Reports & Updates

This year the R.R. Smith Board of Directors approved over $44,000 to the following 23 organizations.  All of the R.R, Smith fees collected were spent in funding these projects to…

The Board appreciates the diligent contributions of time and energy of the Board members. Board members met in person to discuss the issues for our charitable registered program, providing urgently…

The Board concludes another wonderful year. We appreciate the diligent contributions of time and energy of the Board members. We acknowledge with sincere gratitude the contribution of Board member Lynne…

In 2023 the R.R. Smith Board of Directors approves grants to the following organizations: Afretech BC Heritage Fairs Betty Huff Theatre Co. Bright Beginnings Canadian Harambee Ed. Soc. Can. Women…

In 2022 the R.R. Smith Board of Directors approves grants to the following organizations: DARE BC Drug Abuse Resistance Education Children's Care Victoria-Tumaini Project One Girl Can Gibson's Marine Education…

This year the R.R. Smith Board of Directors approved over $35,000 in grants to the following organizations.  Every cent of R.R. Smith Memorial Fund fees collected were spent funding these…

R.R. Smith Foundation Fund –distribution of March 2020 Canadian Women in Afghanistan CHES Shiloh Place Orphanage (Umoja) Days for Girls Canada Families for Children One Girl Can Good Cents for…

Heartfelt Thanks to RR Smith Members This June new retirees join the BCRTA and we strongly encourage them to join the R.R. Smith Memorial Foundation Fund.  The membership is a…

President’s Report 2021 As the year unfolded with a pandemic closing many schools in parts of the world, there was an urgent need to look at new innovative ways to…

President’s Report 2020 This year has rolled out into a wave of changes.  With the support of our dedicated Board we have found the momentum to steer the course for…

AGM 2020 Presentation The 2020 RR Smith AGM was held on Oct 3, 2020. The meeting was chaired by President Barb Mikulec. Click on the link below to see the…

AGM 2018 Presentation The presentation for the 2018 RR Smith AGM is available here as a PDF document.

R.R. Smith Year End Report The 2016/17 year has been rewarding and productive. 15 grants totalling $21,000 were made to educational projects in B.C and around the world. These grants…

R.R. Smith Report 2016 The R.R. Smith Board of Directors were pleased to grant over $22,000 to 19 educational charities this past year. Every request was given some funding. Often…