcomed probably 11,000 people to the MAC this summer,” she said. “We drew visitors from all over. We had a wonderful opening cocktail with mosaic artists from all over the country and then proceeded with what was a significant exhibit in the area for mosaics artists and fans out there."

Looking ahead, Bate explains that for BC Culture Days 2024, Parksville has been chosen as the opening city for the province, promising a spectacular celebration of arts and culture.

"Not only are we going to run some great programs that we have done every year but we are going to be the kickoff city for the province."

The episode also touches on the collaboration with the Beach Festival Society, highlighting the anticipation for Rock the Park Festival with a lineup featuring iconic bands and plans for a Route 19A Music Festival in September, showcasing a diverse range of music in various venues.

Bate provides a sneak peek into upcoming Mac School spring classes, offering a range of artistic experiences from block printing to mosaic workshops and shares the story of the Mac Community Garden, a 4,500-square-foot experimental space promoting conversation and education about food security.

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Host Peter McCully welcomes Jen Bate, the director of the MacMillan Arts Centre, to the PQBeat podcast.
Bate reflects on the success of hosting Canada's National Mosaic conference.
"We welcomed probably 11,000 people to the MAC this summer,” she said. “We drew visitors from all over. We had a wonderful opening cocktail with mosaic artists from all over the country and then proceeded with what was a significant exhibit in the area for mosaics artists and fans out there."
Looking ahead, Bate explains that for BC Culture Days 2024, Parksville has been chosen as the opening city for the province, promising a spectacular celebration of arts and culture.
"Not only are we going to run some great programs that we have done every year but we are going to be the kickoff city for the province."
The episode also touches on the collaboration with the Beach Festival Society, highlighting the anticipation for Rock the Park Festival with a lineup featuring iconic bands and plans for a Route 19A Music Festival in September, showcasing a diverse range of music in various venues.
Bate provides a sneak peek into upcoming Mac School spring classes, offering a range of artistic experiences from block printing to mosaic workshops and shares the story of the Mac Community Garden, a 4,500-square-foot experimental space promoting conversation and education about food security.
The PQB News podcast PQBeat can be found <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/pqbeat-1/playlists/podcast">here</a>. 
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Parksville chosen to kick off BC Culture Days 2024 .Follows success of hosting Canada's National Mosaic conference

Parksville chosen to kick off BC Culture Days 2024

Early Career and McDonald's Memories

Experiences Working in Chicago

Time in Cairo and the Pyramids

Experiences in Malaysia and Singapore

Speed Round of Questions

Tigh-Na-Mara Resort

Toy Drive for the SOS

Industry Changes

Retirement Plans

Advice for Aspiring Hospitality Professionals

Host Peter McCully welcomes Paul Drummond, the recently retired general manager of Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville.

Listeners are treated to a captivating journey of Drummond’s extensive career in the hospitality industry. Using humorous anecdotes and reflections, he shares insights from his 16 years at Tigh-Na-Mara and his adventures across the globe.

Drummond entered the industry at the age of 16, securing a job at the Regina Inn after a brief stint at McDonald's. The conversation weaves through time, traversing his experiences in various locations, including Chicago, Minneapolis and Singapore. Listeners hear tales of encounters with notable figures like Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey during Drummond’s time in Chicago.

Drummond has worked in exotic locales such as Cairo and marvels at the ancient pyramids while sharing heartwarming memories of camel rides with his daughter in the Sahara.

A rapid-fire round of questions reveals intriguing facets of Paul's life, from serving Lady Diana to his favourite regional dishes from Malaysia.

Drummond and his team have been holding the annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive for the SOS for 15 years. He reflects on the community's generosity.

"The community has donated over 20,000 toys, $42,000 in gift cards, $107,000 in cash and cheques,” he said. “So absolutely incredible, and I tell you, it's got to put a lot of smiles on kids’ faces that wouldn't have smiles ordinarily."

Listeners gain insights into his future plans, centered around family, travel and the pursuit of a well-deserved retirement.

His advice to aspiring hospitality professionals serves as a fitting finale, underscoring the endless opportunities and rewards the industry can offer.

The PQBNews podcast PQBeat can be found here. 

You can also search ‘PQBeat’ on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, iHeart, Amazon or the Podcast App on your iPhone). 

Host Peter McCully welcomes Paul Drummond, the recently retired general manager of Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville.
Listeners are treated to a captivating journey of Drummond’s extensive career in the hospitality industry. Using humorous anecdotes and reflections, he shares insights from his 16 years at Tigh-Na-Mara and his adventures across the globe.
Drummond entered the industry at the age of 16, securing a job at the Regina Inn after a brief stint at McDonald's. The conversation weaves through time, traversing his experiences in various locations, including Chicago, Minneapolis and Singapore. Listeners hear tales of encounters with notable figures like Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey during Drummond’s time in Chicago.
Drummond has worked in exotic locales such as Cairo and marvels at the ancient pyramids while sharing heartwarming memories of camel rides with his daughter in the Sahara.
A rapid-fire round of questions reveals intriguing facets of Paul's life, from serving Lady Diana to his favourite regional dishes from Malaysia.
Drummond and his team have been holding the annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive for the SOS for 15 years. He reflects on the community's generosity.
"The community has donated over 20,000 toys, $42,000 in gift cards, $107,000 in cash and cheques,” he said. “So absolutely incredible, and I tell you, it's got to put a lot of smiles on kids’ faces that wouldn't have smiles ordinarily."
Listeners gain insights into his future plans, centered around family, travel and the pursuit of a well-deserved retirement.
His advice to aspiring hospitality professionals serves as a fitting finale, underscoring the endless opportunities and rewards the industry can offer.
The PQB News podcast PQBeat can be found <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/pqbeat-1/playlists/podcast">here</a>. 
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Paul Drummond, Tigh-Na-Mara GM, retires. Reflections on working all over the world, meeting Princess Diana

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