Community Sponsorships
Credit Union Eventplex
Saskatchewan credit unions have a ten-year sponsorship agreement with the Regina Exhibition Association to name the Credit Union Eventplex. As a venue for sports, cultural, trade and educational events, the Credit Union Eventplex will have long-term benefits in terms of healthy lifestyles, personal achievement, commercial growth and pride in our communities.
Red Cross Respect in Sport Program and Support Line
Saskatchewan credit unions are the presenting sponsor of the Red Cross Respect in Sport Program and Support Line. Respect in Sport is an internet-based training program that assists coaches, parents, volunteers and officials in identifying and dealing with issues of abuse, neglect, harassment and bullying. The Red Cross also offers coaches and instructors a toll-free support line where they can receive advice and referral to the appropriate authorities when a complaint requires escalation.
Canadian Western Agribition
Canadian Western Agribition is one of North America’s largest and best known agricultural marketplaces. Annually, over 4000 head of livestock are on display during the six day show in November. Agribition also hosts over 450 tradeshow exhibits featuring agri-business and technology products and services, western arts and crafts and home and lifestyle products. Saskatchewan credit unions are proud to be a gold sponsor at Agribition.
Western Canadian Farm Progress Show
The Western Canadian Farm Progress Show (WCFPS) is the largest dry land farming exhibition in Western Canada. Over 700 companies, dealers and financial institutions display agricultural products and services at the show which is held in Regina in June. Saskatchewan credit unions are proud to support the Farm Progress Show and the agricultural industry in our province.
Western Canadian Crop Production Show
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show has become Western Canada's premier grain industry showcase. The show presents information on the latest technology, services and products including: crop production practices and products,
equipment manufacturers, seed and soil information and grain handling, processing, storage and transportation. Each year, Saskatchewan credit unions attend the show in Saskatoon as an exhibitor.
Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association
Each year the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association (SHSAA) provides gold, silver and bronze medals to student athletes and awards plaques to school teams at provincial and regional championships. Saskatchewan credit unions have supported the SHSAA awards program since 1997. With our support, the SHSAA is able to provide a positive experience for the student athletes in Saskatchewan and recognize their achievements.
First Nations Awards
Saskatchewan credit unions are a platinum sponsor for the fourteenth annual First Nations Awards Ceremony that will be held in Regina on November 6, 2008. The First Nations Awards Ceremony acknowledges and honours the achievements and contributions of First Nations individuals in Saskatchewan. Awards are presented to nominees in a wide range of categories including: business, education, justice, medicine, science, arts, lifetime achievement and youth. The First Nations Awards Ceremony is the highest honour that First Nations communities bestow upon its achievers.
MyFiH
My Future is Here (MyFiH) is a youth retention program supported by the Saskatchewan Rotary Youth Foundation. Each spring, MyFiH offers a collection of scholarships and business capital funds for youth who plan to pursue post-secondary education or a business venture in Saskatchewan. The scholarships and business capital funds are awarded each fall at the awards Gala. In 2008, Saskatchewan credit unions will be providing one scholarship of $2,000 and one business capital fund of $6,575 to Saskatchewan youth.
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