2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & COCKTAIL CLASS SHAKE THINGS UP On June 1, the BCIT Alumni Association shook things up at the 2021 Online Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Cocktail Class. The event saw more than 80 attendees, including alumni from BC and several other provinces across Canada. Participants learned about the achievements of the past year and fit in a little fun led by alumni-owned business The Bar Cart by Lavish Liquid. “This past year was challenging and extraordinary in so many ways,” said BCIT Alumni Association President Emil Bosnjak as he welcomed AGM attendees. “But even though the world saw tremendous change, what remained the same for us is that everything we do is guided by our mission: to foster alumni success, give back to our BCIT community, and engage alumni for life.” Emil shared the Alumni Association’s first Year in Review video highlighting the accomplishments over 2020/21. They included the Association’s $1-million commitment towards the INSPIRE Campaign for the first-ever BCIT Alumni Centre; the first BCIT Alumni Holiday Market; the hosting and sponsorship of more than 20 events; and the funding of nearly $52,000 in awards and scholarship to 32 students.
(clockwise) BCIT Advancement Vice President Paul McCullough, BCIT Alumni Association President Emil Bosnjak, past BCIT Alumni Association Executive Director Leslie Courchesne, and past BCIT Alumni Association Vice President Kiel Landrigan at the 2021 AGM.
“Thank you, all, for representing BCIT so well in your professional roles and in your communities,” said BCIT President Kathy Kinloch. “My congratulations and thanks to all our exceptional BCIT alumni, who are helping to make our communities and world a better place for everyone through positive change and innovation.”
lead. With jiggers, shakers, and swizzle sticks, they learned how to make two unique cocktails, voted for their favourite of the two, and vied for prizes as they submitted a total of 40 name suggestions for the top cocktail. The winning name, submitted by Brian Chan, for the BCIT Alumni Association’s first cocktail is “The Willingdon.” ∆
During the event, attendees were treated to an exclusive cocktail lesson with The Bar Cart by Lavish Liquid. They used their pre-ordered cocktail kits or ingredients they had on hand to follow chef de boisson Spencer Powell’s
THE WILLINGDON BCIT Alumni Association’s first official cocktail Ingredients 2.0 oz gin 1.0 oz lime
0.75 oz elderflower syrup 2 sprigs of rosemary (1 for garnish)
Add all ingredients (except for 1 sprig of rosemary) to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10 – 15 seconds until chilled and diluted. Double strain into a couple glass. Garnish with remaining rosemary.
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