4-H Alberta Selected as Participating Charity in the Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink charity initiative

4-H Alberta has been selected as one of the participating charities in the 2015 Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink (BFK) program as part of the Shaw Charity Classic tournament. Held annually in Calgary since 2013, the Shaw Charity Classic has been a widely successful event, engaging thousands of volunteers and raising several million dollars for charity. The Birdies for Kids program is administered through the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation and focuses on supporting charities that benefit children and youth.

In light of the recent economic difficulties in Alberta, the Birdies for Kids program has expanded the tournament’s charitable portfolio during 2015 to support even more charities in an effort to provide relief during a tough fundraising year. BFK will support over 90 charities in Alberta this year.

Since 2013 the tournament has raised over $4.67 million for charities in the province. 100% of all donations raised through the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation will be contributed directly back to the selected Birdies for Kids charities. In addition, Birdies for Kids offers a matching pool, wherein up to 50% of a donation will be matched.

“The motto for the Shaw Charity Classic is ‘Helping Kids. Changing Lives.’ Funds raised on behalf of 4-H Alberta will certainly fit with this mandate, as 4-H Alberta will use any dollars we receive to help directly enrich the 4-H experience for youth in Alberta. We would like to thank the Shaw Charity Classic Foundation and AltaLink for including 4-H Alberta in this program during 2015,” says Bruce Banks, CEO, 4-H Foundation of Alberta.

Birdies for Kids is a program designed to aid in raising funds for local charities, engage the community in the tournament, and provide matching funds for each charity involved. The program itself acts as a partnership builder between donors and charities, as all money will flow through the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation towards Alberta charities.

For more information about the event, or if you would like to get involved as a donor, please visit http://shawcharityclassic.com/birdies-for-kids.php.

Thank You CAPL for Hosting the Spring Barn Burner to benefit 4-H Alberta!

Over the past 10 years the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL) has raised over $134,000 for the 4-H Foundation of Alberta through its annual Steer Classic Raffle. In 2015 CAPL tried something new – and it was wonderfully successful!

4-H Alberta is thrilled with the results of the first annual CAPL Spring Barn Burner, an outstanding event from start to finish. The evening was full of dancing to great country music by feature act, Aaron Pritchett and special guests Tanya Ryan and Lyndsay Butler. This brand-new fundraiser was a fun CAPL event that simultaneously raised dollars for 4-H Alberta!

Thank you to CAPL for all of its fundraising efforts; over $20,000 was raised from the 2015 Spring Barn Burner! A special thank you to the 2015 CAPL Barn Burner Committee for doing such an amazing job with planning, organizing, and making this event possible. Funds raised as a result of this year’s fundraiser will be contributed to CAPL’s areas of support within 4-H Alberta: 4-H Alberta Regional Communications, 4-H Alberta Summer Camping, 4-H Alberta Club Week, and two separate 4-H Alberta Scholarships, annually.

Thank you to all who purchased tickets and came out on May 7th to Cowboys Dance Hall in support of this event. Thanks to the generosity of our dedicated Corporate Partners, such as CAPL, and the community, 4-H is able to continue enriching the lives of young people all across Alberta.

Calgary Stampeders 4-H Night to be held on September 18

Please visit http://www.stampeders.com/4h to find out more!

WPCA UFA Ambassador Award - Nomination Information

As part of their support to the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA), UFA has created the Community Ambassador award to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals toward improving the well-being of their communities.

UFA and chuckwagon racing are as much a part of Alberta’s history as farming and rodeos. Both are Alberta-grown, both share a long heritage in rural communities and both value the spirit of co-operation.

Volunteers are the backbone of rural communities. To celebrate those individuals, UFA will recognize one volunteer at each stop of the 2015 WPCA Pro Tour. To nominate someone whose community contributions deserve recognition, fill out the nomination form.

UFA is looking for nominees who:

- Lead and collaborate through volunteerism
- Initiate projects that benefit their community
- Are motivated, energetic and demonstrate creativity and imagination in their volunteer efforts
- Advocate for agriculture and rural communities

For further information regarding this program, contact Dina Sutherland, Community Investment Manager, UFA Co-operative Ltd., at 403-570-4212 or dina.sutherland@UFA.com

4-H Club Volunteers Needed for Gord Bamford Charity Classic Golf Tournament in Lacombe

If you are looking for a fun volunteer opportunity this summer, please consider volunteering at the 8th Annual Gord Bamford Charity Classic Golf Tournament in Lacombe!

When: Thursday, August 13, 2015

Location: Lacombe Golf & Country Club #1, 6000 50th Avenue

Time: volunteers to arrive no later than 8:30 am until golf day end of 5:30 pm (approximately), dependent upon timing of golfers playing on the course.

Duties: Cart stager, hole spotting, runner for 4-H volunteers (see below)

If you are interested, please contact: Corinne Szepesi - 403-786-9175 or cell # 780-914-9175

We will require (5) five total volunteers if possible for August 13, 2015 on golf tournament day at the Lacombe Golf & Country Club located in Lacombe. 

 
Requirements:

- Volunteers are required by 8:30 am and willing to stay until 5:30 pm.
- Volunteers can double-duty and we will require (3) three at 8:45 am to help with the cart staging and then move on to Hole Spotting for the day. 

- Volunteers must be (18 years old) for the hole spotting. They are welcome to bring a buddy or guest to hang out with them for the hole spotting.
- We ask that volunteers come prepared for the weather (rain or shine) bringing the appropriate wear, raincoat, hat, sunscreen and bug spray and also a lawn chair(s).
- Volunteers are welcome to join us for breakfast at the golf course for 7:30am and also welcome to stay for the prime rib dinner.
- Volunteers are to report to me upon arrival at the golf course so we can get them set up for their various positions.
- Each Volunteer will be given a KEG restaurant gift card for their efforts.

Attention 4-H Alberta: The all new 4-H ATB MasterCard is here!

4-H Canada Debuts New Logo

4-H has a new look! 4-H Canada unveiled its first logo update in more than 50 years at its AGM in Fredericton, NB, earlier today. This refresh to the clover logo is part of a Canada-wide 4-H initiative to communicate the vibrancy and energy of our organization.

Aligning the 4-H brand has been a long-standing discussion nationwide for many years. Across the country, 4-H staff, volunteers and supporters are passionate about addressing the need to build a clear, cohesive brand for the 4-H movement in Canada that visually incorporates provinces and clubs.

For more information on 4-H’s new brand, please visit www.4-h-canada.ca/brand.

Mutton Busting at the Heritage Park Western Rodeo

Be sure to include the Western Rodeo on August 8, 2015 starting at 1:00 p.m. as part of your summer plans! Presented by Friends of Heritage Park, this event will be action packed and a lot of fun.

Included in the  scheduled events is the popular rodeo fan favourite "Mutton Busting" for children aged 5 to 7. To find out more, or if you or someone you know is interested in registering for this event, please visit the event webpage. Registered Mutton Busters will receive free admission to Heritage Park on Saturday, August 8th for themselves and their family. This includes access to all rides!

For questions or to register, please contact Donna Palmer, Fund Development Coordinator, Heritage Park   P: 403-268-8629   E: dpalmer@heritagepark.ca

4-H Alberta Selected as Participating Charity in the Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink charity initiative

4-H Alberta has been selected as one of the participating charities in the 2015 Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink (BFK) program as part of the Shaw Charity Classic tournament. Held annually in Calgary since 2013, the Shaw Charity Classic has been a widely successful event, engaging thousands of volunteers and raising several million dollars for charity. The Birdies for Kids program is administered through the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation and focuses on supporting charities that benefit children and youth.

In light of the recent economic difficulties in Alberta, the Birdies for Kids program has expanded the tournament’s charitable portfolio during 2015 to support even more charities in an effort to provide relief during a tough fundraising year. BFK will support over 90 charities in Alberta this year.

Since 2013 the tournament has raised over $4.67 million for charities in the province. 100% of all donations raised through the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation will be contributed directly back to the selected Birdies for Kids charities. In addition, Birdies for Kids offers a matching pool, wherein up to 50% of a donation will be matched.

“The motto for the Shaw Charity Classic is ‘Helping Kids. Changing Lives.’ Funds raised on behalf of 4-H Alberta will certainly fit with this mandate, as 4-H Alberta will use any dollars we receive to help directly enrich the 4-H experience for youth in Alberta. We would like to thank the Shaw Charity Classic Foundation and AltaLink for including 4-H Alberta in this program during 2015,” says Bruce Banks, CEO, 4-H Foundation of Alberta.

Birdies for Kids is a program designed to aid in raising funds for local charities, engage the community in the tournament, and provide matching funds for each charity involved. The program itself acts as a partnership builder between donors and charities, as all money will flow through the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation towards Alberta charities.

For more information about the event, or if you would like to get involved as a donor, please visit http://shawcharityclassic.com/birdies-for-kids.php.