4-H Night at the Calgary Flames Sold Out!

The Calgary Flames and Staff at 4-H Alberta would like to thank everyone who bought tickets and help spread the word about our first Annual 4-H Night at the Flames game taking place this Friday, February 20 at the Scotiabank Saddledome vs the Ducks!

 

 

 

We have received an overwhelming response from 4-H Clubs, Families, Volunteers and Alumni over the past few months, so much so that we actually completely sold out of tickets!

 

4-H Alberta is going to be making a huge presence at this Friday's game with over 675 tickets sold! Way to go 4-H Alberta! This will set a record in the Scotiabank Saddledome for the most group tickets ever sold for a Calgary Flames Game!

 

To help us spread the word about this game and sell tickets we created a contest, every time someone called in to purchase tickets they were asked to select a club in which they are associated with or heard about the game from, a tab was then collected and it was determined that the top 2 clubs would have a 4-H member be randomly selected to ride on the Zamboni between the 1st and 2nd intermissions and represent 4-H Alberta. On Friday February 13th the top 2 clubs were Rockyford Beef and West Carstairs Beef. Looking forward to seeing you guys on the ice between periods!

 

As an extra bonus and gratitude from the Calgary Flames a lucky 4-H member and 3 guests from the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club was randomly selected for a meet and greet with local farm boy Curtis Glencross after the game!

 

If you are attending the game on Friday please see the additional notes below about getting onto the ice after the game:

After the game we will be doing a picture on the Saddledome ice around the Calgary Flames logo. Because we had such a good turnout for the event we had to seat some clubs in sections other than the East side of the Press Level. If everyone could gather in sections PL13, 14 and 15 (east side) post game so that we can organize everyone before heading down to ice level. Those of you that contacted me for tickets if you could meet me at the bottom of PL14 right after the game, I need to give you bracelets for you to distribute to everyone so they can get onto the ice. I will have an envelope for each of you.

We will have to stay up in the Press Level for about 20-25 minutes after the game. Once we are given the go ahead myself and the ushers will be directing everyone to section 208 to get down to ice level. Please wait for our word before heading down to that section.

 

Matt Ostash

mostash@CalgaryFlames.com

 

 

UFA Announces First Winner of the UFA Get 'N' Give Contest

UFA has announced La Crete Community Initiatives as the first $50,000 winner of the UFA Get 'N' Give Contest. 

 

The contest enables each winning group to choose the next deserving project, in the ultimate rural act of kindness. 

La Create Community Initiative was chosen by the Marwayne Fire & Rescure as the first-round winner. They submitted a combined application for three projects. The projects are a riding arean, commemorative park - Jubilee Park - and the Fall Fair.  To view the winning application visit here.

 

The second edition of Get 'n' Give began Sept. 1, 2014 and runs until April 5, 2015. The next round of entries closes Nov. 16, 2014. Entries are accepted throughout the contest period and remain eligible until the final winner is chosen.

Communities that have a project that needs a boost are encouraged to enter.  A total of 5 - $50,000 prizes will be awarded. 

  

Rural community groups, societies, schools and clubs located within 200 km of a UFA Farm & Ranch Supply store or Petroleum agency are invited to enter.

 

Creativity is important, so applicants are encouraged to use video, photo collages, original songs and compelling stories to highlight how $50,000 would benefit their community project.

Full contest details are available at UFA.com/GetnGive.

Collecting Gently Used Winter Clothing in Drayton Valley

 

Penn West and 4-H Clubs in the Drayton Valley 4-H District are joining together to collect winter clothing and raise donations for the Wild Rose School Division's Hope and Dignity project!

 

The Big West Cruizers 4-H Club, Blazin Bridles 4-H Club and Western Multi-Talented 4-H Club are collecting clean and gently used winter clothing items at participating schools from Monday, November 17 until Friday, November 28, 2014.

 

Participating Schools:

• Aurora Elementary School
• Drayton Christian School
• Drayton Valley Community Outreach School
• Eldorado Elementary School
• Evergreen Elementary School
• Frank Maddock High School
• H.W. Pick-Up Junior High School

 

The general public can also donate items on Saturday, November 29th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at  Big West Country 92.9 where they will be "Stuffing the Boss's Office". 

 

Individuals wanting to make a monetary donation, as opposed to a clothing item, can write a cheque to "Wild Rose School Division" with "Hope and Dignity Project" in the memo.  Cheques can be mailed to: Wild Rose School Division, Attention: Darlene Ferris, Director of Wellness, 4912 - 43 Street, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, T4T 1P4

 

4-H Christmas Tree Ornaments!

Christmas is just around the corner! Get your 2014 4-H Christmas Ornament while quantities are available! Each ornament is $10 each.

Contact the 4-H Foundation of Alberta, Toll Free at 1.877.682.2153 to purchase your ornament.

Way to go Alberta!

Congratulations to all the 4-H Alberta Clubs that participate in Electronics and Tires Recycling Collections!  You are making a difference! 

 

You are creating a better life for us all by cleaning up our world and contributing to a future that will see your efforts recycled as new products.  All this and you are earning funds to support your club and its many projects.  Way to go!