This document provides information about upcoming events and opportunities for the SIFE BCIT team. It announces winners of business plan competitions and upcoming speakers for the Salon Series on entrepreneurship. It also discusses opportunities to get involved with the Regional/National SIFE team, presentation team, fundraising, and event planning. Details are provided about an upcoming Hunger Awareness Week and the Dream Week challenge to benefit BC Children's Hospital in February. Meetings are scheduled to discuss the Lions Lair Youth mentorship series and SIFE projects.

1. SIFE BCIT DISCOVER. GROW. SUCCEED. “Consideringthe relevant economic, social and environmental factors, which SIFE team most effectively empowered people in need by applying business and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living?” SIFE CRITERIA

2. SIFE BCIT from Fall to Winter Break Link to Video SIFE GM - January 11th, 2011

3. Updates Lions Lair Final Competition Bryony Lake - winner of a $2,500 In the Company of Fairies James Balatti– won second prize, $1,500 and overall best business plan

4. Upcoming Events Salon Series David Van Seeters - Founder: "Small Potatoes Urban Delivery" - SPUD Jeff Geipel - Founder and ED of Free Trade Vancouver George Moen - Founder and President of Blenz Coffee Patrice Pratt - Chair of Vancity Board Townsquare A - Tomorrow @ 2:30 PM

6. Tech/Media/Video

7. Fundraising

8. Party Planning in Toronto Try Outs – THURSDAY January 20th

11. Collecting Donations Jan 27-28 in SE6

13. Videographer

15. FormSurvey on Industry Professionals April 20th, 2011 Coast Coal Harbour

17. Dream WeekFeb 7th – 13th

18. The Challenge Step 1 - SIFE BCIT is challenging everyone to think of something they've always dreamt of doing. Step 2 - Set a goal of how much money you want to raise. Step 3 - Start pledging! Spread the word! Get donations! Step 4 - Throughout "Dream Week," February 7th to 13th 2011, all participants will live out their dreams, with all of the money going to the BC Children's Hospital

20. Cooking for Friends Challenge

21. 40 Day Yoga Challenge

22. 30 Days, 30 Recipes

24. Go Jill Go Benefit Concert Saturday, February 12th 6:30pm – 9:30pm Ocean Park Community Hall Tickets on sale today! Minimum donation of $15 with all proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital

25. www.gojillgochallenge.com Visit our GO JILL GO Fan Page on Facebook! Share Jill’s Story! Help donate to a great cause!

26. RUN Who: YOU! What: 4.9km run to challenge yourself with! When: Saturday Feb 12th at 10am Where: Central park Why: To challenge yourself and support the Go Jill Go Challenge during Dream Week!

27. Lions Lair Youth Series "Guiding local high school students in their grade 10 and 11 year to achieve their upcoming career and post secondary goals" Youth Series members will gain the opportunity to learn how to effectively mentor youth and create a support system, and build relationships.

28. Workshops Pre Workshop week- Meet and Greet Workshop 1: Career - Set Goals, Financial Workshop 2: Career- Resume Building, interview skills, grade 12 courses Workshop 3: Lifestyle and Balance – recreation, fitness, health

29. Workshops Workshop 4: Open for suggestions Workshop 5: Student held, will showcase their progress such as contacts they have made, emphasizing on volunteering etc, steps they have taken All workshops are open for suggestions!

31. Final Workshop Coordinators

32. Marketing/media

33. SponsorshipAnd more to come within the next couple weeks

34. Meeting Time First General Youth Series Meeting! Monday January 17th SE6 204 @ 7:20am Contact: Kathleen O'Melinn 604.785.3564 Jennifer Ungaro 604.836.4960

35. Project Meetings

37. Regional & National Info Session

38. Project Opportunities“Anything you want for yourself is Possible – it starts with participation”

39. Meeting Times Located in SE 6 – 204 &/or 205