Buduchnist Credit Union Surpasses Milestone

We are proud to announce that Buduchnist Credit Union - BCU Financial Group's Flagship Credit Union recently surpassed half a billion dollars in assets, making it Ontario's largest ethnic-based credit union.
                                            Congratulations to all of us!
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Buduchnist at Multicultural Festival in Burlington

Buduchnist CU was proud to be a gold sponsor of Tyrsa Ukrainian Dance School, at the Annual Multicultural Festival that took place at Bronte Park in Burlington. Students of the School, parents, friends, supporters and many  curious passers-by were gathered at the Tyrsa booth, where Tyrsa proudly displayed the Buduchnist Logo. The performance of the Tyrsa Dance School was a great hit and received long and loud applause from the audience.

                
Stefania Barrios, Manager of BCU's Hamilton branch and Bill Kosyk, Certified Financial Planner of BCU Wealth Management joined Tyrsa at the Festival

BCU at Annual Golf Tournament in Hamilton

An Annual Golf Tournament was organized by the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Hamilton.
Stefania Barrios, Manager of BCU's Hamilton branch represented Buduchnist CU which was one of sponsors at the event. She also enjoyed playing golf with players from the local community. Stefania said,
"We started the game in the rain, but by the time we arrived at the 16th hole, sponsored by BCU, the sun was shining".

Stefania Barrios with John Jurychuk (left) and Stephen Pichocki (right)

BCU - a leading sponsor of the 2010 Graduation Gala

BCU congratulates all of the 2010 graduates! Buduchnist Credit Union is the leading financial sponsor of the Matura gala. Each year BCU contributes $17,000 in sponsorship support to this annual event. Each graduate received  a sterling silver trident pendant (Ukraine's national symbol) and a $100 voucher. BCU  staff were at the gala to present special gifts to graduates from all the participating schools.

Uliana Zborivska,  a 2010 graduate of the Yuri Lypa Ukrainian Heritage Academy expressed her thoughts and sentiments in an essay that she wrote. Below are some of the extracts.
A big “Thank You” to Buduchnist CU for all the support and for the great graduation gifts: I wear my silver Trident with pride and never take it off. I feel really special when people notice it and say "Oh, look at her, she's Ukrainian! Together...we all win!"

Zolotyj Klen Festival rocks Ukrainian community

The 6^th Annual Golden Maple Music Festival, known as “Zolotyj Klen”, welcomed huge crowds on Saturday, June 19^th at the Ukrainian Youth Association recreational camp Veselka in Acton, Ontario. Buduchnist Credit Union was pleased to be one of the major sponsors of this wonderful event.

The perfect summer weather meant that more than a thousand visitors from across southern Ontario were in attendance for the all-day festivities. Adults, teens, and children enjoyed a full day of activities, including swimming, soccer competitions, a scrumptious all-day barbecue, imported Ukrainian beverages, specialty vendors, and exhibits. Those in attendance had the opportunity to win a number of fabulous prizes, including a BBQ, donated by Buduchnist CU.

          
                        BCU welcomed visitors to its corporate tent.

          
                The Festival was a success thanks to volunteers of all ages.

         
      The youngest sports enthusiasts may have been exhausted after their game under the hot summer sun, but they were proud to be part of a great soccer competition.

The day's festivities included a musical program featuring the talents of young singers as well as contemporary bands.

                     Talented members of "Studio Melodia" performed.

          
              Zrada band from Winnipeg                   Pavlo Doskoch from Ukraine

             
                                   Ephira band from Chicago

    
                                       Band Bajda from Toronto

The feature event was the evening performance by hip-hop band TMNK from Ukraine, who performed before an excited crowd of spectators. The band heard a roaring "Happy Birthday" from the crowd, as TMNK celebrated their 21st anniversary with their new Canadian fans. As a token of appreciation, the musicians received one-of-a-kind silver trident pendants courtesy of Buduchnist Credit Union. The fantastic evening ended with a marvelous display of fireworks.

            
                      TNKM hip-hop band from Ukraine

                  Sponsors gathered on stage to receive official acknowledgement. BCU President and CEO Oksana Prociuk-Ciz (second from left) is given special recognition along with business sponsors, Kostruba and Sons. Inc, Kantor Currency Exchange, Trident Printing, and the Cash House.
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Buduchnist welcomes Ukrainian band TNMK to Toronto

Buduchnist CU was a gold sponsor of the Golden Maple Ukrainian-Canadian Music Festival known as “Zolotyj Klen”. One of Ukraine’s most popular bands, TNMK – Tanok na Majdani Kongo was the headliner at the Festival.

On Thursday June 17^th  TNMK visited Buduchnist where they met with Zolotyj Klen sponsors, media and BCU staff.

                                                                     

The Desna Ukrainian Dance Company of Toronto extends a warm Thank You to Buduchnist - Corporate Sponsor of 35th Anniversary Celebration

Dear Dancers and Artistic Directors! Best wishes and congratulations on keeping alive the rich culture and traditions expressed through Ukrainian dance.
                 
Buduchnist Credit Union is proud to support important cultural initiatives in our community.

Appreciation Evening for Sponsors of the film
"Vohon i zbroya"
On May 29^th 2010 there was an appreciation evening for all sponsors that were involved with the documentary film  “Vohon i zbroya”. The film is about the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) in the Zakerzonnia region.

Buduchnist Credit Union was the main corporate sponsor of the production.

Initiating the production of the film were the League of Ukrainian Canadians, League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada, Association of Ukrainians "Zakerzonnia", Lemko Association of Canada and the Society of Veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

       
A member of the film organizing  committee, Mykola Swyntuch (left) awards Teodosij Buyniak (right) - Honorary Board Member of Buduchnist Credit Union, for BCU sponsorship

  
Members of the organizing committee, sponsors and organization representatives. The film was written and produced by Myroslav Ivanyk (second from left).             

BCU Foxy Mascot a hit at recent family event

The Ukrainian Catholic Nursery School invited our mascot Lys Mykyta to dance and play with children at the school's Family Night Zabava. This special event was a unique opportunity for the Ukrainian community to come together, enjoying festivities and fun.

Buduchnist provided funding in support of children's activities during the Zabava.

             
                     What can be better than happy children!

              
Roma Denderys (second from left), Manager of BCU's Mississauga branch joins our mascot, Lys Mykyta and participants, young and old.

BCU 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS

We are now accepting applications for the 2010 Buduchnist Scholarship Program.
BCU sponsors four general Scholarships of $1,500 each and one W. Klish Scholarship of $2,500. Deadline for submission of applications: June 30, 2010.

Deadline for submission of applications: June 30, 2010.
To download the eligibility requirements and application, click here

WE ARE THE PROUD SPONSORS OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL PARALYMPIC TEAM  

We are pleased to announce that Buduchnist Credit Union and BCU Foundation are the proud sponsors of the Ukrainian National Paralympic Team, whose members arrived in Vancouver this week.

The Paralympic Games, modeled on the Olympic Games, is an international sport event for world-class athletes living with a disability. Having overcome great physical challenges, these young athletes from Ukraine will be competing in the Paralympic Winter Games, which include such sports as Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-country Skiing, Ice Sledge Hockey, among others.

The Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony will take place at Vancouver’s BC Place on March 12, 2010. The Closing Ceremony will be held on March 21, 2010 in Whistler at Whistler Medals Plaza.

Buduchnist Credit Union and BCU Foundation welcome these spirited young athletes and wish them great success in their pursuit of gold medals.

BCU PARTICIPATES IN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES

Buduchnist extends best wishes to the Ukrainian Canadian Student Union (SUSK) for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Oksana Prociuk (third from left), CEO of Buduchnist Credit Union, welcomes a delegation from the Ukrainian Canadian Student Union, at which time, BCU presented them with a donation in support of their youth programs.

Buduchnist sponsors pre-Christmas activities in schools and daycare centres

    
Nataliya Popovych, of the BCU Marketing Department, oversees the preparation of Christmas gifts for kindergartens and daycare centres across the GTA to mark the arrival of St. Nicholas Day.

Alina Tuzyk (on the left) represented Buduchnist at the First Steps (Pershi Kroky) Daycare.
 

Krystyna Lewycka (on the left) celebrates with kids at the Sadochok Daycare

     
St. Nicholas Day at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Elementary School in Hamilton


St. Nicholas Day at Halton Ridna Schkola in Oakville

   BCU AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Each year Buduchnist Credit Union awards scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each, to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to community service.

This year’s 2009 recipients of the Buduchnist Scholarship are

Bohdana Tkachuk (Life Sciences, University of Toronto) pictured in the centre with Lesia Shymko (PR Manager, BCU Financial Group) and Nataliya Popovych (Marketing Coordinator, BCU Financial Group)

Marta Iwanek - Journalism (Ryerson University) pictured with Roman Sharanewych (Credit Manager, BCU Financial Group)

Kalyna Kardash - International Relations (University of Toronto)

                        

Bohdan Zariczniak - Dentistry (University of Western Ontario)

We congratulate all of our scholarship winners and wish them success in their current academic pursuits!

Buduchnist sponsors St.Sofia Catholic School Open House

Buduchnsit Credit Union was pleased to sponsor this year’s Open House and Curriculum Night held at St. Sofia Catholic School in Mississauga on September 24^th. Hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and staff gathered for this annual event held outside on the grounds of the school.

The staff from BCU’s Mississauga Branch was instrumental in helping to organize the event. In addition to funding the barbecue of jumbo hot dogs and drinks, Buduchnist Credit Union also held a raffle for prizes, culminating in a draw for an iPOD Shuffle.

On this beautiful autumn day, BCU’s mascot, foxy Lys Mykyta was on hand to entertain the kids and give out refreshments.

We thank our wonderful group of BCU staff and volunteers— Roma Denderys, Josyf Pelech, Oksana Dychka, Oksana Kostiw, and her son Roman— who helped make the event a great success.

      
Tired, but happy staff from BCU’s Mississauga Branch pose with Lys Mykyta during the St. Sofia Open House and Barbecue.

Buduchnist shines in Parade

On Saturday, September 19, an impressive group representing the Buduchnist Team marched in the Bloor-West Village during the Toronto Ukrainian Festival parade.

Proudly leading the way was a group carrying a huge blue-and-yellow Buduchnist banner, closely followed by a white Buduchnist mustang convertible featuring BCU’s children’s mascot, Lys Mykyta. As the Buduchnist musical jingle serenaded onlookers; staff, members of Buduchnist Credit Union and representatives of our Board of Directors marched together wearing “I love Buduchnist” t-shirts and carrying BCU umbrellas and slogan placards.

After the parade, BCU staff handed out free doughnuts to passers-by who visited the credit union and talked to BCU’s Wealth Management Team.

Throughout the day, visitors to our lively BCU booth picked up colourful flyers, promotional gifts, candy for the kids, listened to great music, and won some great BCU raffle prizes.

Congratulations to all the BCU members and staff who helped create a joyful and visible festival presence!

Buduchnist Mascot-a Hit with Kids!

This past week, Lys Mykyta, the Buduchnist Children’s Account mascot, visited the annual graduation of the Sonechko kindergarten. During this fun celebration supervised by the school’s Director, Anna Gavris, kids had the opportunity to sing, dance, and show-off their talents. The highlight of the event was the appearance of Lys Mykyta, whose surprise arrival had been kept a secret. The audience of children and parents sprang to their feet with excitement when Lys Mykyta arrived, entertaining the crowd and handing out gifts and sweets to all in attendance.

                 
Oksana Dychka, staff representative from Buduchnist’s Mississauga Branch, joins Lys Mykyta as he greets excited youngsters at the kindergarten.

                     
Student, Roman Dychka, helps Lys Mykyta, distribute gifts and goodies for the kids.

Ukrainian Independence Day

August 24, 1991 is the most important day for Ukrainians around the world. On this day Ukraine was proclaimed an independent country.

A celebration of Ukraine’s independence was organized by Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Toronto Branch at Centennial Park in Toronto.  Buduchnist was proud to be a platinum sponsor of this event and continues its tradition of being a financial supporter in the community. Volunteers represented the credit union and gave away small gifts, while Lys Mykyta entertained the children.

On Monday, August 24 our staff took part in the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto, organized by the League of Ukrainian Canadians and League of Ukrainian Canadian Women.

                      
Our summer student Markian Grod, Member of Ukrainian Youth Association,  raising Ukrainian flag, assisted by Members of Ukrainian Youth Association - Plast

                
President of League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, Chrystyna Bidiak, speaking at Queen's Park, Toronto
 

On this special day our staff wore traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirts while members were treated to coffee and donuts at all of our branches. We would like to thank all of our volunteers and members who helped with these celebrations and wish all Ukrainians a wonderful Independence Day.

        
                        The best wishes from Mississauga branch

                                         Слава Україні!