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The Jewish
Community Centre of Greater Vancouver proudly presents
February
18, 2008
| Jack
Diamond’s Legacy (1909-2001) |
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JACK
DIAMOND was a leader in business, a devoted family man,
an inspiring community citizen, and to the world of sports the father
of modern-day horse racing in British Columbia. Always full of his
trademark energy, Mr. Diamond had been up-front fixture of these
dinners. Space doesn’t permit us to tell the complete story
of his great life, but here are some highlights. A
leading member of the city’s Jewish community, Jack was
a philanthropist, and distinguished himself with several gifts
to Simon Fraser University, and a donation of land to the BC Cancer
Agency. He was a co-founder of Vancouver’s Variety Club
and the BC Heart Foundation, a Chancellor of SFU, a Freeman of
the City, and honorary Doctor of Laws, and a Companion of the
Order of Canada. |
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The
Jack Diamond Award recognizes an individual who
has consistently demonstrated a competitive and cooperative spirit,
who has excelled in the fields of sport, and who has made a positive
contribution to our community. We are thrilled to announce that
MR. RON TOIGO has been selected as this year’s
recipient. Ron’s background as a hockey man dates back to
the 90’s when he owned and operated the Tri-City Americans
Hockey Club & Coliseum which he sold in 2000 and acquired an
expansion team for Vancouver with Pat Quinn and Gordie Howe. Currently
he is the President and Majority Owner of the major junior hockey
club, The Vancouver Giants. Serving in the capacity of Tournament
Chair, Ron was the driving force behind the most successful World
Junior Tournament in the history of the event which was hosted in
British Columbia in December, 2006. Ron’s passion for premier
hockey events continues as in May 2007 the Vancouver Giants Jr.
Hockey Club hosted the 2007 Memorial Cup, the Major Junior Hockey’s
prized championship for the first time in over 30 years in Vancouver,
British Columbia. To make the championship a more memorable one,
the Vancouver Giants were the champions of the 2007 Memorial Cup.
Ron is also currently a Director of the Delta Police Board Foundation
and a member of the fund-raising committee for the Vancouver Children’s
Hospital. |
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| Past
Recipients of the Jack Diamond Sports Personality of the year Award |
| 2007 |
Steve
Nash |
BC
Native, Phoenix Suns Point Guard and 2 time NBA MVP |
| 2006 |
Ryan
Dempster |
BC Native
and Chicago Cubs Pitcher / Closer |
| 2005 |
Bob
Ackles |
President
and CEO, BC Lions |
| 2004 |
Jack
Poole |
Chairman
and CEO, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bid Corporation |
| 2003 |
Stan
Smyl |
Canucks
Legend, Manitoba Moose Coach |
| 2002 |
Bob
Lenarduzzi |
Vancouver
Whitecaps, International Soccer Player & World Cup Olympic Coach |
| 2001 |
Glen
Ringdale |
Past
President of the BC Lions Football Club and VP of the Vancouver Canucks |
| 2000 |
Greg
Moore |
CART
Driver (Champion Auto Racing Team), Moslon Indy |
| 1999 |
Lui
Passaglia |
Canadian
Football Legend & Director of Community Relations for the BC Lions |
| 1998 |
Trevor
Linden |
Vancouver
Canucks Team Captain and NHL star |
| 1997 |
Arthur
Griffiths |
Community
Builder, Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1996 |
Jim
Robson |
“Voice
of the Vancouver Canucks” |
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