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Many people offer to donate their old or gently used cosmetics. Health Safety Canada included a segment why cosmetics should not be resold at a garage sale:

Cosmetics – Used, old, or damaged cosmetics should never be sold. These products may contain harmful bacteria that could cause skin rashes or lead to infections. Additionally, second-hand cosmetics may be missing required labelling information, such as ingredients, warnings, and directions for safe use. A cosmetic is defined as a beauty preparation (make-up, perfume, skin cream, nail polish) or grooming aid (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant) used for cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth.

Many of our makeover participants have HIV/AIDS and/or Hep C. Although we are grateful for community support, we can not accept donations of old or gently used cosmetics.

Starting on June 11th, Beauty Night Society will be launching Girl Talk. Hosted by Caroline MacGillivray (founder and president of Beauty Night Society), host of Sexy in Vancity Radio on 101.9FM, Girl Talk feature a guest every Thursday for an educational and exciting chat in front of an audience. Our first Girl Talk focuses on survival sex work in Vancouver’s DTES. Joining Caroline MacGillivray is Dave Dickson. Dickson was the sex trade liasson for the VPD and a Beauty Night Board Member. What is survival sex? How do women and men get into sex work? How does addiction play into the lives of many women who reside in Vancouver’s DTES? Who are the men who purchase sex from survival sex workers? Why? All this and more on Thursday, June 11th. Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Q & A to follow.

Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Time: Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm
Place: PHS Life Skills Centre 412 E Cordova
By donation (free for volunteers)
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Please let Caroline know which events you want to volunteer for. You must have attended a volunteer orientation prior to participating in an event.

Mondays: Makeover Program (June 8, 15, 22, 29)
PHS Lifeskills Centre 412 E Cordova 6-9pm
Volunteers required: Hairdressers, makeup artists, massage therapists, body workers, skin care, henna, etc.

Tuesdays: PHS Lifeskills Centre 412 E Cordova 6:30-8:30pm
Massage or reiki volunteers
Personal trainers or group fitness instructors for womyn’s gym

Wednesdays:
Makeover Program
June 3rd HCC 166 E Hastings 6-8pm
June 17 BC Women’s Hospital 4500 Oak 6-8pm
Thursdays:
Makeover Program:
June 4th Kinsman Hall (Coquitlam)
Hair, makeup, nails, massage, skincare
6-8pm
PHS Lifeskills Centre
Wellness Program
Reiki, massage practitioners, literacy, yoga
personal trainers, general volunteers
6-8pm

I believe we are the only organization that has two volunteers nominated for the YWCA Woman of Distinction Awards. Katie Benjamin, fitness coordinator and founder of Womyn’s Gym has made the shortlist for the Young Woman of Distinction Category. Beauty Night Founder and President, Caroline MacGillivray has been nominated in the Building Community Category.

Together with Beauty Night Society, board member, Gwen Webster and Beauty Night book keeper, Jacqui Ellis, the ladies will be at the award ceremondy tomorrow night. No stranger to award ceremonies, Jacqui Ellis was one of the award recipients at 2009 WIFV’s Spotlight Gala Awards.

On Saturday night, Caroline MacGillivray, founder of Beauty Night Society became the gold community spirit recipient at the 8th Annual Burns Bog Celebrating Women Spirit of the Crane Awards.

“I am honored to be included with such a great group of woman,” said MacGillivray.

Here are some of the media links from the event:

http://www.bclocalnews.com/business/41772077.html?success&disqus_reply=7502491#comment-7502491

http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/community/41605012.html?disqus_reply=7502617#comment-7502617

http://www.burnsbog.org/spirit/#Nominees

You need to attend a volunteer orientation session before you can volunteer for Beauty Night. If you would like to attend a volunteer orientation, please email your resume to carolinem@beautynight.org. Please let us know when you which orientation session you would like to attend.

There are a few additional orientations for volunteers who are interested in volunteering for different fundraising events around the city.

Upcoming Volunteer orientation sessions held at 412 E Cordova are:

Thursday, May 28

Volunteers are our biggest resource. Without volunteers, Beauty Night would not exist. Each volunteer brings a different flavour to the event. The right mix of volunteers can be fantastic for the Beauty Night participants, volunteers and event facilitators. Sometimes it is hard for us to gage how many volunteers we need at a event as the Beauty Night participants vary from venue to venue. Even at our home base, (412 East Cordova) the numbers change weekly.

Please let Caroline know which events you would like to volunteer for. If you sign up to volunteer for an event and are unable to volunteer, please call Caroline at 778-885-4526.

* If you have not attended a volunteer orientation, please check the dates for upcoming volunteer orientations. Please email your resume to carolinem@beautynight.org and let us know which orientation you would like to attend.

Makeover Program

Hairdressers, makeup artists, estheticians, massage therapists, social work students, and many more are needed to keep this fantastic event flowing. In the Past 8 years, we have given over 10, 000 makeovers thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers.

Dates, Times and Location

Life Skills Centre 412 East Cordova. 6-9pm.

Monday   June 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August tba…

Health Contact Centre 166 East Hasting. 6-9pm.

Wednesday  June 10, July 8

BC Women’s Hospital Fir Square 4500 Oak Street 6-8pm

June 15th

Fitness Program

Life Skills Centre 412 E Cordova 6-8pm

Womyn’s Gym:  Tuesday and Thursdays 6:30 – 8pm

Literacy

Life Skill Centre 412 E Cordova 6-9pm

Please contact Caroline at carolinem@beautynight.org or 778-885-4526.

On January 25th, Splash 2009 event is in Toronto. This event promises to be exciting experience for those in the beauty world.

Beauty Night Society brochures and volunteer information will be available at the event. Beauty Night is looking for volunteers in the Beauty industry for upcoming events in Toronto.

Resumes can be sent to toronto@beautynight.org

http://www.stylecanada.ca/index.php?pr=the-style-show

Hi everyone, Happy New Year! Today is the first Monday back at Life Skills for the Makeover Program! I want to thank everyone who supported Beauty Night last year and hope that you continue to be involved this year! Our schedule is up under the volunteer 2009 schedule.

So far our schedule is similar to last year. Most of our programming is at Portland Hotel Society’s Life Skill Centre at 412 E Cordova. 6-9pm.

Makeover Nights Monday Nights from 6-9pm.

Stretch and Women’s Writing Group Tuesday Nights from 6-9pm.

Wednesday (first Wed of the month except July 1st) Health Contact Centre 166 E Hastings 6-9pm

Wednesday, Cheque issue – board meetings, location tba

Thursday,Chair Fit and Women’s Writing Group 6-9pm

On Monday, February 9th, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Thanks to the overwhelming response to our Annual Xmas Stocking Drive, we have managed to stuff 8 boxes of gift bags for our 2nd annual Valentine’s Day celebration. Last year, a certain gentleman dolled up in his tux and presented each lady with a box of chocolates and a rose. I am hoping we will be able to do the same thing this year. Our planning meeting for this event will be this Sunday at noon. Location TBA – please call me if you are interested in getting involved.

Starting in February 2009, Katie Benjamin and Tyla Flexman will be starting the Womyn’s Gym project. This program sponsored through Telus will be facilitated by Katie and Tyla. They will be coordinating kinesiologist students with Beauty Night clients. They will work on setting and achieving fitness goals on a one on one basis. Katie has volunteered for Beauty Night for years. Both Katie and Tyla have volunteered for the fitness program since September 2008 and we are excited to add personal training to the group fitness component.

Other developments are through the literacy program. We are just confirming upcoming workshops in blogging, journaling and card making. We are still taking applications for 3rd party fundraisers.

If you are interested in throwing one, please contact carolinem@beautynight.org or rebeccakerbel@hotmail.com. Previous 3rd party fundraisers have included hair cut a thons, fashion shows, auctions, and many more.

Beauty Night Toronto.

Toronto’s executive director Ann Roche has given her resignation. Ann has been a tremendous asset for Beauty Night. Toronto Beauty Night will not be the same without. She has been the life and soul of Toronto hosting two Beauty Nights a month. We are looking for volunteers to facilitate Beauty Night in Toronto. Please email toronto@beautynight.org with a cover letter and your resume if you are interested in getting involved. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Sincerely, Caroline

“I really believe that you can have fun and make a difference in someone’s life,” says Beauty Night founder, Caroline MacGillivray.  Glancing down at the large box of 15% off certificates, MacGillivray smiles.  “Who would have thought you could combine shopping and fundraising?” she asks.

Obviously, the Bay had.  This popular fundraiser has charities across the country selling the 15% off coupons for $5.  The proceeds raised from the coupon sales goes directly to the charity. Volunteers from different charities will be selling the certificates to friends, families and supporters. “It is win/win all the way,” says MacGillivray, “The charity raises funds while the coupon purchasers save on in store purchases.”

To purchase the $5 coupons, please email Caroline at carolinem@beautynight.org.