Event Details
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Inspiration, Connection, and Giving Back.
đź“ŤTerminal City Club - 837 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6
⌚ Doors open at 11:30 AM
🍴 Lunch is served at 12:00 PM
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🎟️ Raffle winner chosen at 1:30 PM
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About
We’re thrilled to invite you to the next chapter of our Lunch with a Legend series, featuring one of British Columbia’s most dynamic business leaders and philanthropists — Amar Doman.
Founder, President & CEO of The Futura Corporation, Amar has built one of B.C.’s largest privately held companies, with over 3,500 employees and revenues exceeding $3 billion. From purchasing his first lumber remanufacturing plant at just 18 to leading Doman Building Materials Group and Tree Island Steel, Amar’s journey is a true West Coast success story rooted in grit, vision, and relentless drive.
He is also the proud owner of the BC Lions, a passionate supporter of the CFL, and a dedicated philanthropist, mentor, and community leader. Amar’s contributions have earned him national recognition, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year (West), and board roles with organizations such as the UBC & VGH Foundation and the Horatio Alger Association of Canada.
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Moderating the conversation is Chris Gailus, Global BC’s award-winning journalist, celebrated for his warmth, insight, and compelling storytelling. Together, they’ll explore themes of leadership, community impact, and the transformative power of giving back.
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What to Expect
A candid and inspiring conversation between two of Vancouver’s most respected voices
An interactive audience Q&A session
A gourmet three-course lunch, expertly crafted by the Terminal City Club’s renowned culinary team — plus wine!
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About the Series
Lunch with a Legend is a quarterly speaker series that brings together changemakers and visionary leaders from across the region. These events offer a rare opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired — all while supporting a meaningful cause.
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Why It Matters
Proceeds from this event support Zajac Ranch for Children — an inclusive, fully accessible summer camp where children and young adults with medical conditions and disabilities can safely experience the magic of camp in a supportive and empowering environment.
For more than 21 years, Zajac Ranch has given thousands of children and young adults the chance to build confidence, create lasting friendships, and simply enjoy being themselves — no matter the challenges they face.
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“Every kid deserves to go to summer camp – let’s work on that together.”
- Mel Zajac - Founder
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Inspiration, Connection, and Giving Back — and help create life-changing experiences for children and young adults who need them most.
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Event Special Guest
Fireside Chat Moderator - Chris Gailus
Chris Gailus is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Co-Anchor of Global News Hour at 6 with Sophie Lui.
A 2023 Canadian Screen Award winner, along with his colleagues, for Best Local Newscast for Global BC News Hour at 6, Chris received a CSA (Canadian Screen Award) for Best Local News Anchor in 2015.
In his over 30-year broadcast career, he has worked in both Canada and the U.S, where he received a 2005 Regional Emmy Award in for Best Morning Newscast as host and anchor of Good Day New York at WNYW, the Fox news affiliate in New York.
Emcee
Emcee - Howard A. Blank
Howard Blank is a respected leader in entertainment, media, and philanthropy. As CEO of Point-Blank Entertainment Ltd., he has helped raise over $1 billion for charities across North America. Howard serves on several public boards in BC and is an ambassador for ZLC Financial, Innovative Fitness, White Spot Restaurants, Fairmont Resorts, and the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC.
He is a recipient of multiple honors including the Queen’s Jubilee Medal, the BC Community Achievement Medal, the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism, and the King’s Coronation Medal. Howard was also named to Business in Vancouver’s BIV 500 list of top BC executives.
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If you answered 'YES', we’d love for you to explore the sponsorship opportunities listed below. To learn more, please reach out to the Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation office at 604-739-0444.
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