In 2007 RBC Staff, co-workers and friends created this Community Fund to honour the memory of Gail Thompson.
 

A Community Fund is a flexible way to meet the communities most pressing and changing needs, year after year.
 

"For 60 years the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie has had a proud tradition of giving back to the community so it is fitting to be a part of the Community Foundation as well. Since the memorial Fund was established in 1998 it has been an honour to support it and as a result of our partnership enable us to attain our Club's goal of "Service Above Self".  ~ Karen Munjak, President, Rotary Club of Grande Prairie.

"The donation today has been earmarked to help struggling seniors with grocery or gas cards. December, January and February seem to be especially difficult months for low income seniors with the higher costs in utility bills, and the struggle with grocery and prescription expenses. By being able to share a gift card we hope to help these seniors by enabling them to manage through these months. Thank you for your continued support to help make our community such a caring one." ~ Sherry Dennis, Seniors Outreach
 

On Wednesday, July 27, 2011, Kay McVey Smith & Carlstrom will host their 2nd Annual Kay McVey Supports Charity Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club.  18 local non-profit organizations will have an opportunity to showcase their community efforts at this years' tournament.

The golf tournament provides each participating non-profit with an opportunity to network with guests before the tournament, a display table at one of the tee boxes to interact with golfers and raise funds for your charity through an activity of your choice, and one display table in a tradeshow style tent for the remainder of the evening after the golf has concluded.
 

To apply for one of the 18 available spots, email a ONE PAGE letter to admin@gpsafecommunities.com  or tracey@buildingtomorrowtoday.com.

The ONE PAGE letter should included the following details:

• Name of organization and contact information including website address.
• Your organizations services to the community.
• Impact your organization has on the community.
• Why your organization would like to be a part of the 2011 Kay McVey Supports Charities Golf Tournament.
• Ideas for a creative fundraising activity at the tee box.
• Is your charity registered with CRA?

Deadline for applications is February 18, 2011.

 For more information please contact either:

Tracey Vavrek, Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie
P: 780-538-2820 E: tracey@buildingtomorrowtoday.com

Carla Shkwarok, Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities
P: 780-402-2818 E: admin@gpsafecommunities.com

To see pictures from last year's Kay McVey Supports Charity tournament visit our Facebook page here. While you're there we hope you'll "like" us too!