29th Golf Classic

Credit Union Community pulls together at 29th Golf Classic

This has been a year like no other.

It was a difficult decision; cancel the 29th Golf Classic or postpone it from June to September. Cancelling the event would have meant there would not have been a CU Succeed Youth Bursary program in 2021. Postponing it was a risk as who knew when a second wave might hit?

September 14th was chosen, and we reached out to credit unions and suppliers in the sector. It was incredibly rewarding to see so many step up and support the fundraiser. We are very grateful to all who contributed.

We went forward with the Golf Classic in a COVID environment. It was a different event than in past years, but golfers and sponsors were enthusiastic and happy to support a strong cause.

Dan Coldwell, OCUF Board Chair said, “the event raised $68,740, an amazing result thanks to our golfers and sponsors. Each of you can stand tall knowing you are investing in the future of students and their educational pursuits.”

“This shows that our community can and will continue to come together to support important causes. Applause all around!” commented Frugina Ball, OCUF Vice Chair.

Credit Unions in Ontario can also sign up to be Bursary Boosters. This year $7,500 was contributed from Gold Boosters Ganaraska, Heritage Savings, Momentum, Northern, Oshawa Community and Sudbury. Silver Boosters included Comtech Fire, Frontline and Tandia.

The 2021 CU Succeed Youth Bursary will help post-secondary students during a time when their needs have been hampered by reduced part-time and summer employment opportunities. We look forward to creating a bursary pool of $75,000 next year thanks to the Golf Classic and Bursary Boosters.

The CU Succeed Youth Bursary over the past five years has awarded $361,000 to 258 students.

A big thank you to all of our sponsors this year!