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VVINSIDER VOLUME 7 NUMBERS FEBRUARY 17/89

PERSONNEL CHANGES AT THE VVI (continued from last issue)
1. KARL BROWN is the new Department Head for the Electronics Department.
2. EVA SHARELL is the new Public Services Librarian.
Sandra Jones from the Library writes to say that, in addition to providing reference
service, Eva will have responsibility for library liaison with the Tourism and Hospitality
Division and the Business Division.
Sandra goes on to say that the experience Eva gained while employed at the Vancouver
Public Library will certainly prove her to be a valuable asset to the VVI Library. Sandra
and the rest of the Library staff invite you to drop by to say hello and to welcome Eva to
the VVI.

PERSONNEL CHANGE BUT MAINLY:
"SO LONG JTS BEEN GOOD TO KNOW YOU" Dept.
SUE REYNOLDS, after many years of working in the
VVI Bookstore is heading south to a warmer climate
and brighter more hopeful prospects for the future...the
Langara Bookstore.

Sue has been the primary source of information at VVI
on the whereabouts of esoteric items squirreled away
many centuries before in obscure and dusty caverns

and secret passageways of the VVI! (Where will we find
four-ring binders now Sue???)
Sue has been a good friend to many of us on campus, has
fed us gourmet meals, kept us laughing for many hours
and counselled us on the intricate ways that VCC and
VVI operate. We'll miss her!

feHNCOUfER
COMMUNITY
Vancouver

Vocational Institute

If you would like bid a proper farewell to Sue, then join us on
Thursday, February 23, from 2:00 on in the back offices of IMS.
Coffee cake and other goodies will be provided.
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UBRAUY

SO YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO MEET A REAL LIVE MOVIE STAR....become a
Baking student and you might!!

Dick Kok has written to say that the Baking
and Pastry Department made a large, and
very beautiful, Valentine Cake to order for
Ms. Glenn Close. Ms. Close has been nomi¬

nated numerous times for an Academy
Award in the Best Actress category, but is
probably best known for her roles in "Fatal
Attraction", and "The Big Chill".

LAYRA NORRIE, the VVI student who, un¬
der the supervision of her instructor, TOM
VAN GROL, decorated the cake, was in¬
vited by Ms. Close to have lunch with her,
her family, and the cast of the movie (tenta¬

tively titled "Immediate Family") which is
currently being filmed throughout Vancou¬
ver.

Pictures have been taken of Layra and Ms.
Close et al, but unfortunately are not avail¬
able right now - we'll publish them as soon
as we're sent a copy.

...and the accolades for the Baking Department continue...

The Baking Association of B.C. held their annual Valentine Dinner at J.J.'s Restaurant and had,

as their guest speaker, STEPHANIE FORSYTH the Division Chair for the Hospitality and
Tourism Division. Ninety-four guests attended and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The Baking Association has asked us to publish their thanks to the instructors and students of
the a la Carte and Dining Room and Lounge programs, for all their efforts in making the
Valentine's Dinner such an outstanding success.

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RED-HOT PAPERBACKS
The Library writes to advise that they have recently purchased some new paperbacks. If you
want to read one of the recent best sellers, or a revealing biography, come in while the selection

is still good.

WHAT? HOW? WHEN? WHERE?
VI BIENERT, who has assumed responsibility for the Human Resource Development
function at VCC has sent out a memo, addressed to all VCC Employees, advising that within

the next six to eight weeks a handbook will be distributed outlining details of courses/
workshops and other services available. If you are interested in taking any of the following

courses contact Vi at 875-1131 (local 291 or 337) for details:
- Orientation to Central Administration
- Computer Literacy
- Introduction to Wordperfect 5.0
- Knowing Wordperfect 4.2 and wishing to take Advantage of 5.0
- Advanced Wordperfect 5.0
- Customer Relations
- Cross-Cultural Communication

- Controlling Stress on the Job
- Performance Appraisals
- Management Skills for Supervisors - a Certificate Program

VVI DAY
The VVI Day Committee thanks everyone who filled in and returned the questionnaires on
suggested workshops for VVI Day. There was a very good response and some excellent
comments. Guest speakers are now being lined up and we have high hopes that this year's VVI
Day will be an excellent one.
To whet your appetite (so to speak!): for the final event of the day we have a surprise freebie!!
If anyone would like to volunteer their help for that day contact one of the Committee
members (Rea in the Library, Dana at Financial Aid, Bob in Hairdressing, Syd and Jackie in
Administration, Patricia in Program Development). We'd love to have you give us a helping

hand that day!!

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ATTENTION ALL PERSONS OF THE FEMALE GENDER
The Women's Network has sent out an invitation to all VCC women to join in an International
Women's Day Celebration. Happy Hour, Chinese Smorgasbord Dinner, a Film followed by
cake and socializing will all happen on Wednesday, March 8,1989, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00
p.m. at KEC.

If you'd like to attend contact Joan Rike at KEC (local 561)

KENYA
TAZEEM VIRANI, Jerome Schatten's secretary, has recently returned from a visit with her family in
Kenya, and has mitten the following about her country. Maybe this will inspire some of us to go and
visit this beautiful and interesting land.
Hfenya. is situated on the Equator in the heart of Africa, as a democratic republic Kenya
enjoys a stable economy, tourism being a major foreign exchange earner. Kenya's
beautiful scenery, wildlife, and wonderful beaches are the primary draws for tourists.
fA/airobi is the capital city and, as compared to other african cities has better internal
communication and transportation facilities, with easy access to international travel
The population is very cosmopolitan in Nairobi, many multi-nationals have offices in
this "City in the Sun",
^Situated 600 miles from Nairobi is Kenya's coastal town, Mombasa, an historical port
dating back to the time when slave trade was rife amongst the early arab settlers. In
addition to the very interesting and historic old town, Mombasa's shores have fine
sandy beaches and hotels that offer the most modern accommodation.
Ihe climate is very moderate, with sunshine throughout the year. The beauty of this
country lies in its huge game reserves where wildlife, in its natural environment, is a
prominent factor. Tradition and culture is still very much alive among the African
tribes, the main tribes being the Luos, Kikuyus, Mkambas and Masais.

Ihe official language is Kiswahili; although English is more popular, as Kenya had
English colonial rule before it got its independence in 1963. The cash crops include
Maize, Tea, Coffee, Sisal, Sugar-cane and Cassava.

Kenya's immediate neighbours are Uganda and Tanzania and at one time these three
countries formed an economic liaison called the East African Community. Now,
however, they once again have independent economies.
i^enya is a dynamic country and well worth a visit.

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