Hi everyone, as you may know from a previous post, my name is Angelique and I’m participating in this year’s CUFA (Credit Union Foundation of Australia) Fijian Leadership Challenge. I’m very excited about being given the opportunity to volunteer in Fiji and I’m running all sorts of fundraising activities to raise $3,300 I need to participate. Last week I ran a cupcake stall at the Gawler Community CPS branch and raised just over $230! I baked as many as physically possible & sold them all but one, which my little boy ended up eating – it was a good effort!
I am holding a Fundraiser movie night in the coming weeks at the Gawler Cinema on Monday13thof February. So, if you’re in Adelaide or the Gawler region come along. It’s at 630pm for a 730pm start. The movie is the Descendants with George Clooney! Tickets cost $30 and must be purchased before the evening through myself at ajoy@communitycps.com.au
Come alone, with a friend or bring a group ! This is a great opportunity to catch up, see a great movie and help raise much needed funds http://www.facebook.com/events/222761897810695/?context=create
Thank you to everyone for their support. Hope to see you. ^AJ
Posted on February 1, 2012
Community Events South Australia
For those of you who have been following and supporting my fundraising for the CUFA Leadership Challenge I’d like to say thank you. I am very excited to announce that I have hit my target of $3,300 to participate in the program.
A big thank you also to everyone who came out to my last fundraiser event this week at the Gawler cinema. Great turn out and we raised $465!!
It’s been a busy fundraising month - Gawler and City Bake Sale’s, Aussie Day BBQ, Raffles, Casual Day, Movie night, family run day, morning teas and donations direct from the public. I couldn’t have done it without the help of my family, friends and colleagues at work.
So what now?
I leave for Fiji on the 25th of Feb where I will have the opportunity to meet with fellow credit union employees, Fijian Credit Unions and the local communities to share experiences and help teach economic practices like saving & budgeting to local communities.
Thanks again everyone. I can’t wait to get to Fiji and make difference. 12 more sleeps! I’ll update everyone on how I went on my return.
^Angelique Joy
Posted on February 14, 2012
Community South Australia
Hi everyone, as you may know I’m raising money for the CUFA Leadership Challenge which will enable me to travel to Fiji to volunteer and teach economic practices like saving & budgeting to local communities. Amongst the many fundraising events like my movie night next week, I have organised a Bake sale this Friday the 10th of Feb with the help of my fellow staff at Community CPS at our Waymouth Street branch in Adelaide.
So, if you are in the city this Friday morning drop in and see us and sample some baked goods. All funds raised will go to the CUFA leadership Challenge.
Help me help empower communities to combat poverty.
When :- Friday 10th February 2012
Where:- Community CPS Foyer, 44 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Time:- from 10am
Hope to see you!
^Angelique Joy
Posted on February 9, 2012
Community Events South Australia
My employer Community CPS Australia has sponsored me to attend the CUFA (Credit Union Foundation of Australia) Fijian Leadership Challenge 2012.
To participate in the Leadership Challenge I need to fundraise $3,300.
The Leadership Challenge entails participating in over 100 volunteering hours with local Fijian communities, teaching sound economic practices to ensure these villages are self sustainable. Concepts such saving & budgeting are not widely understood in some communities, and my involvement will assist these locals with a positive economic future and ‘make them smile’.
As part of my fundraising I will be raffling off a BBQ, you can purchase a ticket at our Salisbury Branch.
All profits will be donated to CUFA & the Fijian Leadership Challenge.
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Thankyou in advance for your generosity and assistance.
Angelique Joy
Posted on January 25, 2012
Community South Australia
We are extremely proud to have partnered up Royal District Nursing (RDNS) the largest and oldest provider of home nursing and healthcare services in Australia.
Since our partnership commenced in 2007 we have been able to purchase a car for RDNS through our foundation grant to help nurses get out to do their home visits and our staff have been volunteering each year to pack food hampers for disadvantaged families.
This year was no different with an amazing 400 Christmas hampers packed! A big thanks to all our staff involved! ^VR
Posted on December 21, 2011
Community South Australia
Community CPS together with our community partner Camp Quality, recently held a charity luncheon at the Watermark Glenelg.
The aim of the event was to raise enough funds to send all South Australian teen’s to Senior Camp in Sydney in 2012.
The Luncheon was hosted by Wayne Phillips with special guest Matt Cowdry. Other special guests included Chad Cornes, Dean Brogan, Brent Reilly, Michael Doughty and Bernie Vince. Camp Quality CEO, Simon Rowntree, thanked Community CPS for our continued support and effort of building awareness through our community partnership.
The day was a huge success and again raised just over $15,000! We would like to say a big thank you to everyone for your support, commitment and fantastic efforts with this community partnership!
Posted on December 5, 2011
Community South Australia
As part of Community CPS’s ongoing support of Australian Red Cross and in particular their corporate blood donor program, during June, July and August we participated in their recent community initiative ‘Credit Union Blood Challenge’.
The objective for this initiative is to obtain a high level of blood donations for Australian Red Cross – as winter proves a challenging time for them due to a higher level of illnesses while the demand for blood donations remain strong.
We were joined in the challenge by Police Credit Union and Credit Union SA, together we have assisted the Australian Red Cross enormously.
Some quick facts:
- 1 in 3 Australians will need blood in their lifetime but only 1 in 30 donates,
- 34% of all donated blood is used for cancer and blood related diseases,
- Every blood donation can save 3 lives.
Call the Red Cross on 13 14 95 to become a donor today!
Posted on August 10, 2011
Community South Australia
Further to our ongoing partnership with Greening Australia, Nursery day is Thursday 8th September at their seed & tree nursery at Pasadena. 10 Community CPS staff will use their annual community leave day to volunteer and assist Greening Australia staff by undertaking a variety of important tasks like seed propagation, watering and sorting. This work is paramount to the ongoing success of the environmental field work which is undertaken by Greening Australia staff.
This volunteering opportunity for staff follows the success of Arbor Day (25 staff and family members volunteered) and is part of our community partnership with Greening Australia we commenced in May 2011.
Posted on August 4, 2011
Community South Australia
It is with great pleasure that we announce that our Pageant Princess, Amy Fenna, has been selected to be the Pageant Queen of the Credit Union Christmas Pageant.
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant is not only an icon to all South Australians – it is also an important sponsorship commitment for Community CPS. It enables us to give something back to the community as well as associate ourselves with South Australia’s most loved event.
The person chosen for the position of Pageant Queen must have some very special qualities as it’s an important role as spokesperson for credit unions.
Amy and our Pageant Prince Josh are looking forward to visiting a number of regional areas throughout South Australia to help bring the Christmas spirit to schools, libraries and special needs centres.
Both Amy and Josh have demonstrated a passion and commitment for the Pageant and the credit union movement and we congratulate them both.
To find out more about the Pageant visit www.cupageant.com.au and we’ll see you on Pageant Day – Saturday 12 November!
Posted on July 22, 2011
Community South Australia
In April 2011 the Community CPS Foundation approved a Foundation Grant of $5,000 to support a new community partnership with Greening Australia. The funding supported Arbor Day, a tree planting event that was held at Gemtree Wetlands in McLaren Vale on Sunday 19 June 2011.
Greening Australia is a national environmental not-for-profit organisation with a mission to increase quantity and quality of native habitat and to restore ecological systems. They deliver this mission through conservation planting, native vegetation managements and re-vegetation services.
Community CPS provided 2,000 native seedlings for planting to create a sustainable environment for native flora and fauna in the Gemtree Wetlands area. 28 staff members and their families volunteered on the day to plant seedlings.
Community CPS staff member Angelique Joy, said her children loved the experience of being in the outdoors planting, “they really enjoyed having the opportunity to use the gardening tools and getting to spend time with the staff at mum’s work,” she said.
Angelique said the best part of the day was “the sense of community and achievement we all felt at the end of the day. I enjoyed sharing in the sense of fun and pride my children felt for the day.”
Greening Australia is committed to protecting and restoring Australia’s unique landscapes, but also knows that to be truly effective they must work with others who can help them make a difference and we believe that we have a critical role to play in sustaining our natural environment.
Posted on July 2, 2011
Community South Australia
Operation Flinders Foundation is a South Australian based charitable organisation that runs a world leading wilderness adventure program for young offenders and young people at risk. The program takes participants between the age of 14 and 18 years on an eight day exercise in the far northern Flinders Ranges, providing an opportunity for its participants to break away from their past and grow as valued members of the community.
From 15-17 May two of our staff members – Katrina Behrendt and Matt Nolis visited the May exercise in the Flinders Ranges to see what it was all about and provide them with a Foundation Grant of $10,000 to assist with their fantastic work in the community.
Posted on June 30, 2011
Community South Australia
We are pleased to announce that the Community CPS Foundation in South Australia has provided a grant of $5,000 for 2,000 native seedlings to be planted in support of Greening Australia’s tree planting Arbor Day event, held on Sunday 19 June 2011 in McLaren Vale.
This community initiative aims to create a sustainable environment for native flora and fauna in the Gemtree Wetlands area.
Greening Australia is a national environmental not-for-profit organisation with a mission to increase the quantity and quality of native habitat and to restore ecological systems. They deliver this mission through conservation planting, native vegetation management and re-vegetation services.
Greening Australia in SA recognises the importance of developing strong links with the corporate sector in their efforts to restore the unique Australian landscapes and believe that by working together our partnership can make a visible difference.
This is the beginning of a new and exciting partnership with Greening Australia in SA and we look forward to the many opportunities to work together on community initiatives in the near future.
Below: Arbor Day at the wetlands. Mark Anderson (CEO Greening Australia SA) and Community CPS staff and families volunteered their time to assist.
Posted on May 15, 2011
Community South Australia
Tourism Minister John Rau has announced a five year extension to the naming rights sponsorship of the Credit Union Christmas Pageant that will further enhance the longevity and stability of the famous South Australian icon.
Community CPS Australia along with 3 leading South Australian credit unions, Australian Central Savings & Loans, Credit Union SA and Police Credit Union, will invest approximately $2.5 million as well as providing a major time and resource commitment for the next five years in support of the Credit Union Christmas Pageant.
The Credit Union Christmas Pageant is a significant event on South Australia’s annual event calendar which has been supported by credit unions for the past 15 years – since 1996.
Posted on April 10, 2011
Community South Australia
Hi everyone, as you may know from a previous post, my name is Angelique and I’m participating in this year’s CUFA (Credit Union Foundation of Australia) Fijian Leadership Challenge. I’m very excited about being given the opportunity to volunteer in Fiji and I’m running all sorts of fundraising activities to raise $3,300 I need to participate. Last week I ran a cupcake stall at the Gawler Community CPS branch and raised just over $230! I baked as many as physically possible & sold them all but one, which my little boy ended up eating – it was a good effort!
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