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 staff and family celebrate
together
St
Nicholas surprised everyone this year, when he
visited the staff, family and friends at this
December's Buduchnist Christmas party.
St. Nicholas (Buduchnist Chief
Financial Officer, Bohdan Cup) extends warm
wishes to everyone, as BCU staffers Slava Polyakov (left) and Iryna Kovalevych look on.
The "Prolisok"
Ensemble of Ukrainian Youth Association charmed
everyone with their wonderful rendition of
Ukrainian and English Christmas carols.
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 24th.
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!
Ukrainian Canadian Music Festival Zolotyj Klen
—
A Great Success!
The 5th Annual Golden
Maple Music Festival, known as “Zolotyj
Klen”, welcomed huge crowds on Saturday,
June 27th 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 trip to Ukraine.
One lucky person went home with a Sony HD digital video-camera,
donated by Buduchnist Credit Union.
Lesia Symko
(left) - Public Relations and
Marketing Manager at Buduchnist presented
the camera.
Big soccer tournament at Zolotyj Klen
Winner celebrations -
Karpaty
Sport Club and Ukraine United - Svoboda
The highlight of the
day was a musical program featuring the
talents of young singers as well as
contemporary bands.
Ottawa-based group, Ukrainia.
Ariya Band Karpaty from Niagara
Ensemble Prolisok - Ukrainian Youth
Association Etobicoke branch
The feature event was the
evening performance of Taras
Chubay and his band Plach Yeremiji
from Ukraine, which performed to an excited
crowd of spectators who danced and sang
along to the music. To the delight of the
spectators, the evening ended with a
marvelous display of fireworks.
Taras Chubaj and band Plach Eremiji
from Ukraine
We thank the staff of Buduchnist Credit Union, many of whom worked
tirelessly as volunteers during the
festival. We also congratulate all the
sponsors, organizations, and volunteers who
contributed to make this an outstanding
event.
Our Buduchnist team is the best!
