Thank you and Good Bye, Bruce Banks

 

Thank You and Good Bye,

Since November 2000 I have been privileged to work with an amazing group of volunteers, staff and corporate friends that all had the same goal – ensure 4-H Alberta remains strong and viable to allow our members the opportunities to succeed.

After 15 ½ years I have decided to leave 4-H Alberta and seek new challenges. This decision was made because I believe it is time for fresh energy to continue the goal of our volunteers, staff and corporate friends.

On April 5, 2016 we passed the torch from myself to Leah Jones. Leah officially became the new Chief Executive Officer of 4-H Foundation of Alberta. Leah can be contacted at jones@4hab.com or phone directly at 403-869-3528. I will be available to support Leah until April 29.

Thank you for your support during my tenure with 4-H Foundation of Alberta.

 

- Bruce Banks

Colour Me Green run!

Canada's Farmers Grow Communities

Canada's Farmers Grow Communities - Presented by Monsanto

 

Growing Communities. Improving Lives.

 

Now in its fourth full year, Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities is a program aimed at strengthening rural communities by equipping local non-profit organizations with funds to carry out much-needed community work. The aim is for farmers to help improve the lives of many people living in rural communities. The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, has expanded the Canada’s Farmers program to provide a total of 66 grants, each valued at $2,500, to charitable and not-for-profit groups nominated by farmers. In the past three years, Canadian farmers have applied on behalf of agricultural societies, 4-H clubs, playgrounds, daycares and school projects, community sporting organizations, libraries and health/service groups.

 

Eligible farmers must be the age of majority in the province they reside in and actively farm corn, soybeans and/or canola in one of the 33 territories identified within Canada. Eligible farmers can fill out an application nominating the community organization of their choosing by visiting http://canadasfarmers.ca/

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UFA 4-H Alberta Alumni Service Award - Nominations Open!

 

UFA Co-operative with 4-H Alberta is pleased to announce the return of the UFA 4-H Alberta Alumni Service Award.  UFA values the importance of recognizing the outstanding contributions of volunteers that make our rural communities a better place for all. This annual award recognizes three 4-H volunteers who best demonstrate leadership through volunteerism within their communities. 

In honour of National Volunteer Week, nominations will open on April 11, 2016. To be eligible the 4-H Alumni recipient must:

·         be volunteers who have not won the award in the past,

·         be committed to rural communities,

·         have enhanced their community as a 4-H volunteer for at least two years,

·         and must be involved with more than one community project/group/association. 

In recognition of their contributions three recipients will be awarded:

1 Grand Champion         $1,000 UFA gift certificate

2 Reserve Champions     $500 gift certificate (each)

 

Key Dates:

·         Registration Opening:  April 11, 2016, during National Volunteer Week.

·         Nominations Close:  July 29, 2016

·         Recipient Celebrations:  November 2, 2016 in celebration of ‘Wear Your 4-H Colours Day’

To nominate someone whose community contributions deserve recognition, fill out the nomination form found here!

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