March 26,2026

Lara Hein spoke to the club about the importance of financial literacy and helping people build confidence in making informed money decisions. A former Senior Wealth Manager with more than 25 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management, Lara shared insights from her career working with clients, advisors, and training programs. She also spoke about her volunteer work with Junior Achievement BC, where she has helped students develop practical financial literacy and career readiness skills. Her message emphasized that many important financial lessons can and should be taught earlier in life, reminding us that “it isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about how much you keep and what you do with it.”

May 12, 2026

Gene Gallant, Vice President of Student Affairs at the Native Education College, spoke to the club about the college’s Indigenous-centred approach to education. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as an educator, Gene shared how the college supports First Nations, Métis and Indigenous learners through accredited post-secondary and adult upgrading programs rooted in Indigenous culture, content and teaching methods. He emphasized the importance of kindness, belonging and community responsibility, while highlighting how scholarship support helps remove barriers for learners and creates lasting impacts within Indigenous communities.